Hair Loss Remedies
Hair Loss Remedies
Did you know, two-thirds of men will experience some type of hair loss, and 40% of Americans who experience hair loss are women. With these alarming statistics, you may be someone who is concerned about or dealing with some type of hair loss condition on an ongoing basis. Thankfully, there is a lot of research being done in this area which brings new information and understanding, as well as products and methods to consider.
Hair growth methods
Inversion method
While this isn’t new, I have gotten good results with it. Basically, you bend over so your head is below your heart to get the blood to flow to your head. Then you stimulate circulation for about 5 minutes by massaging your head with your fingers or brushing your hair. Do this every evening for one week of the month. It’s not recommended to do this more than a week out of the month. For an additional bonus, add rosemary oil (mixed with a carrier oil like jojoba) or rosemary water as you massage, as it increases blood circulation.
It’s said that you can increase your hair growth by 1-2 inches a month with this method. While I don’t know if that’s true, it definitely grew faster than normal.
The inversion method is not recommended if you have any of the following:
- Are pregnant
- High blood pressure
- Heart disease
- Vertigo
- Ear infection
- Spinal injury
- Detached retina
Microneedle scalp/PRP
I am a big fan of microneedling for face and scalp. But I will only use either a stamp or a microneedle pen. I won’t use a roller because it causes micro tears that could cause scarring.
Pro tip: Using microneedling treatment in combination with a hair growth serum has been shown to improve hair growth better than with a hair growth serum alone. The microneedling treatment on your scalp allows the hair serum to penetrate deeper. Any time you are microneedling, whether your face or scalp, be very mindful of what serum you use. The ingredients will penetrate and could cause an adverse reaction.
I would recommend the following scalp stamp as it has titanium needles (stainless needles can bend causing tears and scarring) from a well known, reputable brand, and has a dial to adjust the needle depth. I have 2 serum recommendations: Minoxidil 5% (see below comments in the products section) and a hair serum that is vegan and plant based if that is your preference.
Scalp stamp https://bestbeautyhacks.com/scalpstamp
Minoxidil 5% https://bestbeautyhacks.com/minoxidil
Vegamour hair serum https://bestbeautyhacks.com/hairserum
PRP microneedle for scalp needs to be done by a doctor in an office, as it requires a blood draw that then separates the platelets and is injected into the scalp along with the microneedling of the scalp. I haven’t done this myself as I understand it is quite uncomfortable, but I know people who have rare hair loss issues and done this with great results.
Light therapy
This method is getting rave reviews, but it does require consistency! There are several types of light therapy options: NIR (near infrared), red, LED, etc. used with rosemary oil(mixed with a carrier oil like jojoba) or rosemary water massaged in first provides added benefits.
IRestore uses medical grade lasers and LED lights, FDA approved and clinically proven to regrow hair: https://bestbeautyhacks.com/IRestore
Hair products to improve health and growth
I’ve struggled with hair loss from stress and hormones for years, but only recently realized the damage from chemicals and minerals in water when I moved to a different state. Another more recent discovery is the need to specifically treat your scalp to encourage follicle health.
These products address hair loss and hair health from all angles and have helped my hair recover from a severely thin, damaged and fragile state.
As a side note: if you have trouble with recurring hair loss that doesn’t seem to be hereditary, it could be a medical issue like thyroid or leaky gut/absorption. You may want to consider consulting a functional MD to diagnose and treat.
Tsubaki Hair mask https://bestbeautyhacks.com/hairmask
Hair dryer bonnet attachment https://bestbeautyhacks.com/hairdryerbonnet
Aveda Invati Shampoo and Conditioner https://bestbeautyhacks.com/invati
Aveda Invati system https://bestbeautyhacks.com/invatisystem
Aveda scalp cleanser https://bestbeautyhacks.com/scalpcleanser
Zenagen Thickening Shampoo https://bestbeautyhacks.com/zenagenshampoo
Zenagen conditioner https://bestbeautyhacks.com/zenagenconditioner
Advanced Trichology HairStem DHT blocker shampoo https://bestbeautyhacks.com/dhtshampoo
Shower water filter https://bestbeautyhacks.com/joliefilter
Hair towel https://bestbeautyhacks.com/hairtowel
Lily silk pillowcase https://bestbeautyhacks.com/pillowcase
Hair growth serums
I’ve tried every hair serum that comes on the market, and while they may have nice ingredients to improve the health of your hair and scalp, and several influencers swear by some brands – any increase in growth is likely due to the increased circulation from massaging the product into your hair.
The only topical product that has been scientifically proven to regrow hair is Minoxidil. It comes in a foam, serum and a supplement (need a prescription). It also comes in different strengths; 5% for men and 2% for women. If you are a woman past childbearing age, you can use the 5% for men (my dermatologist confirmed). As with most things, it only works as long as you use it. Once you stop, you will lose the hair you gained.
I would recommend the serum over the foam product. The foam is messy and makes your hair look and feel dirty and greasy. I don’t wash my hair every day, so this for me is not an option.
The serum is better, not as messy and your hair doesn’t look as dirty right away. It will still cause your hair to feel sticky/dirty, just not as quickly as the foam. Try to find a way to apply precisely to the scalp, maybe with a Q-tip so it’s not all over your hair. The major downside of this product in general is it fades your color. I have premature gray so coloring my hair is a necessity at this point, and anything that works against this for me is a deal breaker. If this isn’t an issue for you, then I would recommend. Costco used to carry the serum, but some stores only carry the foam now. You can find the Costco brand serum which has the best price, on Amazon: https://bestbeautyhacks.com/minoxidil
I am seeing significant regrowth with this serum that I’ve been using for 3 months: https://bestbeautyhacks.com/folihairserum
Supplements
I would recommend getting this directly from Nutrafol for the following reasons:
- It’s the same price as Amazon
- you have the option of adding boosters depending on your circumstances
- when you subscribe, you have the added benefit of a free hair analysis every 6 months with a doctor. This is a $250 test that you get for free and was incredibly helpful for me, as it determined that I wasn’t absorbing the nutrients properly.
In summary, hair loss should be approached holistically – from all angles to be effective. Consider consulting a functional MD to understand the root cause so you can address appropriately. It may not be one solution but several to meet your specific needs.
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