Hair Loss Treatments

I decided to add a section to the website cataloging all the available hair loss treatments, so that I can share my opinions of these treatments and tell you whether they’re worth using. Many hair loss treatments available on the market are pretty rubbish but some are fairly decent — it does of course depend on you using the right one to combat the most significant cause of your hair loss.

You don’t really need any of these treatments

If you follow the instructions provided in my hair loss eBook, you won’t need to use any of these treatments. However some of you will not be ready to do that yet — my book demonstrates a very thorough and complete solution to hair loss, but it does take some dedication to complete all of the instructions properly. Therefore I decided that for those of you who want something a bit easier I’d explain what hair loss treatments are actually worth paying for and which ones are best for what people.

These are the only hair loss treatments I personally recommend. However I must stress that if you properly follow the instructions in my book you will not need to use any of these treatments.

I’d also like to say that in my eBook I don’t suggest you use any of the below treatments. You could use them in addition to the instructions in my eBook but you won’t need to.

1. The Dermaroller

This may come as a surprise to some people but one of my select few recommended hair loss treatments is the ‘Dermaroller’. The Dermaroller is a small rolling wheel attached to a handle. The rolling wheel is covered in tiny metal needles. To use the Dermaroller you roll the wheel over the surface of your skin, allowing the tiny needles to puncture your skin.

How in the world is this a treatment for hair loss?

Many hair loss treatments work by increasing blood flow to the scalp. The Dermaroller does this and it does something else. By very gently breaking the the skin, the body concentrates healing (therefore increased blood flow and collagen production) in the area of skin being treated. Since the body is sending an increased amount of nutrients to the skin for healing this has a benefit on the hair as well.

Studies have shown that damaging skin can cause hair growth. The increased healing can provoke hair to grow back that was once naturally growing there before hair loss started to occur. Anything that you can do to your scalp that promotes increased blood flow and healing is beneficial for hair growth.

In addition to this, it’s quite likely that by gently breaking the skin, any topical hair loss treatments you use will have a better effect. For example if you use topical Minoxidil on the scalp without first breaking the skin, much of the Minoxidil will not absorb deep into the skin and will not have great effect. If you use the Dermaroller first, it should increase the absorption and effectiveness of the topical Minoxidil.

Click here to view the Dermaroller in more detail.

2. Nourkrin (for women)

Nourkrin has been a successful hair loss supplement for women. They do also have supplements for men. However I think that something more potent is required to stop most cases of male pattern baldness. Nourkrin contains a good mix of nutrients required for hair growth. Although I personally believe it is better, and easily possible, to get these nutrients from your diet, some people prefer to take a supplement. As I have explained in the past I’m not a massive fan of supplements and I don’t feel they’re necessary. However, as I explained earlier in this article, these treatments are for people who aren’t ready to properly stop their hair loss once and for all — these are just the quick fixes.

Nourkrin, I think, is a decent hair loss treatment for women because women are in general less effected by DHT, compared with men, so women are less likely to need a powerful DHT inhibitor. Also I think that women can be very badly effected by the stress of losing their hair. This of course is a viscous cycle. Firstly you notice your hair maybe looking a little less lustrous. That stresses you out slightly. Then, the horror of all horrors, your hair seems to be getting thinner. For men this is often acceptable but for women this is serious.

That’s why I think it can be beneficial for women to take a supplement like Nourkrin. It provides an abundance of nutirents for hair growth that are easily consumed in a capsule and it probably provides some piece of mind.

However I have taken Nourkrin for men in the past with limited or no results. In my case the cause of hair loss was too extreme to solve with a supplement — for me extreme stress and DHT were the primary causes of my hair loss, which is why a supplement like Nourkrin was not enough. I had to find other more extreme ways of solving these problems and, fortunately, I was able to.

3. Liquid saw palmetto (for men)

Saw palmetto is a natural extract from fruit of ‘Serenoa repens’ — see Wikipedia for more information. It has the effect of inhibiting DHT production. Again, see Wikipedia for a definition of DHT. DHT is widely thought to be the primary cause of hair loss in men. Therefore if you can inhibit the production of DHT you should slow hair loss down. This is a good short-term solution for hair loss for most men.

I’m not an expert on saw palmetto supplements. However I have been assuredly told that you need to take the liquid form supplement to gain any benefits for your hair.

Click here to view liquid saw palmetto in more detail

So there it is

These are my recommended hair loss treatments, if you don’t want to follow the instructions in my book. Of course my best recommendation for anyone suffering hair loss is forget wasting years on hair loss treatments. If you want to properly stop your hair loss by eliminating the root cause of hair loss, just read my eBook!

What is the best shampoo for hair loss?

Sunday, July 25th, 2010

In this article I tell you what to look for in a shampoo and what to avoid. I run through some of the shampoos that are specifically designed to fight hair loss and promote hair growth. Finally I conclude by showing you which shampoo is best, based on my research. Note that the shampoo you use EVERYDAY, may have some (positive or negative) impact after many years of use — so it’s worth reading this article carefully.

What to look for in a shampoo

If you want to fight hair loss and help your hair grow you want a shampoo that contains ingredients that improve circulation in the scalp. You also need a shampoo that cleanses your scalp well, otherwise pores may become blocked, leading to hair loss. These are the primary two concerns. After that you can start to look for shampoos containing nutrients that help feed your hair or energize cells in the scalp. Read on to learn which shampoos do this.

What to avoid in a shampoo

You need a shampoo that cleanses your scalp well, but you should avoid shampoos with harsh chemicals like “sodium laurl sulfate” — this is like a bleach, which after years of use may cause hair follicle miniaturization and may also be toxic if absorbed through your skin (though in small doses is safe). Take a look at this Dr. Mercola article for more information on toxic chemicals in shampoo.

My review of hair loss shampoos — what is the best shampoo for hair loss prevention and hair growth promotion?

I’ve listed below some of the hair loss shampoos available. Where I’ve listed the benefits and drawbacks for each shampoo I have listed ALL the benefits and ALL the drawbacks (as far as I can see). So if there’s only one benefit, there’s only one benefit — likewise with the drawbacks. If you want me to look at any other shampoos, let me know in the comments.

Natur Vital Hair Loss Shampoo Around £9.99 for 300ml
- Contains pro-vitamin B5 and vitamins A, B3, B7, E, F, H, H1
- Contains nutrients from germinated wheat
- Full ingredients list undisclosed
Korres Men Magnesium and Wheat Proteins Anti Hair Loss Shampoo Around £9.00 for 250ml
- Contains pro-vitamin B5, magnesium, zinc and wheat proteins
- Contains Sodium Laureth Sulfate
LA Science Anti Hair Loss Shampoo Around £14.00 for 250ml
- May improve blood circulation in the scalp to increase nutrient flow to the hair
- Copper peptides may help deliver nutrients to the hair through the skin
- Full ingredients list undisclosed
Viviscal Shampoo and Scalp Cleanser Around £9.00 for 150ml
- May help keep pores clear in scalp
- Contains Disodium Laureth Sulfosuccinate
Revlon PROYOU Anti-Hair Loss Shampoo Around £8.00 for 350ml
- Active ingredient Swertia may help stimulate increased blood circulation
- Has been clinically tested by Institute of Skin and Product Evaluation of Milan with positive results
- Full ingredients list undisclosed
Mirage Anti Hair Loss Shampoo Around £13.00 for 300ml
- Contains a good number of natural ingredients and vitamins including: A, B1, B2, B3-Niacin, B5, B6, B12, C-Ascorbic Acid, D, E and K
- Contains nettle, which may inhibit DHT
- Contains Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate
Follicare® Revitalizing Anti-Hair Loss Shampoo with UV Protection Around £15.00 for 240ml
- Claims to remove sebum from the scalp leaving pores clear (however this will probably not work for many people – see here for explanation)
- Contains nettle, which may inhibit DHT
- Free of sulfates and parabens
- I’m slightly weary of a shampoo that leaves UV protection on your hair/scalp, when it should be cleaning/removing chemicals from your hair scalp rather than leaving chemicals behind after rinsing
- Contains Sodium methyl Cocoyl Taurate and Sodium Xylene Sulfonate (not as bad as sodium laurl sulfate but may still be toxic)
American Crew Revitalising Daily Anti-Hair Loss Shampoo Around £8.00 for 250ml
- Contains copper peptides, which may improve absorption of ingredients
- Contains saw palmetto, which may inhibit DHT
- Contains Sodium Laureth Sulfate and Sodium Chloride
DS Laboratories Revita Hair Growth Stimulating Shampoo Around £20.00 for 180ml
- Contains copper peptides, which may improve absorption of ingredients
- Contains apple polyphenol, which may improve circulation in the scalp
- Contains MSM, amino acids and bioton
- Contains emu oil, which contains nutrients and may help nutrient absorption
- Contains caffeine and carnetine tartrate, which may increase cell energy in scalp, increasing hair growth
Sebamed Anti-Hair loss Shampoo Around £5.00 for 200ml
- Contains ginkgo biloba and niacin, which may increase blood circulation in the scalp
- Contains caffeine, which may help increase circulation and energize cells to increase hair growth
- Contains sodium laurl sulfate
Plantur Caffeine Shampoo Around £8.00 for 250ml
- Contains caffeine, which may help increase circulation and energize cells to increase hair growth
- Contains sodium laurl sulfate
FAST Hair Growth Accelerating Shampoo Around £12.00 for 350ml
- Contains pantenol, inositol, cysteine, biotin and methionine, which may help feed the hair
- Contains sodium laurl sulfate
Nourkrin Shampoo Around £8.00 for 150ml
- Contains the Nourkrin marine protein compound
- Contains disodium laureth sulfosuccinate (similar to sodium laurl sulfate)
QS 3D Hair Loss Shampoo Around £10.00 for 330ml
- Piroctone olamine may help with dandruff
- Contains sodium laurl sulfate
Klorane Quinine B6 Shampoo For Hair Loss Around £5.00 for 200ml
- Contains biotin and panthenol
- Contains sodium laurl sulfate
Nisim New Hair Biofactors Shampoo Around £15.00 for 240ml
- Contains gingseng extract, inositol, panthenol, cystine, cysteine and biotin
- Contains sodium laurl sulfate and sodium chloride

Conclusion: What is the ideal shampoo for hair loss sufferers?

The first and foremost requirement of a shampoo is that it cleans your hair and scalp, helping to keep your pores clear. If you’ve read my hair loss eBook you’ll know how to keep your pores clear of embedded sebum — in this case your best bet is to use a gentle shampoo, as you have the most powerful method of keeping your pores clear.

The second most important requirement is that your shampoo contains no harsh chemicals that may cause your hairs to miniaturize or break with continued regular use (like bleaching does). Try to avoid shampoos containing sodium laurl sulfate if possible.

Now, if you’re looking for a shampoo that helps promote hair growth the best way of achieving this is to increase circulation in the scalp. You should be getting the nutrients required for hair growth through diet. Improved circulation in the scalp will help get these nutrients to your hair.

If you want to try to boost direct nutrient intake in the scalp using your shampoo, choose a shampoo that contains biotin, cysteine and proteins. However, unless your scalp is free of embedded sebum these nutrients are unlikely to penetrate the scalp — some shampoos get around these by using ‘copper peptides’ (tiny particles) that are thought to help nutrients penetrate the skin. These are not likely to help people with permanently shiny scalps though — you will need to use my method to solve this problem.

DS Laboratories Revita High Performance Hair Growth Stimulating Shampoo In my opinion the best shampoo out there is DS Laboratories Revita Hair Growth Stimulating Shampoo. This shampoo ticks all the boxes. However, it’s very expensive. If £20 is a bit excessive (which it probably is for most people), you’re probably better off going for a natural or even organic shampoo that is isn’t specifically labelled as a hair loss shampoo. The problem with a lot of hair loss shampoos is they contain ingredients that may help promote hair growth, but to save money they’ve used cheap toxic base ingredients.

So if you’re not prepared to pay for the DS Labs Revita shampoo, you’re probably better off looking for an organic shampoo. But be careful; just because it says it’s organic doesn’t mean it doesn’t contain toxic ingredients. Even the ‘mop organic shampoos’ contain sodium laurl sulfate.

Do a search for “organic shampoos”. You’ll see that most of these have similar ingredients to the hair loss shampoos listed above, and in most cases will have just as good effects — if not better.

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