Do Hair Loss Products Work? We Asked a Hairstylist to Find Out
If you’re noticing hair loss and thinning, you're not alone.
Hair loss is extremely common, and is sometimes overlooked as an experience women of all ages face, too.
With a multitude of causes and factors, not every hair fall product is going to work as a magic cure.
That being said, we've found a range of hair fall products that have helped our customers and staff on their very own hair loss journey.
So, without further ado, here's our list of the best products to stop hair fall, along with all our top hair fall tips, shampoos and supplements.
Causes of Hair Loss.
According to our resident hairdresser Millie, there are a lot of reasons for hair loss that may affect your personal hair loss treatment journey.
Different kinds of hair loss include:
Hair loss during pregnancy and post-partum hair loss.
Stress-related hair loss or thinning.
Hereditary - does hair loss run in your family?
Medical conditions or factors like medications, thyroid disorders or anaemia.
Everyone is different, so if you're concerned, please se your GP or medical professional for personalised advice.
You can learn more about hair supplements in relation to hair loss from trichologist Anabel Kingsley on this episode of the Beauty IQ Uncensored podcast below.
Treatment for Hair Loss.
Now for some real talk about what hair products can and can't achieve.
"Products can only help to a certain extent. Honestly, I have experienced hair myself and it really takes a knock to your self esteem," Millie says.
"It can be disheartening to try a product and it doesn't work for you. If you're going to try topical treatments for hair loss, you need to keep an open mind as some products will work for you and others won't."
What will work for you also depends on the kind of hair loss or thinning you're dealing with, and whether it's a medical condition or more of a cosmetic concern.
You can hear Millie speak more about her experience with hair loss, plus her product recommendations in this YouTube video below.
Hair Products for Hair Loss That *Actually* Work.
Been Googling 'best shampoo for hair loss' or 'hair loss treatments'?
The best treatment will consist of three types of products:
Topical treatments like hair loss shampoos and serums.
Cosmetic products like volumising shampoos and volume sprays to enhance the look of hair.
Hair supplements and/or medical treatments.
From hair loss shampoos and scalp treatments, to styling products that can add density and volume, here are some products that may help you on your journey.
$76.92
4.5 of 8 reviews
This product is a game changer! Virtue Flourish Density Booster not only helps to encourage healthy hair growth, but it also strengthens your existing hairs. Perfect for hair that’s been affected by fatigue, pregnancy, harsh conditions, or seasonal changes, this vegan formula restores balance to help hair grow healthy and long.
Meet the perfect hair-growth treatment to boost hair volume and the density of thinning and fine hair. Stimulating growth of up to 1,700 new hairs within just 3 months, this powerful hair-growth treatment contains a potent blend of Vitamins B3, B5, and B6 to strengthen and boost each individual hair fibre, significantly reducing hair loss. Apply 1 vial a day to damp or dry hair for 3 months, massaging thoroughly into the hair and scalp for maximum benefits.
Kérastase's 123 Genesis Bundle is a complete wash routine for thinning hair. All products have been specially formulated to support fine, fragile hair, and prevent hair fall. Valued at $120, the bargain bundle includes full-size bottles of the best-selling shampoo for fine hair and anti-hair fall conditioner, and a smaller size of the strengthening heat protectant treatment to try.
Extend the hair growth phase for healthier locks with this protective and plumping daily shampoo. This daily shampoo will not only keep your hair feeling squeaky clean but will also increase texture, density, and volume. Plus, the packaging is very cute!
$63.67
4.6 of 129 reviews
The gentlest method to cleanse fine and thinning hair while boosting volume and density. This elite cleanser not only prevents further thinning and breakage but also strengthens locks for a fuller and thicker do. Enriched with antioxidant Vitamin E, smoothing and hydrating Glycerine, and a unique Stemoxydine and Hyaluronic complex to boost volume.
Encourage hair growth and support healthier hair with Vida Glow Hairology, a daily vegan supplement that contains an efficacious active - AnaGain™, to reduce hair loss. One capsule of Vida Glow Hairology contains a nutritionally dense blend of vitamins, minerals and extracts that are necessary for optimal hair growth. Take one a day for 30 days and allow Hairology to improve your hair quality.
$82.66
4.3 of 139 reviews
This product is everything if you're after serious root lift. Christophe Robin Cleansing Volumising Paste exfoliates your scalp to get rid of impurities, and makes your hair feel clean and full. use as your first shampoo, focussing on the roots. Follow with another shampoo and conditioner.
$156.22
A vegan hair supplement made with biotin, Vitamin C, Vitamin B12 and amino acids to support the natural growth of strong, healthy hair. Cruelty free and made in Australia, this supplement has been developed with nutritionists and trichologists.
$110.00
4.3 of 20 reviews
INVATI means ""invigorate"" in Sanskrit and taps the power of Ayurveda—the ancient healing art of India—to help invigorate the scalp when massaged in. The spray formula blends tangerine peel and Japanese knotweed to help support hair’s natural keratin. Certified organic amla instantly thickens to help lift hair at the root, too.
$74.84
Don't know where to start with hair growth wash products? Nioxin have six different trial sets, each one tailored to specific hair concerns. This one is a hair plumping system designed for normal to thin natural hair.
Want more info? Watch AB staffer Karin share her experiences with female pattern baldness in the YouTube video below.
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