Worried About Hair Loss? Here's 7 Hair Loss Treatments for Men
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Fact: Guys don’t like talking about hair loss.
Another fact: It’s not a sign of vanity or weakness to care about losing your hair.
Seriously, we beat ourselves up about it like it’s a boxing match between us and our hair and we’re on the ‘losing’ side. We go, ‘I’ll just wear a cap’ and worry about having to apply sunscreen to our head for the rest of our life (which you absolutely should if you’re not wearing said cap).
So just a friendly reminder: the hair loss men experience is nothing to be ashamed of.
Ice broken … Now, let’s talk treatments.
How to reduce hair loss in men
There’s no cure for male pattern baldness or thinning, but don’t sweat. At-home hair loss treatment for men varies from thickening shampoos to daily supplements to support hair growth. Speak to your doctor if you’re worried about hair loss.
Scroll for 7 products worth exploring, if you’re keen.
1. A bestselling hair-densifying shampoo for hair thinning - Patricks SH1 Daily Thickening Shampoo - 200ml
Australian-owned? Tick. Globally renowned? Tick. Bougie as hell? Tick, tick, tick.
It’s not just the sleek packaging that makes Patricks SH1 Daily Thickening Shampoo - 200ml the refined gent’s choice. This gentle, weightless hair loss shampoo for men combines plant-based and scientifically engineered ingredients for thicker hair and mild cleansing. It’s cruelty-free, sulphate-free, paraben-free, and phthalate-free. Plus, it’s scented with Vetiver and Baltic Amber.
Ingredients include Capixyl Biochanin A to block DHT (dihydrotestosterone, a hormone linked to hair loss) and Caffeine for hair growth from Coffea arabica, like your morning cappuccino. Order up!
How to use: Lather, rinse, repeat.
2. A men’s hair loss conditioner that’s all about body, body, body - Patricks CD1 Daily Stimulating & Thickening Conditioner - 200ml
Now, the reason you’d want to follow up your hair loss shampoo with a conditioner is to help strengthen and nourish your hair long-term. Patricks CD1 Daily Stimulating & Thickening Conditioner - 200ml is a cruelty-free, weightless conditioner to add body to fine or thinning hair. It features hair-thickening proteins to instantly add bulk and Menthol to give the scalp some gentle lovin’. The scent is luxurious: White Mint and Vetiver.
How to use: After shampooing, work a walnut-sized blob of the conditioner through strands from root to tip. Rinse after a few minutes.
3.A cruelty-free shampoo to give product build-up a dress down - ELEVEN Australia Deep Clean Shampoo
ELEVEN Australia makes simple, easy-to-use products with effective natural ingredients. And you don’t have to give up your avo toast to afford them.
ELEVEN Australia Deep Clean Shampoo cleanses the scalp of yucky product build-up and excess oils. How does that help with hair loss? Think of your scalp as a canvas. To paint a beautiful portrait, you need to prime the canvas to protect it for the long term.
Formulated with Orange Oil, this vegan, gluten-free formula hydrates both hair and scalp.
How to use: Apply to wet hair, lather, rinse, and repeat if needed. Easy as.
4. A volume-booster for flat hair, ideal for sensitive scalps and dandruff - Christophe Robin Cleansing Volumising Paste
Christophe Robin Cleansing Volumising Paste does a li’l magic trick before your eyes. Just add water, and it transforms into a light foam to gently exfoliate your scalp. Laters, build-up and oils!
The paste provides instant volume and thickness with natural ingredients:
- Rhassoul Mineral Clay for deep cleansing and strengthening,
- Rose Extract to protect hair from environmental damage, and
- Limnanthes Extract for hair colour.
It’s paraben-free, silicone-free, SLS-free, alcohol-free, cruelty-free, and vegan.
How to use: Use once or twice a week. Rub a tablespoonful into your palms to apply over wet hair. Then massage until it foams and lift the product through the roots. Rinse.
5. A shampoo, conditioner, and treatment system to strengthen natural thinning hair - Nioxin 3D Trial Kit System 2
The Nioxin 3D Trial Kit System 2 is a trio of three basic Nioxin products:
- Nioxin Cleanser Shampoo (150ml),
- Nioxin Scalp Therapy Revitalising Conditioner (150ml), and
- Nioxin Scalp & Hair Treatment (50ml), a professional leave-in product for extra shine and thickness.
Nioxin, which has been a top salon brand for 30 years, specialises in thickening hair and protecting it against breakage. Ingredients include fatty alcohols, oils, extracts, and vitamin heroes like Niacinamide and Biotin.
How to use: Similar to three-step skincare: cleanse, moisturise, and treat. Massage the shampoo into your hair and scalp. Then rinse. Apply the conditioner from scalp to ends and rinse. After your shower, shake the treatment, apply to the scalp, and don’t rinse. Users generally see results in 30 days.
6.A daily hair vitamin for thinning hair, oily roots, and more - Aede Hair Activist - 3 month pack
Marine Collagen is a buzzy beauty ingredient, thanks to its potential to replenish the body’s natural collagen production, which slows with age. The Aede Hair Activist - 3 month pack supplement comes from an Aussie-owned and -made brand. Marine Collagen supports hair, scalp, and skin health through a blend of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. It’s a 3-month commitment, like a gym membership for your hair.
How to use: First, consult your doctor before taking any new supplement. Take Hair Activist twice a day, 1 tablet each time. Just don’t exceed the recommended dose.
7.A vegan hair supplement for the mane event - Apotecari Mane Event 90 Day Kit | Intensive Hair Growth, Condition & Thickness
Apotecari Mane Event 90 Day Kit | Intensive Hair Growth, Condition & Thickness is another 3-month supplement that targets the main (or mane) building blocks of your hair to encourage growth and repair. This Aussie brand’s cruelty-free, antioxidant-rich formula has good stuff like Amino Acids, activated B Vitamins, and Silica/Horsetail. Oh, and you’ll find no refined sugars, artificial colours, sweeteners, or preservatives. It’s suitable for damaged, brittle, or thinning hair.
How to use: Take 2 capsules daily. Apotecari recommends taking Mane Event for at least 90 days. Don’t exceed the daily dose without consulting your healthcare professional first.
Now, hair loss treatment for men is not a one-size-fits-all thing. What works for one person may be different from what works for another. So let’s all give ourselves a break and not lose any more hair stressing out about, er, losing our hair.
We’ve got this.
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