If you’ve made your way here, you’re probably on the hunt for some shampoo to prevent, treat or, dare we say it, cure hair loss.
Lucky for you, once you finish reading this guide, you’ll know everything there is to know about the best hair loss treatments available on the market – and how you can get your hands on them!
In this article, we’ll cover what actually causes hair loss, what different solutions there are, and what great products are on the market that can help you with your balding woes!
What causes hair loss?
There are a number of factors that can trigger hair loss. These range from easily solvable issues like lack of iron, poor diet or in some cases, stress, to more difficult triggers such as auto-immune problems, genetic pre-dispositions or thyroid problems. While the shampoos we list below can significantly improve your hair quality and thickness, other issues that are identified by your doctor may require different treatments. For example, iron deficiency, thyroid issues and poor diet can be easily treated, whereas auto immune diseases may require additional treatments from your doctor or healthcare professional.
Hang on, I’ve heard most hair loss shampoos don’t work!
You’re 100% right, my friend! Shampoos that claim to penetrate hair follicles are usually not as effective as leave in treatments. This is because the time the shampoo is in contact with the scalp is too short the for the active ingredient to penetrate to the hair follicle and remain there long enough to have a therapeutic effect. What this means for you, is a whole waste of money!
Even more importantly, there are actually some shampoos that encourage hair loss! Have a look at the ingredients list on your shampoo bottles. Many ingredients that are added to make the formula look shimmery, or that have conditioning benefits can actually be detrimental to the health of your hair and scalp. For example, shampoos that have silicone, conditioning agents or pearlising agents can clog your hair follicles, which can interfere with new hair growth. Your ideal shampoo should have no residue after you wash your hair and scalp with it.
Ok, so are there any shampoos that DO treat hair loss?
When it comes to products to treat hair loss, it’s important to remember that there is no miracle hair product, and some treatments may work better than others for different people. Most shampoos that you encounter are designed to focus on the latter, by cleansing the scalp and creating the best environment for hair to grow. Or, some shampoos are designed to thicken hair strands which boosts the texture of thinning hair. These can have wonderful effects on your hair appearance, scalp and hair health and overall thickness of your hair. So while they may not stimulate the follicles, they can do a wonderful job at preventing future hair loss and enhancing the hair left on your head!
How to choose your hair growth shampoo
- Understand what type of hair and scalp you have, as this will help you choose the correct hair loss shampoos for your particular case. Is your hair fine, or thick? Is your scalp oily, or dry?
- Ensure that harmful chemicals like paragons and sulphates are kept far, far away from your shower! These chemicals may harm your hair instead of doing it good, so keep this in mind when searching for your shampoos.
- Do your research! There are hundreds of hair loss shampoos on the market that claim to transform your scalp into a lush head of hair – and a lot of these don’t deliver on their promises! Do your research and find brands that are well known, have good reviews and have studies or research that backs their claims. The silver lining here, is that we’ve done the research FOR you! So you can skip this if you like 😉
- Look for products that have ingredients that are good for the scalp, such as essential oils, minerals and vitamins. These will do half the work for you and the richer they are in these ingredients, the better likelihood they have of working.
- Remember: your hair loss could be caused from a number of factors, and shampoo is only one part of your hair loss treatment. Consider your nutrition and lifestyle; are you eating the right foods, are you in a high stress environment, are you getting enough vitamins in your diet? You may need to consider these lifestyle factors alongside your shampoo treatment.
How to correctly use hair growth shampoos
The complexity of hair growth shampoos is all INSIDE the bottle – which means it’s ridiculously easy to apply once it leaves the bottle. Before you begin, check the back of the bottle for exact instructions. Most likely you will need to apply it like normal shampoos. Simply wet your hair and apply the product to your hair and scalp. Let the product soak a little longer than you would a normal shampoo (to allow the nutrients to absorb into your hair and scalp) and then rinse with water.
Some shampoos may require you to let it soak in and absorb the nutrients for longer than others, so ensure you follow the instructions on the back of the bottle before you begin to apply it to your scalp.
Having said that, here are 10 of the best Shampoos that work towards preventing Hair Loss and work to stimulate New Hair Growth
10 BEST HAIR LOSS CURE AND TREATMENT SHAMPOOS :