Five Proven Tips for Hair Growth

If you’re starting to experience hair thinning and hair loss, you might not be quite ready to face an invasive procedure but might want to investigate ways of helping to minimise or even reverse hair loss at its early stages. At YourHairDoc, we offer a full range of non-surgical approaches and advice so that you can minimise hair loss, effectively both in-clinic and at home. In the industry, a lot of snake oil is sold claiming to promote hair growth, without scientific reasoning.

Here are our 5 proven tips for hair growth!

Scalp Massage

Massaging the scalp can improve blood circulation in your head and stimulate activity in the hair follicles. When more of your follicles become active, you can grow more hair and create a thicker looking head of hair.

Hair Loss Medication

Minoxidil and Finasteride are the only clinically proven medications that can slow hair loss and increase hair growth. Minoxidil is a wash in treatment which is a vasodilator and is thought to encourage blood circulation to the hair follicles, encouraging new hair growth. Finasteride is a men-only (adult) treatment which encourages new hair growth by blocking the conversion of the hormone testosterone to the more potent hormone dihydrotestosterone which can be responsible for hair loss in men. Both medications can carry side-effects so it is important to consult with Dr. Somji prior and during use.

LLLT (Low Level Laser Therapy)

This can be an effective, non-invasive treatment which can be administered by a device in clinic or used at home in the form of a light cap device. LLLT helps to prevent hair loss using a specific wavelength of light which is applied to the scalp. The treatment can help both men and women and is becoming more and more popular for those who are seeking alternatives to surgery.

Release Tight Braids and Buns

If you wear your hair up a lot or have it tightly woven in braids, this can cause thinning, pulling and eventual loss of the hair. Try to let your hair flow freely as much as possible and if you do have braids, try to ask your hairdresser to wind them less tightly.

Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Rich in anti-inflammatory substances, omega-3 fatty acids prevent inflammation of the hair follicles, which is a common cause of hair loss. Eating fatty fish such as salmon, herring or anchovies twice a week will bring you an abundance of omega-3s. If you’re not a fan of fish, you can buy omega-3s in capsule form. Vegans can benefit from algae omega-3s, or by supplementing their diet with ground flax/chia seeds.

Is your hair thinning? Are you starting to suffer with hair loss and want a non-surgical treatment? Or just want more information? Contact our team today on 0208 418 0362 – an informal chat or consultation with Dr. Somji could be for you.