Best products for hair growth
I’ve always been your classic case of the ‘always want what you can’t have’ type. Growing up with incredibly thick, dark, curly hair, my natural desire was to have blonde, polka straight, thin locks in my teens. Something any hairdresser would draw a massive red flag too... and they did, multiple times.
But after finding every loophole possible I managed to get to the hair of my dreams - or so I thought. Time went on and maintenance was becoming near impossible to upkeep and the damage was undeniable. Years of formaldehyde treatments, extensions and bleach had noticeably taken its toll and I had to go back to square one. No colour, no extensions, no straightening treatments... no more dramas!
It’s taken a long time to get my hair back to a healthy state and in hindsight, what I thought I wanted was not worth it. Learn from the experience of an incredibly stubborn beauty addict, a healthy mane is so much more fulfilling than an poked and prodded one. Listen to your hairdressers and put in the time and effort to look after your locks, and your hair will regrow.
Although products and treatments work side by side to promote the health of your mane and help it reach its full potential, its worth noting that natural factors such as mental health and nutrition also play a large factor. Harley Street trichologist Sara G. Allison says, “Stress has major physiologic impacts on our body as it causes the adrenals to produce the stress hormone cortisol and when you produce more of this, then it will lower the female hormone progesterone, which can have implications on pattern hair loss”.
August is National Hair Loss Awareness Month, so we thought it appropriate to put together a carefully selected curation of our top products that will help promote healthier and fuller looking hair whilst increasing bond elasticity for optimum hair growth from the root down.
Whether you are experiencing hair loss for medical reasons, as a coming of age, or even as a result of a traumatic colour experience at the hairdressers (it happens to the best of us!), hair loss is incredibly common among women and men of all ages and the question of which expensive treatment or product to splash the cash out on next is ever circulating.
The average women or man sheds around 100 hairs in one single day, and that’s with no stimulus at all. Unfortunately, seasonal hair loss is also very much a thing and studies have shown that in Europe, hair loss is at its peak during the months of August and September, so we need to start locking down our precautions now.
So, lock down your beauty regime, take some time out to pamper your mane, nourish your body with fuel and help yourself and your hair be the the happiest and healthiest it can be. Take control of your mane today.
Shampoo and Conditioner
Kerastase Bain Prevention Shampoo
Let’s start with the basics. Although you might think a quick Shampoo and Conditioner might not have too much impact, it’s the small changes in your routine that will make the long-term difference. We would recommend the The Kerastase Bain Prevention Shampoo. Renowned for boosting the appearance of hair fibre, it not only stimulates micro-circulation from the root, but also helps to purify your scalp leaving your hair feeling a lot fuller from the get go.
£19.50 | Kerastase | Buy it now
Kerastase Densifique Femme 30 Day Programme
Another product that works alongside this is the Kerastase Densifique Femme 30 Day Programme Treatment. Although expensive, this little liquid bottle has recently been reformulated with the inclusion of Stemoxydine; a substance that enhances your hairs density, to boost the look and feel of your mane.
£109.10 | Kerastase | Buy it now
The Christophe Robin Cleansing Thickening Paste
With a high concentration of pure rassoul clay, the paste works to absorb impurities and rebalance your scalp. Also combined with micro-algae from Tahiti, the product helps prevent thinning whilst stimulating healthy growth. Don’t worry ladies, as there is a female version too.
£42.50 | Look Fantastic | Buy it now
After-care
Leonor Greyl Scalp Stimulating and Purifying Essential Oil
This oil is perfect if you suffer with dryer, more damaged hair. It is made with 100% natural ingredients and helps to rejuvenate your locks, regenerate scalp tissue whilst dissolving dandruff and dead cells too. Only to be applied once or twice a week, the oil can be massaged in to large areas of the scalp and left on for 15 minutes, or overnight if needed.
£36.00 | Net-A-Porter | Buy it now
Davines Energizing Gel
The Davines gel is more of a treatment for irritable scalps and hair that is prone to falling out; however, it is more on the affordable side and is a great precautionary product for seasonal hair loss too. The treatment lasts three months and only needs to be applied twice a week after shampooing. The energetic formula helps stimulate your hair's metabolism by redefining its strength and body.
£20.00 | Liberty London | Buy it now
Philip Kingsley Elasticizer
Talking from experience, the Philip Kingsley Elasticizer is a godsend for anyone suffering with broken bonds, frazzled ends and an extremely thinner mane than they remember. Whilst it can be applied quickly in the shower before shampooing, it is also recommended as an overnight mask for more severe cases. Its main ingredients; Caster and Olive oil, Elastin and Glycerine help to lock in moisture, smooth the texture of your hair, strengthen bonds and improve the elasticity of each strand.
£32.50 | Feel Unique | Buy it now
Viviscal Maximum Strength Hair Growth Supplements
The effectiveness of hair supplements are always in question and not everyone believes in their use; however, the Viviscal Maximum Strength Hair Growth Supplements are leading in the industry today, used by celebrities such as Kate Hudson and Reese Witherspoon and recommended globally by nutritionists. These are the only tablets of their kind to contain AminoMar C; a scientifically formulated marine protein complex, which helps to maintain healthy hair growth from within.
Women's 3 month supply for £99.90 | Viviscal | Buy it now *On sale now
Men's 3 month supply £99.90 | Viviscal | Buy it now *On sale now
Toppik Hair Building Fibres
In more severe cases of hair loss, you might be looking for a quicker fix, in which case the Toppik Hair Building Fibres could be perfect for you. Available in five shades, the product can be dried into the root of your hair after washing, resulting in solid coverage and instant volume. The instant enhancer can be used alongside other treatments and is weather proof too (result!). It’s the perfect solution for on-the-go maintenance.
£19.95 | Boots | Buy it now
No.3 Home Treatment
Finally, the most renowned treatment in the spotlight today for damaged and thinning hair is Olaplex. A system used in Salons across the world to redefine your hair's strength and integrity. Created with a formula set to permanently rebuild, damaged disulphide bonds, means that your hair can grow to reach its full potential. It also works perfectly when infused in colouring of the hair too.
Craig Purves, Salon Artistic Director and Session Stylist says, “I use Olaplex in every salon colouring service, and always recommend the use of No.3 at home. Not only does this unique product give me piece of mind that I'm not compromising the condition of my client’s hair, but my clients are achieving the results and growth they see on Instagram."
£32 | Feel Unique | Buy it now
