Whether from stress, diet, ageing, lifestyle shifts or neglect, thinning hair is a problem we would rather avoid. Here are tips to restore healthy locks and achieve enviable crowning glory
Hair has held various symbolic meanings since time immemorial. Ancient Egyptian pharaohs made and wore elaborate wigs or headdresses to signify their status and power, and among Native American Plain tribes, long hair was a symbol of strength and courage. Today, sporting a shaved head may be a style symbol for some men (and even women), but there is no doubt that having a luscious head of hair is a sign of beauty, youth and health. According to research by Scandinavian Biolabs, British men are more afraid of losing their hair than their job! If thinning hair is your concern, it may be wise first to visit a trichologist to understand any root causes. Beyond diet, lifestyle, hormones and ageing, though, the condition of our tresses can be improved with the right products. Here are some recently launched stars to find space on your bathroom shelf.
Goldwell Anti-Hair Loss Serum
If you want to support natural hair growth, prevent hereditary hair loss and increase the fullness of your hair strands, reach for Goldwell’s Anti-Hair Loss Serum. Formulated with a microPROtec complex, Goldwell’s new Dualsenses Scalp Specialist range is enriched with caffeine, is proudly vegan and colour-safe, and has been shown to boost hair density in two months. Available at participating Goldwell salons, or visit goldwell.com.
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RYO Hair Loss Expert Care Perfume Range
Harnessing the best of Korean traditional medicine, RYO is a hair loss expert care line presented as a shampoo and treatment set. A patented, ginseng-powered formulation, Ginsen9EX, is the soul of its Seoul Sunset and Jeju Breeze range. The treatment care is further enhanced with a Root Volumer formulation, which creates a thin film at the root and lifts limp locks for more flouncy, voluminous hair. This formulation nourishes and soothes the scalp, leaving a long-lasting fragrance that Korea Standard Tests have also proved to remove head odour. Available online at Watsons, Lazada, Shopee and at the official store online at ryo-miseenscene.com/pages/ryo
JVN Complete Pre-wash Scalp Oil
A clean and healthy scalp is the best environment for healthy hair to take root in. To calm, cleanse and hydrate your scalp, this pre-shampoo scalp oil by professional stylist Jonathan Van Ness was formulated with revolutionary Hemisqualane, a clinically proven sugarcane-derived ingredient that helps prevent breakage and strengthen hair without product build-up. A nutrient-dense elixir, it is packed with powerful basil root extract and chamomile-derived bisabolol to help minimise hair loss by soothing irritated scalps.
Coulisse Heir Post-Covid Hair Loss Therapy
When you need a little pampering to take your mind off the pressures of work or family commitments, dip into Coulisse Heir at level four, Ion Orchard, for a spot of mane and scalp relief. The Post-Covid Hair Loss Therapy is a salon session which doesn’t just leave you with a clean and refreshed head; it leaves you walking out with your head held high. The 60-minute, 8-step treatment starts with hair brushing and a shoulder massage to relieve tension, followed by scalp cleansing with their Co-Cleanser and double-cleansing with Hair Loss Cleanser to stimulate hair follicles. A Scalp Activator Mask is then massaged into the scalp, followed by a Nano Spa Mist to lock in nutrients. A Recharge Spray adds volume and elasticity, followed by a Scalp Builder to strengthen hair and activate stem cells. Visit coulisseheir.com.
Nioxin System 2
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One of Nioxin’s six System Kits, Nioxin System 2, is specially formulated for natural hair with progressed thinning. The most awarded brand in the US for thinning hair, Nioxin developed its 6 Systems with an advanced skincare approach. Each System Kit comprises three products — shampoo, conditioner and leave-in scalp treatment — all formulated with ingredients that amplify hair structure and protect hair against breakage. Available at Guardian, Lazada, Fairprice and Shopee. Visit nioxin.com for more information.
Oribe Restore Repair Collection
Caring for your scalp can be as easy as using the right shampoo and conditioner daily. Oribe’s Gold Lust Restore and Repair Shampoo and Conditioner is an ultra-nourishing and moisturising duo formulated with plant collagen, caffeine, biotin and niacinamide, a potent cocktail that repairs damaged cuticles and rejuvenates hair follicles. Massage the Gold Lust Transformative Masque into your hair before rinsing for extra luxurious softness and shine. Visit oribe.com for a list of salon partners and to purchase.
Kerasilk Redensifying Scalp Serum
Vegans will appreciate Kerasilk’s high-potency Redensifying Scalp Serum: ingredients including ectoine, ginseng root extract and Kerasilk’s biomimetic silk are engineered in a formula free of sulphates, silicon, microplastic and minerals. The serum stimulates the scalp and anchors hair follicles, protecting against hereditary hair loss and resulting in thicker, denser hair. Visit Kerasilk.com to purchase from partner salons islandwide.
