Beating hair loss isn't easy, but it is manageable, providing you tackle it early and use the right products that work for you.
So, whether you are more prone to using supplements or liquid based treatments, here are eight anti-hair loss products that we recommend to men who suffer from early stages of male pattern baldness.
1. HR23+ Serum + Supplement Tester Pack
If you're looking for an effective double defence system against hair loss, then be sure to consider HR23+ Serum and HR23+ Supplement. Containing KGF and Saw Palmetto, HR23+ Scalp Therapy Serum is one of the most potent formulas you will find on the market, but fear not, it is completely safe to use, so you won't suffer from any side-effects. The supplement contains 23 key ingredients that are designed to prevent the rate of hair fall and promote the formation of hair growth. This potent supplement is the fastest growing supplement of its kind on the market.
2. Shea Butter Hair Protein
Hair proteins are becoming increasingly popular, and it's not just women who are purchasing this stuff - men are jumping on the bandwagon too! Weak hair strands crave for protein, which helps strengthen the hair, therefore adding a good hair protein to your hair care routine is actually quite essential, especially if you want stronger, thicker looking hair.
3. TRX2 Lotion & Foam
These two releases are fairly new from Oxford BioLabs, but we are assured they are more effective than the 'hit-and-miss' supplement. TRX2 Lotion and TRX2 Foam are both consistent with the potassium based supplement, but with a more expansive blend. It's still rather early to predict how well these formulas can work for hair loss, but they could well be worth a try if you are suffering from damaged or weakened hair follicles.
4. Nanogen Hair Building Fibres
The hair building fibre is not a treatment for hair loss, but rather a concealer. Hair building fibres give male and female users a great lift in confidence, enabling them to live happier and more productively. For covering bald patches on the scalp, hair building fibres is the ideal quick-fix solution. Many people even use them after undergoing hair transplantation, n order to cover scars and marks as their new hair grows in.
5. OGX Biotin & Collagen Shampoo
Simply the best and most affordable shampoo of its kind on the market. If you're looking for a shampoo that can help prevent unnecessary hair fall and promote stronger, thicker looking hair, then be sure to try OGX Biotin & Collagen Shampoo - which can be purchased from your local Boots stores and most supermarkets.
6. Procerin Tablets & XT Foam
Procerin is the biggest selling hair supplement for men in America. The whole range consists of tablets, foam and shampoo, with the tablets being their best selling product. With a potent blend of ingredients including Saw Palmetto, Procerin can block the formation of DHT (the cause of hair loss) and encourage healthy hair growth. With a 90% success rate (or so their website claims), As low as £15 per bottle, Procerin is well worth a try if you are male and suffering from early stages male pattern baldness.
7. Green Tea Extract
Green tea is a good source of panthenol, which is often used in shampoos and conditioners to strengthen hair and manage split ends. Panthenol, along with the other antioxidants present in green tea, may help in strengthening the hair and making it healthier. Consider adding green tea supplement form into your hair care routine for stronger growing hair.
8. Yuda Pilatory Hair Growth Spray
With apparent positive customer reviews, Yuda Pilatory Spray is distributed globally, and is particularly popular with men battling the common condition of a thinning crown. Yuda claim to use 5% Minoxidil in their spray, which would explain the positive results in customers who have tried this product. Minoxidil is the only FDA approved liquid treatment for hair loss on the market. Containing the hair beneficiary ingredients Herbal Ginseng extract, Angelica extract, and Polagonum multiflorum extract, this product claims to stimulate blood circulation, improve the functioning of hair follicles, control hair loss and promote hair growth.
Hair loss happens to be one of the most devastating things a man (and woman) can go through. Hair loss usually occurs in men by the time they reach their 30s, but some men experience baldness as early as their 20s. With over 60% of men set to suffer from thinning hair by the time they reach 40, it's no wonder many of us are seeking solutions for our hair.
What can you realistically expect when it comes to battling hair loss? Well, with no miracle cure on the market, there are still ways in which you can slow down balding and promote healthy hair growth. From using treatments and living by certain disciplines, many men have discovered how easy it can be to halt male pattern baldness and maintain healthy, thick hair growth.
So, what are the options when it comes to beating hair loss? Here, we take a look at some of the most common and successful practices, as well as a few cheeky tips that'll stand you a better chance of preventing balding and thinning hair.
Hair Transplantation
Hair transplantation is a surgical technique that moves individual hair follicles from a part of the body called the 'donor site' to bald or balding part of the body known as the 'recipient site'. It is primarily used to treat male pattern baldness. In this minimally invasive procedure, grafts containing hair follicles that are genetically resistant to balding are transplanted to the bald scalp.
If you are suffering from advanced stages of balding (Norwood 4+) then a hair transplant would provide a good option for you. The success rate for hair transplantations is good, but it does come with a hefty price tag. Expect to pay in the region of £8000 for a single session, with additional fees and treatments ongoing from there. Realistically, you'll be forking out anything between £20k-£30k for a successful procedure from start to finish.
Price: Anything between £8,000 - £30,000
Finasteride (Propecia)
Finasteride (AKA Propecia) is a drug for the treatment of benign prostatic hyperplasia and male pattern baldness. It is a type II 5α-reductase inhibitor; 5α-reductase, an enzyme, converts testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT).
Propecia is available as a prescription drug, and results have been positive in regards to stopping hair loss in men. However, this little pill does have a tendency to aggravate some nasty side-effects that have affected so many men, even after stopping the treatment. Common side-effects from taking Propecia include low libido, erectile dysfunction, skin rash and hormonal imbalance. If you are considering using Propecia, then just be aware of what could potentially come with it.
Price: from £30 per month
Topical Solutions
If you're looking to avoid the nasty side-effects that come with Propecia and the pricey procedure of a hair transplant, then you could consider a topical solution for your hair.
Topical solutions have had a steady success rate within the hair loss market, with the FDA approved solution, Minoxidil (AKA Regaine), the most popular formula. Topical treatments come in various forms such as serums, shampoos, foams and sprays, and can provide hair follicles with the essential additives needed for prevention of balding and the promotion of healthier hair growth.
Please see our article, 7 Topical Solutions For Treating Hair Loss, for more information on this treatment form.
Price: From £30 per month
Natural Supplements
Naturally formulated hair health supplements offer you the chance to treat hair loss without the worry of the nasty side-effects you would associate with Propecia. Some remain sceptical about tablets being able to treat hair loss, but the fact of the matter is, they can.
Through scientific studies, supplements can provide hair follicles with essential elements that pave the way for balding prevention and hair growth promotion. Natural supplements are far more popular than anything else in the hair treatment market due to their success rates and affordability. If you're on the hunt for an effective hair supplement then look out for key ingredients biotin (the growth agent), saw palmetto (the DHT blocker) and other key hair growth beneficiaries like green tea and grape seed extract.
Price: From £40 per month
Hair Laser Brush/Comb
Laser combs are handheld, low-intensity laser devices that allegedly stimulate the growth of the hair follicle. The HairMax LaserComb and the X-5 are the only two laser combs that are FDA approved. Although many doctors are sceptical about these devices, there are also a lot of people who claim they are effective and have helped them grow hair.
Price: From £200
