THE MALE GROOMING REVIEW

For hair loss sufferers, the month of August is the most important time of the year. The four weeks of August mark Hair Loss Awareness Month. It is the month of the year that is dedicated to everything hair loss, for both men and women.

To mark this year's Hair Loss Awareness Month, we've assembled some key benefits you'll get from it. So, if you suffer from baldness and thinning hair, here's why you should grab Hair Loss Awareness Month with both hands...

Learn About Hair Loss

This may seem obvious, but you're likely to learn more about hair loss during Hair Loss Awareness Month than any other time of the year. Companies, clinics, and information centres will be presenting plenty of information about the topic of baldness across the internet, so, if you need to know more about baldness, its causes, treatments etc. then be sure to keep your eyes peeled for free, regular information.

Discounts on Hair Loss Treatments

One of the great benefits of Hair Loss Awareness Month is that many of the top clinics and treatments will be slashing their prices. So, if you're looking to get a surgical procedure, or if you use treatments for your hair, then be sure to keep an eye out for discounts and price-cuts - there will be plenty of them.

Share Your Hair Loss Experiences

During Hair Loss Awareness Month, many hair loss forums and social media boards are packed with hair loss sufferers sharing their experiences with baldness and thinning hair. Take this opportunity to get information about hair loss, and what kinds of treatments have been working for certain individuals. Who knows, you may end up finding a treatment or routine that works for you.

Most Common Types of Hair Loss in Men

Hair loss occurs in two thirds of men, but the process of going bald isn't always the same. Although they all fall into the 'male pattern baldness' category, there are three different types of progressions. Here are the main three...

Thinning Hair

Losing up to 150 hairs daily is perfectly normal, however, it does become an issue when the amount exceeds that. While it's not particularly noticeable at first, it can however become a real problem. An overall thinning is more common in women, but also in men. This is when the top of the scalp experiences thinning, evenly throughout. As the hair gets thinner, the scalp gradually shows more and more, until it eventually leads to full baldness.

Receding Hair Line

Perhaps the most common form of hair loss, it occurs in 65% of men by the age of 45. This pattern starts with gradual receding at the frontal hairline, eventually leading to thinning on the crown, and in many cases, full baldness. This is usually a slow process, but cases vary, and so sometimes it can be quick.

Patchy Hair Loss

Often caused by stress, bad diet and illness, this type of hair loss can happen suddenly and should be handled with caution. Patchy hair loss is usually a temporary form of baldness, but it can be long term, so you should see your doctor about it before committing to any treatments.

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.