Hair loss on both men and women can be devastating, lowering an individual’s self-esteem.
Although baldness in men is now widely accepted and can be seen as a more masculine/sexy look or a smart/dapper style, giving the person an air of confidence, this opinion has not yet transferred over to women’s hair loss.
There are many remedies on the market, however there isn’t a ‘one size fits all’ cure due to the several causes of hair loss from hormones, stress, poor diet to it runs in the family, so remember to read the information details, reviews etc carefully before choosing. This is also not a quick fix with most treatments taking months before you see any results, and unfortunately treatments are not guaranteed to work on everyone.
Prices correct at time of writing.
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Regaine
Regaine is for men and women who suffer from hereditary hair loss which includes thinning at the top of the scalp and a receding hairline, also referred as male/female pattern baldness. There are different products specifically for male and female use.
Regaine Women’s Scalp Foam is for women if they have a family history of hair loss and thinning of hair at the top of the scalp. The active ingredient is minoxidil which stimulates hair growth. The foam works to prevent further hair loss, strengthening the existing hair and encouraging new growth.
A two month supply costs £35.
Before purchasing, check out the Warnings/Side Effects section as they provide a list of don’ts .
Alphaura
Created by a small family-run business, Alphaura’s Bloom + Hair Growth Serum supports hair growth and combats hair loss due to genetic and hormone related hair loss (e.g. post natal, birth control, menopause) plus stress and damage from styling, chemicals or heat. It is for hair growth, regrowth and thickness.
Key ingredients include avocado oil, argan oil, biotin, castor oil, rosemary extract, and saw palmetto. Other ingredients: pumpkin seed oil, silk protein, ginseng root extract, lavender flower extract and copper tripeptide-1.
The hormone DHT (dihydrotesterone) is known to cause hair loss in both men and women by shrinking the hair follicles which results in thinning hair and baldness. Saw palmetto, rosemary and pumpkin seed oil are thought to help block DHT from getting into the hair follicle.
Cost £79 for one bottle, £158 for three bottles. 100% vegan.
They offer a money back guarantee if you do not see results within six months.
BLOOM+ Hair Growth Serum (Pre-Order: Ships August 5th) | Alphaura
Nourkrin
Nourkrin Serum is developed to treat and manage hair loss/thinning hair in both men and women. The formula is 100% drug free and contains horse chestnut, larch, green tea, jojoba seed and peppermint to help nourish the scalp and hair follicles and stimulate hair growth, for fuller and healthier looking hair. For daily use in men and women with all hair types, including fragile and delicate hair.
Cost of serum £17.49.
Nourkrin Serum For Hair Growth 30ml | Pharmacy2U
The serum is intended to be used in combination with Nourkrin® Woman or Nourkrin® Man food supplement tablets. These tablets contain Marilex® which is a scientifically developed Proteoglycan Replacement Therapy that promotes the Hair Growth Cycle by normalising and maintaining the overall life and function of the hair follicles. Our proteoglycan levels decline within the hair follicle in age-related or genetic hair loss (Androgenetic Alopecia), post-pregnancy hair loss (Postpartum Effluvium) and whilst experiencing stress-related hair loss (Telogen Effluvium).
Cost for Nourkrin® Woman £49.99.
Nioxin
Nioxin Sandalore Anti-hairloss Serum is a leave-on treatment to thicken hair from the first use and then reduce hair loss in eight weeks thanks to Sandalore™ which improves hair anchorage of the hair roots to the scalp. In a double blind clinical study vs placebo among 120 panelists with alopecia, 95% noticed less hair in their hairbrush.
Cost for serum £52.25.
NIOXIN Sandalore Anti-Hairloss Treatment 70ml | Boots
For the best results, use with a Nioxin 3-Part System Kit (£38.75) and the Night Density Rescue treatment (£55.25) as part of a complete Day & Night Regime.
NIOXIN 3-Part System 2 Trial Kit for Natural Hair with Progressed Thinning | Boots
Briogeo
Briogeo’s Scalp Revival is a moisturising treatment oil rooted in rosemary and fortified with vitamins + lipids for a soothed scalp and stronger strands. Use before you shampoo and condition. Key Ingredients are:
Rosemary Oil – provides antioxidant protection + encourages scalp circulation + healthy follicle activity.
Castor Oil – replenishes essential moisture from scalp to strand.
Bisabolol – a chamomile derivative that helps calm + soothe a dry, itchy scalp.
Price £30.
BRIOGEO Scalp Revival – Rosemary Pre-wash Oil 100 ml | SEPHORA UK
Follow with Destined For Destiny Shampoo, Conditioner and Serum.
All products encourage nutrient rich microcirculation to the scalp and hair roots.
Key ingredients are:
Energy Complex (Caffeine + CoQ10 + Green Coffee Oil) – stimulates the scalp and delivers antioxidant protection.
Biotin – nourishes and strengthens the hair and follicle to support elasticity.
Copper Peptides – helps support a healthy hair life cycle.
Cost £30 each for shampoo and conditioner, £45 for serum.
BRIOGEO Destined For Density™ Density Shampoo 236ml | SEPHORA UK
BRIOGEO Destined For Density™ Conditioner 236ml | SEPHORA UK
BRIOGEO Destined For Density™ Density Serum 45ml | SEPHORA UK
Kerastase
Kerastase Specifique is a hair growth and strength treatment for both men and women with hair loss. This anti-hair loss scalp treatment inhibits the loss of hair and acts to improve the quality of new hair and density, while protecting against oxidative stress.
Key ingredients include Gluco-Lipids ® and Aminexil 1500 PPM. Patented by the L’Oreal Group, Aminexil is said to help prolong the anagen phase (growing phase) of the hair cycle, acting on the collagen around the hair follicle to anchor the hair to the scalp.
Cost £181.
Kérastase Specifique Cure Anti-Chute Treatment 42 x 6 ml | Boots
Nature’s Truth
Nature’s Truth Biotin Zinc & Selenium Tablets will help to maintain healthy hair as well as healthy skin and nails by helping to produce the protein keratin.
A deficiency in biotin (Vitamin B7) can lead to hair loss so if you are deficient, taking these supplements can help. Ingredients include 12,000ug of biotin, 55ug of selenium and 10mg of zinc.
Price £6.99 for 90 tablets.
Nature’s Truth Biotin Zinc & Selenium Tablets 12,000ug | Pharmacy2u.co.uk
Nutriburst Gummies
Nutriburst Hair, Skin & Nails Gummies contains biotin, zinc citrate, Vitamins E, A, D3 and B12 with strawberry extract. Biotin and zinc are two of the key nutrients in their formula. Zinc supports the normal growth and appearance of your hair.
Also included are Inositol and Choline, two nutrients naturally found in the body that support healthy hair, skin, and nails.
Cost £21.99.
