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Hair Growth Must-Haves: Alopecia Approved
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items As a girlie with Androgenic Alopecia (AGA) I’ve tried almost EVERYTHING to grow my hair. After 3.5 years, endless GP visits, countless hours of research and a whole lot of tears, I’ve finally managed to find a list of products (and a routine that goe...
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Scalp Serums/Treatments
Shampoos
Conditioners/Hair Masks
Post-Shower Products
Vitamins/supplements
Tools/extras
Scalp Serums/Treatments
The best scalp serums and treatments which work to stimulate blood flow to the scalp (in order to promote hair growth) or reduce hair shedding and breakage.
This is an incredible, budget friendly scalp serum which gives real results with consistent use. It helps to reduce hair fall whilst also stimulating new growth. Really great serum to have in your routine.
Multi-Peptide Serum for Hair Density | 23% Off in Slowvember
This serum is my absolute favourite serum for hair fall. At first, I thought it was just one of those viral products that don’t actually work, however, after consistent use I’ve realised my hair shedding and breakage reduced to almost NOTHING. Smells...
Genesis Serum Anti-Chute Fortifiant | Oil For Dry Hair | Kérastase UK
A PHENOMENAL scalp serum. Contains synthetic growth factors, amongst other amazing hair growth ingredients, which mimic those on you scalp, leading to extremely noticeable hair growth. Doesn’t make hair greasy and is unlikely to irritate your scalp.
Hair Density Serum - Edge Drops
This is the gold standard hair growth product. You will not find a better hair growth product than Minoxidil and, while some people are scared of side effects, they are quite minimal if taken topically. I personally use this foam or the Regaine 5% fo...
VITAFOAM ™ Hair Growth Formula
Pre-natal vitamins. Do not need to be pregnant to take. Includes all the usual vitamins that women with hair loss are deficient in. Cheaper and easier than buying all the individual supplements.
Vitabiotics Pregnacare
Shampoos
To grow your hair, you need to have a clean scalp at all times. For this reason, I wash my hair every day (yes, EVERY day) and you should be too. If not, then at least 5-6 times a week (or at an absolute MINIMUM every other day, if you have an extrem...
The BEST (and cheapest) shampoo for hair loss. Contains 2% Ketoconazole which is a DHT blocker (DHT is the hormone which causes hair loss) and a scalp stimulant for hair growth. Use this 2x a week (do not exceed 3x a week as it can be a bit drying) a...
Nizoral Anti-dandruff Shampoo 60ml
An amazing hair growth shampoo with a number of great hair growth stimulants such as caffeine, peppermint, rosemary and more. Use this 2x a week and leave in for 5 mins to promote hair growth.
Revive™ Hair Growth Shampoo – Strengthen & Nourish
A great caffeine shampoo which helps to block DHT and stimulate hair growth. Use 1-2x weekly.
Plantur39 Shampoo Fine&Brittle Hair 250ml
An amazing drugstore shampoo which contains aminexil and helps “anchor” hair to scalp and stop breakage. Great for stopping hair fall due.
L'Oreal Paris Elvive Growth Booster Shampoo, Anti Hair Loss, 200ml
A FANTASTIC shampoo which helps to reduce breakage by making your hair more elastic. Smells amazing and is really effective in reducing breakage.
Genesis Bain Hydra Fortifant | Anti Hair-Fall Shampoo | Kérastase UK
A great, budget-friendly clarifying shampoo. Helps to really clean your scalp and get rid of any product build up, which is essential for reducing inflammation and allowing your products to absorb into your scalp. Really gentle on the scalp and smell...
Aveeno Haircare Clarify and Shine+ Apple Cider Vinegar Shampoo 300ml
A great shampoo for a dry scalp that needs a boost of moisture. Amazing after Nizoral or after a clarifying shampoo if you have a flaky scalp.
Redken All Soft Shampoo Duo
A great drugstore moisturising shampoo. Smells amazing and gives scalp/hair a much needed moisture boost to stop it feeling dry.
L'Oréal Paris Elvive Hydra Hyaluronic Shampoo 250ml
Such a fantastic bond building shampoo. Repairs and strengthens damaged hair, which is essential for hair loss. Also smells amazing.
Redken Acidic Bonding Concentrate Shampoo 300ml
Conditioners/Hair Masks
Of course, conditioners cannot help with actual hair growth. However, if you want to grow your hair LONG, length retention is extremely important. Looking after your lengths and making sure they aren’t split/damaged is the key to having long hair tha...
Amazing conditioner for dry hair. Gives a great boost of moisture and leaves hair feeling soft and smelling amazing.
L'Oréal Paris Elvive Hydra Hyaluronic Moisture Locking Conditioner, for Dry & ...
Amazing mask for damaged hair (chemical and heat). Smells incredible and leaves even the most damaged hair looking and feeling softer.
Acidic bonding concentrate 5-minute liquid hair mask
Amazing and affordable hair mask which restores moisture in the driest hair, which is needed for retaining length.
Elvive Hydra Hyaluronic Hair Mask | Haircare | L'Oréal Paris
Post-Shower Products
Your hair is most vulnerable when it’s wet. Make sure to take care of it using the following items.
Such an incredible leave in. Makes hair feel so soft and doubles as a heat protectant.
Acidic Bonding Concentrate Leave-In Treatment - Damaged Hair
One of my favourite leave ins/heat protectant. Smells INCREDIBLE and helps protect your lengths.
Redken One United Multi-Benefit Treatment Spray, Increases ...
Great for hydration and softness
REDKEN All Soft Moisture Restore Leave-In
My favourite finishing oil. Smells so good and leaves hair feeling so soft.
gloss absolu glaze drops hair oil - Kérastase
Put this oil on my ends every night and as a pre-shower treatment. Helps preserve the protein in your hair while you shower and prevents breakage overnight
OGX Damage Remedy+ Coconut Miracle Oil Extra Strength Penetrating ...
Vitamins/supplements
Arguably one of, if not the most important step. Take these consistently and I promise you will see a difference.
The best all round DHT blocker. Has everything you need to limit hair shedding. Take one gummy a day. Only available in the UK.
Vitamins
If you have PCOS this is a game changer. Not only helps with hair growth but also slows down excess body/face hair growth, gives you energy and alleviates many PCOS symptoms. Amazing supplement for women.
Myo-Inositol UK Supplements | Natural PCOS & Hormonal Support
Amazing DHT blocked for those in the US. Includes all the best natural DHT blockers except pumpkin seed oil. This + pumpkin seed oil = all the natural DHT blockers you need.
GROWPLEX Complex10 Hair Support Supplement
Prenatal vitamins are AMAZING multivitamins for all women (even if you aren’t pregnant). They include all the good stuff that would usually cause hair loss, if deficient in them.
Pregnacare® Original | Pregnancy Supplement
Tools/extras
The tools that make all the difference.
A silk/satin bonnet is a game changer for protecting your hair from breakage overnight. Can’t sleep without one
Amazon.co.uk: Satin Bonnet
A good detangling brush that is gentle on your hair is key. Brush from the ends up and DO NOT be rough while brushing.
Tangle Teezer
A bit pricier than tangle teeter but the gentlest detangling brush I’ve ever used.
Best Detangling Brush For Curly and Frizzy Hair | Manta UK
Medical grade lasers. An extra, pricier step but has made a considerable difference.
Laser Caps (UK) - HairMax
Not AS effective as medical grade lasers but still good and way cheaper.
Reboot TravelMax Red LED Light Therapy Laser Cap