Hair loss is something that comes around the corner for almost all men. For some it is at 60, but for others it starts somewhere in their 20s. You can always lose your wild hair later in life.
Hair loss can have several causes. Heredity can play a role, but lifestyle, hormones, stress, wrong products, etc. also play a role. But once you catch the cause, is there a cure? Yes there is. There are quite a few shampoos on the market that specialize in combating hair loss. Whether it works, what the effect is and what the differences are from a normal shampoo, we have of course figured out for you!
How does it differ from a normal shampoo?
Let's start with the purpose of these shampoos. Of a normal shampoo, the purpose is to clean your hair. Dirt and excess oil is cleaned out of your hair. The purpose of a shampoo against hair loss, is that besides cleaning your hairstyle, it also gives your hair the right nutrients to combat hair loss in men.
Normal shampoos also contain nutrients. At least, if you use a natural and quality product. For example, volume shampoos often have certain proteins to make your hairstyle look fuller and healthier. But a hair growth shampoo will not only cleanse your hair, but also actually stimulate your hair growth and stop or at least slow down your hair loss. Therefore, really look for an anti-hair loss shampoo. That way, your hair will not only look fuller, but actually become fuller.
What ingredients are important?
Yes, we're going to get to the point. The big question, of course, is exactly what is in an anti-hair loss shampoo. Of course, the range of ingredients is growing and more and more studies are coming out with results. We are going to list the important ingredients for you. Always filter the list of ingredients of the products you want to buy!
- Minoxidil: promotes hair growth and combats hair loss
- Trioxidil: strengthens the hair follicles
- Nanoxidil: a molecule specifically designed to combat hair loss
- Baicapil: this combination of 3 plants increases cellular energy and activates follicle stem cells
- Capixyl: enhances ECM proteins for better hair anchoring resulting in fuller hair
- Redensyl: stimulates cellular metabolism for better hair growth
- Procapil: a combination of 3 active substances clinically proven to stop hair loss and stimulate hair growth
- Niacin: also called vitamin B3, stimulates blood flow to your scalp allowing nutrients to better reach the hair
- Caffeine: counteracts DHT (a hormone that damages hair follicles) making your hair grow faster, longer and stronger
- DHT blockers: counteract DHT, making your hair healthier and stronger
- Piroctone olamine: works antimicrobial. Goes against fungi and bacteria so your scalp gets space to absorb nutrients
- Procyanidin or ketoconazole: works against DHT and will therefore promote hair growth.
- Biotin: a vitamin involved in growth processes of proteins that ensure healthy and strong hair.
- Collagen: this protein gives structure to the blood vessels around hair follicles and plays an important role in creating hair follicles.
- Ginseng: this ancient natural product promotes blood flow which ensures faster hair growth.
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Iron: helps red blood cells carry oxygen to your scalp. This promotes hair growth and inhibits hair loss.
Which ingredients exactly do you want to avoid?
The ingredient list is incredibly important when looking for a good shampoo against hair loss. Besides good ingredients, you also have ingredients that can actually cause hair loss. So always make sure you avoid the following ingredients!
- SLS (Sodium Lauryl Sulfate): has a very aggressive effect and will dry out and damage your scalp. This sometimes causes hair loss.
- Parabens: a collective name for a large group of chemical junk that can cause scalp problems (and eventually hair loss).
- Phthalates: disrupts the hormones that stimulate hair growth.
These chemical assassins affect your scalp and will strip important oils from your scalp. Hair growth can be affected by this and your scalp can potentially become severely irritated. You definitely don't want this, so avoid them instead.
What effect does a shampoo have against hair loss?
We can always be brief: it varies from person to person. It also depends on the cause of your hair loss. If it is your lifestyle, you really should address that first. Nevertheless, these shampoos will help you, but it's mainly about the magnitude of the results. Well, having said that, it is scientifically proven that most of the ingredients mentioned above do have an effect. Don't give up right after 2 tries. Some ingredients state a minimum period of use of 3 months! Good things take time. But in general, you can expect the following:
- Hair loss is inhibited or even stopped
- A healthier scalp
- Hairs become stronger and longer
- More hair begins to grow
- Thicker hair forest
Our Favorites
Now that we know how important it is to use a good, appropriate shampoo against hair loss, we have listed our favorites for you. All packed with ingredients that stimulate hair growth and fight hair loss!
1. Patricks - SH Plus Ultra Thickening Shampoo
This ultra thickening shampoo contains breakthrough ingredients and technology to create the most powerful anti-hair loss shampoo ever. This Rolls Royce among anti hair loss shampoos contains 20 active ingredients, the most important being 4 in very high percentages (baicapil, capixyl, redensyl and procapil). The other 16 ingredients work together at both cellular and dermal levels to stimulate hair growth, increase hair density and inhibit the aging process of hair follicles. The result is a younger, thicker and healthier appearance.
2. Foligain - Stimulating Shampoo
A targeted anti-hair loss shampoo for men! Blocks DHT and makes your hair significantly thicker and fuller. Hair growth is stimulated and your scalp becomes healthy. Especially check out all the fine ingredients this shampoo contains!
3. Toppik - Hair Building Shampoo
In addition to the well-known hair fibers, Toppik has also released an anti-hair loss shampoo. This shampoo contains concentrated micro keratin proteins that are brought deep inside the hair shaft. These organic proteins are exactly the same as your own hair. The result is cleaner, healthier hair with less see-through on the scalp.
4. Patricks - SH1 Daily Thickening Shampoo
A shampoo packed with proteins to strengthen hair and maximize hair density. This shampoo contains plant-based ingredients as well as ingredients with scientifically proven formulas. This combination addresses hair loss and will stimulate hair growth. Of course, free of sulfates, parabens and phthalates.
5. Beviro - Anti Hair Loss Shampoo.
This fine shampoo is enriched with CBD oil, caffeine and guarana oil. DHT is counteracted and a boost is given to hair cell production. The shampoo is 99% natural and thus ensures that you fight your hair loss in the most natural way possible.
Other products against hair loss
Suppose you want to go all out, there are of course many other products to combat hair loss. As long as you keep the term "anti-hair loss" in mind. You can go for a conditioner, a hair oil & serum, a hair tonic or a hair mask. There are also hair supplements you can take to promote hair growth.
Should you be really far along in the process and are unsure about bald spots? Then we recommend looking into hair fibers. These natural fibers will bind to your own hair to mask balding spots. Always nice, then during the time your hair is growing you don't have to feel insecure!
If you have any questions about shampoos (or other products) against hair loss? Feel free to contact us. We are happy to help you, especially when it comes to insecurities. That's what friends are for.
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