Thick hair is often regarded as the ultimate beauty standard, but this is unrealistic for many who experience thinning hair and hair loss. With Singapore’s fast-paced city living, stress and pollution go hand in hand to wreak havoc on our scalps to result in hair loss. In addition, other factors such as heat and colour treatment, an unbalanced diet and lack of sleep also work to further exacerbate the condition.
For those who are afflicted, or feel like they are seeing early signs, here are 10 anti-hair loss and thinning shampoos that might help.
People who suffer from oily scalps need to cleanse their scalps properly. This is because it is often the oil buildup in the scalp that blocks off hair follicles, leading to eventual hair loss. Popular Korean haircare label Ryo employs their proprietary technology GinsenEX that contains ginseng extract as well as a cocktail of different ingredients like green tea, ginger, camellia, and pine needle to combat such problems.
René Furterer uses a blend of orange, lavender, and rosemary essential oils to purify and clean the scalp, while pfaffia extract helps nutrients to reach the scalp and follicles. The oils are contained in microbeads, which burst when the shampoo is being massaged into the hair, for a deliciously invigorating experience. Finish off the treatment with the conditioner and hair serum from the complementary line. This shampoo is paraben-, SLS- and silicone-free.
The Look At Hair Loss Natural Mild Scalp Care Shampoo is gentle on the scalp and formulated especially for those with sensitive scalp. Enhanced with Asian herbal extracts like ginseng, biota orientalis leaf extract, morus alba bark extract, houttuynia cordata, and birch tree sap, the hair and scalp are intensely nourished with every wash.
Effective and cooling, the Hinoki Shampoo works double duty to create a healthy scalp environment for hair growth and strengthen the roots of your hair. Specially formulated for oily and sensitive scalp, ingredients like the Jeju Cypress Tree, and nine kinds of herbal ingredients work as a natural source for anti-bacterial effect and deeply cleanse the scalp. The combination of Cypress water, Cypress essential oil and menthol are a powerful trio that removes scalp odour, calms redness and any signs of irritation.
Formulated especially for women who face hair thinning and hair loss problems, this shampoo improves the density and luster with its potent botanical extracts. Enriched with gingko biloba and cinchona bark, this shampoo prepares the scalp to absorb the treatment in full.
Seven plant extracts — nettle, thyme, coltsfoot, horsetail, yarrow, birch and rosemary — are incorporated into this shampoo to provide deep yet gentle cleansing for sufferers of thinning hair. Use the matching Growell scalp tonic after to complete the experience.
Klorane employs a cocktail of quinine and B vitamins to support microcirculation, hydrate the hair shaft, reduce sebum, strengthen keratin, and increase metabolic energy to revitalise and fortify the scalp. It can also strengthen and detangle hair strands. Finish the haircare routine with their conditioner and scalp serum from the same range.
PHS Hairscience uses Korean botanical essences and stem cells to target early signs of hair loss in women. It does so by unclogging pores, removing sebum, and energising the scalp. PHS Hairscience also has a thickening range for people who suffer from severe hair loss as well as a collection for men. Follow up with the matching conditioner and scalp tonic for a more complete treatment.
Like Alpecin, Plantur 39also uses active ingredient caffeine as its main force against hair loss. Caffeine is said to inhibit the enzyme that converts testosterone (found in both sexes) into a chemical that stops hair follicles from growing (i.e stopping hair growth and renewal). As with caffeine shampoos, leave it on for two minutes before rinsing it out to allow the compound to penetrate the scalp.
Made from a powerful blend of 15 amino acids, licorice root extract, and natural plant extracts, this shampoo gently and effectively deep cleanses the scalp, priming it for fuller hair growth. The anti-inflammatory effects relieve itchiness and dandruff while balancing the scalp’s pH levels. Regular use will help strengthen the hair from the root and build resilience, reducing hair loss.
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Text: Ho Guo Xiong, Additional reporting: Arissa Ha & Farisia Thang
This post was first published on October 22, 2019, and updated on July 8, 2020.
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