8 Hair Growth Products To Combat Hair Loss
Give your locks a boost with our top picks for battling hair loss
By Balvinder Sandhu -
Most of us spend a lot of time and effort making our hair look nice. After all, who doesn't love locks that bounce as we walk or turn heads? However, our mane doesn't always behave as we want to and hair loss is one of the issues that some of us might face, especially for mums. It could be in the form of bald spots, hair fall or simply thinning hair that lacks volume.
Women could face such scenarios due to hormonal changes (postpartum hair loss, for example, is not uncommon), illness or side effects of medication, or it could be hereditary. It's also something we might face as we get older. We might be tempted to cover up with cute hats or keep our hair short or in low-maintenance hairstyles. Another option is to try hair growth products that are targeted at treating such issues.
Here are 8 hair growth products you could try.
This brand is one of the largest local pharmaceutical manufacturers in Singapore and this product has been a bestseller in local pharmacies for several years. The lotion contains minoxidil, a topical treatment for hair loss that works for both men and women. How does it work? It rejuvenates and enlarges miniaturised hair follicles, thus stimulating hair growth. The precision spray pump allows for mess-free application and less wastage.
$70.40 (60ml), available from Watsons.
Give your hair and scalp the nutrients they need with this non-greasy treatment. The formula contains peptides, caffeine and hop yeast, which help to revitalise hair cell growth. And if you're experiencing hair loss, you'll be comforted by the fact that additional ingredients niacinamide complex, biotin and zinc pyrithione help to fortify and address this issue.
$30 (80ml), available from Sephora.
It's not just our hair that needs to be looked after, our scalp needs some TLC too. Clean your scalp with this shampoo so stubborn dead cells are removed and your scalp is nourished. Rosemary is a healing herb that improves nerve growth and circulation which, in turn, stimulates hair growth. This shampoo is made with all-natural ingredients, plus it has a lovely rosemary scent too.
$33 (400ml), available from Sephora.
A leave-on scalp tonic that encourages hair growth, thanks to its exclusive blend of Korean medicinal oriental herbs. Your scalp also gets better circulation and less inflammation. The 10 herb extracts energise and balance the scalp's pH, resulting in healthier hair growth. It's a lightweight, non-sticky formula that removes oil and dirt residue as well as product buildup from clogged follicles so that it can be easily absorbed into the scalp. Suitable for anyone with thinning hair or if your hair falls or breaks easily.
$29.90 (100ml), available from Watsons.
Massaging your scalp is beneficial as it improves blood circulation, strengthens the roots of your existing hair, while promoting new hair growth. Give your scalp the attention it needs with this massage brush and reap the benefits of stronger, healthier hair. It also detangles your hair, ensuring it remains smooth and neat. It's made with natural beechwood and stainless steel needles and can be used on all hair types, while either wet or dry.
$33, available from Sephora.
If thinning hair is your concern, this serum will strengthen and protect it. It fortifies your hair from the root to the tip and reinforces weakened hair, resulting in denser hair with more volume. Quinine, a natural bark extract, boosts blood circulation and promotes hair growth, while other ingredients such as edelweiss, B vitamins, caffeine and manganese bolster your hair's strength while protecting it too. Made from 98% natural origin ingredients, this serum comes in a 100% recycled and recyclable bottle.
$109.90 (100ml), available from Guardian.
This shampoo from Germany's top hair fall brand contains a unique caffeine formula that protects hair roots and stimulates hair growth. Its benefits are two-fold – combatting hair loss and promoting healthy hair growth. The formulation intentionally omits softeners – such as silicone – thus improving hair structure and making hair stronger, with more volume. It gives your hair 24-hour protection so it's recommended to be applied every day for best results.
$16 (250ml), available from Watsons.
Botanical extracts from more than 20 plants work together here to combat hair loss and encourage hair growth. A proprietary blend of yarrow and sage extracts improves blood circulation, while swertia japonica blocks the formation of DHT (dihydrotestosterone), which is a common cause of hair loss. The spray balances scalp's pH, retains hair's natural moisture and stimulates hair cell regeneration and regrowth by revitalising inactive follicles.
$99.80 (150ml), available from Watsons.