Can Hair Loss Be Reversed?

In short, yes; it can.

But it is important to find out what the underlying factors are for your hair loss to see which type of treatment will be a perfect fit for you. See, if you’re losing your hair due to issues such as stress, illness or hormonal changes - then it is important to ‘fix’ those issues and your hair should return to normal. You could also be deficient in certain minerals like Iron. An Iron deficiency can cause hair loss. Iron has a super important role for oxygen transport, without oxygen, hair follicles will be lost. So again, it is important to find out what the underlying factors are for your hair loss. It can be super easy to reverse if you find out those and sort them out.

Now, if you’re dealing with natural pattern baldness, like Androgenic Alopecia - Then you need to work a little harder. You need to choose the right supplements, hair products and treatments in order to give yourself the best results of success. The reason for why I say supplements is because two things could be true at the same time. You could be dealing with mineral deficiencies, stress as well as androgenic alopecia all at the same time. So again, it is important to always do the basics correct, try to stay stress free, always have blood work done to see if you’re healthy and all your levels are good - supplement the basic things like Vitamin D, Iron, Magnesium etc.

Shampoo is a product that is not talked about enough which can lead to hair loss. Most shampoos contain some of the most damaging sulphate based ‘cleaning’ agents which strip your hair of its natural oils, dry out your scalp which can lead to hair loss. I would recommend that you go with natural based shampoos. I personally dealt with hair loss, I was losing A LOT of hair every time I washed my hair - so I decided to use a natural shampoo soap bar, on that day, I saw considerably less breakage. I continued using for over month and realised that by the end of the month, there was little to no breakage every time I washed my hair. We sell a shampoo bar on our website if you wish to see that, people have had incredible results with it and the reviews speak for themselves.

Let’s talk treatments. There are a variety of treatments that you can look at but all, and I do mean all take their sweet time. The only product that I have seen in my experience that makes an impact on the same day is the natural shampoo bar. The traditional pharmaceutical products like Finasteride and Minoxidil take their sweet time and so do natural hair oils like the one that we sell.

Minoxidil usually takes around 6 months for you to see some sort of considerable results. Yes it does have its side effects but they very few people notice the side effects. It is important to know that Minoxidil was originally made for heart conditions, but whilst testing, they realised that people that were using minoxidil saw hair growth.

Hair Oils that contain vital ingredients like Caffeine, Rosemary and Peppermint (Piperita) are also amazing for reversing hair loss. In fact, in one study where they were comparing Minoxidil and Peppermint Oil - They saw 4x hair growth with participants that were using Peppermint. In a different study where they were comparing Rosemary & Minoxidil, they saw that the hair growth was the same. Our hair oil contains both Rosemary and Peppermint as well as a whole range of other ingredients that help with scalp health and general hair health.

Caffeine has also been studied and has amazing hair growth properties. Caffeine is a potent inhibitor of PDE. By being a potent PDE inhibitor, it indirectly stimulates IGF 1 which causes an increase in hair growth. In more non scientific terms, it helps stimulate hair follicles and grow hair. Our hair oil contains caffeine.

Some people use the natural treatments (like our hair oil) alongside the pharmaceutical products to give themselves the best chance of full hair recovery.

Overall, it is important to do your own research and see what the best products are for you. Down below, I will list some supplements that are great for your hair and you in general.

 

Supplements and why they help with hair growth:

Vitamin D & K2:

Firstly, this is mainly for Vitamin D - but when you need Vitamin K2 for Vitamin D to be absorbed by the body.

1. Hair Follicle Cycling: Vitamin D is involved in the creation of new hair follicles and plays a role in the hair growth cycle. Adequate levels of vitamin D help maintain healthy hair follicles.
2. Cell Growth: Vitamin D is essential for the growth and development of keratinocytes, the cells that make up a significant part of hair follicles.
3. Immune Function: Vitamin D helps regulate the immune system, which can affect hair growth. Autoimmune conditions like alopecia areata, which cause hair loss, can be influenced by vitamin D levels.

 

Collagen:

Role of Collagen in Hair Health:

1. Structural Support
• Collagen is a major component of the dermis, the layer of skin that contains hair follicles. It provides strength and elasticity to the skin, supporting hair follicles and promoting healthy hair growth.
2. Hair Growth Cycle
• Collagen helps maintain the strength and integrity of hair strands and may play a role in the regeneration of hair follicles. A healthy hair growth cycle is essential for preventing hair thinning and loss.
3. Amino Acids
• Collagen contains amino acids, particularly proline and glycine, which are vital for the production of keratin, the main protein in hair. Adequate collagen levels support keratin production and, subsequently, hair health.
4. Antioxidant Properties
• Collagen has antioxidant properties that help protect hair follicles from damage caused by free radicals. Free radical damage can accelerate hair thinning and loss

 

How Collagen Deficiency Leads to Hair Loss:

1. Weakened Hair Structure
• Without sufficient collagen, the structural integrity of the hair follicle weakens, leading to fragile, brittle hair that is more prone to breakage and loss.
2. Scalp Health
• Collagen supports the health and elasticity of the scalp. A deficiency can lead to a less healthy scalp environment, which can negatively impact hair growth and lead to hair loss.
3. Reduced Hair Follicle Regeneration
• Collagen deficiency can impair the regeneration of hair follicles, disrupting the hair growth cycle and resulting in increased hair shedding.

 

Zinc:

Role of Zinc in Hair Health:

1. Cell Growth and Repair
• Zinc is vital for the growth and division of cells, including those in hair follicles. It helps repair damaged hair follicles and maintain the oil glands around them, which are essential for healthy hair growth.
2. Protein Synthesis
• Zinc is necessary for the synthesis of keratin, the main structural protein in hair. Adequate zinc levels support strong and healthy hair strands.
3. Regulation of Hormones
• Zinc plays a role in regulating hormones that can affect hair growth, such as testosterone. Hormonal imbalances can lead to hair loss, and zinc helps keep these hormones in check.
4. Immune Function
• Zinc is crucial for a healthy immune system. A compromised immune system can contribute to hair loss, especially in autoimmune conditions like alopecia areata.

 

How Zinc Deficiency Leads to Hair Loss:

1. Weakened Hair Structure
• Zinc deficiency can lead to weak and brittle hair that is more prone to breakage and shedding.
2. Delayed Hair Growth
• Insufficient zinc levels can disrupt the hair growth cycle, leading to slower hair growth and increased hair loss.
3. Scalp Health
• Zinc is essential for maintaining a healthy scalp environment. A deficiency can lead to scalp issues such as dandruff, which can further contribute to hair loss.

 

Iron:

Role of Iron in Hair Health

1. Oxygen Transport
• Iron is a key component of hemoglobin, a protein in red blood cells responsible for transporting oxygen from the lungs to the rest of the body, including hair follicles. Adequate oxygen supply is crucial for the health and growth of hair follicles.
2. Cell Growth
• Iron is necessary for cell growth and division. Hair follicles are among the most rapidly dividing cells in the body, and they need sufficient iron to function properly.
3. Energy Production
• Iron is involved in various enzymatic processes that generate energy within cells. Hair follicles require a lot of energy to support hair growth.

 

How Iron Deficiency Leads to Hair Loss

1. Telogen Effluvium
• Iron deficiency can trigger telogen effluvium, a condition where a large number of hair follicles enter the resting (telogen) phase of the hair growth cycle prematurely, leading to increased hair shedding. This type of hair loss is usually diffuse, meaning it affects the entire scalp rather than specific areas.
2. Weakened Hair Structure
• Insufficient iron can lead to weakened hair shafts, making hair more prone to breakage and loss.

 

 

I hope this helps. :)