Written by Menswear Style in Hair on the 30th June 2020

Have you lost a good amount of your hair and are finding it near impossible to grow it back? You aren’t the only one! Many men and women suffer from hair loss and don’t realise it until it’s too late. Catching hair loss in the early stages can be difficult, especially because most people are in denial. But, once your hair has thinned out, it is not easy to get it back to its healthiest stage. Luckily for you we have some tips so you can learn more about how to restore hair loss.

Increase Nutrient Intake 

To some, this may seem more difficult to accomplish. By increasing your nutrient intake, we mean being conscious on the foods you put into your body. If you are a person who loves greasy, unhealthy foods, start making a plan on how you are going to limit that food in your diet. An individual suffering from hair loss needs to have an adequate amount of vitamins and minerals in their diet each day! Without these, your hair will suffer. Focus on foods that are high in protein and vitamins. These foods consist of, but are not limited to: eggs, vegetables, nuts, seeds, meats, fish, and cheese. The reason you want to consume high protein foods is because your hair is made up of almost entirely proteins. With this being said, this is one of the most important nutrients that you can feed your hair. If you are someone who’s palette does not agree with these foods, consume a multivitamin on a daily basis to make sure you are getting what your body and hair needs to thrive.

Use a Laser Cap  

FDA-cleared laser caps are a newer method for hair loss treatment on the market. Many medical professionals and dermatologists are turning towards this technology to help their patients restore hair loss. These caps use low level light therapy to trigger hair follicle cells and stimulate new growth. They are a non-invasive and chemical free option to treat hair loss. The caps are an at-home treatment, so users are able to complete the therapy at their home at a time that is convenient for them. Most caps on the market are used every other day for a certain treatment timeframe.

Use Essential Oils 

Essential oils will not restore hair loss by themselves, but they can help in addition to other treatments such as the ones listed above. Properties that these oils contain have been known to effectively treat many medical conditions. One such condition that essential oils have helped to treat is hair loss. Tea tree and peppermint oils have been known to be the most effective. Tea tree oil contains anti-fungal bacteria agents to keep the scalp healthy and promote growth. Peppermint oil has antiseptic and antimicrobial properties to also keep the scalp healthy. Both of these oils when applied to the scalp give a tingling sensation. They are most effective when lightly massaged into the scalp tissue.

Use DHT Blocking Products  

DHT, which is the abbreviation for Dihydrotestosterone, is a male sex hormone that can be detrimental to the hair follicles if overproduced. This hormone produces an enzyme in the body that clings to the hair follicles. This in turn causes the hair follicles to shrink, weaken, and eventually die and fall out. As you can imagine, once the hair follicles start falling out, individuals start to experience hair loss. Since DHT is derived from the male sex hormone of testosterone, males tend to be affected more than women (but this isn’t always the case). To combat hair loss due to DHT, use hair products that contain ingredients that are specifically made to block the detrimental enzymes. DHT blocking shampoo and vitamins are two of the best products that you can use to keep your hair strong and healthy.

You now have some key tips on how to restore hair loss. All four of these recommendations would work wonders if incorporated together! It is important to note that restoring hair loss is not an easy process, so you must stay patient. It can take months to see even the slightest results. The best thing you can do to avoid restoring hair loss is keeping an eye on your hair and look for early hair loss. If you catch it in the early stages, you will find it is much easier to gain control and conquer treatments.

We suggest a Laser Cap, Essential Oils, DHT Blocking Shampoo, and Increased Nutrient Intake in this guide to Simple Ways to Restore Hair Loss.