‘It has saved my hairline’ shoppers rave over over hair growth serum that doesn’t leave locks greasy or sticky
WE all want thick, luscious hair, but actually achieving it without breaking the bank can be easier said than done sometimes.
That’s why shoppers are racing to get their hands on a serum that’s clinically proven to reduce hair shedding – sounds like a win to us.
ColorWow’s Youth Juice Collogen Scalp Treatment claims to reduce the amount of hair you lose by up to a whopping 90% over 28 days.
Not only that, but the serum will help your hair look and feel stronger.
Hair fans can buy the serum for just £44 on Look Fantastic right now – and if you struggle is oily tresses, don’t worry – the product is specially formulated to be non-greasy and non-sticky.
It can be applied to both wet and dry hair
The product description boats: “The leave-in formula pairs antioxidant pycnogenol with procapil and amla extract to help minimise the risk of breakage, while visibly enhancing the hair’s bounce and elasticity.
“Lending nourishment to the scalp, the treatment promotes optimal conditions for healthy-looking hair growth. Use daily for soft, supple strands that appear thicker and fuller.
The product has glowing reviews online so far, as 80% of users reported their hair feels thicker.
One shopper gave the serum a perfect five star rating and wrote: “Smells incredible! Apply daily and doesn’t leave hair greasy.
“I’m so excited to see the results from this I can see slight hair regrowth after just a week of using.”
“This has really helped with my weak hair at the front from where its been tied back so tight and started thinning,” a second wrote.
“After daily use for a couple of weeks the gaps are almost filled and my hair feels much thicker and healthier. It has a really nice shine too,” she added.
And a third claimed the serum is their new go-to hair product.
They wrote: “I started using this product daily and can already notice thicker and fuller hair from the root. I wear my hair up A LOT and have recently started to notice breakage.
“Soo happy I found this product, it has saved my hairline. I will definitely continue to use this daily!! LOVE.”
Meanwhile, someone else said after just a week they noticed a difference.
“I’ve been testing out this serum for a week and so far so good. I can definitely tell a difference in the thickness of my hair near my hairline where I have thinner hair due to constant slick back hair styles.
“Using this product hasn’t made my hair greasy or sticky so it has been easy to incorporate it to my routine. A plus is that this product is vegan!”
Why does hair shed?
We typically lose between 50 to 100 hairs a day, but we don’t tend to notice as those strands are usually replaced with new hair.
Hair loss, on the other hand, is a completely different kettle of fish, and can be very distressing.
TV doctor Amir Khan, said there are many reasons for hair loss, some of which are very treatable.
Genetics
It accounts for both male and female patterned baldness and tends to happen gradually, and it has predictable patterns,” he said in a video shared on Instagram.
The typical pattern of baldness begins at the hairline in the front of the head.
The hairline gradually moves backwards (recedes) and forms an ‘M’ shape.
A circular area on the back of the head often thins and expands in size over time.
Hormonal changes
Changes in hormone levels in both men and women can lead to temporary and permanent hair loss.
“This is especially the case for those going through menopause,” the expert said.
This type of hair loss is known as androgenetic alopecia and can often resemble male-patterned baldness, which begins at the crown of the head.
Menopause, with its drastic decline in oestrogen and progesterone, inadvertently gives more ‘playground’ to androgens.
Oestrogen and progesterone are predominantly female hormones, while androgens are male.
Excess androgens are associated with hair loss.
See your doctor, if you’re concerned, who might recommend hormonal therapy and implement the above strategies, which may also help.
Nutritional deficiencies
Not getting enough of the right nutrients could be to blame for sudden hair loss.
Diets that are too low in protein and iron, the NHS says.
It might be a good idea to see a doctor to ask for a blood test to check and see if they have a nutritional deficiency and then look at increasing certain vitamin levels with the help of a supplement.
The 4 stages of the hair growth cycle
Hair experts at Philip Kingsley shared the four stages of the hair growtn cycle are: Anagen, Catagen, Telogen and Exogen
Anagen Phase: Also known as the ‘Growth Phase’ or ‘Active Phase’, is when the cells in the root of your hair are most rapidly dividing so more new hair is formed.
During the Anagen Phase, hair grows around half an inch a month [about six inches a year], and faster in the summer than in winter.
This phase of the hair growth cycle lasts an average of three to five years.
Catagen Phase: Following the Anagen Phase, your hair cycle enters a short transitional phase known as the Catagen Phase, which signals the end of active hair growth and cuts individual hairs off from the blood supply and from the cells that produce new hair.
Approximately three percent of all hairs are in this stage at any time and it lasts for around 10 days.
Telogen Phase: The third stage of your natural hair growth cycle is the Telogen Phase, a resting period when strands remain in their follicles but are not actively growing.
An estimate of 10-15 percent of your hairs are in the Telogen Phase at any given moment.
The Telogen Phase lasts around three months or 100 days.
Exogen Phase: The final stage of the Hair Growth Cycle, when individual hair strands are released from their follicles and fall out.
Now the whole process begins again.