When facing a problem, it’s human nature to look for answers online. After all, that’s the first thing that pops into our mind--“look it up on Google”.
But there are pros and cons to searching for answers online. There are over a million results, which leaves us scratching our heads. Which option should you choose? That’s a tough question, especially when you need a remedy for hair loss. There are tons of articles listing the causes and double the amount of ‘solutions’. But you shouldn’t believe everything over the internet, especially these four ‘home remedies’: Biotin Supplements While it’s true that biotin is the vitamin that is essential for nail and hair growth, it’s found naturally in the body. However, if your body produces low levels of biotin, adding more will not help with regrowth. Most supplement companies promote biotin as a miracle supplement because it’s responsible for strengthening hair and nails. It can improve the appearance of your skin, hair, and nails but it will not help regrow hair within a few weeks. Vitamins and supplements aimed at hair growth are not organic and usually contain additives. Some of these ingredients are magnesium stearate, silicon, shellac, and fumaric acid. Some supplements even contain colouring and preservatives. That’s why it’s better to eat organic fruits and go with supplements that don’t contain these ingredients. Essential Oils for Alopecia Alopecia is present in at least 15 out of 10,000 people in the UK. The root cause of alopecia isn’t known but it’s linked to genetics. Unfortunately, a lot of companies market essential oils and supplements for alopecia. Most of these, especially essential oils, don’t work for alopecia. Lavender oil, thyme oil, peppermint, and rosemary are the most commonly-advertised essential oils that “promise” hair regrowth in 2 weeks. But this is not true. The most essential oils will do for your hair is strengthen the follicles so this will help prevent further hair loss. However, it will not help with hair thinning. Onion Juice You’ll see advertisements such as “onion juice is what Indians use for hair growth” but that is not true. While onion juice has benefits for the scalp, it doesn’t help with hair growth and can cause mild burns. If you have eczema or psoriasis, onion juice can irritate your scalp and cause inflammation. Furthermore, since onions have a pungent smell, it will be difficult to wash off the smell from your scalp! Egg Yolk Masks Eggs contain protein, there’s no doubt about that. But they will provide your hair with nutrients, nothing else. These nutrients aren’t enough to help with hair growth. They will leave your hair shiny and silky but will not directly impact hair growth in any way. Egg masks should be used once a month to help make rough and brittle hair healthy. But you should not rely on them for anything else. So…What’s the Solution? That’s a good question! What’s the solution to the problem then, if we can’t use these remedies? The answer to all your hair-related woes is *drumroll*…Scalp micropigmentation! Scalp micropigmentation is a pain-free procedure for hair thinning and hair loss. Scalp micropigmentation is almost like tattooing but is not the same thing. The pigments, equipment, and procedure is different; it’s specifically created for SMP. During SMP, the practitioner will implant small pigments around the hair follicles and blend it with them to create a ‘cropped hair’ look. The average person has 100,000 follicles. The practitioner will implant 1,250 pigments by hand. They will then add definition, density, and shading. The best thing about SMP is that it looks like real hair so everything looks natural. If you’re interested in scalp micropigmentation, the Scalp Centre provides exceptional SMP treatments in the UK for both men and women. You can also browse through our gallery to see results of previous clients. To book your appointment or consultation, feel free to give us a call.
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