5 Solutions for Hair Loss from Industry Experts

Hair loss is a widespread concern, affecting millions of people regardless of age or gender. It can stem from genetics, hormonal shifts, stress, nutritional deficiencies and environmental aggressors, and everyday styling habits like chemical treatments and heat can weaken follicles further, leading to increased shedding.

Beyond the physical, hair loss affects how you feel about yourself. In a culture that places so much weight on appearance, thinning hair can leave people feeling self-conscious and isolated.

You're not alone in this. We've gathered advice from experts across the brands we stock, including trichologists, scientists, founders and trainers, on what actually helps. Their guidance falls into five stages, starting with the one most people skip: working out what kind of hair loss you're dealing with before you buy anything at all.

Washing your hair once or twice a week is a myth when it comes to hair loss. Focus on your scalp health by washing daily, using products with naturally derived ingredients designed to stimulate the scalp. These can help strengthen thinning hair and help prevent hair loss.

Healthy hair starts with a healthy scalp. Scalp products target inflammation, dandruff and buildup on the scalp, all of which can negatively affect hair growth. By improving the scalp microbiome and reducing inflammation through ingredients such as menthol, ginger and rosemary extracts, the shampoo and conditioner create better conditions for hair to grow thicker and healthier.

Hair loss, whether temporary or chronic, can have many causes, including stress, hormonal changes, genetics and general health. Supporting scalp health early is key. Look for ingredients such as caffeine to help stimulate microcirculation, growth factors, niacinamide and biotin, which can help nourish the scalp and create the optimal environment for stronger, healthier hair growth.

"Treat your scalp with the same attention you give your face. Massage shampoo in for a full minute before rinsing. It improves circulation, removes build-up and supports a balanced microbiome. And treat yourself to a scalp treatment once a week; I promise your hair will thank you."

"For hair loss, start with the scalp. Check your INCI and avoid silicones (names that often end in '-cone'), then look for skincare ingredients like mānuka honey to help support the scalp barrier."

"Hair loss is rarely caused by just one thing. It’s often the result of a complex interplay between internal and external stressors. Nutritional deficiencies—particularly in key vitamins and minerals like zinc, iodine, and biotin—can weaken the hair follicle. Chronic stress elevates our cortisol levels, which disrupts the hair growth cycle... At Vida Glow, we’ve taken a multi-targeted approach to hair health with Hairology. Powered by AnaGain™, a clinically studied pea sprout extract, Hairology is designed to rebalance the hair growth cycle. It’s also fortified with essential micronutrients like zinc and iodine, alongside selenium and vitamin C to combat oxidative stress."

Leave-in treatments stay where the work happens. Because they aren't rinsed away, actives get sustained contact time with the scalp, which is what the follicle needs to shift the growth cycle.

"Healthy hair starts with a healthy scalp. Hair thinning is often linked to hormonal changes, stress, nutritional deficiencies, ageing, and damage from heat, colouring or environment. Looking after your scalp by keeping it clean, reducing irritation and supporting overall wellbeing can help create the ideal environment for hair growth. Consistency is key, as improvements in the hair growth cycle take time to become visible."

“One of the challenges for patients using hair growth stimulants is remembering to leave the product on the head for at least three minutes when shampooing to ensure its efficacy. H-Stimuforten is a leave-on spray that helps those who are forgetful and those who lead busy lives. The product is designed to be applied once or twice daily on dry or wet scalp in the morning and evening. This allows for a more intensive and effective treatment while ensuring comfort: H-Stimuforten doesn’t weigh hair down, which is highly appreciated by our patients, especially when they use it before going out.

Clinical studies have recently demonstrated that the 0.2% concentration of caffeine present in H-Stimuforten is as highly effective in hair growth stimulation as a 5% solution of Minoxidil. Based on this knowledge, the formulation of H-Stimuforten has been created to guarantee visible results.”

"Phytocyanne anti hair loss treatments are triple action scalp serum to restore fullness, thickness, and lustre to fine thinning hair. A three-month treatment offers +6440 hairs from six weeks."

Not all hair loss behaves the same way, and the routine that helps one type won't necessarily help another. Before you buy anything, our experts want you to look at the pattern - because that's what tells you where to start.

"The root cause of hair shedding may vary. Sudden, or 'reactive hair loss', is diffuse and often follows stress, illness, hormonal shifts or lifestyle changes, whilst 'progressive hair loss' manifests as gradual thinning in specific areas. Before choosing a routine, look at the pattern. The scalp is living skin, so treat it like the skin barrier of the face. Don't strip it, and be consistent. Cleanse gently, avoid heavy build-up, and apply targeted leave-in care directly to the roots. Massage helps encourage microcirculation and creates a better environment for stronger-looking, denser hair. For volume, think root lift and fibre support, not just surface styling. And avoid occlusive, silicone-loaded products so your scalp can stay healthy."

"To effectively manage your hair loss, pinpoint the underlying cause: genetics, hormonal changes, nutritional deficiencies. Treat your scalp like skincare, using actives such as lactic and salicylic acids, bisabolol and rosemary extract, keeping your natural lipid barrier and pH intact. Support the anagen phase of your hair cycle with a diet rich in amino acids and antioxidants, vitamin D3, iron, zinc and biotin. Modify your styling to avoid bleaching, aggressive chemical treatments, harsh heat, and tight ponytails or braids that cause traction alopecia. And manage your stress, as longer episodes severely impact growing follicles.

If you are experiencing sudden, rapid or painful shedding, visit your GP for a professional diagnosis."

Every expert we spoke to landed on the same point: hair grows in cycles, and nothing in this post works overnight. Six weeks is the earliest most brands expect visible change; three months is the realistic marker. Daily care matters less because any one application is powerful, and more because the follicle needs sustained conditions to respond.

“Our Density range is formulated by trichologists to help those who are concerned with changes in hair density. If you feel your strands are fine or fragile, your scalp is more visible or you’re seeing too much hair fall when you shampoo or brush your hair, then our Density haircare range is for you. Prioritising scalp health is key to optimal hair growth as hair follicles are a function of the skin (scalp). Therefore, a regular scalp mask like the Stimulating Scalp Mask will invigorate, stimulate and hydrate the scalp providing an optimal scalp environment, a healthy place for follicles to thrive.” 

"Prioritising scalp health is the key to optimal hair growth, as hair follicles are a function of the skin (scalp). Daily application of Density Preserving Scalp Drops will help protect and preserve hair density over time, as well as promoting an optimal scalp environment. Clinically proven to slow hair loss and reduce hair shedding, they’ll yield noticeable results in 90 days."

"Water is essential to maintain a healthy hair and scalp so I'd recommend the Hair Gain Scalp Foam - it's water based so works better than an oil as it is absorbed into the scalp rather than creating a barrier which could hinder the absorption of other ingredients. It will also soothe, hydrate and balance your scalp biome to help support the scalps barrier function and strengthen the hair strands, protecting the hair from breakage."