This one is genetics and it can be inherited from either side of the family tree, just like any other gene (thanks Grandma). It comes from an overproduction of a testosterone called DHT, yes, we have it too. This can either become prevalent with age, or be triggered by a major stress in the body, such as pregnancy, menopause, autoimmune disease, surgery or medication. Once the DHT, (or as the fancy scientists say Dihydrotestosterone) builds up around the follicle it starts to cause damage to the hair. The hair then in turn becomes weaker and weaker until it eventually falls out. Generally, by the time your hair is actually falling out, you have already noticed your hair becoming more fragile. This is one of the first signs of hair loss, weak brittle hair. Once the hair falls out, the follicles remain in a deep sleep before eventually dying approximately 3 years later. If you’re not the type of girl who is going to sit around waiting for a fairy tale prince to come along and kiss the follicle to wake it back up, then it’s definitely important to start treating it straight away. We suggest really hitting it from all angles with the shampoo, conditioner, tonic and the derma roller. We are going to wake those follicles back up ourselves.

The causes of traction alopecia are generally caused by everyday strains on the hair, such as hair tightly braided, harsh chemicals used on your hair, hair extensions, or constantly wearing wigs or anything else that is damaging to the hair. This constant damage and pulling on the hair follicle will weaken it. If left too long, it can damage the follicle to the point of no return. However, if you act quickly, you can reverse these effects by getting circulation back to the damaged follicle. Regrow can help with this by using oxygenated rainwater and products such as Niacinamide (B3) and Biotin (B7) in high purity. These are specifically added to our products to generate more blood flow directly to the scalp without you having to take harmful medication. For best results, you may need to consider what has caused this in the first place. It may be a time to go back to your natural hair and let it rest for a while.

This is a rapid shedding of hair caused by major stress in the body such as surgery, extreme weight loss, anaemia or having a baby. You may want to have a chat to your doctor just to make sure everything is ok and that it isn’t caused by something more serious. Once diagnosed properly, this is considered a temporary condition. We still recommend using our Regrow products, so the new hair comes through stronger and faster.

Not to be confused with Telogen Effluvium, it can also a rapid shedding of hair however it is during the growth cycle (Anagen). This can happen due to medications such as chemotherapy or other drugs, toxins, radiation or to individuals with an autoimmune disease. Basically, anything that causes a disruption with the cell division in your hair making the hair narrower at the base and more likely to break or fall out. Whilst still under medical treatment such as chemotherapy, Anagen Effluvium can’t be fixed however, the hair should start to grow back between 3 to 6 months after finishing medication. Regrow can help the follicles come through stronger and faster.