You can regrow your hair in two weeks!
The promise of quick hair growth is an unethical and untrue claim. It can also be quite harmful psychologically, and potentially medically. It’s the too-good-to-be-true claims that you know…are too good to be true. Unfortunately, much like weight loss, the industry built behind hair loss can be problematic and products can be unfounded. Hair growth is a slow process much like weight loss. It takes time and has steps that you need to be involved in. In this article we will discuss the process and timeframe of hair growth and options you have if you are suffering from hair loss or thinning hair.
First let’s understand the hair growth cycle
Each hair follicle on your scalp goes through a specific hair growth cycle. After your hair has completed the anagen phase (the growth phase) it moves into catagen which is when the hair growth rate reduces, this lasts 2-3 weeks. The hair then moves into the telogen phase where it stops growing and prepares to shed. The telogen phase lasts 2-3 months and then moves into exogen (not pictured) which is the shedding phase, this phase lasts another 2-5 months.
The key takeaway here is the exogen phase. The main reason that this phase lasts 2-5 months is because the hair follicle grows a new hair, pushing the resting hair to shed. Understanding this explains why the hair re-growth process takes time, no matter what solutions you opt for. So, if a brand is telling you that can give you a two-week or even one month turnaround for hair re-growth…walk away.
What are the options for hair loss/hair thinning?
The most frequented solutions can be categorized as surgical, pharmaceutical, or natural solutions. We are going to break down the most common solutions for hair re-growth and list the pros, cons, and timeline
Solution |
How often? |
Pros |
Cons |
How long before you see results? |
|
Scalp Oiling (with the Pressed Scalp Elixir |
Apply and massage 2-3 times a week Can reduce to once a week once you have achieved your results |
No maintenance required post scalp oiling days Cost-effective No side effects Uses ingredients you understand |
Requires consistent usage |
3-6 months |
|
Platelet-Rich Plasma Injections |
Sessions every 2 weeks, total at least 4 sessions
You need a maintenance session once/year |
No documented side effects as it uses PRP extracted from your own body
|
Expensive You may experience pain, discomfort, or bruising at the injection sites Limited research verifying that it is effective |
3-6 months |
|
Hair Transplant |
One time process
|
Long-term results |
Expensive Skin bumps and scarring may appear No margin of error (get a good specialist) |
12-18 months |
|
Minoxidil |
Must be applied used twice a day, every day You lose your results as soon as you stop using it |
Easy to use (topical solution) Non-surgical
|
No guarantee that it will work |
6-9 months |
|
Finasteride |
One tablet ingested once a day You lose your results as soon as you stop using it |
Works for hair loss at the crown of the head Easy to use |
Some men may experience erectile dysfunction or a lower sex drive Usually does not work for a receding hairline Not formulated for women |
3 months |
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Closing thoughts
There you have it. The most common options for hair loss on one table for you to see that every single solution takes at least several months for you to start seeing results. Patience is key, and equally important, please act as soon as you start noticing hair loss or thinning. The longer you take to implement a solution, the harder it will be to reverse the hair loss.
And lastly, remember it is the sum of all parts that create results. Which means, diet, exercise, managing stress, sleeping well. These factors all impact your progress.
Hope this was helpful, give us a shout below if you have any questions We always love hearing from you.
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