There are two main elements to supporting natural healthy hair growth. The first one is to support the hair follicles to reduce shedding and the second is to provide nourishment for stronger hair growth. Doing this is not a miracle 2 week fix, it's a permanent regime change that will start to show results over 3 to 6 months. These products are not a cure for baldness, they are quality natural ingredients backed by science to support a healthy scalp and a healthy head of hair.

What is DHT and what role does it play in hair loss?

DHT is a sex hormone that we produce in our own bodies. It can be produced by both men and women. People who have an excessive amount of DHT are susceptible to hair loss because over time, it over stimulates hair follicles and causes them to shrink. This, in turn causes hair to grow smaller, finer & lighter and also to fall out.

The range of products from Regrow Hair Clinics base their products around formulations that clear away the build up of DHT on the scalp and in our hair follicles. They have a shampoo, conditioner, leave-in spray hair tonic and a hair mask all focused on scalp and follicle health as the first step.

Regrow Hair Clinics products are suitable for use on colour treated hair, whether you used a natural hair dye or a chemical based colour.

The role of rosemary oil in stimulating hair growth and improving circulation

Rosemary essential oil is a common ingredient in natural hair growth products including the Scalp Serum from Noosa Basics. It can help soothe dry and itchy scalps and improve circulation on the scalp. When safely formulated into a commercial product like the Scalp Serum, it's safe to massage into the scalp at least twice a week. Massage, leave in for at least 2 hours or overnight if you can. Do not do this with straight rosemary essential oil. It must be safely diluted in a carrier oil.

Castor Oil for Hair

Castor oil is rich in antioxidants and ricinoleic acid, a fatty acid which can help boost the blood circulation in the scalp. Nurturing the hair follicles for healthier hair is just one benefit. By massaging a small amount of castor in it to each hair strand, you are helping to lock in moisture, reduce frizz and add shine. This in turn, will make your hair less brittle and less prone to breakage. Castor oil is our #1 choice as one of the best hair oils to nurture and soothe dry or irritated scalps. If you don't have any on hand, Argan oil or Jojoba oil are a suitable substitute.

Castor oil treatment for hair will leave your hair looking greasy, so it's not designed as a leave-in product. Massage through your hair and scalp approx 30 minutes for shampooing. If you have very thick hair or dry and damaged hair, you can leave it on for longer, but no more than overnight. Shampoo out the following morning.

Whether you use castor oil as your hair treatment or something else, they are an effective alternative to specifically formulated hair masks to promote healthy scalps and healthy hair. They are often one of the key ingredients in pre-formulated products like the Noosa Basics Scalp Serum. It doesn't matter what texture your hair is, whether it's fine hair, thick hair or frizzy hair, protecting your scalp and your hair are all important factors to support healthier hair growth no matter your age or gender.

Supporting healthy hair growth of eye lashes and eye brows

The scalp isn't the only hair on your head that can have issues with thinning. Brows and lashes can also be susceptible to hair loss. Whether it's over plucking brows or excessive use of adhesives with stick on lashes or just cheap mascara, the hair around your eyes is just as susceptible to thinning and falling out, especially as we age.

A hair growth routine for your lashes and brows can change the way your face looks, and many women may find they don't have an issue on their head, but they do with brows and lashes, so these products are important, as is the safe application around the delicate eye area.

We have three options in this category. As a budget friendly step into looking after our lashes and brows, Vrindavan has pure castor oil in a mascara wand for easy application. Noosa Basics have an Eye Lash + Brow Revitaliser which is also packed in mascara wand packaging. It's a combination of castor oil, pumpkin seed oil, flaxseed oil and black castor oil. All 4 oils are certified organic. At the premium end of the category, the Lash & Brow Serum from Regrow Hair Clinics uses the same DHT blocking ingredients in their hair care range and to combat the protein loss in lashes and brows, potent ingredients containing protein to make lashes and brows thicker and longer. You will get faster and thicker hair growth using these products on your lashes and brows.