Can shampoos help prevent hair thinning?
Wednesday, 25 February 2009
I bought the Phytocyane Revitalizing Shampoo for thinning hair on a whim because there was a sale at Watsons and I only had to pay S$20 for it. I have a slight problem with thinning hair due to my oily scalp but it isn’t very serious. Or at least the condition hasn’t gotten worst over the years and my hair has remained constantly…thin.
Have realistic expectations when using such shampoos
First thing first before I discuss about Phytocyane is that I think one should not expect a shampoo for thinning hair to help you grow more hair. At least when used standalone, they’re just good for maintaining a healthy scalp and possibly prevent more hair loss.
Such shampoos are good for keeping your scalp clean and healthy
I’ve tried Biolyn’s shampoo in the past and though I would say it helped to stablilize my greasy scalp and keep it healthy, but I didn’t grow noticeably more hair from using it. Afterall, if you think about it, how much can shampoos really do to promote hair growth if you’re just going to leave it on for a couple of minutes and then have it rinsed off? At the end of the day, you still need to apply hair serum or tonic which can stimulate hair growth. But whether your hair grows also depends on a number of other variables.
Use of plant-based active ingredients
Phytocyane Revitalizing Shampoo is said to be effective for treating temporary hair loss and is ideal when used with Phytocyane Revitalizing Hair Treatment. What I like is that it uses a combination of plant-based active ingredients to restore the vitality of the hair.
Grapeseed Procyanidins capture free radicals and protect the hair bulb. Ginkgo Biloba activates cell metabolism and strengthens the hair. A decoction of Cinchona bark, chosen for its stimulating properties, in combination with a mild cleansing base derived from Coconut oil makes Phytocyane shampoo effective, gentle and pleasant to use.
No need to use this shampoo daily
It is said to be good for those who experience temporary hair loss due to season changes, pregnancy, menopause, medication, etc and you don’t have to use it everyday; just twice a week. So actually, it’s not fair for me to review this product because I’m not suffering from a temporary hair loss.
Fresh minty smell
But what I would say is that I quite like the minty and refreshing citrus smell of the Phytocyane Revitalizing Shampoo and it keeps my scalp fairly clean without leaving it overly dry. However, I won’t buy this again because it makes my hair rather limp and hence, doesn’t work well for me long term. What I really need us a shampoo that can give me volume, keep my scalp oil free and at the same time does not dry up the ends. And sad to say, I still haven’t found the right shampoo.
Important to identify the root cause of your hair loss
If you are suffering from temporary hair loss, you may wish to try this shampoo to strengthen your hair. However, be sure to appy hair tonic or serum as well for more effective results and be realistic not to expect quick fixes or miracles. More important, be sure to identify the cause of your hair loss and address the problem directly with suitable treatments rather than just relying on hair thinning shampoos or products.
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February 25th, 2009 at 4:50 pm
hmmmm i dont know i have seen this brand before. i have tried a couple of shampoo for greasy + itchy scalp + thinning hair. and i actually like one of them. but my hair has become drier overtime and now i switched to head n shoulders. lol. it is not too shabby tho
Prettybeautiful: I don’t dare to try H&S. My hub uses it but I think it’s too strong for my scalp.
February 25th, 2009 at 8:27 pm
i have oily scalp and am using Schwarzkopf’s Deep Cleasing expert. been using it for years, my hairdresser always tells me to wash twice, especially cause when my scalp’s oily. the first round tends to be non-foaming at all despite wet hair because the first round is to wash off the oil on the scalp. the second round just needs a small amount and there will be a lot of foam when scrubbing, which removes the dirt etc. and this really works for me. when i was in my teens, if i was lazy and washed only once, my hair would be quite limp the next day. now that i’m older, the scalp is still oily but not that oily, i can occasionally get away by washing only once. haha
Raelynn: I’ve never tried this brand you mentioned but have seen it around. I use Headstrong from Redken and now Phytocedrat. They help to a certain extent but I still need to apply dry shampoo everyday! Very tired of breathing those powder!
I used to shampoo twice too for a long time but these days, I just do it once by applying a bit more shampoo and leave on for a few mins before rinising off.
February 26th, 2009 at 9:26 am
I saw Sukin shampoo and conditioner being sold at $23.95 for a huge bottle of 1 litre.
Thinking if I should get it coz its got no SLS…not sure if it will foam up nicely. hehe…I’m not so concern about my products being organic.
pf1123: You know I love Sukin’s facial cleanser and body wash. I’m also using their body lotion. But I cannot bring myself to try the shampoo. I don’t think it can work for my stubborn greasy scalp. It should foam quite nicely cos both the facial and body wash do too.
February 26th, 2009 at 11:03 am
I was reading ParisB’s review on the shampoo and conditioner. She mentioned that the shampoo and conditioner doesn’t weigh the hair down. That might be good news for a number of girls but not for me!
I have very very thick hair and I need to rebond + layer cut significantly to survive in Singapore. If the shampoo and conditioner doesn’t weigh my hair down, I’ll look like a lion’s mare! Or Albert Einstein!
Guess I shall just stick to my herbal essence dangerously straight.
pf: You have thick hair? So envious! But on a related note, I’m not so adventurous when it comes to shampoo. If one or two works for me, I tend to stick to them. I used Redken for many many years before switching to Phytocedrat recently. A bit boring…
February 27th, 2009 at 6:40 am
Yes, I have terribly thick hair. In fact, I went to do my hair last night.
Usually when I’m at the salon, my hairdresser and her assistant would have to blow dry my hair together for 15mins to get it completely dry. Also both have to iron my hair.
I change my shampoo and conditioner frequently because they won’t work for me after sometime. My hair gets really stiff and tangling. I find that rotating shampoos and conditioners help. At any 1 time I will have 2 shampoos and 3 conditioners. Mixing and matching them every other day when I wash my hair helps me keep my hair soft and manageable, better than just using one at a time.
pf1123: How frequent do you wash your hair? I always wonder how is it like with thick hair cos styling your own hair would be quite time consuming? And it’s true what you say about rotating shampoos. I tried that occasionally and the shampoo works better. It’s the product build up accumulated over time…but a plus for me is that I don’t use conditioner. It weighs down my hair!
February 27th, 2009 at 11:30 am
I wash my hair every other day. If I wash it everyday, it will get too dry.
I do rebonding because I don’t want to style my hair. Its the most fuss free thing for my hair. I don’t even need to comb my hair.
Btw, did you get my write up on the LRP sunscreen? I’m at work, so I can’t excess my hotmail. Hope its fine. If there’s anything you want me to amend, just let me know.
pf1123: Oh yes I did! It’s a great write up! I’m planning it for early next week. I may just add the monograph as I mentioned to you before. Btw, you’re better than me! I didn’t apply sunscreen until these few years!
February 27th, 2009 at 2:11 pm
Haha…I’m glad that the write up can be used. I didn’t use sunscreen until the damage has surfaced. Now I have to suffer the stinky smelly stuff to be rid of the spots. hehe…
Yup, the monograph is fine.
You might like to add in links also where you deemed appropriate.
pf1123: Okay, will do so.
March 6th, 2009 at 9:38 am
I highly recommend Nature’s Gate range of shampoo (< $20). I have fine hair, oily scalp and occassionally itchy scalp. At one point my hair loss was alarming!
The green tea shampoo helped control the itch and grease while the grape fruit & wild ginger shampoo promotes hair growth. Coupled with evening primrose, I notice my hair loss has reduced significantly despite my longer hair length.
This is a relief to me becos I tried countless salon shampoos and alot of money on hair treatments which did not solve my problem.
So, here's my contribution to this blog
Eve: Hey thank you very much for recommending this! I have looked at their products for awhile but only used their deodorant. Never thought about the shampoo cos didn’t think they would deliver. I’ll give it a try soon but a question – you mentioned two shampoos so you use both on alternate days?
June 18th, 2009 at 12:04 am
In fact, I’d tried few types of Shampoo for my hair thinning problem but it seems not so effective for me. However, there is one hair tonic which after I use for sometimes, I do see new hair growth. The hair tonic is KADUS de KIRIAKI Hair Tonic ( http://www.shins.com.my/details.asp?ID=195 )
August 3rd, 2009 at 3:36 pm
You could try Nisim for oily hair. It’s quite good for cleaning the scalp…i have just started and my scalp does feel clean after washing.
Another recomended to me was Kerastase’s Bain Divalent – for greasy scalp and dry ends. my friend uses this and says it works really well for her.