Types of Hair Loss Treatments You Should Avoid

If "New Year, new me" is what you're going for in 2022, chances are that you've already made a few New Year's resolutions. And one of them is probably growing out your hair.

But if you're like us and have struggled with hair thinning and hair loss, we understand how difficult it can be finding the right treatment. The internet is full of remedies for haircare but not everything works.

Luckily, we've got your back!

Here's a list of hair loss treatments you should avoid at all costs:

· Home Remedies

Our first instinct is to Google for answers whenever we encounter a problem. Like we mentioned earlier, the internet has thousands of remedies available. But the problem with home remedies is that you have to mix things from your kitchen cabinet and these are recipes for disaster. This is because most of these concoctions add in various things without checking what their properties are.

For example, one remedy calls for mixing tea tree oil with mayonnaise. This is for hair growth and lice removal.

But tea tree oil dries the skin/scalp, while mayonnaise has protein, but is difficult to get out of your hair. There have been accounts of people who weren't able to wash out mayonnaise from there. For some people, it took 3 days. This did more damage to the roots of their hair because they had to wash it every day for 3 days to rinse off the mixture.

· Over-the-Counter Treatments

One of the most popular treatments include over-the-counter medications, such as Rogaine (Minoxidil.) While these are effective to a point, it can take months or even a year for the results to show.

However, the problem with these OTC treatments is that once you stop taking them, they stop working. You need to be able to continue taking them so that they work. The same is with other types of OTC treatments such as shampoos and oral medication.

· Hair Transplants

Hair transplants are a common hair loss and hair thinning treatment. They're specifically for people who suffer from patterned baldness or alopecia. However, during hair transplants, the doctor extracts your hair follicles from the back of your head and implants them into the hairline.

This leaves scars and permanent bruising. Moreover, hair transplants are expensive and can cost a fortune if you've lost a lot of hair.

So, what type of hair loss treatment should you go for if not these? The answer is simple-scalp micropigmentation.

Scalp micropigmentation is almost like tattooing but is not the same thing. The pigments, equipment, and procedure is different; it's specifically created for SMP.

During SMP, the practitioner will implant small pigments around the hair follicles and blend it with them to create a 'cropped hair' look. The best thing about SMP is that it's long-lasting and you will only need to go for a touch-up every 4 to 5 years. You can still grow out your hair if you want to change the style, but to maintain the look, you will need to shave your head.

Scalp micropigmentation has no side effects whatsoever. Furthermore, the recovery time is almost a week. The only drawback is that (just like every procedure) your scalp might be slightly bruised for three days. You will need to avoid your scalp getting wet for a week and you will be required to avoid working out so there's no excessive sweating.

Simply Scalp provides exceptional scalp micropigmentation treatments in the UK. If you're looking for a reliable and affordable treatment, they have years of experience in the industry and have catered to hundreds of clients.

Visit their website to learn more or contact them to get a quote today.