Some of you may be curious about the hair growing effects and miracle cures that have been associated with hair care centers and “trichologists” (hair specialists or experts) in advertisements and commercials. The Before and After photos always show a drastic improvementIn hair loss and balding, but is it really a good hair loss remedy? Even TV programs feature the improvements a certain customer experiences after hair loss treatment at such centers such as Yun Nan, Beijing 101 or Svenson, but do note these are “infotainment” programs and are not backed by scientific evidence or proof. In fact, the hair centers pay a hefty sum to advertise their programs to the TV broadcasting stations. With the strict advertising guidelines that protect consumer interests, the hair centers have to state that there is no medical evidence that their hair loss treatment really works, and that the effect varies from customer to customer.
Let me share with you my experience with Yun Nan and Svenson. Beijing 101 quoted $8,000+ for a hair loss treatment package, which was far too expensive so I gave it a miss altogether. Yun Nan and Svenson have similar marketing strategies. They would run a promotion for a cheap “starter package” with one or a few treatments, after which the consultant would tell you that your hair condition has improved slightly but it requires more treatment (and money) to have a obvious improvement. And that it is a pity not to treat and regrow your precious hair. They have a scanning machine and handheld device that would show that your hair follicles are blocked by oil, which results in thinning. Doctors explain that as “androgenetic alopecia” or male pattern baldness, where extra testosterone is transformed into dehydrotesterone (DHT), which blocks or harms hair follicles so your hair thins or is unable to grow.
Yun Nan uses “traditional” Chinese herbs that are supposedly expensive and rare. The consultants would massage the pungent concoction onto your hair and steam it for half an hour to an hour so that it would seep into the scalp for its miracles to take effect. This is usually accompanied by scalp massages that help to improve blood circulation.
Svenson is similar, except they use western formula or clear or colored liquids that have no smell. They also massage your shoulders and neck to help you feel more relaxed (not sure how that helps your hair!). There’s also the infra-red and electromagnetic treatments that supposedly improve blood circulation and clear up blocked follicles. “Chim”…
The verdict? Both didn’t work for me. I was having a receding hairline and was suffering from hair loss which is supposed to be genetic.
So after spent thousands of money for the “relaxation therapies” which did nothing for my hair, I tried medicine. I went to http://www.seeyourdoctor.com.sg/ and http://www.hairlosshelp.com/, which give detailed explanations of hair loss causes and reasons, as well as available medical treatment. These include hair transplant. I shivered at the thought of the pain. So I tried the painless options of Regro pills, which contain Propecia or Finasteride, the only substances approved or recognized by the FDA as scientific medical treatment for male pattern baldness. These cost $8 per pill per day or $240 per month. Not only were they costly, the pills made me feel like a sick person. Did I mention the side effects of erectile dysfunction?
I also tried the Regaine hair spray, which contains Minoxidil, the other “official” hair loss remedy. It was pungent and made my hair and scalp even oilier or more oily, so you can imagine how my hair became thinner and thinner. The truth is that even though they are scientifically or medically proven, it only works for 98% of their sample size. So unfortunately maybe I’m the 2%. Plus these medicines are addictive in nature, in the sense you become reliant on them and once you stop, your hair goes back to its original state or worse.
I had tried the “recognized” hair loss treatments but they all failed to work for me. But then I searched more online and found out from discussion forums that there are books that teach you about hair loss prevention and treatment. And they are cheaper. Some of them even have a 100% no questions asked money-back guarantee if their methods do not work for you, which is fair since everyone’s hair and scalp is different. I tried a few but found that How to Naturally Regrow Lost Hair in 15 Minutes a Day by David Todd worked best for me. It also helps prevent and treat hair loss in women and has natural ways to treat balding and regrow hair. So no medicine, expensive herbs or potions, and just good old down-to-earth methods that make use of natural foods and substances you can find in any supermarket. If after you have tried all possible means and still can’t treat your hair loss problem, I suggest you take a look and try it out. You have nothing to lose and it’s backed by a money-back guarantee.
But I hope you don’t fall prey to advertisement and commercials by the likes of Yun Nan, Svenson and Beijing 101.
