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A Color Specialist

Hair Color Expert operating from the West Coast who excels at grey hair. His clients include Hollywood stars and renowned personalities.

Which bargain product do you swear by?

I highly recommend a microfibre towel, or even a soft cotton T-shirt to remove moisture from your strands. Many are unaware how much harm a standard towel can do, particularly for silver or chemically treated hair. A simple switch can really lessen brittleness and splitting. Another inexpensive must-have is a large-gap comb, to use in the shower. It shields your locks while detangling and helps maintain the integrity of the individual hairs, particularly post-bleaching.

What item or service justifies the extra cost?

A professional-grade heat styling tool – ceramic or tourmaline, with precise heat settings. Grey and blonde hair can become discolored or suffer heat stress without the proper tool.

What style or process should you always avoid?

DIY bleaching. Online tutorials can be misleading, but the reality is it’s one of the most hazardous actions you can do to your hair. There are cases where individuals severely damage their locks, break it off or end up with bands of colour that are incredibly challenging to remedy. It's best to steer clear of long-term smoothing services on pre-lightened strands. Such treatments are often too aggressive for already fragile strands and can cause chronic issues or color changes.

What frequent error do you observe?

People using the wrong products for their hair type or colour. Certain clients overapply toning shampoo until their silver or blond hair looks drab and lacking shine. A few overdo on high-protein masks and end up with unmanageable, weak locks. The other major issue is thermal styling minus a barrier. If you’re using hot tools or dryers without a defensive spray or cream, – particularly on bleached locks – you’re going to see yellowing, dryness and breakage.

Which product, treatment or supplement would you recommend for hair loss?

Shedding demands a multifaceted plan. Externally, minoxidil remains a top choice. I also recommend scalp formulas with active ingredients to enhance nutrient delivery and support follicle health. Using a scalp detox shampoo weekly helps remove residue and allows products to perform better. Oral aids like specialized formulas have also shown positive outcomes. They support the body from the inside out by addressing hormonal imbalances, stress and lack of vital nutrients.

For those seeking higher-level solutions, blood-derived therapies – where a personalized serum is applied – can be beneficial. Still, my advice is to getting a professional diagnosis beforehand. Thinning can be linked to medical conditions, and it’s important to determine the origin rather than pursuing temporary solutions.

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A Hair and Scalp Specialist

Follicle Expert and leader in hair health services and items for shedding.

How often do you get your hair cut and coloured?

My trims are every couple of months, but will remove split ends personally every two weeks to preserve strand health, and have color touches every two months.

What affordable find is essential?

Hair-thickening particles are absolutely amazing if you have areas of scalp visibility. They attach using static to your strands, and it comes in a range of colors, making it virtually undetectable. It was my go-to post-pregnancy when I had a lot of hair fall – and also presently during some significant shedding after having awful flu a few months ago. As hair isn’t an essential tissue, it’s the initial area to show decline when your diet is lacking, so I would also recommend a healthy, varied eating plan.

Which premium option is truly valuable?

In cases of hereditary hair loss in females, I’d say medicated treatments. When dealing with temporary hair loss, known as TE, buying an retail solution is fine, but for FPHL you really do need medicated treatment to see the best results. In my opinion, minoxidil compounded with other hair-supportive actives – such as hormones, anti-androgens and/or anti-inflammatories – works best.

Which hair trend or treatment would you never recommend?

Rosemary oil for hair loss. It shows no real benefit. This idea originated from a limited 2015 research that compared the effects of 2% minoxidil to rosemary oil. A 2% strength minoxidil isn’t enough to do much for male pattern hair loss, so the study is basically saying they are equally minimal in effect.

Also, high-dose biotin. Hardly anyone is biotin deficient, so using it may not benefit your strands, and it can alter thyroid level measurements.

Which error is most frequent?

I think the term “hair washing” should be changed to “scalp cleansing” – because the primary purpose of washing is to clear away sebum, debris, sweat and pollutants. I see people avoiding shampooing as they think it’s harmful to their strands, when in fact the opposite is true – notably in cases of dandruff, which is intensified by sebum accumulation. If natural oils stay on the head, they decompose and cause irritation.

Regrettably, follicular health and strand desires can differ, so it’s a balancing act. But as long as you are gentle when you shampoo and handle wet hair with care, it won’t be damaging to your strands.

Which product, treatment or supplement would you recommend for hair loss?

For genetic thinning in women, start with minoxidil. It has the most robust evidence behind it and tends to work best when compounded with other hair-supportive actives. If you then want to try other things to support minoxidil’s effect, or you prefer not to use it or are unable, you could try micro-needling (under professional care), and perhaps injections or laser devices.

With telogen effluvium, investigation is key. Increased hair loss often stems from an underlying issue. In some instances, the trigger is short-term – such as sickness, virus or emotional strain – and it will resolve on its own. Sometimes, hormonal problems or dietary gaps are responsible – the most common being ferritin (stored iron), vitamin B12 and vitamin D deficiency – and to {treat the hair loss you need to treat the cause|address shedding, target the underlying issue|combat thinning, focus