Gradual hair thinning and sudden hair loss are both common concerns for many men and women.
Catalysts for hair loss include genetics, age, life events such as childbirth, illness or other stressors, hair care, medication, and cancer treatment.
But while it can be disconcerting to notice this change, many forms of hair loss are reversible.
Oftentimes, those suffering from hair loss reach for expert-approved products that promise "crazy" growth.
Taking to TikTok, one hair care enthusiast shared that taking Nutrafol supplements was a game changer.
'I started using a hair supplement that was known to stop shedding and grow your hair faster'
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Kaitlyn Davis (@kaitdavis on the sharing platform) admitted: "I went my entire life just thinking I had really [bad] hair."
Some people have naturally thinner hair than others, as strand diameter is determined by genetics.
However, Kaitlyn also revealed that she had suffered from a type of hair loss called telogen effluvium, which, according to the Harley Street Hair Clinic, "occurs in response to certain stressful events".
Adopting healthy hair care practices, including ditching bleach, staying away from hair extensions, and using hair masks, made a big difference.
"I then started using a hair supplement that was known to stop shedding and grow your hair faster," Kaitlyn said.
Nutrafol is a supplement that promises to "target key root causes of hair thinning". It is hailed by many experts, including dermatologists.
The supplement contains several "well-researched, standardised, and bioavailable" ingredients that address hair loss and boost growth.
Among these are "supercharged antioxidant" curcumin; marine collagen peptides, which "provide the building blocks of strong hair"; and sensoril ashwagandha, which "helps balance stress hormones".
There are several products to choose from based on your gender and hair needs. These include Women, Women's Vegan, Women's Balance, Postpartum, and Men.
Oxford Online Pharmacy confirmed that Nutrafol is a worthwhile supplement for hair thinning, and works by correcting hormonal imbalances, reducing stress levels, reducing hair follicle inflammation, and correcting nutrient deficiencies.
The experts said: "Nutrafol is backed by several clinical studies, suggesting they are effective hair growth pills.
"For example, a 2018 study published in the Journal of Drugs in Dermatology looked at women experiencing thinning hair.
"Participants who took Nutrafol for six months saw a 10.4 per cent increase in hair density compared to those who took a placebo, with 80 per cent reporting improved hair growth."
It's not a quick fix or a one-size-fits-all method, either. "It's important to remember that results vary from person to person," the experts explained.
"It's also not an overnight fix, and you will need to take Nutrafol for several months before seeing any results.
"Even when your hairline has improved, you must keep taking Nutrafol to maintain your thicker, healthier hair.
"The effectiveness also largely depends on the cause of your hair loss. While Nutrafol is marketed as a natural alternative to pharmaceutical hair loss treatments and may work for hair thinning, it is not a replacement for clinically proven hair loss medicines like finasteride or minoxidil."
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'Nutrafol is backed by several clinical studies, suggesting they are effective hair growth pills'
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Alternative options include finasteride, minoxidil, caffeine shampoos, vitamins for hair growth like Perfectil, and hair transplants.
If you are experiencing hair loss and want to try a supplement like Nutrafol, speaking to your GP first is essential.
A doctor will be able to advise if it is suitable for you, taking into consideration your medical history and any existing conditions or prescriptions.
In other hair news, a woman who had an incredible transformation shared the two products that gave her fast results.
Documenting the impressive evolution of her barnet on TikTok, she claimed they thickened her hairline in less than a month - and did not break the bank.
Another hair enthusiast credited a "miracle" hair oil for unparalleled shine and softness.
