Hair loss can be frustrating, worrying, and deeply personal.
Whether you’ve noticed increased shedding, thinning around your parting, a receding hairline, or reduced hair density over time, you’re not alone. At AS Allure, we understand that hair loss is more than just a cosmetic concern; it can significantly impact confidence and self-esteem. Our aim is to identify the most appropriate treatment plan for you and support your hair restoration journey with evidence-based options.
Understanding the Hair Growth Cycle
Healthy hair grows in a continuous cycle made up of four phases:
01
Anagen (Growth Phase)
This is the active growing phase and lasts anywhere from 2–7 years. Around 85–90% of your scalp hairs are normally in this stage at any one time.
02
Catagen (Transition Phase)
A short phase lasting around 2–3 weeks where the hair follicle begins to shrink and detach from its blood supply.
03
Telogen (Resting Phase)
The follicle rests for approximately 2–4 months while a new hair begins developing beneath it.
04
Exogen (Shedding Phase)
The old hair is released, allowing a new hair to grow in its place. Losing around 50–100 hairs per day is considered completely normal. Problems arise when too many hairs enter the resting and shedding phases simultaneously, or when follicles gradually become smaller over time.
Why Does Hair Loss Happen?
Hair loss is rarely caused by a single factor. Often, several factors contribute together. Common causes include:
Sometimes hair loss is temporary and reversible, while in other cases it is progressive and benefits from early intervention.
The Emotional Impact of Hair Loss
Hair plays a significant role in how many people perceive themselves. Experiencing hair loss can affect:
Many people find themselves avoiding photographs, styling their hair differently to conceal thinning, or feeling less like themselves. Seeking treatment early can often help preserve existing hair while encouraging healthier future growth.
Hair Loss Treatments
At AS Allure, we offer several regenerative treatments designed to support scalp health and stimulate hair follicles.
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)
Using your body’s own growth factors, PRP aims to stimulate dormant hair follicles, improve blood supply to the scalp and encourage healthier hair growth.
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Microneedling
Microneedling creates controlled micro-injuries within the scalp, stimulating natural healing processes and increasing the release of growth factors. It may also improve the absorption of topical treatments such as minoxidil.
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Exosome Therapy
Exosomes are cell-derived signalling particles rich in growth factors and regenerative proteins. They are increasingly being used to support follicle health and improve the environment required for healthy hair growth.
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Hair Growth Products
Treatment is often most effective when clinic procedures are combined with a consistent home care routine.
Viviscal Professional Hair Growth Tablets
Viviscal Professional is a nutritional supplement formulated to support healthy hair growth from within. It contains a blend of marine-derived proteins, biotin, vitamin C, zinc and other nutrients involved in maintaining healthy hair. Viviscal is particularly popular for:
- Diffuse thinning
- Postpartum shedding
- Stress-related hair loss
- Supporting overall hair quality
- Complementing in-clinic treatments
Minoxidil
Minoxidil is one of the most widely studied treatments for hair loss and is available in both topical and oral forms. It works by helping prolong the hair growth (anagen) phase and increasing blood flow around hair follicles. It may help:
- Slow ongoing hair loss
- Increase hair density
- Stimulate regrowth in suitable patients
- Maintain results following other treatments
Results typically become noticeable after several months of consistent use, and treatment usually needs to be continued to maintain the benefits.
Finasteride
Finasteride is a prescription medication commonly used to treat male pattern hair loss. It works by reducing levels of dihydrotestosterone (DHT), a hormone that contributes to the gradual shrinking of genetically susceptible hair follicles. By lowering DHT levels, finasteride may:
- Slow progression of hair loss
- Preserve existing hair
- Improve hair density in suitable individuals
It is not appropriate for everyone, and suitability should always be assessed by a qualified medical professional before treatment.
At-Home Dermaroller
An at-home dermaroller uses fine needles to create tiny channels within the scalp. When used correctly, it may:
- Stimulate the scalp’s natural repair processes
- Encourage growth factor release
- Improve absorption of topical products such as minoxidil
- Complement professional treatments
It is important to use the correct needle length, maintain strict hygiene and avoid overuse to minimise the risk of irritation or infection.
Which Treatment Is Right for You?
The most appropriate treatment depends on the underlying cause of your hair loss, your medical history and the stage of thinning.
Many patients achieve the best outcomes through a personalised treatment plan combining in-clinic regenerative treatments with evidence-based home therapies.
Book a consultation with our medical team to assess your hair loss, identify the likely cause and create a tailored treatment programme designed around your individual goals.
