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problems in our trichology clinic from people who don’t wash their hair enough as opposed to those that wash it every one to two days. You are less likely to have any scalp problems if you wash frequently. By not washing you will just build up yeast and bacteria on your scalp leading to a smelly and unhealthy scalp.”

Is a good scalp routine advisable?

“Yes. Your skin doesn’t end where your hairline starts, so it makes sense to treat the scalp like the face (skinification is this year’s buzz word) and getting rid of dead skin and exfoliating the scalp will make an incredible difference and give you a clear canvas to grow hair. I highly recommend having a scalp exfoliation treatment in the salon to revive the scalp and help create the best clean environment for hair to grow. Nioxin has an in-salon treatment called Dermabrasion which is like a facial for the scalp which I am a big fan of. You could also recommend a night-time regime, such as Nioxin’s Night Density Rescue, which is an overnight leave-in treatment, clinically proven to boost hair density.”

After recommending a haircare regime, what should a pros next steps be?

“I would advise taking a photo of the hair loss and see if in six months’ time it looks worse. If your client suspects their hair loss is down to hormone changes, then blood test with their GP should determine this. For hair loss that’s more severe, then you could point them towards the Institute of Trichologists trichologists.org.uk or The Association of Registered Trichologists theart.org.uk to find a trichologist.”