A hair loss factor that’s been staring us in the face + why Botox or massage could help!

[@SugarberriesT]

Scalp massage is one of the techniques used in Acupunture and Traditional Chinese Medicine for hair health. It's a similar concept: it releases tension, stimulates the acupressure/acupuncture points which allows qi to flow smoothly, and increases blood flow. There's a lot more to it than just that, which I'm not qualified to speak on since I'm not a practitioner, but it's a simple thing that one is encouraged to do at home for overall scalp health. I've been doing it for years, but my arm does get tired, so this device is so intriguing.

[@afeudale]

If it's used in acupuncture, then we know for sure it's b.s., as the whole acupuncture industry has been proven a sham many, many times. Along with chiropractic and homeopathy.

[@richardd32]

Great video, scalp massage has been really beneficial for my hair and good on these guys for creating a solution without nasty side effects

[@l-bird]

I just squeezed and massaged my head, and oddly enough it popped my sinus and made me able to breathe better through my nose. That makes me convinced that my head is blocked somehow with inflammation or something which possibly is causing my hair problems.

[@thehonestchannel]

Oooh, I wonder what happened there. Glad it helped!

[@nian60]

Interesting. Another hair loss KZbin channel did a study concerning microneedling of the scalp. Shorter needle lengths were actually more effective. So 0.5 - 0.8 mm needles compared to the 1mm+ needles. You talk about that channel too (Rob English).

[@BeckyHarris-White]

What a fantastic video, Clare!

[@kimberlyf4888]

I was talking to woman recently who works with a Phd on scalp health/research. She showed me scalp massage and also said we should be washing our scalps daily. I also wonder abut red light therapy, which was not mentioned. It would be interesting if your guest developed a device that combined red light with massage.

[@marisacallan1921]

I am using red light therapy. I feel it is definitely helping. I have a hairmax 41 laser band and I also just purchased the Omnilux men’s. It has a higher wavelength for deeper skin penetration. I am now using the mask not just on my face but head and arthritic joints. I now think I am going to buy the Hairguard.

[@HannahAdventures2024]

I really appreciated this conversation, especially as a woman who was unsure if the Growband would work for me. After giving it a try, I’ve actually noticed a difference in the thickness of my hair. It’s refreshing to see something addressing scalp tension that isn’t just focused on men!

[@MyBeautifulHealth]

@@HannahAdventures2024 When did you buy a Growband? For how long did you try it? What do you mean it’s not just focused on men? This IS just focused on men!

[@MyBeautifulHealth]

@@HannahAdventures2024 every person who’s watched this video to the end knows that your comment is not true. Really sus… Seems like a fake account used by the creator of this video..

[@thehonestchannel]

I am the creator of all content on this channel and I don't use or approve of bots in any way. I will remove anything I think looks suspicious.

[@seaviewpenangoverseas4603]

Indian barbers in Asia always offer a head massage.

[@aleksandarstojceski3139]

Why are they stll bald?

[@thedevilandhertrumpets4268]

Great interview & information! As far as Rob English, I have looked into his method. There is a lot of contradictory information on his method (especially on forums like Reddit). I appreciate your research into this topic as hair loss is so very frustrating.

[@selenaclarke]

great to see a video that gets straight into the facts, thankyou

[@JA-vv8wy]

Interesting. We tell cancer patients who have tough fibrosis of the skin following radiation to massage the fibrotic skin to get the fibrosis to become less stiff and increase blood flow. So this is making sense. I had heard of it before & try to do massage myself but he’s right that it wears out the fingers and I also have to try to remember to do it before my shower because I don’t want my hair to look oily from the oils on my hand.

[@thehonestchannel]

Thanks for sharing this.

[@C4RYB34R]

Hey! I grew back my hair with application of Rosemary oil and peppermint oil and tons of scalp massage. and A Boar hair bristle brush. Sure the hair is finer but It grew back!

[@thehonestchannel]

Great to hear this!

[@Sailor.Ecilipsia]

I've been using minox along side tretinoin on my scalp for the past 12 months now. Literally the cheapest form of minox and still no side effects plus the results are truly decent!

[@thehonestchannel]

Great to hear!

[@tf8187]

You put Tret on the scalp? Do you use both same time?

[@deedee2218]

Is the tretinoin separate from minox?

[@GallivantingGrandma]

This all sounds fascinating & promising! Unfortunately, the massage band is quite expensive, for those of us on a very strict budget.

[@thehonestchannel]

The great thing is though you don’t have to use a device. Massage is something we can all try.

[@GallivantingGrandma]

@@thehonestchannel Thanks! I agree & I figure I’ll just consider it a good workout for my fingers, hands & wrists. It will take time for me to build up to 20 - 30 minutes, but it will help me with my grip strength! 🙌🏼🫶🏼🙌🏼

[@GallivantingGrandma]

Did anyone else notice significant hair loss starting two weeks after a Covid vaccination or from having Covid? I certainly did and my sister did as well. Most, but not all eventually grew back, but ever since then I’ve been losing hair. Thyroid levels are “normal”, so I’ll check in with my naturopath to see what options I might have for bio-identical hormone replacement.

[@aprilgarnett55]

Yes

[@GallivantingGrandma]

@@aprilgarnett55 did yours grow back? About 60% of mine did.

[@peshahgalen2768]

I did not take any vaccines, thank God, but I did get covid and went almost completely bald several months after I was better. I normally have naturally dark brown curly hair to my waist (I'm age 64, but I'm super youthful, exercise alot, etc.). My hair has now grown back about 90 percent. I tried seemingly everything. The only product that absolutely 💯 made my hair grow back was applying hemp oil to my scalp. I kept my scalp and hair soaked in hemp oil for months, and my hair grew back. ❤

[@MyshelLeAnn]

It’s extremely common for Covid to cause hair loss because it actually triggers Telogen Effluvium. Telogen Effluvium happens whenever the body is put under a severe amount of stress. It disrupts the hair cycle and throws the hair cycle into an intense hair shedding phase. Once TE happens approx 3 mos after the stress was put onto the body the hair will begin to shed. The hairs die immediately at the time of the stressful event but it takes 3mos to start notice the shedding because the shedding is actually the new hairs that have began to grow are now long enough to start poking through the scalp and pushes the dead one out. Supplement or any type of hair loss serums can not stop or reverse TE. Those hairs died at the time of the stressful event and are going to fallout regardless! Other things can cause TE like a big surgery that was hard on the body, really high fevers, childbirth, just even emotional stress like the loss of a loved one. Some autoimmune diseases can cause it because of the stress the autoimmune disease is putting on the body. I suffer from this and when my autoimmune disease get out of control it happens. For a good 10yrs I have TE happen at least once a year😢 Hopes this helps anyone to understand. It’s not just specifically Covid it’s the stress Covid cause on some peoples bodies.

[@annamarie8168]

I have not heard of a single person around me who has not gotten some sort of side effect from those shots...I watched my loved one deteriorate after getting the boosters. He was perfectly healthy before the covid shots. He passed away this year.

[@truecrimeboozer]

Finasteride has served me well for the past 2 decades, but a more natural approach is definitely welcome

[@thehonestchannel]

Yes. It makes so much sense and I love that anyone can do this.

[@Anam0408]

I have seen amazing results from rosemary water and oil and castor oil used for patches of alopecia stress induced it worked in a few weeks.

[@thehonestchannel]

That is so good to hear. Thanks for sharing this.

[@manondupont1248]

The best is using red light and laser.

[@kae2678]

12:04 since u can never completely sterilise needles after use at home, microneedling is definitely not cheap if you're doing it the safe way and not reusing the needles.

[@mrbigwills]

Great video guys :)

[@thehonestchannel]

Thank you!

[@chickenjools]

I saw on another channel that microneedling can cause hair breakage. Any further thoughts on that?

[@thehonestchannel]

My dad and husband have been microneedling their hair for nearly 2 years now and no issues with hair breakage but they’re using a very simple stamp with short needles. There’s quite a bit of professional advice around doing the more aggressive microneedling properly as I could imagine there’s potential to cause harm there.

[@misscamay]

please do an interview about gua shua

[@TheMijas07]

Interesting, Clare. Look forward to seeing your husband's results in a few months time. I use a scalp massager once or twice a week when washing my hair. I think it makes a difference! 💛

[@thehonestchannel]

Smart idea to use a scalp massager in the shower! ❤️

[@jillpotts7472]

massage seems easy enough!

[@alanthompson9957]

I have the first version of the grow band which is activated by a small bulb hand pump. Unfortunately I don’t use it because it leaves a dent in my forehead which takes some time to abate. I’ve lowered the pressure and put additional padding on the band part of device but all to no avail. Hoping the new version address this design shortfall.

[@thehonestchannel]

That sounds frustrating. The new version is automated and we haven’t noticed that as an issue.

[@AleigharSofreya]

I will give you another cause of hair loss I have experienced. This is Histamine intolerance for sure, low Vit D deficiencies. I use Saw Palmetto to block DHT

[@thehonestchannel]

That’s interesting. I have seen vitamin D deficiency flagged as a potential contributor

[@Bob17690]

Yeah but if your hair loss is caused by genetics (DHT), which is the main cause, all these massages and oils do jack. You need a potent DHT blocker to prevent hairloss.

[@harpldlewis7764]

Ginkgo Biloba for 6 months!

[@concken1]

oral or topical?

[@CloningIsTooGoodForSheep]

So, this is nothing new. The one drug he forgot to mention was asprin (salysilic acid) or diclofenac to reduce inflammation. There is also red light therapy that reduces inflammation as well.

[@cristinamac-kay7175]

Interesting angel, I use Nutrafol, Plated hair serum, red light helmet and massage my head and my hubbies. Lol love you as always ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️

[@thehonestchannel]

Always good to see you here 🥰❤️

[@ArtemKuchin]

I Wonder is vibration massage would work. Like with magic wand.

[@thehonestchannel]

I think in general whether we're talking about our skin or our hair follicles, improving blood flow can only be a good thing.

[@TiviDorta-ik9br]

All the topics you vover are very interesting.

[@thehonestchannel]

Glad you think so!

[@Martin958]

CBD oil has gradually grown back my hair over the last 5 years. You can see the follicles reappearing. Also, it's gone dark again from going fluffy white. But that is still an ongoing thing as you can see sharp contrast lines between the old and new. It has worked for other people too. I am also rediscovering my fringe with curly bits coming back. (My old lady killers from the past). I look younger too.

[@dniki2152]

Please explain how you use it

[@thehonestchannel]

Thanks for sharing this!

[@Martin958]

@@dniki2152 The bottles usually come with a dropper inside the lid. I always fill it up and drop it all under my tongue, once in the morning and once before bed. I make sure I do not swallow it and let the vein under my tongue take it into my bloodstream.

[@nian60]

Interesting, thanks for sharing.

[@peshahgalen2768]

After going almost completely bald from covid, I starting applying hemp oil to my hair and scalp. After several months my naturally dark brown curly waist length hair grew back. I just kept my scalp and hair soaked with hemp oil. It didn't look very nice but it didn't matter to me because I wanted my hair to grow back, and it did. Also, I've been eating a teaspoon of organic black seeds daily since I was 45 years old, and I'm now 64 years old and my hair is still dark brown. The seeds keep my hair dark.

[@kimcostello127]

Wonderful interview thank you, is it possible to buy the device in the uk?

[@thehonestchannel]

Thanks Kim. I checked the site and they offer free shipping in the UK, US, Canada and Europe. Not sure why the prices are displayed in dollars but guessing the US must be their biggest market. I’ve also linked to info around scalp massages with your hands if you want to try that as a starting point.

[@cammieklund]

What microneedling device would be best when you still have lots of hair left? I don't want to break hair off.😅

[@thehonestchannel]

It's a good question, just not one I can answer right now but I will find a trichologist to interview about this and other hair loss interventions for women asap.

[@pamelaryan8753]

This is really important…cutting hair strands while derma rolling!

[@marsinapakos239]

Just wondering if this applies to women especially those going through menaupose and loosing hair?

[@thehonestchannel]

We talk about that towards the end of the conversation. They feel scalp massage (either by hand, using a device or even a scalp massage brush in the shower) is a good idea for anyone experiencing hair loss but their best results so far have been seen in men who seem to have a particular issue with scalp tension.

[@MyBeautifulHealth]

Maybe you should mention it won’t help women in the title..?

[@thehonestchannel]

We don't know scalp massage doesn't help women, but the studies involving botox and scalp massage that we discussed were done in men and their customer base to date is largely male. If I was experiencing hair loss I would start massaging my scalp by hand initially because, as Gus said, improving blood flow to the scalp is likely going to benefit anyone experiencing hair loss. I massage my face with a roller daily because of its anti aging benefits.

[@jvb8035]

Women don't need this, because of them,we. Hardworkimg men go bald

[@debraraby4376]

@@thehonestchannel Hi Clare, as always an interesting topic and the usual great journalism from you. I looked at the band in the past but decided that it would not be suitable for me. I have baby Botox and could see how much the machine moves the forehead and thought that I didn't want to risk potentially making move wrinkles! However, I have been having a go at scalp massage for several months and I am growing some fine hair in my temple areas which have receded considerably. I have also been putting some eyebrow growth serum in that area too, so it might be that? I'm not sure if this eyebrow serum is a good idea and have made an appointment with a dermatologist to discuss. I will let you know what he says about putting serum on the temple areas. You always bring out the best in your guests, thank you.

[@thehonestchannel]

@@debraraby4376 Hi Debra. Thanks so much for sharing this. I can understand not wanting anything to affect the length of your botox results! It's really good to hear you're seeing some changes with scalp massage and a serum. Combining treatments like scalp massage with a topical and factoring in good diet and exercise too is definitely the best approach in my view. It's also great that you've kept up the scalp massage over months now as I think that's key to seeing results. Great idea to see a derm about the serum. Hope you continue to see results.

[@ppyli]

@@thehonestchannelwhat’s the name of the topical natural serum?

[@Paul-hl8yg]

Hi .. I would like to ask if topical argireline could also help relax scalp muscles? Could it be beneficial? Also would the 'spider style' head massager work to reduce stress enough for hair growth? 🤔

[@thehonestchannel]

I haven't seen any research around argireline and scalp tension but I see where you're coming from on that. The massages performed in the study discussed were quite rigorous and the idea is to improve blood flow so I think your hands would likely work better than the lighter spider type massagers but that's just my opinion.

[@mariaisabella7397]

There is a top place to do transplants in South Italy Puglia - with the latest machines and technology it is called ara medica if I am not wrong

[@cammieklund]

Everytime I start to massage my scalp it gets super inflamed and then I can't touch it for weeks. I don't know how to massage it without this happening. I'm not brutal either but I'm guessing I have underlying scalp inflammation and it gets really irritated when I try to massage it. I wonder if these guys talk about how to handle a situation like that?🤔

[@thehonestchannel]

So sorry you're experiencing this. This is an article I found on Medical News Today about scalp tenderness and sensitivity which you might find helpful www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/313791#treatment

[@alicejwho]

Make sure you are not rubbing the skin. Rather, plant your spread out fingers on your scalp and move the skin against the skull, not the fingers against the skin.

[@concken1]

The microneedling cartridges for "pens" are being pulled from the market (Amazon, direct from brands, etc). Any tips on where to get them??

[@AhmedN42]

Ebay has it

[@tf8187]

I wonder why that is

[@concken1]

@@tf8187 I've heard it was a change to FDA rules - more regulation.

[@annhall2331]

I'm having dreadful hair loss following being on mounjaro for diabetes, iv stopped the medication because handfuls of hair was coming out and I can't get an awnser ie is it temporary will it stop after so long, I'm not vain but taken years to grow my hair and post menopause hair was enough without extra falling out. X

[@marshagw4037]

It’s temporary… look up Telogen Effluvium

[@thehonestchannel]

So sorry to hear you’re struggling with this Ann x

[@annhall2331]

@@marshagw4037 thank you I will look at that

[@mirellamatotek4294]

This has happened to me too😢

[@annhall2331]

@mirellamatotek4294 hi was you on mounjaro, have you continued the meds. Iv just spoken to my Dr and even she can't tell me would it stop after a period of time or continued. Hooe you don't mind me asking x

[@iceprincessone7168]

Hm - if this really works like the picture of his brother hair shows it would be headline news folks.

[@thehonestchannel]

There are a few options out there that are delivering very visible results over time when it comes to reversing hair loss now, including microneedling with growth factor serums as we discussed, so I think the days of these treatments making headline news are gone.

[@iceprincessone7168]

​@@thehonestchannel The few options out there are exactly the reason a treatment like this with these huge and unbelievable changes in the hair growth of his brother as seen in the picture WOULD be world news.

[@carot2003]

Interesting..

[@JenniferMiller-en9dh]

Can this help women

[@GallivantingGrandma]

Btw, I got micro-needling done & used red light treatment after a bout with sudden, major hair loss, and that helped tremendously. My hair grew back much faster than my sister’s. I think this most recent hair loss is hormonal. Thank you for sharing your findings! 🙌🏼🫶🏼🙌🏼

[@thehonestchannel]

Great to hear your experience - thank you.

[@ΒικτωριαΓιαλυρη]

❤❤

[@Reeve-vf6zk]

Will still has the same bad hair but is covering it with a fitting style.. . it is bs

[@HellBelle666]

@TheHonestChannel i only really started using proper skincare when i found YOU, about a year ago. If you want feedback from a nearly 58 yr old (31.12.66) im happy to help with follow up feedback from an actual normal persons perspective of what you promote? X