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Luxuriant Haircare for Hair Loss Prevention

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Disclaimer – We have received this item for free or on a loan basis for the purpose of this review/feature but all words and opinions are our own.

There are so many different haircare products on the market now, but there also so many different needs for better haircare than what we used growing up. Luxuriant Haircare specialises in hair loss prevention in both men and women. We were sent a Women’s Bundle to try for a few weeks to see how it works. The Women’s Bundle comprises of a shampoo, conditioner and serum. The serum is not for the condition of the hair like other serums, but for the scalp to prevent hair loss.

I don’t have hair loss but I do have hair that has been thinning with age, and it bothers me. Over the past 2 years I’ve been trying to work on my lymphatic drainage, scalp massage and not damaging my hair too much. In combination, I am trying to use products like Luxuriant to help stimulate hair growth and strengthen my hair. It takes a while, and I find that your hair needs to grow for the changes to be completely noticeable.

Luxuriant explain on their website that it takes just a few weeks for changes to be seen. I’ve been using the Luxuriant shampoo and conditioner for 10 days, which isn’t long enough to see the real results which typically take 10-12 weeks or up to 6 months for your hair to grow to a length that others can notice. What I can tell you is that the sulphate-free, natural extracts of ginger root, Indian gooseberry, soapberry and a host of other plant-based extracts give my hair shine and a gorgeous scent. The natural elements prevent hair loss from hormones and stress and I can see after a week of washes that my hair feels stronger. There’s a depth to the colour too, thanks to the concentrated condition, which is also derived from the same group of Asian botanical extracts.

The added bonus of the Women’s Bundle is the Luxuriant Serum. The serum is to be administered on your scalp to help stimulate growth and prevent hair loss. It has the same fresh, botanical scent as the shampoo and conditioner and doesn’t leave a residue in the hair. I actually think it conditions the hair a bit too, making it easier to style, even though that’s not the intended purpose! The serum needs to be applied a few times a day but the bottle is large enough to last as long as the shampoo and conditioner, making the bundle worthwhile.

Female Shampoo & Conditioner sets from £80: https://luxuriant168.co.uk/products/hair-loss-shampoo-women

Vegamour GRO+ Advanced System Haircare

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The Vegamour GRO+ Advance System is a haircare group of products by Vegamour which promote hair growth in the long term, and give you thicker, more manageable hair. We were sent a set of the GRO+ Balancing Shampoo and Conditioner and the GRO+ Advanced Hair Serum to try out.

When haircare companies send us products to test, it normally takes a few weeks or even months for us to see a difference, but with the GRO+ Advanced System Shampoo and Conditioner, I saw results immediately. I mean, as soon as my hair was dry I noticed that it was fuller and thicker, so there must be some magic here or else it really does work!

The shampoo and conditioner work exactly the same way as any other product, and on their own especially over time they build up the hair to create fuller locks. I’ve used the products in combination 3 times now and not only on the first use but on the subsequent uses I’ve seen how it builds up my hair. Over time it should help with regrowth too. My hair wasn’t heavy though, as if there was a lot of product in it and I had to think back the first time I used GRO+ to make sure I hadn’t used any kind of mousse or finishing creams to give it the fuller look. I hadn’t, but the shampoo and conditioner on their own has give the fuller body that post-drying leave in conditioners or treatments usually do. I noticed that when my hair just had the GRO+ shampoo and conditioner used on it and no other styling products, my hair wasn’t greasy and didn’t get dirty as quickly either so there was no build-up of products to deal with.

With this instant affect in mind, I used the GRO+ Serum to see if that would work. The serum is a really light, almost watery consistency which is easy to apply. You just add drops to your scalp, anywhere your hair might be thinning, and then massage in. It is best applied daily (although I didn’t apply daily to start with) and can be used on wet or dry hair. Over time, the serum encourages hair follicles to grow and created thicker hair. I haven’t been trying it for the recommended 120 days yet but based on the success of the GRO+ Shampoo & Conditioner I’m very hopeful! The serum isn’t sticky at all and it actually conditions the root of the hair too so it gives a bit of nourishment. It’s vegan and has no silicones either so washes out easily.

I’m really impressed with the GRO+ Advanced range that I’ve seen so far, and although it’s pricy, it’s still cheaper than the medicated alternatives and the worry of losing or thinning hair which we know exasperates the problem! Even if your hair isn’t thinning, this is a great preventative measure and everyone loves a fuller look to their hair. I’m going to keep using this for as long as possible to see the results and hopefully completely transform my hair. Even better, it’s made with a vegan formula so anyone can use it.

GRO+ Advanced Balancing Shampoo & Conditioner at £93: https://uk.vegamour.com/products/gro-advanced-balancing-shampoo-conditioner-kit

GRO+ Advanced Hair Serum pack of 3 £198: https://uk.vegamour.com/products/gro-advanced-hair-serum-3-pack

Avani Hair Growth Oil by Hair Veda

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Hair Veda have taken a range of natural, organic oils and created an oil blend to promote hair growth in those with moderate hair loss.

With the antibacterial and antimicrobial oil properties, the scalp is cleaned and nourished to provide the best conditions for hair to grow. The anti-inflammatory properties increase circulation to the scalp which in turn increases growth of new hair, and the oils themselves condition the existing hair to leave it shinier and glossier with less frizz. The Vitamin C rich oils enrich hair growth and the oils also help prevent dandruff and further hair loss.

Containing Jojoba oil, Cedarwood oil, Thyme oil, Rosemary oil, Lavender oil and Lemon oil among other natural ingredients, the combination of the oils helps the scalp grow hair again after hair loss, plus strengthens new strands and your existing strands. To reap the full benefits of Avani Hair Growth Oil, leave it in for a few hours and let it work its magic like a hair mask and over several weeks, you’ll start to see a difference.

The instructions say to warm up the oil first to have the maximum benefit, which I did by placing it near a warm radiator. Then, using the pipette provided, drop it into sections of the scalp and massage into your hair roots. With the remaining oil on your hands, run it through the length of your hair to give a protective, nourishing coat. After a few hours, you just have to wash out with shampoo and then you can condition and style as normal. I find though, that you don’t need to shampoo more than once, the one shampoo application is enough to clean your hair and doesn’t strip out the good work of the oil.

Results are not immediate – not for hair loss anyway. What you will find is that after a few hours of your locks marinating in the Avani Hair Growth Oil, the smell is divine from all of the different oils in the blend, and your hair from root to tip is nourished. Your hair is nourished over time with each application so after you shampoo and condition, there’s a slight improvement each wash. The hair loss improves slowly with each application too, with your hair regrowth being stronger so that the strands of hair withstand the daily combing, styling and pollution of everyday life. Over months and years, this all adds up to healthier, stronger and more luscious hair!

Available online from £29.99 at: Hairveda