Is it possible to thicken hair naturally?
While it is possible to thicken your hair naturally, it may require a combination of methods to achieve your desired results. If you want to consider thickening or regrowing your hair naturally, we encourage you to seek support and guidance from a doctor. With a doctor, you can talk with them to ensure there are no concerns or possible complications when you combine natural methods and medical treatment.
Some research suggests massaging the scalp regularly using a scalp massage device can help improve hair thickness.[1] Further evidence suggests that amino acids, vitamin D, and other natural products can treat hair loss and thicken hair growth.[2]
However, you should understand that there are several factors to consider in determining the effectiveness of hair growth treatments. The results from natural or medical hair treatments can vary in treatment time and effectiveness depending on your age, genetics, and other lifestyle factors. There’s no one-size fits all solution. What could work for someone else may not work for others, which is why it’s best to consult a doctor.
At Mosh, you can consult a doctor about your hair concerns and get answers to questions like ‘Does collagen help with hair growth?’ or ‘When to shave head when balding?’ and other health-related matters.
If it’s suitable for your situation, your Mosh doctor may recommend one of our scientifically backed medical hair solutions that can address your concerns about how to thicken hair growth.
What are some of the factors that affect hair thickness?
There are four stages of hair growth:
- Anagen. As the active growth phase of hair, this phase usually lasts three to five years.
- Catagen. As follicles shrink, hair growth slows. This phase lasts about two to four weeks.
- Telogen. The hair follicle is at rest and stops growing. This phase typically lasts several months.[3]
- Exogen. When the resting phase is over, the hair will detach from the follicle and fall out. On average, a person sheds between fifty and 100 hairs a day.[4]
The cycle begins again after exogen, when the old hair is replaced with new hair in the anagen phase. Hair loss occurs when this cycle is disrupted. Hair growth can be influenced by factors such as:
- genetics;
- hormones;
- medications;
- hair products[5]
- medical conditions; and
- age.[6]
If you notice that you’re losing hair rapidly in a short period of time, we encourage you to seek medical advice from a doctor as soon as possible. At Mosh, you can quickly connect with an AHPRA-registered doctor from wherever you are and receive personalised recommendations within twenty-four hours.
If you have questions about ‘How to thicken hair growth?’ ‘How much hair loss is normal?’ or ‘Why is my hair thinning?’ our Mosh doctors will be more than happy to entertain your questions.
Can I take supplements to increase hair growth and thickness?
Several over-the-counter products and supplements can help increase hair growth and thickness. However, you shouldn’t just buy the first search result after looking up ‘foods which help with hair growth’ or ‘Does rice water help with hair growth?’ as it may depend on your doctor’s recommendations for your case.
In most cases, your doctor may recommend prescription products that can be effective for your case if necessary. At Mosh, not only do we provide scientifically-backed products, but our Mosh doctors will also investigate different aspects, such as your medical history, that may be contributing to your health concerns.
If you wish to proceed with any treatment plan, it will include free and discreet delivery of your prescription or over-the-counter products with automatic refills as needed. We will never pressure you to accept any treatment plan if you disagree. You can also opt for a different doctor if you wish. With Mosh, you always get the final say in matters involving your health.
Mosh exists to make men’s health easy, and we pride ourselves on operational excellence and delivering high-quality products and services to all our Moshers.
If you have any further questions about ‘How to thicken hair growth?’ or ‘What helps hair growth?’ you can check out our online men’s health platform for more information. We can also help you with your concerns about health, skincare, mental health, and sexual health. You may contact us via phone or email from Monday to Friday, 8.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m. AEST.
Talk to a Mosh doctor today, and learn more about how to thicken hair growth.