During hair loss awareness month (August), American Salon is getting to the root of the condition with education, products and styling solutions.
For clients experiencing hair loss due to stress, genetics or COVID-19, clinically tested Hair Prescriptives might be the answer. The line of haircare products created by Dr. Steven L. Ringler, the founder of Hair Restoration Institute in Grand Rapids, Missouri, is designed for men and women wanting a natural, effective solution. It uses active botanicals that can correct the biochemical imbalance that often contributes to thinning hair issues.
Hair Prescriptives (HPx) Ekakshi Oil Complex Active Hair & Scalp Serum Treatment is the foundation of the range and is powered by HPx’s proprietary Ekakshi Oil Complex, a blend of oil from the very rare one-eyed coconut from the Philippines and other bio-active botanical oils that nourish a healthy scalp. Healthy hair is directly related to the condition of the scalp and the hair follicles, and opting for the right hair care routine is crucial to prevent further loss of hair.
While Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is a hormone that’s been linked to hair loss by causing hair follicles to shrink significantly, treatments that block DHT have been shown to prevent hair loss. The HPx Ekakshi Oil Complex is a synergistic mix of medium-chained fatty acids and antioxidants as well as DHT blockers. It can help nourish and strengthen hair follicles at the core, giving the hair cortex and cuticles optimum vitality, elasticity and durability.
The HPx Active Hair & Scalp Serum Treatment is both an in-salon and at-home treatment that works for all hair types and textures. To use, apply one full vial each application, making sure the treatment reaches the scalp. From there, brush the hair and massage, applying pressure on the scalp, to ensure the treatment has spread evenly throughout. After, apply heat to the hair for about 15 minutes to allow the treatment to settle. Then, wash and style as desired. This process should be repeated weekly until there aren’t any vials left, a total of seven applications.
Dr. Ringler along with celebrity hairstylist and HPx Creative Director Giannandrea have developed a three-step process to achieve healthy and voluminous hair from roots to ends.
- Activate and Stimulate The biological function of the follicle is to facilitate the reproduction of hair, and the dynamic properties of the Ekakshi Oil Complex increases blood flow and oxygen levels at the core, stimulating and invigorating growth.
- Cleanse and Care Hair is exposed to a lot of environmental stressors, plus the heat from thermal styling tools as well as chemical processes like haircolor and permanent waves. That’s why a haircare regimen that optimizes vitality, strength and elasticity is critical.
- Style and Glamour Hair grows on average about six to eight inches a year and, in that time, it’s constantly under stress. Using a range of styling products that nourishes and strengthens hair should be an essential part of any beauty routine.
"Hairdressers who use the HPx Active Hair & Scalp Serum Treatment on their clients will see the difference quickly," says Giannandrea. "This is the perfect in-salon, add-on treatment that helps address the specific thinning hair/hair loss issues clients may face, and also increases revenue thanks to the backbar treatment and unique retail opportunity. Beauty professionals know that they are more likely to sell through at retail if they are using the actual product during the service. It's the ideal time to explain how this treatment supports new hair growth and volume between salon services.”
All Hair Prescriptives products are vegan and gluten-, sulfate- and paraben-free. They're available online and in fine salons nationwide. For more information visit hairprescriptives.com.