9 Proven Steps To Get Your Hair Back

Welcome to Hairguard. In this guide I want to outline 9 simple steps that can help you stop losing your hair.

If you're worried about hair loss then you've just found the most important page on the internet.

Because in the following guide I'm going to explain exactly what you can do to get your hair back. And stop worrying about hair loss forever. What you're about to learn is the result of 7 years of trial and error trying everything under the sun, and getting few results.

But over time I've taken what's worked for me, and for others and refined it into 9 steps. For the best chance of getting thicker, healthier hair growth, follow these 9 steps.

1: Scalp massages
2: Using a growband
3: A topical stimulant
4: Hair nutrition
5: Hair probiotics
6: Stress reduction
7: Water quality
8: A hair growth shampoo
9: Scalp conditioning

As a result of these 9 steps I no longer worry about my hair. 

Before, I was worried that each month my hair was getting thinner and balder, I was worried about it looking thin when it was wet or sweaty, and I was always worried about people taking a picture of me in case it showed my thinning hair.

Now I don't worry anymore because as time passes my hair looks better and better every 6 months. These 9 steps are my hair care regimen that make that happen.

With that said…

Hair growth takes a long time!

If I had expected to see results in the first few months I would have quit this regimen (that actually works!)

Hair just doesn’t grow very fast at all. 

I knew that hair growth takes time so I decided to stick with any new regimen for at least 3 months before expecting to see any positive results.

The second reason this regimen works so well is that I attacked it from multiple angles, so that my efforts stacked together, working in a complimentary way. 

If I had tried just one of these steps alone it’s very unlikely that would have made a big positive change. There are many different factors that can cause hair loss. There are also many factors that can cause healthy hair growth. 

By removing as many of the ‘hair loss factors’ and adding in as many of the ‘hair growth factors’ as possible, that is how I was able to get my hair growing healthy again.

Some of these 9 steps use products that my team and I here at Hairguard created. We created these products because we weren't happy with anything on the market - nothing stood up to our standards. 

I’ll point out which ones I use and it’s up to you whether you use the same products or choose different ones.

One other thing...

I have genetic hair loss (male pattern baldness), but you might be different. If you're not sure then I recommend taking our hair loss quiz here.

So, let’s start with step 1.

Without reducing this tension the hair has a much, much harder time to grow. But by relieving the tension, the hair can grow much more easily, and in a much healthier manner. This scalp tension squeezes the dermal layer, reducing blood flow and promoting DHT production.

Massages make all the other hair loss options much more effective. With the addition of 10 minutes of scalp massages per day, that’s when I really started to notice more hair. I want to show you exactly how to perform the scalp massages, so we made some video demonstrations. Video 1 is above and you can view the rest of the massage videos here. 

Multiple published studies have shown that consistent scalp massages regrow hair [1][2].

Okay, now you know how to perform the massages, let's move on to the next step. 

Let me show you a very useful device that further reduces scalp tension, increases blood flow and supports healthier hair growth. This ‘weird’ device is pretty incredible…

Step 1 summary: Scalp massages are a proven way to regrow hair (for genetic hair loss.) Watch the full video demonstrations below to learn how to do them properly. 10 mins daily.

2: Using a Growband

This step is all about further reducing scalp tension, and at the same time, massaging the scalp in an easy and automated way. 

For me, this step made a big difference. I can really feel my scalp become flushed and more relaxed when I use a growband, just like after a good massage.

Just like the scalp massages, I use the Growband for 10 minutes each day (usually after the massage session.) This device helps lift up the scalp around the perimeter allowing more blood to flow into the top of the scalp.

(Watch the video above to see how it works.)

It also helps stretch the tissues at the back and massage those muscles. By reducing the tension at the back, the hairs all over the head have much more room to grow properly. 

Using the growband is simple… 

Place it on your head where it sits comfortably. 

Put it in the position where inflating it causes your scalp to rise up. Inflate until you can feel your scalp being firmly squeezed upwards, hold for around a few seconds, and then deflate.

Continue this cycle for 10 minutes. What you want to aim for as a good indicator that the growband is working is when you inflate it your scalp rises upwards and when you deflate it your scalp moves downwards. This shows it’s in the right position. 

Sometimes I’ll adjust the position of the growband slightly so that it stretches different parts of the scalp. Don’t over-inflate the growband so that it squeezes too hard. You’ll know when to stop pumping it because your scalp won’t be rising up anymore.

Scalp massages and using the growband were very important to my hair care regimen. I wouldn't recommend skipping them. Or if you don't want to use a growband then make sure you spend longer on scalp massages.

Every single ingredient in the Elixir has been chosen specifically to aid in supporting healthy hair growth without damaging the hair follicles in the long term. 

The liquid is designed to absorb easily into the scalp without leaving a mess and since all the ingredients are natural there are no associated side-effects like you might get with chemical-based topicals. 

The Scalp Elixir is easy to use, free from chemicals, easy to rinse out and effective. Since you've spent time and energy reducing the scalp tension, now is the time to use a powerful topical stimulant to push the hair follicles into growth phase.

I increased my intake of anti-inflammatory, nutrient-dense foods such as vegetables, fruits, bone broths, organ meats and seafood. Inflammation can be a trigger for hair loss (that’s why I removed inflammatory foods from my diet) but anti-inflammatory foods also help lower inflammation. 

These are foods like vegetables, fruits and some nuts and seeds. 

There’s a full list of good, okay and bad foods to eat for hair growth in our nutrition module, so take a look at that if you’re wondering about a specific food. Eating nutrient dense foods is also important to make sure you don’t have a nutrient deficiency that could be stunting your hair growth. 

Nowadays there are so many foods that are full of wheat, corn and rice which are not nutrient dense at all. They even take nutrients from our bodies instead of giving them to us. Zinc is a common deficiency in people with hair loss, especially those who are very active. 

That’s why I added a couple of oysters each week to my diet. They are very rich in zinc.

If you’ve ever taken antibiotics, eaten foods with preservatives or drunken tap water with fluorides in then the chances are you might have killed some of the beneficial friendly bacteria in your gut that help protect your hair.

Without these friendly bacteria you could lose hair much more easily. I take 1 capsule of the Hairguard Hairbiotic each day in the morning with water. 

The Hairbiotic contains 6 strains of probiotic which can help improve hair health. These strains of probiotic that we’ve chosen also help increase Vitamin D synthesis. This is important because Vitamin D deficiency is often a big factor in hair loss.

Here are a few things I did that have helped me, although I could do better I’m sure. Breathing, meditation and regular exercise where the most useful for me. 

Without exercise I feel my body starting to get very stressed out. Doing 3 minutes of daily breathing exercises also helped me a lot. Reducing phone electronic screen usage before bedtime helped my sleep better which in turn reduced my stress levels. 

Writing down repetitive negative thoughts of self talk on paper to get them out of my head was also useful. Primarily I setup my lifestyle to reduce stress by doing things like reducing my commute and eliminating, automating and outsourcing repetitive work tasks. 

One easy way to decrease your stress levels is to take an herb called Ashwaganda. In studies Ashwaganda helped reduce cortisol levels by 30%. Our Hairguard Supplement contains Ashwaganda, so with the daily supplement I feel less stressed and my hair generally grows quicker from all the additional nutrients and minerals in the supplement.  

If you have dry, brittle hair then dehydration could be one of the causes.I know, it sounds too simple to be true, but better body hydration = a more hydrated scalp and hair.

Let me repeat this. If you have dry and brittle hair, often the solution can be as simple as drinking more water. I recommend 2 litres per day on top of your normal beverages.

And, if you’re drinking unfiltered tap water (or any kind of low quality tap water) then I would guess you’re not getting enough water because most tap water tastes pretty bad and our body just doesn’t really want to drink too much of it. 

(Do you like drinking water? - if the answer is no, it's because the quality of the water you're drinking is not good enough)

Try and drink at least 1 litre of filtered water early in the morning upon rising. This will help make sure you get through your 2 litres per day. 

Drinking more water helps reduce scalp dryness and improves brittle hair. It also helps the liver do it’s job properly which in turn will benefit your hair considerably. 

My regimen simply involved making sure I drank 2 litres of filtered water each day, in addition to any other beverages I consumed. There’s more info about water and hair loss here. Pro tip: add rosella petals to your drinking water for better taste and an added boost of nutrients and minerals.

Also, this is really important; in some places around the world it is really important to filter your shower water.  

Some tap water can be very damaging to the hair follicles. It varies by region though. I’ve found that some places after I shower my scalp is incredibly itchy, dry and my hair is flat and stripped.

Test your shower water and see if your hair feels thin/lifeless/itchy after showering. If so, install a shower filter or only use filtered water on your hair.

In some places my hair is fine after showering without a filter. 

Use filtered or bottled water to wet your hair if you think that your shower water might be making your hair lifeless/thin/itchy.

Unfortunately, the same chemicals that give the nice smell, texture and foam are also destructive to hair follicles. Most shampoos use the same foaming chemical that they use in car washes to give a nice foam.

In fact, all of those chemicals damage the hair follicles, strip away protective oils, cause dandruff, and damage the scalp. I use the Hairguard Shampoo, and I only use it once a week. It contains no harsh chemicals and is packed with natural ingredients that have been scientifically proven to be beneficial for healthy hair growth. 

One example of these beneficial ingredients is Oleuropein which is completely natural and yet it has shown excellent results in hair growth studies: See here the hair length after 28 days comparing Oleuropein, minoxidil and a control: 

OP = Oleuropein

MXD = Minoxidil 

CON = Control

We researched every single compound that had shown positive hair growth results in scientific studies and the best ones we put in the shampoo. I use the shampoo just once per week though, as it’s important not to remove too much of the protective oils from your scalp.

Keep in mind though that this is only a shampoo, and shampoo doesn’t stay in contact with your scalp for very long so its effect is limited. That’s why my hair only started improving once I added in all the steps (or as many as possible.)

1: DERMAROLLER

Over multiple studies, using a dermaroller has proven to help improve hair growth outcomes. In fact, it's so important for stopping hair loss that we actually give them away for free, just help cover the shipping and handling.

We recommend you have a dermaroller session around once per week. Some people prefer more often, or less often. It's personal preference and depends on how quickly your scalp heals.

Please see our dermaroller video guide above for the full details.

2: SCALP BRUSH

A scalp brush can, and should be used everyday to remove dry skin, hair products, dirt etc. Use the scalp brush in the shower and you'll be amazed at what comes off the first time you use it. 

By removing dead skin, dirt and oils from the scalp you'll allow any topical product you choose to use to penetrate much better into the layer of the scalp where it is needed. That means much better results.

You'll actually notice it right away if you use a topical after brushing as it will tend to sting a little bit as hair follicles are more exposed rather than hiding under a layer of dandruff.

I recommend brushing vigorously with a scalp brush everyday. Use it in the morning when you wake up for 5 minutes. Use it whenever you wash or shampoo your hair (after applying the shampoo and before rinsing out). And use it for 5 minutes before applying any topical product.

Feel free to brush pretty hard against the scalp. After 5 minutes of brushing your scalp might be a little sore and slightly red, which is fine. Don't worry too much if a few hairs come out whilst brushing. Although if you notice a lot of hairs coming out then brush more gently or go back and make sure you implement the other steps in this guide.

What you're doing is making a difference, it's just that difference isn't noticeable to the human eye for the first 6 months or so. The key is to keep going whilst the hair builds strength and thickness, and whilst the motor of the hair follicle (the dermal papilla) builds back up again to full strength. 

What you're doing won't be visible to start with, but if you keep going the results start to compound and will eventually be visible to you and others. For example, you might be 2 months into a hair care regime that works and start to become demotivated because you're not seeing any real difference to your hair. 

In reality though your hair is growing, thickening and strengthening, it's just not noticeable to the human eye yet. Keep going and don't give up. What you're doing is making a difference. Also, keep in mind that new hairs do grow slowly. 

For example, it takes a new born child approximately 2 years for their thicker hair to grow in, and think about how quickly a baby is growing. Adults are no exception, except cellular replacement takes even longer, and the same goes for the dermal papilla cells, the root and motor of the hair follicles. 

Even with the absolute theoretical perfect solution for hair loss, I doubt that it would have full affect within less than 2 years simply because of the way the root of the hair follicle needs to build back up again to full strength before it starts producing a thick, healthy shaft of hair.

Summary:

It took 7 years of trial and error to get to this point, but those 9 simple steps have made all the difference to my hair. It might seem like a lot, but it’s really not too hard once you’ve got in the habit. 

Plus you overall health will benefit massively. If you have any questions about one of the steps or the regimen overall then please write a comment below and I’ll try to answer it ASAP. Again, I want to emphasise, this isn’t too hard. I’m a fairly lazy person and busy with stuff too. 

Once I had the habit of these 9 steps I started to enjoy doing them. It’s rewarding and enjoyable to see my hair health getting better.

More steps = better results. If you really want the best results possible do as many steps as possible and stick with it for at least 6 months. (Don’t quit after 2 months if you don’t see lots of new hairs because this will take longer than 2 months.) 

Also… I wanted it to be super easy to get the product delivered to your door every 2 months so you didn’t mess-up your regimen and lose valuable days that would set back your hair care routine. That’s why you can now choose automatic delivery every 2 months (and save 15% in the process). 

It’s super easy to stop, pause, skip or modify any subscriptions within your account area with a few clicks. That’s it! Let me know what questions or comments you have by emailing us at info@hairguard.com. I’ll try to answer them as quickly as possible.