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Let's be totally honest. Our hair truly matters, and for most of us, it delivers self-confidence and helps define who we are in our physical appearance. However, not all of us can achieve healthy, natural hair growth on our own. It can become frustrating and stressful when our hair becomes yet another issue to deal with in our daily routines. A lot of research and time has gone into the study of restoring hair growth. Some of these methods offer a natural treatment and others provide a surgical approach. Take a look at our techniques to consider the best solution for you.

Natural Topicals

Every head of hair and scalp are unique, so that means that we as individuals may see different results than someone else. However, some men and women swear by the application of hair growth formulas they make at home involving certain botanicals. One of these simple treatments comes from the aloe vera plant, and those who rave about it claim that it makes their hair grow faster, longer, and healthier.

To apply, you cut a leaf from a live aloe vera plant (can buy at a grocery store), and use a spoon to scoop out its gel. Then, you would rub the gel onto your damp hair and scalp, and let it sit for about 20 minutes. After, you would shampoo your hair and style it as you regularly do. Repeat this process 2-3 times a week for best results. Some people add oils and other nutrients during the treatment. Aloe vera contains amino acids and proteolytic enzymes that appear to stimulate hair growth.

Hair Vitamins

Another method to restore hair growth comes via supplements. Again, some folks have excellent results, and there are others who see little improvement if any. The magic ingredient appears to be that of biotin. However, not so fast because it is limited in its effectiveness. When it comes to hair loss, vitamins like biotin cannot solve male pattern baldness, for example, but if you have a deficiency in the natural biotin supply in your body, then, it can help to grow hair.

A lot of women swear by biotin supplements and enjoy taking gummi bears containing the water-soluble B vitamin. It doesn't hurt to take the supplement, and here is an interesting hair growth aspect: Recent double-blind studies have shown that biotin is effective at helping those with thinning hair to speed up and increase the rate of hair growth.

Surgical Solutions

There have been tremendous advancements in the cosmetic industry when it comes to restoring hair growth, but the only way to achieve real results is with surgery. According to Parsa Mohebi, a restoration facility specializing in hair transplants in Beverly Hills, those who get hair transplants “will start to see results between 3 months to one year after having your procedure. Full results are usually seen in around 8 months."

You can expect to achieve permanent results that feature a natural head of hair that even an expert stylist could not detect. The science comes down to Follicular Unit Transplants, which have been certified as the most recent refinement technique in hair restoration.

Laser Treatment

Light therapy is a cosmetic treatment that uses low-level laser technology to grow hair. The Food and Drug Administration has given the thumbs up to various devices in the form of helmet shapes and laser combs over the years. Red light therapy is one that is considered to be more effective than other light therapies. It works by increasing the blood flow in your scalp. This, in turn, stimulates the metabolism in your hair follicles. The results mean the production of more hair and new hair growth from these previously-dormant follicles.

Combining laser therapy with other hair growing treatments could be promising. For example, the growth factors induced through PRP injections appear to work well with the device's natural scalp healing benefits. Light therapy, however, is still lacking long-term, high-quality studies that compare these devices in diverse populations. Future clinical studies are needed.

Our hair is a personal thing, and many of us worry about it. Hair loss affects more than 80 million Americans. From the natural to the surgical approach, there are a number of options available.