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What Is ‘Spray On Hair’? Your Questions Answered

Hair Thickener | Spray On Hair
Hair Thickener | Spray On Hair

RESTRAND has been solving hair loss problems for years but for anyone who isn’t aware of our innovative spray, here are some common questions and answers about our Spray On Hair Thickener.

What Is Spray on Hair?

Our Spray on Hair Thickener is a simple, yet effective product designed to make bald bald spots vanish by thickening thinning hair. The unique formula is sprayed directly onto the thinning hair, using a drip-free aerosol spray.  The product comes in a wide variety of colours to ensure that you can always find a match to your existing hair.

How Does It Work?

Our Spray On Hair Thickener works by gently coating each hair with a fine layer of liquid oxide, which dries almost immediately. This bonds to the hair strands, thickening them, thereby resulting in the appearance of a thicker, fuller head of hair, instantly making you feel more confident.   Because the spray is so lightweight, it will not weigh down your existing hair but will instead give each strand more volume, whilst blending in naturally with your own hair. 

Easy and quick to apply, you can completely change your appearance within minutes helping you look and feel better. It is completely undetectable.

Will it match my existing hair colour?

Yes. RESTRAND Spray On Hair Thickener comes in 9 hair matching colours, carefully selected to match most hair shades.  Simply choose the one that you think is the closest match to your existing hair, and then try it in the comfort of your own home. If you decide you need a lighter or darker colour,  you can simply exchange it for a more suitable one.

Is it safe?

RESTRAND Hair Thickener is a non-allergenic product; the ingredients of which have been tested and used in cosmetic and skin applications such as lipsticks and eye make-up.
RESTRAND Hair Thickener is widely used in the entertainment industry and is used by thousands of ordinary people.

How long will it last?

Obviously each persons needs are different but the average re-order time is 6 weeks. The great thing about RESTRAND Spray On Hair is that it offers you a simple, fast and effective solution for your hair loss worries. Use it every day as part of your hair care regime, or save it for special occasions, whatever suits you best.

Will it come out?

RESTRAND will simply wash away when you shampoo your hair.  If you want to protect your new look in-between washes, the use of an Activator spray is recommended to seal your style and give your new hair a natural shine. It will also make it wind, water and perspiration resistant.

Find out more at: www.restrand.co.uk

Ageing Hair And How To Handle It

Over time, hair can become very thin and brittle, and you may mourn the loss of your glorious thick locks.

A healthy diet, gentle hair care products and keeping well hydrated can all help you hair to look and feel that little bit younger once again.  Whilst nothing can completely prevent the march of time, and the inevitable effects it will have on your hair, here are some great ways to treat it kindly in the meantime:

 

1. Start with your scalp

Your scalp often gets forgotten about when it comes to the condition of our hair.  The scalp is simply an extension of your skin, and therefore requires the same amount of pampering as your face.  Choosing shampoos or conditioners that contain Vitamin E, Panthenol oil or coconut oil help to increase the suppleness of your scalp, making it feel smoother, and healthier all over.

2. Choose A Shampoo With Anti-Ageing Properties

Older hair can feel limp and lifeless, but it can also become weighed down with the use of too much shampoo.  The natural loss of proteins and lipids over time, can leave hair looking dull and feeling coarse.  Put some life back into your bonnet by choosing a shampoo that is designed to replenish lost nutrients, whilst adding subtle volume.

3.  Try An Instant Hair Thickener

You can purchase products that will instantly give your hair the appearance of being fuller and thicker all over.  These are perfect for anyone suffering with thinning hair or looking to hide hair loss or cover bald patches. Instant hair thickeners come in a range of colours to seamlessly blend in with the rest of your hair.  RESTRAND Instant Hair Thickener is the UK’s best selling Hair Thickening Spray.  It gently coats and matches each hair to give you added texture and thickness, cleverly covering bald patches and scalp show-through until you choose to shampoo it away.

4.  Change Your Colour

A new colour can add new life to ageing hair.  As we age, cell renewal slows down and our complexion becomes duller and paler, causing subtle changes in our skin tone.  This means the colour of your hair will also start to look different.  Choose subtle tones, not too far removed from your natural colour to help enhance shine and add light reflecting pigments to your hair.  A new colour will not only make your hair look grand again, it can also make you feel 20 years younger!

5.  Keep Visiting The Hairdresser

Thinning hair, or bald spots may make you feel concerned about going to the hairdresser.  But actually, you should still make regular trims a priority as keeping the hair in good condition eradicate spilt ends and will keep your hair looking well groomed and frizz free.  Your hairdresser will understand your concerns about hair loss, and will be gentle with you.

We all get older and our hair, face and bodies change with age.  Embrace the changes and live your best life with the help of RESTRAND Instant Hair Thickener.

The Ultimate Guide To Hair Loss For Men

Worried about hair loss?
Worried about hair loss?

Some men go bald very early on in life, whilst others have a full head of hair until the end.  Some men embrace their baldness, whilst others try to prevent it from taking hold.  Whatever your thoughts on the matter, here is our guide to male pattern baldness and hair loss for men.

What Causes Hair Loss In Men?

Male pattern badness affects over half of men over the age of 50, and is linked to the your genetic make-up and hormonal imbalances.  It is the most common cause of baldness in men, and one that many people just accept is a natural side effect of growing older.

Male Pattern Baldness (or Androgenetic Alopecia, to give the condition its medical name),  is made up of two very distinct factors.  The first being changes in hormones that take place as we age, and the second is how prone you are to baldness based on your family history.

Chances are, if both your parents suffered (and yes, woman can suffer from pattern baldness too), then the chances of losing your own hair are dramatically increased.

Despite popular myths, male pattern baldness is not caused by stress, wearing hats, or even pulling your ponytail too tight.  It is simply something you will, or won’t suffer from depending on your own physiology.

 Do Hair Loss Treatments Work?

If you believe everything you read in the newspapers or see on TV, you probably think you can grow a whole new head of hair, just by rubbing in a wonder potion that will cure your baldness in one go!  The simple truth is that this is not the case.

Whether hair loss treatments are effective or not, really depends on the end result that you consider to be a success.  Some people simply want to stop any further hair loss, while others are looking for a miracle re-thatch that will make them look 20 years younger.

In the UK there are only 2 types of hair loss treatment available.  These are based on the following:

Minoxidil – First used on patients with heart disease where hair growth was noted as a significant side effect, this formula is considered to be effective.  It should applied twice a day, and can take up to four months for the any noticeable results to be seen.

Finasteride – This works by inhibiting the action of an enzyme in the body called type II 5-alpha reductase, thus reducing the production of the DHT hormone that can damage hair follicles and lead to hair loss in men.

Either of the above will have some side-effects to contend with including loss of sex-drive, rashes and other irritations across to the body. Neither medicine is available on the NHS, and you will need to pay for your treatment out of your own pocket.

What Do The Doctors Say?

While many in the medical profession accept that going bald can be traumatic for men at any age, many are also sceptical about miracle hair loss cures that may not show any significant improvement in the appearance of the hair.

Is There An Effective Solution For Hiding Hair Loss?

Simply put, yes there is. If you are gradually losing your hair, and are looking for a way to keep the appearance of baldness at bay there are options available to you. Of the Hair Loss Products available, RESTRAND is the go to brand. Their hair loss concealer spray is suitable for both men and women. The cutting edge formula will instantly transform the look of your hair and will cover bald patches, hair loss and general thinning.

Available in a wide range of colours to ensure a perfect match, RESTRAND Instant Hair Thickening Spray is applied in seconds and lasts until you decide to shampoo it away, perfect for added coverage whenever you need it.

Going Bald Gracefully – How Hair Loss Didn’t Stop Some Of The Greatest Men In History

 

Because not all men are genetically blessed with a full head of hair, going bald is simply a fact of life for many.

If you are facing baldness in the not too distant future, remember that you are not the only one.  For whatever reason, society seems to view receding hair lines, bald spots or a lack of hair as something to be feared.  But why so? Some of the most famous and revered men in history also lost their locks over time, and it certainly didn’t hold them back.

Let’s have a lighthearted look at some of the most famous men throughout history, who never let their hair (or lack of it) stop them from changing the world.

Mahatma Gandhi

As the leader of the Indian independence movements of the 1930s and 1940s, Gandhi gave powerful speeches and led a nation to political revolution.  Famous for encouraging nonviolent resistance and civil disobedience, he changed the fortunes of many of the Indian people forever, and inspired future generations of activists. He often shaved his hair as a young man, but soon enough he went bald naturally.

 

 

William Shakespeare 

One of the most famous writers of all time, he suffered from a receding hairline from very early on.  Usually pictured with as much hair as he could muster  (as long hair was the trend in those days), his pesky follicles appear to have given up the ghost around the front of his forehead.  But who needs a full head of hair for writing?  Apparently the Bard didn’t, as he still wrote over  37 plays and 154 sonnets throughout his life time.

 

Charles Darwin

 

Whilst it is possible that his giant and super-clever brain pushed out the hair to make way for more great philosophical ideas, it is more likely that he just suffered from a touch of baldness. The godfather of evolution, Darwin inspired some of our greatest minds despite suffering from severe male pattern baldness from his 30’s onwards. He did, however, always sport a mighty beard!

 

 

 

Winston Churchill

Undoubtedly one of the greatest Prime Ministers ever, Churchill steered the British people through some difficult times. His lack of hair never discouraged him from leading his people, and most of Europe, to glory. He famously once said  “A man of my limited resources cannot presume to have a hairstyle. Get on and cut it.” Not only did he not mind losing his hair, it seems like he was only too keen to get rid of it as soon as possible.

 

Mikhail Gorbachev

Alongside his American counterpart, Gorbachev helped to end the Cold War and halted the threat of nuclear destruction during the 1980’s.  He is also a Nobel prize winner, and was involved in the destruction of the Berlin Wall.  A man of many talents, he has never let his absent hairline hold him back.  Sporting tufts of hair toward the back of his head, the Russian president was a major player during some of the most turbulent times in modern history.

 

So you see, you really can still be bald and bold!

However, If you feel that your lack of hair is holding you back from greatness, there are ways to give you the appearance of a fuller, thicker head of hair in one quick and easy step.  RESTRAND Hair Loss Concealer will make you look and feel younger.  Available in a wide range of colours, and super easy to apply, RESTRAND Hair Loss Concealer will make you feel ready to take on the world once again.

 

 

 

 

Problems Only Bald Men Will Understand

Baldness may seem like a minor problem, but for many sufferers it is a constant source of worry and stress. Yet with almost 50% of men suffering from hair loss of some kind, it is an incredibly common condition. If you are suffering from thinning hair, you will probably recognise the following problems which will only be understood by bald men.

Bald man with glasses looking glum
Bald man with glasses looking glum
  • Anger at your family members – when you start going bald, you end up looking at the other men in your family and feeling angry about the nature of hereditary baldness. You’ll also be furious at any men in your family who still have hair.
  • Difficulty describing yourself – whether you’re going on a blind date or just arranging to meet someone new it can be hard to know how to describe yourself. Should you make light of the situation and joke about your baldness or should you skirt around it and risk sounding ridiculous by saying that you have “a receding hairline”?
  • People telling you that you look better than ever – although your friends are probably trying to make you feel good about yourself, you know really that it is usually a lie.
  • Forgetting that you had hair – eventually a time will come when you have completely forgotten what it was like to have hair, but then at some point you’ll find an old photograph and you’ll feel furious all over again.
  • Looking older than your years – losing your hair can make you appear to be older than you really are. If you just have a small bald spot or receding from the temples you might be mistaken for being just a few years older, but if you have just a few hairs left you could find that you are mistaken for being in an entirely different generation.
  • Denying the truth – when your hair first starts to fall out you are bound to go through the denial phase. You’ll try to reassure yourself that it’s just excess body hair and that you’re way too young to have this problem.
  • Growing facial hair – when men start going bald, one of the first things that they often feel the need to do is to grow a beard, as if to prove that they are still capable of growing hair – just not on their head.
  • Having a cold or burnt head – most balding men expect their head to start to feel colder than when they had hair, however they are often taken aback by just how cold it can become. Conversely on hot days, there is also the risk of ending up with a burnt scalp.

If you have found that you’re starting to lose your hair, one useful temporary solution is to use an instant hair thickener. By covering bald patches and coating the hair to give the illusion of extra fullness your confidence can be restored and your hair will look great again.