
Does micro needling your scalp actually work?
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Caring for your hair at home is becoming so much easier! And the new trend ‘micro needling’ your scalp can be added to your healthy hair routine. We’ve taken a closer look for you to decide for yourself!
Micro needling has been making waves in the skincare world and for obvious reasons. For the face, it can help reducing the appearance of scars, fine lines and wrinkles. But we should be adding micro needling of the scalp to the beauty routine too! When using it on the scalp, it can promote hair growth which is proven beneficial for those suffering from progressive types of hair loss.
So what exactly is micro needling?
This little product (small but mighty) helps to create micro injuries that stimulate growth. It is a dermatological procedure that involves piercing the skin and scalp with tiny needles to stimulate elastin and collagen production.
It can come in different shapes, but we recommend one that is easy to clean. The skin’s healing mechanism responds to these micro injuries caused by the little needles, and in turn helps with the growth of stem cells in the scalp. This helps to increase hair production, and regenerate healthy follicles.
It’s not a quick fix!
Adding this step to your routine, is a small investment but will need to be completed consistently. We always recommend having a proper assessment for hair loss with your Dermatologist as there may be other factors that can cause hair loss such as low iron or thyroid abnormalities. Once you’ve received a diagnosis, micro needling can be a valuable next steps.
It’s a safe and effective way to treat trickier forms of hair loss and is a medication-free approach.
How to prepare for micro needling?
First step is a clean and healthy scalp! This will ensure that you reap the most benefits from the procedure. As mentioned earlier, it’s also important to consult an expert who can assist with customising your treatment. And at that point bespoke pre-procedure precautions should be determined.
Make sure you have cleaned and disinfected your needle. We recommend cleaning your needle before and after use.
The final takeaway
We love micro needling, and love it for its multipurpose use (for the hair, for the skin and face scaring).
Although it’s a home remedy we are obsessed with, we still recommend chatting with your doctor and doing the research to make sure you’re aware of any side effects (cause remember; we’re not doctors!)