Have thinning hair? Try these 14 effective scalp treatments

Scalp Serum, $76, Ouai from Sephora

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The first step to growing healthy locks is to create an ideal environment for your hair to thrive. And if you're one who's heavily reliant on styling tools, then it's more important that you focus on the health of your scalp by ensuring that it deserves the right amount of TLC that it deserves. A great solution to your hair woes? Peep Ouai's Scalp Serum. Formulated with adaptogens and hyaluronic acid, the serum can help promote hydration and a healthy barrier while Red Clover Flower Extract can help to alleviate scalp discomfort from styling. Besides that, the serum also delivers the appearance of fuller, thicker and healthier hair too.

Hair Loss Tonic Treatment, $15.90, NaturVital from Guardian

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Reinvigorate your hair follicles with this non-greasy formula as it tones the scalp and strengthens hair follicles during the growth phase. A blend of wheat, soybean, and ginseng extract works to provide an energy boost to the hair bulbs as it replenishes the scalp with essential nutrients for healthy hair growth. Pro-vitamin B5, biotin, and others also help reinforce the hair shaft so that you may experience less hair breakage.

Plantur 39 Phyto-Caffeine Tonic, $23, Plantur from Shopee

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Specially formulated to cater to women above the age of 40, caffeine is the key ingredient of this scalp tonic as it instantly boosts micro-circulation in the scalp so that hair follicles receive more nutrients and oxygen. At the same time, niacin and zinc also help thicken hair growth so your hair becomes fuller and more voluminous over time.

Quinine Hair Loss Serum, $109.90, Klorane from Robinsons

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After showering, reach for this and spritz it directly onto the scalp any time of the day to stimulate hair follicles. It is suitable to use on dry or wet scalp, as long as it’s clean! Containing a powerful trio of ingredients, including quinine, caffeine, and arginine, it has a triple action on those dealing with chronic hair fall, as each ingredient provides hair follicles with nutrients and energy essential for fuller and thicker hair regrowth.

ICM Pharma Growell Scalp Lotion, $70.40, ICM Pharma Growell from Lazada

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At the heart of this formula is Minoxidil, a powerful ingredient that’s clinically proven to offer visible results for those who are facing hair loss. All you have to do is apply twice daily onto scalp and massage to boost absorption and stimulate micro-circulation. When absorbed into the scalp, it works by rejuvenating hair follicles and helping them function optimally again. Its mess-free spray pump helps reduce wastage and enables you to apply precisely on areas needed effortlessly.

Ryo Hair Loss Expert Care Scalp Massage Essence, $27.20, Guardian

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It's important that you pay enough attention to your scalp as much as you do to your skin. For an easy everyday remedy, consider getting Ryo's Hair Loss Expert Care Scalp Massage Essence. With a nourishing formula, the essence helps to relieve scalp stress, reduce hair loss and redness on scalp, and soothe flaky scalp.

Vichy Dercos Ultra-Soothing Scalp Serum, $36, Guardian

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This lightweight and refreshing formula are great for scalps that have been subjected to frequent chemical or colour treatments. It doesn’t need to be rinsed out and claims to offer instant relief from irritation or redness by reinforcing the skin barrier and giving a boost of long-lasting hydration.

Rene Furterer Complexe 5 Regenerating Plant Extract, $81.75, Watsons

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This cult product by the French hair expert features a fortifying concentration of essential oils, such as orange (toning, stimulating) and lavender (anti-inflammatory), that boosts the efficacy of active ingredients deep into your scalp. When massaged section by section into the scalp before shampooing, you’ll feel a warm, relaxing sensation.

Pramāsana™ Protective Scalp Concentrate, $86, Aveda from Sephora

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Penetrating the surface layers of the scalp, this concentrate helps to nourish and help preserve the scalp's natural protective barrier while protecting it from harmful aggressors such as pollution and other free radicals. Formulated with seaweed extract, the concentrate helps to control and balance sebum levels on the scalp and gently purifies and exfoliates your scalp, so your hair looks and feels fresh throughout the day.

Extra Fresh Scalp Essence, $19.90, Moist Diane from Lazada

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If you have an oily and irritated, dandruff-prone scalp, this handy leave-in treatment is formulated to nourish, relieve, and rebalance scalps, especially in humid tropical climates. It’s made with no less than 48 herbs like rosemary, tea tree, and peppermint that have antibacterial properties to naturally soothe your scalp while banishing odours and controlling sebum levels. Use on towel-dried hair and spray it directly onto your scalp, massaging gently with fingertips.

L'Occitane Aromachologie Purifying Freshness Vinegar Finishing Lotion, $40, L'Occitane

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Formulated without silicone, this vinegar-finishing lotion purifies oily hair to maintain clean and fresh hair longer between washes. It restores shine, detangles the hair, and soothes the scalp. Simply spray it over the scalp and massage the head to leave your scalp feeling refreshed.

Cleansing Purifying Scrub with Sea Salt, $69.50, Christophe Robin from Lookfantastic

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Great for those with oily or sensitive scalps, this scalp-scrub contains no parabens or silicones, although it does have sulfates. It contains the natural exfoliant sea salt to remove scalp build-up and boost blood circulation, and lathers very well once you’ve massaged all the product in. It also has a refreshing citrusy scent!

Vitalizing Scalp Nutrition Pack for Hair-loss, $59.90, Daeng Gi Meo Ri from Lazada

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Reinvigorate limp locks and relieve itchiness with this nutrient-packed leave-in hair treatment that’s been approved by the Korean Food and Drug Administration. It’s also formulated with a potent blend of herbal extracts that work to encourage hair growth, as well as L-menthol, salicylic acid, and D-panthanol. Use it after you’ve cleansed your hair.

PHS Hairscience ADV Elixir, $224, PHS from Krisshop

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A winner in our Hair Awards 2016, this signature pre-wash treatment by homegrown brand PHS Hairscience works to unclog pores on your scalp and eliminate accumulated dirt, sweat, and oil while priming scalp to absorb nutrients and strengthening hair cuticles.



This article was first published in The Singapore Women's Weekly.