12 home haircare treatments to prevent hair loss caused by stress

RYO Hair Loss Expert Care Perfume Shampoo & Treatment, $25.50 for 585ml, RYO from Guardian

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This Korean hair care brand’s expert hair loss care range features a ginseng based formulation to relieve and soothe dry, itchy scalps and restore scalp balance. The range now comes in two new invigorating scents – Seoul Sunset and Jeju Breeze.

Available at Guardian, LazMall, and Shopee Mall

Nioxin System Kits, $56.63, Nioxin from Amazon

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Nioxin System Kits are specially customised by hair type and thinning phase (light thinning or progressed thinning). They are formulated to boost hair growth and protect hair against breakage, while refreshing the scalp. Each system kit includes cleanser, conditioner, and leave-on treatment.

Available at leading Guardian retail and online stores; Lazada, Shopee and Amazon as well as exclusive salon outlets.

Briogeo Destined for Density Caffeine + Biotin Peptide Density Serum, $96, Briogeo from Sephora

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A lightweight, fast-absorbing, fragrance-free serum that promotes hair density by boosting your scalp’s microcirculation. It has scientifically proven ingredients like copper peptides, zinc, and caffeine to help support healthy, thicker-looking hair. Bonus: We love its clean, non-greasy finish.

Available at Sephora

JVN Complete Instant Recovery Serum, $51, JVN from Sephora

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Formulated to restore weak, ultra damaged hair, this intensely nourishing treatment reverses damage by repairing hair’s outer shaft, and strengthening strands with niacinamide and lemon protein. It is meant to be applied on clean, damp hair after showering and can also double up as a heat and styling protectant.

Available at Sephora

Ouai Fine To Medium Hair Treatment Masque, $64, Ouai from Sephora

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This in-shower hair mask is a must for the most damaged of hair and those with bleached, hay-like strands have been known to swear by it. It has a wonderfully luxurious scent that lingers on your hair all day and it has hydrolyzed keratin and proteins that smooths, softens and restores hair’s shine.

Available from Sephora

Aveda Scalp Solutions Balancing Shampoo, $62; Conditioner, $72; and Exfoliating Scalp Treatment, $88, Aveda from Sephora

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The shampoo is gently hydrating and balances the scalp. The conditioner has babassu and moringa oils to deeply nourish hair and give it healthy, bouncy softness and shine. Use the exfoliating treatment once or twice a week, applied to the scalp and massaged gently before rinsing. It reduces sebum and oiliness without irritating the scalp or disrupting the scalp barrier.

Available at Sephora

LaserBand 82, $1,274, Hairmax

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Low level laser therapy can be administered in the form of a hand-held device like a comb or a device that you wear on your head like a headband for use at home. The therapeutic light stimulates the scalp to boost circulation and cellular repair to boost hair growth and improve scalp health. This LaserBand has 82 medical-grade laser diodes on a curved band. It is cordless, lightweight and rechargeable.

Available at Hairmax

Phytopecia Hair Tonic, $115, KSisters

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Infused with the brand’s patented PIP (phytosphingosine-1-phosphate) ingredient, known for its cell regeneration properties, along with biotin, this hair tonic revitalises and nourishes the scalp, helping to boost hair health. Use it daily on damp, shampooed hair.

Available at KSisters

Hair Growth Essence, $76, Verdure Hair

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A daily booster to counteract premature hair loss. It’s enriched with panax root extract, vitamin B3 and bergamot fruit for a healthier hair and scalp. For best results, apply twice to three times daily.

Available at Verdure Hair

The Hair Care Adenovital Shampoo, $47.96, Shiseido Professional from Shunji Matsuo

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Made for thinning hair, it combines bioscience technology and botanical extracts to gently clean the scalp without stripping away its natural moisture. This promotes a better scalp condition for healthier hair. Use it daily.

Available at Shunji Matsuo or DM Leekaja Beauty Salon (@leekaja.sg), Prix Salon by Kevin Neo (@prixsalonsg) and Empire Charme (@empirecharme)

Phytonovathrix Hair Fortifying Energizing Shampoo, $45, Phyto

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A daily-use sulfate-free shampoo that energises the scalp with guarana, horsetail and red algae extracts.

Available at Phyto and Watsons

Kerastase Intense Anti-Thinning Care, $360 (box of 42 vials), Kerastase from Sephora

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An intensive six-week anti-hair loss programme contains the hair loss ingredient Aminexil. It protects against oxidative stress, and helps boost hair and scalp health. You can use one vial every day, or spread it out to one vial, three times a week.

Available at Sephora