There are many options available if you have noticed hair loss or thinning, below we have outlined some for you.  Please feel free to give the salon a call on 03 9866 7337 for personalised advice for your situation.

Hair Loss Shampoo's & Treatments 

"My cousin had a baby in January and as a result of her pregnancy she developed a bald spot the size of a 50 cent piece behind her ear. She was extremely self conscious about it so I spoke to Zak to ask his advice. Zak recommended she use the Nioxin Cleanser & Scalp Therapy and the Follicle booster each day rubbed into the bald spot. Within 8 weeks the hair has completely grown back and you would never know she had one to begin with. I highly recommend it to anyone!"

Nioxin Follicle Booster If you have excessively thinning areas or a low-density hairline, Follicle Booster is an intensive, vitamin-enriched leave-in scalp treatment that exfoliates dead skin cells and transports advanced nourishment to hair. Use Nioxin Follicle Booster twice daily. Apply Follicle Booster directly onto scalp. Distribute with fingertips to areas of excessively thin-looking hair and along the hairline. Vitamin enriched formula gives temporary redness to skin after application.
The Nioxin System 1 Starter Kit is available online and in our salon for $89.95.  Click here to purchase today! System 1 is the right choice for me if; I have fine Hair I have not chemically treated my hair (colour, bleach, straighteners, relaxers or perms) I am slightly concerned about hair loss (you are beginning to loose more hair daily and starting to see your scalp through your hair)	NIOXIN Cleanser A daily volumizing cleanser that gently removes residue and DHT from the scalp and hair to promote a healthy scalp environment. It also provides nourishing vitamins, proteins and amino acids. NIOXIN Scalp Therapy A daily volumizing scalp and hair conditioner that moisturizes and improves resilience, while promoting a healthy scalp environment with soothing essential oils, special anti-oxidants and enzymatic complexes. NIOXIN Scalp Treatment A daily leave-in scalp treatment that delivers essential botanicals, nutrients, antioxidants and vitamins onto the scalp and hair to help safeguard against residues and DHT buildup on the scalp. May cause temporary redness after application.
The Nioxin System 7 Starter Kit is available online and in our salon for $89.95.  Click here to purchase today! System 7 is the right choice for me if; I have Medium/Coarse hair (unruly,frizzy) I sometimes chemically treat my hair (colour, bleach, straighteners, relaxers or perms) I am slightly concerned about Hair Loss/thinning (beginning to loose more hair daily, starting to see scalp through hair)
The Nioxin System 3 Starter Kit is available online and in our salon for $89.95.  Click here to purchase today! System 3 is the right choice for me if; I have fine hair (limp with fly aways) I sometimes chemically treat my hair (colour, bleach, straighteners, relaxers or perms) I am slightly concerned about hair loss/thinning (beginning to loose more hair daily, starting to see scalp through hair)
Hair Building Fibers Hair Fibers are an excellent non-surgical, safe cosmetic application that can be used in conjunction with a hair transplant or as an alternative for both Men and Women.   Why should I use hair thickening fibers? You have noticed hair thinning or loss You are a younger person who is not ready for hair transplants right now   You have had a transplant and would like thicker looking hair while waiting for the next transplant You do not have the budget or desire for a transplant Hair Fibers are guaranteed to create a fuller look	SureThik 25g $59.95  MegaThik 25g $59.95      Toppik 10.3g $39.95
Watch a Toppik demonstration above    Toppik, SureThik & MegaThik are great for both women (above left)  and men (above right)
Hair Pieces and Hair Extensions Beautiful Hair Pieces and Hair Extensions are handmade to fit each individual.  We begin with a Unique Shique Consultation, a tried, tested and perfected method Reusable hair that lasts 12 months or longer 100% safe Hair extensions and pieces will not fall out – very safe and secure Natural both to look at and to touch- no one will know it’s not your hair Easy to manage (It’s true, our clients find that their new hair is easier to look after than their own) Handmade to suit each person Correct hair texture chosen giving you the perfect natural blend Fast and easy re-installation, very time efficient Highly experienced team 100% Natural, Pure, virgin hair Our service is supported with educational material – knowledge is power! 100%Guaranteed! PLUS: A private salon environment designed for you "In November 2005 I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer.  In order to help survive breast cancer you are required to undertake extensive chemotherapy which unfortunately meant losing my hair. Chemotherapy damaged a lot of my hair follicles, thus I knew that I would never be able to grow my hair to the length and thickness which I desired.  The only answer was going to be hair extensions.  I did a lot of research on hair extensions on International and Australian Web pages. I read numerous articles on the length my hair needed to be.  I looked at photos of before and after photos of women with very short hair going to luscious long hair.  Thus when my hair was around 4cm long I went and saw a number of places in Melbourne to discuss hair extensions.  Some places advised me that they could perform the extensions immediately.  Then I met Zak.    He advised me that it was not just the length but the condition of my hair.  Zak advised me of the products to use, how to look after my hair, and how to get it in the best condition for the preparation of the hair extensions.  He didn't look at me as just a customer giving him money; he looked at me as a person with a dream.  He said that he wouldn't give me extensions until my hair was ready to take them, and that it would defeat the purpose in getting hair extensions when we are not getting the best outcome.  (Or even worse my hair to fall out with the stress of the extensions.)   He ensured that my new hair, (which came back like baby fine hair), was in the best condition that it could be, before he would consider putting the hair extensions in.  He managed the growth and condition of my hair over the next 4 months then finally in August 2007 Zak finally said "well what about it!".  Three weeks later I have the hair that I have always dreamed about.  Thank you Zak for your patience and understanding.  I now look in the mirror and say WOW!!" Karen	Call 03 9866 7337 and speak to one of our Hair Pieces and Hair Extension Specialist and make an appointment for a consultation Today!
Hair Diet A healthy lifestyle leads to healthy hair.  Eating a balanced, nutritional diet is vital. Include in your diet To keep your hair well hydrated, drink six to eight glasses of water ever day! Protein (meats, eggs, cheese, seeds and nuts) will give the shaft of your hair more strength, and will reduce the probability of damage. A lack of Vitamin B (green vegetables, beans, sunflower seeds, nuts and peas) can lead to oily hair conditions. A lack of Vitamin C (oranges, lemons, limes, melons, berries, red peppers, kale, cauliflower, tomatoes and cucumbers) can cause dry hair. Vitamin A (carrots, sweet potatoes, squash, broccoli, cantaloupe or apricot) is important for the health of your scalp. A lack of it can lead to dry hair. Vitamin E (avocado, rice bran, nuts, dark green vegetables, legume and whole grains) provides lots of benefits for growing vibrant hair. Vitamin K ( seafood, dairy food, fig, brewer yeast, asparagus, broccoli, lettuce, cabbage, dark green leafy vegetables, egg yolk, oatmeal, rye, soybean, liver, wheat and yogurt) helps to maintain healthy hair  Healthy hair needs iron (eggs, fish, liver, oysters, meat, poultry, whole grains and green leafy vegetables).in the body. Iron is needed to help carry oxygen to the hair. Without enough iron, hair gets starved for oxygen.  Magnesium (meat, fish, fruit, nuts, brewer’s yeast, whole grains and green-leafy vegetables) deficiencies lead to hair problems. Copper (milk, bread and green vegetables) is needed for hair structure and is involved in the pigmentation of hair. A lack of Zinc (oysters, peas, pulses, haricot beans, butter and kidney) can lead to hair loss. Zinc is necessary for building hair protein. Healthy hair also needs two essential fatty acids, omega-3 (Salmon, flax oil, algae, cold-water fish, dark-green vegetables, hemp oil and pumpkin seed oil) and omega-6 (borage, evening primrose oil, safflower oil, sunflower seeds, hemp seeds, corn and pumpkin seeds) that are not produced naturally by the human body. Avoid Sugars, chocolate, cakes, cookies, starches, soft drinks, and snacks. Caffeine, alcohol, nicotine and recreational drugs destroy important hair growing nutrients.
Laser Hair Growth Therapy Laser hair growth therapy works by stimulating the scalps follicles, increasing the blood flow and blocking the hair loss effects of DHT (Dihydrotestosterone). In clinical studies low level laser hair therapy has been proven to stimulate cellular metabolism causing damaged cells to repair themselves. Thus, allowing the hair to regrow. Laser hair regrowth treatment imitates the properties of sunlight to promote blood flow again to the region of the thinning hair follicle. It's increased circulation of blood provides the surrounding tissue with more nutrients which triggers the thin hair follicle to regrow back healthier and thicker. Thousands of men and women worldwide have discovered the power of laser hair therapy treatments for the improvement of thinning and lifeless hair. Men and women of all ages have already achieved impressive results.
Propecia (Finasteride) Propecia is a once-a-day pill developed to treat mild to moderate male pattern hair loss on the vertex (top of head) and anterior mid-scalp area (middle front of head) in MEN ONLY. There is not sufficient evidence that PROPECIA works for receding hairlines at the temples.
Rogaine (Minoxodil) The active ingredient of Rogaine is minoxodile, which was originally prescribed in tablet form for the treatment of high blood pressure.  It was discovered that while reducing blood pressure.  The application method was altered to a solution applied topically  to localise the treatment to the desired area. The best results with Rogaine have been achieved by patients in their twenties with a recent onset of hair loss, and on a small area of loss.
Hair Transplants Follicular Unit Grafting (FUG) This involves removing a thin strip of hair bearing skin from the region at the back and sides of the scalp. Once this piece is removed the the two edges are brought together and sutured closed. The patients hair directly above the incision covers the area so it is not noticeable. This strip of hair bearing skin is then given to a team of surgical assistants who dissect this one piece into thousands of follicular unit grafts containing 1, 2, 3 or 4 hair grafts. During this process the grafts are kept suspended in a special solution that ensures they are kept cool and hydrated and can survive many hours outside the body. As the graft dissecting continues tiny incisions are made in the scalp areas to be treated with very fine gauge needles. The surgical team are able to control all aspects of angle, depth and density to ensure a natural result. The grafts are then placed into these incisions with a very fine pair of tweezers. The 1 hair grafts are placed in the front hairline with the 2 hair grafts placed directly behind. This allows us to create a gradual hairline zone that mimics nature. The 3 and 4 hair grafts are then placed into the forelock region and through the mid scalp for maximum density. Follicular Unit Extraction (FUE) A patient is shown with his existing hair taped up to expose the donor region undergoing FUE with individual hairs being removed from the donor area.To perform an FUE procedure a large area at the back and sides of the scalp is clippered down to a number 1. Now the surgeon will make a tiny circular incision around each follicular unit. As each incision is made the graft is then carefully extracted one by one from the scalp. These are then given to the surgical team who will check them under the microscope and further trim them if required. The small holes from which the grafts are extracted are so small they are left to heal on their own. From here on the procedure is much the same as the FUG. Following either procedure scabs are evident on the top of the scalp for about 7-10 days. Some minor swelling may occur in the forehead region 3 days after the procedure. Patients can generally return to normal activities within a couple of days after the procedure with some limitations on exercise, smoking and drinking. The new hair will begin to grow through about three months after the procedure with final result expected about 18 months after surgery.
Natural Therapies Ginkgo Biloba The most widely believed and accepted herb that greatly enhances the blood circulation to head and skin is ginkgo biloba. Increased blood circulation is helpful in aiding the best hair loss treatment, as there will be an increased nutrient supply to the hair follicles and prevent hair loss. Green Tea A 2005 study conducted by the Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science, Los Angeles used rats as models. 60 female rats experiencing the rat equivalent of baldness were divided into 2 groups. One group was given pure water to drink. The other group was given drinking water that contained a polyphenol extract derived from green tea. 33% of the mice who drank the polyphenol-laced water experienced some hair regrowth. Out of the mice assigned to drink water only, none experienced any hair regrowth. He Shou Wu A Chinese herb obtained from the tuberous roots of Polygonum multiflorum.  It is one of the more commonly used Chinese medicinal materials, and has a special reputation for preventing or delaying the graying of hair, even reverting gray hair to its original colour, as well as having other benefits for the hair, such as treating alopecia.
Scalp Massage Increase blood circulation to your scalp by massaging it for 15 minutes a day. Begin at the temples and press firmly with your fingers. Move your fingers in a circular manner and work your way to the back of your scalp. Apply a massage oil such as coconut oil, to maximize results and give nutrition to your scalp.