Hair products available in Australia

[John W]

Hi, can anyone recommend decent quality hair products (shampoo, conditioner and scalp cleanser) that are available in Australia? I don't really want to do mail order from overseas.

I am using hair loss treatments (minoxidil, propecia etc), but need some decent products to go with this.

Any thoughts on brands would be appreciated, thank you.


(PS. Yes I did post a similar question earlier, but deleted it as I felt it was too specific.)

 

[1750]

nizoril for anti inflammatory... contains ketaconozole (think that's how it's spelt) which is a steroidal synthesis inhibitor or anti inflammatory.

Alternatively head and shoulders anti dandruff... which contains lots of Zinc which is good for hair regrowth.

Otherwise just get a non sls shampoo from the chemist... you can add caffeine powder or a number of other products to give it more oomph

best stuff I've used was ordered from the states being Min New York shampoos and conditioners....

 

[hair hunting]

Hi John W, you mentioned A and M in your earlier post, how did these guys work for you? Any results?

 

[John W]

Hair Hunting... spectacular. Had noticeable improvement to existing hair within 6 weeks (thicker, fuller, healthier), about the 2 month mark my complete bald spot was sprouting bum fluff of about 3 mm long. By 4 months I could visibly see (in the mirror of course) my bald spot shrinking in diameter. At 8 months the spot has basically disappeared (originally the bald patch was 10cm across, now it's hard to identify even 1-2 cm of bald).

I know (now) they cost a lot, and I know you can get the same treatment online at half the cost, but I'd still recommend you to do their course if only to learn about the treatments (there is 8 aspects/products to the course), then with hindsight you can go out on your own and save money if you desire.

These people on hair loss forums that rant and rave what rip off merchants they are, and that you can save $$$ elsewhere, might have valid points (that's their opinion - who am I to say they're right/wrong?), however if you are just starting out I think the extra price you pay for A&M to guide you through it all - see you regularly to monitor any ill effects you might suffer, they have their own GP doctor on hand to monitor you, stay in touch, offer advice, adjust products if neccessary - THAT is what you are paying for.

Sorry, bit of a rant there.. just annoys me people criticise a perfectly legit company that is only doing what any company does - make money. I'll shut up now.



1750, thanks, I'll look in to those. Getting stuff from America is not out of the question - I'd just be happier buying something local. But, if this NY stuff is the best, then so be it, I will buy it.

 

[John W]

Sorry for double post, I thought the last one long enough as it was...

Interestingly the Ashley and Martin shampoo actually has SLS in it - yet all the web implies this is bad. Ironic I thought - hair experts use it.

1750, could you please tell me which MIN products you got? I've looked at their website, but they have hundreds of things. Thanks.


EDIT: Just found this Australian website, sells Min New York (and at reasonable prices too I thought - given our sucky exchange rate at the moment).. http://www.kineticblue.com.au/

I have not used this company, nor know anything. I just found the site for the first time now. I might order this mini-size Min products and try them.

 

[1750]

Hi John -

the Min New York is a 3 part wash...
personally I just use the shampoo and conditioner but you can also use the first step detox as well.

grab the travel pack and give it a go... if you like it get some more.

Just found it felt good on the old noggin and the conditioner helps thicken your hair aesthetically.... ingredients also all look on the money for the hairloss battle.

good luck

 

[John W]

nizoril for anti inflammatory... contains ketaconozole (think that's how it's spelt) which is a steroidal synthesis inhibitor or anti inflammatory.

On the Nizoral, after reading around the net it seems to have a following, however I do not know how to use it. I mean, it suggests twice a week. So:

a) Do I use anything on the other days? Or do I only wash twice a week?

b) What about conditioner?

Please, any thoughts appreciated. Thanks.

 

[1750]

I use Nizoril 4+ times a week... and use Min Products or some form of other shampoo all the other days.

depends... because I train at the gym I shower twice daily... once in morning to wake up and then in the evening after a workout.

Because I have shorter hair Nozoril doesn't leave it looking dry like it can with longer hair.

My advice would be to use it 3 times a week.
Leave it on your head for the duration of your shower (5mins).
You should feel it on there and the scalp will feel different for a while after your shower.

On the other days use the Min New York products with conditioner

 

[John W]

Cheers.

I have a friend going to American next month, so will get him to pick up some Min stuff then. The Nizoral is in the local chemist on the corner here, so can get it anytime.

Thanks again.