Leading trichologist Adam Bennett reveals the habits that are harming your locks, and what to do instead
Adam Bennett, 38, has been a hair stylist for 16 years and trichologist for six. He specialises in hair loss atin West Kensington and treats men, women and children starting at age eight, but mostly women experiencing menopausal hair loss. Here, he tellsNever shower with hot water and keep heating tools below 185 degrees
All the styling products he uses include heat protection to protect his hair when blow-drying. His favourite brand for his scalp is Philip Kingsley and he uses their Flaky Scalp tonic, which sells for £11 per 75ml.switch from their usual conditioner to a hair mask each time they wash it as the colder weather can make hair dry, just like skin. “There’s a higher concentration of lipids in the mask that will ensure it keeps it nice and hydrated,” he says.
Now, he says it’s fine as long as a gentle shampoo is used. “If someone is going to the gym everyday and they need to wash their hair, they need to wash their hair.”Bennett’s best advice is to stretch to the shampoo and conditioner you can afford; for him, around the £10 mark is optimal. “Obviously don’t get yourself into debt by paying for a £50 bottle of shampoo but really think about what you’re spending.
For her, he’s recommended a healthy diet, lots of sleep and reducing stress. Together with her parents, they’re trying to make the wig process as enjoyable as possible to relieve some of the stress caused.