Does dermarolling for hair growth work? Expert weighs in on the scalp microneedling trend
16.03.2023 - 17:07
/ ok.co.uk
Most of us wouldn’t think twice about splashing out on a pricey anti-ageing cream to improve our complexion, but would you spend the same on your scalp? It seems for a lot of us yes, as the scalpcare trend has us all turning to oils and home microneedling in a bid to get luscious locks.The tag #scalpcare on TikTok has over 1B views and counting, meaning many of us are searching for ways to care for our scalps, roots and lengths. One main product featured in clips is a home dermarolling (also known as microneedling) device, which users claim can help encourage hair growth.
While you used to have to book in for microneedling treatments at a professional clinic, home tools are popping up on online shelves almost daily – and they’re incredibly affordable. With roller heads featuring dozens of tiny needles that puncture the surface layers of the scalp, these tools aim to inflict controlled injury to the area which prompts stem cells to grow.
Since stem cells are beneficial to new hair growth, the theory is that, over time, regular microneedling/dermarolling can lead to thicker hair. It sounds legit, right? To ensure there’s more fact than fad about this trend, we’ve spoken to a hair expert to find out his take on the TikTok-trending method.
“The process of dermarolling was first developed as a treatment for acne scars, stretch marks and wrinkles. Since then, the benefits of using it as a treatment for both male and female pattern baldness have been discovered, and it can even be used as a treatment for alopecia areata,” explains Kevin Moore, Trichologist at Regrowz.
“By using the roller on your scalp, you stimulate the production of collagen in your skin – hence why it’s so effective at treating acne scarring. Research also
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