I had bald patches at 21 & tried all the hair hacks – a viral Amazon buy reversed it and now my locks are thick & long

The Irish Sun

16-07-2025

WHEN Sofia started losing her hair at just 21, she turned to every viral TikTok hack and pricey hair serum out there but says that only one product actually worked.
Now 24, the London-based hair researcher claims XXX buy has totally transformed her hair, helping her grow back thick, healthy locks after years of bald patches and self-esteem struggles.
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Sophia began balding at just 21-years-old
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She's shared the secret product that's landed her luscious locks
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Sophia said: 'I've tried every 'miracle' product on the market, and nothing compares."
She claims
The over-the-counter scalp treatment works by increasing blood flow to hair follicles, helping to
Sofia said she applies the foam formula to her scalp every night before bed and hasn't looked back since.
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What other hair-growth products has she tried?
Her reviews as a trichologist are refreshingly honest, especially when it comes to
Sophie gave cult-favourite
She said although the product might reduce a bit of breakage it "doesn't touch hormonal or genetic causes'.
Another hyped-up TikTok pick,
2/10
.
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Sophia claimed the hype was all due to marketing, as it doesn't contain any clinically-proven ingredients to actually regrow hair.
Surprisingly, she also slammed
1/10
. The hair researcher called it a "total scam" and claimed it clogged her scalp pores and "made everything worse".
My hair's so thin you can see my scalp but miracle £8 buy fixes it in seconds
On the more positive end, she gave
7/10
, saying although it won't reverse baldness it will support overall hair health.
7.5/10
.
Sophia explained that it activates hair growth by triggering an olfactory response — basically waking the follicles up with scent stimulation.
She claims it's smart, but still not as effective as Minoxidil.
Sophie's ultimate hair-growth hack
She swears by combining Minoxidil with DHT-blocking supplements like pumpkin seed oil, saw palmetto and stinging nettle root.
She explained that DHT is the hormone that shrinks hair follicles and so stopping it is key if you want to stop the loss.
Still, she insists: 'You can spend hundreds on shampoos, tonics and influencers' favourites, but nothing beats Minoxidil, DHT blockers and maybe laser therapy if you're serious about regrowth.'
But behind all the testing and reviews is a much deeper journey.
Sofia first realised something was wrong when she started noticing
'I'd wake up and see more scalp than hair,' she recalled. 'Then I spotted actual bald patches.'
Eventually, she was diagnosed with androgenic alopecia, a genetic condition more commonly found in older women but hers came on fast and early.
At the time, she says she withdrew from friends, felt deeply insecure, and spent months researching solutions.
Doctors warned there was no permanent cure, just ongoing treatments.
That's when Sofia threw herself into learning about hair biology and testing everything she could get her hands on.
Hair re-growth FAQs
Anabel Kingsley, Consultant Trichologist and Brand President at
How long does it take for hair to grow back?
Hair grows, on average, half an inch a month. You cannot speed this up.
Do rosemary oil and scalp massages work?
Oils do not promote hair growth. In terms of rosemary oil, the current trend stems from one small study carried out on 50 men in 2015. No women were involved, and the study compared the effects of 2 per cent minoxidil to Rosemary oil. 2 per cent minoxidil doesn't do much for
male pattern hair loss anyway, so the results were not very impressive. Oils do serve a purpose in conditioning hair treatments though. They help add shine and smooth the hair cuticle to lock-in moisture and improve combability. Scalp massages alone won't cure hair loss, but it can help relax you, aid in lymphatic drainage, exfoliate and help topicals penetrate.
Are there any products or foods/vitamins you recommend someone using or
eating to help with hair regrowth?
To support healthy hair regrowth, if you are experiencing hair thinning we'd recommend our Density Preserving Scalp Drops clinically proven to help slow hair loss with continued daily use within three months.
Telogen effluvium (hair shedding) due to nutritional deficiencies can often be simply treated with changes to your diet, and nutritional supplements such as our specially formulated Density Healthy Hair Complex and Density Amino Acid Booster.
Iron and Ferritin (stored iron) in red meat, dried apricots and dark, leafy greens. Vitamin B12 in animal products and fortified plant-based foods. Protein from oily fish, lean meat, cottage cheese, tofu, nuts, chickpeas, and beans.
However, there may be an underlying cause for their hair loss and rather than this being masked by using an off-the-shelf product, they should be encouraged to seek the advice of a specialist such as a Trichologist.
Now, thanks to her routine and that game-changing Amazon foam, her hair is visibly fuller and healthier, and her confidence is back too.
She's built a supportive following on TikTok where she shares advice, reviews, and encouragement with others facing hair loss.
'People message me every day, from teen boys to women in their 50s, saying thank you for being honest about what works and what doesn't,' she said.
She says her comment section has become a "beautiful space where people just support each other".