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Cosmopolitan
2 hours ago
- Health
- Cosmopolitan
5 best shampoos for hair growth, starting at £18 – as recommended by professional trichologists
There are several reasons why you might be tempted to explore the world of hair-growth shampoos. An ill-advised home haircut (hi, hello new wonky fringe)? Bleach-related breakage (welcome, high-maintenance blonde)? We've all been there. So, if your Rapunzel locks are on the agenda, a hair-growth shampoo could do the trick. But first, the facts, courtesy of three trichologists, Helen Reavey, Hannah Gaboardi and Steven Goldsworthy. Side note: If you're experiencing significant thinning or hair loss (as in, more than a few strands in the plughole), it's important to get to the root of the issue first. Unfortunately, a bottle of shampoo won't fix all your problems – yes, a clever, trichologist-developed formula can help, but it's best to find solace in a doctor's appointment. We've got good news and bad news: "Shampoos can't create hair growth," says Helen Reavy, leading trichologist and founder of Act+Acre, "however, they can absolutely support it. "So, while no shampoo will give you Rapunzel-like lengths overnight, the very best formulas can help keep your follicles happy and your lengths fortified, which in turn creates optimal conditions for your hair to grow. Think better growth, not faster. "A good shampoo removes build-up and balances the scalp microbiome, creating the ideal conditions for healthy follicles," Helen says, while fellow leading trichologist and founder of The Hannah Gaboardi Clinic, Hannah Gaboardi, adds: "Cleansing the scalp helps reduce any inflammation and clogged pores, which can cause hair loss. Shampoo also helps strengthen your hair shaft; these make the hair appear thicker and fuller but also help reduce breakage." Helen also notes that it's a myth that frequent washing can be damaging – instead, what matters is how and what you're cleansing with. "I always recommend a double cleanse: the first wash breaks down build-up, the second actually cleans the scalp and allows active ingredients to work," she says. In certain shampoos, there are active ingredients that are beneficial for hair growth. "Ingredients like peppermint and caffeine help the blood flow increase to the scalp, which allows the follicles to receive healthy nutrients and oxygen, in turn, promoting faster hair growth," Hannah shares. But wait, because there's more! "Ketoconazole is an antifungal and keeps the scalp clean, removing inflammation or dandruff on the scalp," Hannah says, recommending the ingredient. "It also has DHT blocking properties, which is the main hormone which causes female and male pattern hair-loss." When it comes to strengthening strands, Hannah says keratin is beneficial; "this helps strengthen the hair shaft, reducing breakage and leaving a thicker feel to your hair shaft." Adding to this, Steven Goldsworthy, director at Goldsworthy's in Swindon and leading trichologist, breaks down his four ingredient recommendations for promoting hair growth. "Biotin enhances the keratin infrastructure within the hair follicle," he says, while "niacinamide retains moisture in the hair, promoting healthier strands. Amino acids and collagen are also great promoters of hair growth; the former are the building blocks of protein, essential for strengthening hair, and the latter supports hair strength and elasticity." We've got the ingredients to know down, but what about ingredients to avoid? Well, Helen says to steer clear of sulfates, silicones, or synthetic fragrance. "They tend to disrupt the scalp barrier and weigh hair down," she says. Hair growth is affected by many different factors like genetics, hormones and vitamin deficiencies. There are many factors to hair growth, but minimising hair loss and hair shedding is key. For this, Hannah says, "It is important to maintain high vitamin and iron levels. Keeping your vitamins within range helps to keep your hair in its natural hair cycle. When your hair growth cycle is disrupted, this leads to the telogen phase, which begins hair shedding," says Hannah. Not only that, but adopting healthy haircare habits plays a crucial role in retention and growth. "Use high-quality hair products, brush gently to avoid breakage, trim your hair regularly to prevent split ends, and exercise caution when using chemical treatments such as hair colouring or perms," Steven recommends." In terms of hair growth," she adds, "it is important to seek professional advice once you are aware of hair loss, hair growth can be encouraged by using the correct medication, supplements and diet, which can be advised by a medical professional." Now you're armed with the knowledge (and realistic expectations), scroll down for the hair-growth shampoos that met our very high standards...
Daily Mirror
5 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Commuter bursts into tears on busy train as everyone has same reaction
Getting upset in public is something many hope to avoid. One woman boarded a busy train for her commute home but then broke down in tears and everyone was left saying the same thing A commuter has shared the 'humbling' moment she broke down in tears on a packed commuter train and it left everyone saying the same thing. The train commute is home to many sights and cliches, from people taking up a spare seat with their bags and some passengers playing loud music, to overcrowding and arguments. Of course, sometimes, the train can be a peaceful spot to gaze out of the window, read a book or the newspaper, or idly scroll through your favourite phone apps guilt-free. One commuter was upset after checking her emails and spotting a rejection for a job she really wanted. Hannah Lowther is an actor and stage performer with more than one million followers on TikTok, where she regularly shares insight into her life on and off the stage. In a recent TikTok video, which has so far amassed more than 650K views, Hannah can be seen sitting on the train crying, her eyes red and glassy, as she tries to maintain her composure. Over the top of the footage, she added the words: 'Getting a rejection email on a busy commuter train home with just an old Pret tissue from the bottom of my bag is a severely humbling experience'. In the comments section, Hannah added: 'SO aware that it's never that deep - rejection is redirection'. Fellow TikTok users were keen to share their thoughts, with the vast majority stressing the importance of allowing one's emotions out freely. Others were keen to recognise rejection as a part of life, particularly in arts-based industries and professions. One person said: 'This was me on Wednesday. MUST KEEP TELLING MYSELF IS REDIRECTION [crying laughing emoji and heart emoji] sending love babes'. Another said: 'Rejection is protection, trust me it'll hurt now but you'll be thankful why in months/years to come'. A third commented: 'Can we please normalise this reaction - every time I get a rejection, I have a cry and am sad about it for a bit then pick myself back up and move on. 'But the amount of comments I get about not being able to handle rejection, and maybe I need to pick a different profession p***es me off. Let me be sad for a bit!' Someone else agreed: 'It's absolutely ok to have a little cry after rejection especially if it was for a job (or in your case a show) that you really wanted. Take time to be sad so you can move forward with new enthusiasm for something else'. Another TikTok user said: 'I'm so sorry! Your reaction is valid. To anyone reading this, you're ALLOWED to cry when you get a rejection. It doesn't make you weak or not able to cope. Cry, dust yourself off and keep pushing on.' Tissue brand Kleenex UK added: 'Sending so many tissues'.
The Star
7 hours ago
- Sport
- The Star
Ministry boost women's football with RM840,000 grant
PETALING JAYA: The Youth and Sports Ministry have pledged RM840,000 to support the National Women's League, reinforcing their commitment to growing the game in Malaysia. Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh announced the grant during the league's official launch at Saloma, Kuala Lumpur on Thursday (July 24). The league, jointly organised by the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) and Sports Media Inc., feature eight teams battling for national honours. "This initiative is key to building an inclusive and competitive football ecosystem and paving the way for Malaysia's presence on the international stage," said Hannah. The 2025 season introduces a major boost in quality with each team allowed to register two foreign players. 'This move will elevate the standard of play and give our local players vital international exposure," said FAM's women committee chairperson Datuk Suraya Yaacob. The league began on July 12 with Kelana United held to a 1-1 draw by Red Eagles. A total of 56 matches will be played this season.
The Herald Scotland
a day ago
- Business
- The Herald Scotland
New funding to resolve gender 'injustice' in Scottish golf
Scotland's most decorated female golfer, Catriona Matthew, played a key role in advising both the foundation and Scottish Golf on bringing the programme to fruition. Read more: "Experience has taught me that making that step from the top of the amateur game into the professional ranks can be tough a transition," Ms Matthew said. "We all want to see more Scots competing at the top of the women's game and this programme is designed to help bridge the gap for young professionals. "I know from captaining both Lorna and Hannah in last year's Curtis Cup that they are players with a bright future, and we all want to help them reach their full potential. By putting in place this programme and laying down strong foundations of support, my sincere hope is that many more aspiring Scottish players will follow Hannah and Lorna and benefit in the years ahead." The new programme comes on the back of Scottish Golf being able to send squads out to the Bahamas over the past two years through receiving support from the Sean Connery Foundation, which was established in 2020 to reflect the James Bond actor's passions and guiding principles. Read more: "He always wanted to champion talented people who couldn't otherwise get a break, backing excellence in need," his son Stephane Connery said. "Sean greatly admired the women's game, and he saw an injustice in how little attention it got in comparison to the men's." As part of Scottish Golf's broader "Women and Girls Strategy", a separate three-year fund is being established to support employment by its member clubs of full or part-time dedicated to growing and retaining female membership. Clubs looking to welcome more women and girls, and those seeking to build momentum and growth in female participation, will be eligible for support. The phased investment from the fund will be matched by the clubs. A further "Club Education Fund" targeted specifically at the female workforce is being established to upskill and retain employees within golf. Its ambition is to get more women into leadership, managerial and key decision-making positions within clubs.
Sydney Morning Herald
a day ago
- Business
- Sydney Morning Herald
Estate of tycoon who died in luxury yacht tragedy ordered to pay billions to Silicon Valley giant
Mike Lynch's estate has been effectively bankrupted after being ordered to pay more than £700 million ($1.44 billion) in a fraud case over the late British tycoon's business dealings. A High Court judge ruled that Hewlett Packard is owed almost £740 million over the fraudulent sale of Lynch's software business Autonomy in 2011. The ruling comes 11 months after Lynch and his daughter Hannah died in a freak storm that sank his Bayesian superyacht. The decision means the software boss would be expected to pass nothing to his widow and surviving daughter, unless the ruling is successfully appealed. His widow, Angela Bacares, has her own assets that are legally separate from her late husband's estate and will not be affected by the ruling. Bacares's stake in technology company Darktrace was worth more than £127 million before the business's sale last year, even after she had sold hundreds of millions of pounds of shares. Lynch sold Autonomy to HP for £7 billion in what was the biggest ever acquisition of a British technology company, but the Silicon Valley giant later accused him of fraud and sued him in the High Court. Loading He was found liable in 2022, but the long-running case was thrown into limbo by his death off the coast of Sicily in August last year. Lynch, 59, and Hannah were among seven who died when the Bayesian capsized. The software entrepreneur had been on holiday to celebrate his acquittal in a criminal trial linked to the disastrous sale of Autonomy.
