Hair care

Is DNA to Blame for Female Hair Loss?

Jamie Lynn By Susan Finnegan on October 10, 2019

The Shameful Secret That Hair Care Companies Don't Want You to Know

Why some women lose their hair faster than others, the shameful secret many hair care companies don't want you to know.

What the HECK is going on?

That was the thought running through Mary Shearle’s mind when she stared at all the hair in her sink one morning about a year ago.


Mary always considered herself relatively healthy. She practices yoga regularly, drinks plenty of water, and consumes a balanced diet. Although she never truly bought in to the hair regrowth craze, she has tried a few products from brands like Rogaine.

But at age 42, she was staring at signs of hair loss that she had never noticed before: visibly thinner hair lines, patchy bald spots and much more hair in her brush every morning. What really surprised her was that these signs came quickly almost as if they appeared overnight.

Was it just her imagination or did she just not notice these changes until that day? Why didn’t she see these signs before?

Look, I understand that getting older is inevitable and I’m not willing to fill my scalp with hair implants. I just don't understand why I show 10 years of losing hair in only the last few weeks? It just doesn't make sense to me." Mary proclaimed

Mary didn’t know this at the time, but research paper commissioned by the Harvard Medical School proved 2 aspects of pattern hair loss (true for both men and women).

The 3 Irrefutable Facts of Losing Hair

1) The losing hair process accelerates with time. For example starting at the age of 25, the average persons hormonal changes begin to level off and decrease each and every year. By the time we reach mid thirties, the changes in our thyroid glands and hormones accelerate two fold. By the time we reach our 50s, that rate has doubled again. See diagram below.

Loss of collagen and elastin starts from the age of 18 and accelerates.

Chart of hormone loss from 35 to 50. Notice the steep drop from 25.

2) Much like the tip of an iceberg, our body and our hair ages every day but you may not notice these signs until they build up to a point when they suddenly become visible. It’s called the “tipping point”. What Mary noticed that day was the result of a degradation process that started at the age of 25.

3) The truth is that vast majority of shampoos and conditioners don't deliver what they promise and in fact studies show that over time, they can actually damage your hair. For example, products like Finesse contain alcohol by-products that make your head feel temporarily clean because they strip the outside layer of your hair, but they do nothing to support the crucial keratin and anagen matrix in the folicles of your scalp that actually support new hair growth. Over time these synthetic ingredients degrate healthy folicle activity and can move them to the resting telogen phase essentially stopping your hair from growing. The fact is most big brands are aware of this, but as long as consumers continue to purchase, there is no incentive to change the status quo.

"So then what are my option? How do I know who and what to trust?" - asks Mary

So Why Do Some Women Seem To Lose Hair Faster Than Others?

Dr. David Weinstein a neuroscientist and researcher who sat down with The New Yorker to discuss the issues both women and men face with hair loss. He’s seen a lot in his 35 years in the beauty industry and says that it is probably the number 1 question people asked.

"Why is it that some people will show the visible signs of hair loss faster than others? We have customers coming in all the time asking why their co-worker has great hair at same age. As you can imagine, the answer is not that simple. Genetics will account for about 40%. Lifestyle choices like smoking, diet, and not enough water account for another 30%. The other 30% depends on the products and regimen that many people choose." - explains David

"The science of hair growth has improved so much in the last 20 years but many consumers stick to what they know. For example, take a conditioner that you can buy from your local drug store. Have you read some of the ingredients? They are basically alcohol. It simply strips your hair and scalp it does nothing to actually address the root causes of hair damage and hair loss. In the meantime free radicals are wreaking havoc on your follicle matrix. So it shouldn't be a surprise then that after 10 - 20 years of using those types of hair products you begin to see that damaging effect."

"Thankfully consumers are more knowledge now and the trend is changing for the better. The new and most effective approach is to protect the cells and follicles responsible for regeneration, to repair the damaged structures and to maintain the right levels of activity for the self-repairing enzymes." - he adds

"Take for example the American hair care brand Follipur which has been doing some very interesting things over the past two years. They have a really unique story and they already have a large word of mouth following. Follipur addresses the root causes of hair loss, not just cover them up. Their key ingredient is a pea sprout derivative called AnaGain. People in Southern Europe have been using these sprouts in topical form for over 1,500 years for their follicle regeneration properties and shows incredible promise for hair care. It is a highly effective and unique formulation that you won’t find anywhere else in the world. Follipur is a great example of a boutique brand that we are looking forward to working with." - says David

Sephora betting on Mediterranean haircare brands like Follipur.
Major retailers like Nordstrom, Macys, CVS and Sephora are betting on brands like Follipur

The Hottest Trend In Beauty is Natural Hair Growth, Why?

To fully appreciate why a unique brand like Follipur is growing in popularity, we need to take a look at the #1 trend in beauty right now – called Natural Hair Regrowth.

A simple Google search for "Natural Hair Regrowth" will show you hundreds of articles from Vogue to the New York Times speaking to the virtues of natural hair growth. Forbes and Sephora recently named natural hair formulas as the most innovative products for hair restoration. In 2017 Follipur exploded onto the market and has since sold thousands of units in the United States alone. In 2020, that figure will reach into the millions.

In the past, France and Italy were considered the global leaders in beauty, but now all eyes are on the United States"- Peter Thomas Roth, Founder of Peter Thomas Roth Clinical Skin Care

Kayleen Shaefer of theCUT.com an online lifestyle magazine is certain natural hair care brands like Follipur will make some big noise in the beauty world.

Hair products, especially hair restoration, are seen as the most high-tech out there by pretty much every cosmetics expert — Lancôme even credited the industry's advancements in hair. The more hair regrowth brands invest in beauty technology, the more American beauty is going to shift." - Kayleen Shaefer, theCut.com

The rise in popularity of natural hair regrowth products started with younger consumers proficient in social media who wanted a more holistic and natural experience different from what they’re parents have traditionally used. But that popularity is now reaching over to all ages. Leading this social change is Follipur. Follipur, founded by former Sapienza University of Rome grad Annalisa Fiore is currently the fastest growing hair Regrowth brand in North America.

If you’ve never heard of Ms. Annalisa Fiore that’s perfectly fine with her because that’s exactly how she wants it. But it’s a safe bet that she’s had a tremendous effect on your daily life. Annalisa is a mother, an entrepreneur, and within the beauty industry she’s widely regarded as the activist that irrevocably changed the hair care industry for the better.

Annalisa Fiore is the founder of Follipur

Founder of Follipur Ms. Annalisa Fiore

“When I was a freshman, I was blown away by what the girls in my dorm were putting in their hair. I found that many of the products from reputable hairare brands contained dangerous concentrations of harmful chemicals like formaldehydes, parabens and phthalates. The products were essentially glorified goop filled with alcohol by-products. The girls just didn’t know any better and to be honest they didn’t have much of a choice back then." - says Annalisa

"My family ran the village apothecary in Italy for as far back as I can remember. My mother made homemade hair formulations from the plants and herbs that grew in a field by a volcano. It’s an old recipe that’s been in our family for over 400 years. People travelled days to visit our apothecary and purchase the products from my mother. So I insisted on having my mother send me products from back home and shared them with my dorm mates."

“Then something really interesting happened. My friends started asking for my hair formulas over and over again. They’d come knocking on my door at 1 in the morning! By my senior year I had list of over 2,000 people that regularly bought hair serums from me. It dawned on me that this could actually be a business and Follipur was born."

"Our logo was originally designed by my roommate Lisa Russo and for that she gets a free supply of Follipur for life!" – laughs Annalisa.

What Makes Follipur Unique?

Annalisa explains why Follipur is different from other hair regrowth brands.

“Follipur is unique, there is no formulation like it in the world. Our focal ingredient is the Mediterranean Garden Pea (Pisum Sativum in Latin) which has been used for medicinal purposes all over Europe for over 3,000 years. In Italy, people brew it and drink it in tea form for its health and antioxidant properties. That’s why we call it the “healing plant”. Studies show that the Mediterranean Garden Pea helps neutralize free radicals that can cause hair loss. Follipur is the only brand in North America that features this rare and powerful ingredient.” - explains Annalisa

Mediterranean Garden Pea is the focal ingredient of Follipur

The Mediterranean Garden Pea is extremely popular in Europe for it's alleged health and healing properties

“We’ve also solved the challenged of extracting and stabilizing key compounds from botanical ingredients, something only a handful of companies in the world have been able to do. Without getting too technical, we created two patented extraction technologies that are unique only to Follipur.”

“Lastly, we don’t just sell products. We provide a comprehensive step-by-step system with complete instructions on how to use that actually delivers real results. The haircare world can be confusing, so we made a commitment to simplify it. Our Complete 4-Step is all you’ll ever need.” - says Annalisa.

So just how beneficial is the Mediterranean Garden Pea, the key ingredient in Follipur's Complete 4 Step Routine?

Here's one clear example. The US National Library of Medicine published a paper that shows that the Mediterranean Garden Pea could reduce the risk of long term health issues. It states that researchers based at Colorado State University in Fort Collins, USA, think that the garden pea could stop B-Cell Lymphoma 2 from working. This protien controls signals that can lead to the development of cell growth and the development of health complications late in life (cite 1).

The healthy properties of this type of pea have been recently investigated by scientists using various types of stem cells. We saw a number of positive results from our investigation on aggressive and toxic human cells, including a lower rate of uncontrolled growth of new irregular cells, suppression of their aggressive behaviour and the formation of fewer blood vessels that feed these cells essential nutrients. - Lead Researcher

The key learning here is that the Mediterranean Garden Pea is a powerful healing catalyst and provides the core foundation for Follipur.

Although the process of extracting these powerful botanicals is a closely guarded secret, the science behind how it works has been validated by independent labs. Follipur is considered the most unique hair Regrowth brand to hit North America and according to Annalisa the response has been overwhelmingly positive.

But is the Mediterranean Garden Pea the only reason for Follipur's success?

Annalisa doesn't believe that is the only reason. She believes that customer experience and how a company treats their customers are more important than any product.

"I want to be clear that Follipur offers some of the best, safest and most effective hair regrowth products on the market, if not THE best. We’ve won numerous awards for our 4 Step Hair regrowth System and thousands of our loyal customers will back that up." - emphasizes Annalisa

"And we are the only brand in North America that leverages the healing benefits of the Mediterranean Garden Pea, that's a fact."

"Having said that, I’ve learned long ago that products can only take you so far. If you’re not treating the customer right it doesn’t matter how great your products are. Our goal is exceptional customer experience at every level and it's an aspiration we practice every day here at Follipur. Every one of our team members understand that customers come first – always!” - says Annalisa.

Follipur 5 Step Hair Regrowth Routine

Beautifully crafted and incredibly luxurious, Follipur is winning over North American customers

What Causes Hair Loss?

To understand just why Follipur is so effective, we need to first understand how our hair's losing process works.

As we age, our hormone balances change within our bodies and this can cause hair to move from its growing phase (anagen) to its resting phase (telogen) accelerating hair loss. Starting at the age of 25 an average of 20% of people exhibit symptoms of hair loss. By the age of 50 this number triples to 60% of people showing signs of hair loss or balding.

Follipur directly injects highly effective hair growth nutrients into hair follicles and the dermis layer.

The majority of hair care products are designed to provide surface level hydration for the hair strands themselves which stops at the epidermis layer (your outer most layer of skin). But cumulative damage to your follicles and hair roots (the deep pores where hair begins to gorw) is what actually causes hair loss and thinning.

For these reasons, our goal should actually be an overall healthier hair follicle and strong root, not the illusion of thicker hair. This is precisely the reason why Follipur is winning over customers, because they intimately understand and treat the root causes of hair loss.

Annalisa walks me through how Follipur directly addresses the root causes of hair loss.


"First, we need to stop treating our hair with products packed with fillers and chemicals which leads to more damage over time. We need to consistently cleanse our hair and scalp of toxins and free radicals that accelerate hair loss. Then we support the follicles natural growth process by supplying the right nutrients and building blocks at the right time and in the right amounts." says Annalisa.

Follipur’s 4 step routine is designed to do exactly that by focusing on key steps.

Cleanse and Repair Your Damaged Hair and Scalp:

The Follipur 4 Step Hair Regrowth Routine supplies the hair with essential nutrients. These nutrients boost your hair's natural strength and volume. It dramatically improves the hair's internal structure by increasing elasticity. Basically, Follipur helps your hair to heal and repair continuously while you sleep, work or play.

Regenerate Healthy Hair:

Internal studies have shown that the Follipur 4 Step Hair Regrowth Routine stimulates the follicle and root at the cellular level. The active natural ingredient actually forces the follicles out of their resting phases back into and active phase, stimulating new hair to grow! Follipur's powerful antioxidants give your cells the necessary hydration and nutrients to keep producing more and more hair, essentially helping to regenerate new, full, and youthful hair.

Protect Your Beautiful New Hair:

The final phase is to protect that beautiful new hair. The Follipur 4 Step Hair Regrowth Routine is specifically formulated with powerful antioxidants and vitamins & active nutrients designed to protect against pollution and free radicals. Follipur creates and maintains a protective wall that fights against the harmful effects of toxins, pollution, and UV rays. Think of it as a shield created by your own hair using powerful and natural ingredients.

Used consistently, the 4 Step Hair Regrowth Routine delivers healthy and glowing hair that will look 10 to 15 years younger. Follipur will fundamentally change the way your hair grows and ages.

Major publications are starting to take note. Allure recently published their top beauty picks for 2019 and they recommend Follipur as one brand to watch out for in the coming year.

Loss of hair starts from the age of 25 and accelerates.

Allure magazine featuring Follipur as a brand to look out for in 2019

So Does Follipur Actually Work?

Kim Jones runs a popular blog called "thebraggingmommy", who recently reviewed the Follipur 4 Step Hair Regrowth Routine. She explains the reason for her love relationship with Follipur.

"Great hair-care regimens are hard to come by when you are getting older and have delicate hair like I do. It seems like most products I try don't address hair growth, dry out, or oil out (is that a thing?) my hair. Fortunately, I found one that is a perfect fit for me! I was sent the 4 Step Hair Regrowth Routine system from Follipur, and I am absolutely loving it!! - Says Kim.

I’ve really been looking for a product that would stimulate my scalp to give my hair a chance to grow in thicker, and that is exactly what Follipur does for me! This is a 4-step haircare system that includes shampoo, conditioner, restoration serum, argan oil, and hair nutrition supplment. Now it sounds like a lot, but you really only use a few of the products at a time so it’s very simple and quick."

Kim Jones is a popular blogger with thebraggingmommy

"I was sent the 4 Step Hair Regrowth Routine from Follipur, and I am absolutely loving it! My hair hasn't been this naturally thick since I was in my 20's!!!" -Kim Jones.

Kim is just one dozens of bloggers that are raving about this unique brand. Simply visit their Facebook page and you can see hundreds of real reviews and testimonials from real people.

Will Follipur Work for You?

A lot of consumers in the U.S. are curious about hair restoration but not sure where to start because they often feel overwhelmed by the sheer volume of choices available and aren’t familiar with the brands.

The award winning Follipur 4 Step Hair Regrowth Routine is the perfect way to try what industry experts are calling the next big beauty revolution. Follipur’s patented technologies, use of rare & unique ingredients like the organic Mediterranean Garden Pea and their dedication to world class customer experience simply makes sense.

Finally available in North America, Follipur has purposefully set their introductory pricing well below major brands for a limited time. They firmly believe that once you try the Follipur 4 Step Hair Regrowth Routine, you will become a customer for life.

Interested in learning more about Follipur?

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About Follipur

Follipur is an award winning and natural hair regrowth system that cleanses, restores, regenerates and protects your hair. Our active ingredients are a combination of dozens of natural botanicals that are extremely high in antioxidants, vitamins, and amino acids. Follipur is based on a highly secretive 400 year old formulation that has been passed through the generations.
To learn more about the benefits of Hair Growth, Follipur's Complete 4-Step Routine, and Follipur Customer Testimonials, click below.

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COMMENTS

ANDREA M.

You know what ages me faster kids! Is there anyway to solve that problem? LOL

ALEXIS P.

After reading the reviews I was skeptical about ordering since it felt like anyone could have made up a five star review and published it on their site. I spent two months going back and forth over wether I should buy the products. Many other sites offer hair growth prodcuts and I spent that time comparing ingredients, price , full package deals and if it was right for me. I couldn't seem to find one full line that was possibly going to be what I wanted so I purchased the goddess bundle figuring if I'm doing it I will do it right and follow through with the regimen. I am 39, Sicilian American and a liscensed/ practicing stylist/haircolorist. I've been in the field for 16 years. My liscense, cosmetologist, covers a broad range allowing me to purchase professional products, including haircare, that not many people can get their hands on. I've tried quite a few lines and each one didn't leave me fully satisfied. I kept in mind that not every product out there is going to work for everyone. Just because it may not work for me does not make it faulty. So I went ahead and placed my order .... which arrived last week. I was still skeptical and excited to try it. My hair and halp just so happen to love Follipur... no pun intended... it's fuller, has a glow and no more thinning patches. Nothing has worked until I tried Follipur. A friend saw me and said " your hair looks so good!" Now that's what I want to hear! Maybe you'd consider publishing this review for those who are as skeptical as I was.

MISS E.

I looked for it at Sephora where I live but it was sold out??? I want to try it but afraid of buying in online, so much phoney products out there.

BOBBI N.

@ Missy. Sephora doesn't have it in my area either but it will be coming. I am using it now and have been for about 2 months. It is wonderful and ingredients are mostly natural and listed on each product. They have a website and phone number you can use, I called them and ordered over the phone with no problems. There are also tutorials on how to use the products and some posts and reviews of Follipur if you want to do more research. You should look into a bit more and try it!

NADINE Z.

Anyone else tried this? I really want to try but a bit skeptical.

WENDY W.

@ Nadine. I purchased it about one month ago. It's a great line. My hair seems to love Follipur and it brings me a good result. After the night using this serum, my hair immediately feels healthier, it looks awesome, even shiny, glowing, and volume all day. After washing your hair in the night, just spray the serum on and have a good sleep. You'll notice hair slowly beging growing back. My favorite is seeing all the new little baby hairs I have coming in, my scalp just feels like it's new. Good job!

HADIE J.

I LOVE LOVE LOVE this serum!!! My HG!!! I have an extreamly thin and damaged hair so I was just looking for something that would hydrate and grow my hair that won't irritate or break me out. This serum does so much more than I expected. Not only that I don't have any allergic reaction to it, my hair is thicker, stronger and soo hydrated. I use both day and night but reallly small amounts, you don't need much at all. My only complaint is I think they can do better with the overall look and feel. But you know what I hear their launching with brand new formulation so maybe they'll improve this. All in all, I'm on my 4th cycle on my membership.

NANCY M.

Mmmm, I don't know about this

JOANNE H.

@Nancy, what don't you know, the products you mean?

NANCY M.

@Joanne, Well that and I've been burned with buying hair products online, lots of phony, fake products out there.

JOANNE H.

@ Nancy, oh yeah I know what you mean. I've been burned on one of those free sample products sold online too. The brand is real. I bought the 4 step system 2 weeks ago and I've been using it for about a week. My friend Yasmin bought decided that she wanted to return it and they gave her a full refund even after she used half of it. So they're legit. In terms of product, my friend thought that the argan oil was a bit heavy for her, but for me I love it. My hair looks the best it's looked in years. Not every product will for every person so you just have to try it and see. Do a bit more research if you feel you're still unsure but I'd give it a try. Hope this helps.

BETTY C.

My god, that Hair Restoration Serum is the best thing since sliced bread! Can't get enough of it.

NICKIE S.

Great product, they just need to work on their packaging a bit, seems a little plain.

CARRIE Y.

Do they carry an SPF hair protector?

JEFF R.

Does this stuff work for men?

DENISE P.

@Carrie, I had that same question myself, no they don't have an SPF. I talked to their customer service about it, apparently their argan oil works to protect against UV and the environment and the best part is that doesn't have any of the chemicals you see in other products.

SISSY M.

I've been a fan of natural hair products for years. I was using a minoxidil product but everytime I put down $220 for a jar it pained me. Unfortunately I had bad reactions to monoxidil, I didn't know about all the side effects before I tried it. I think Follipur Hair Restoration is a better and definitely safer product and it's much more affordable. I just hope they don't raise prices.

KYLIE M.

I'm really impressed with their customer service. They're really knowledgeable and always answer my questions fast. I had to pause my membership because I'm travelling for the summer but I'll be coming back in the fall. 10 out of 10 stars.

Citations:

(cite 1): Pea, Pisum sativum, and Its Activity - https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5414455/