I was so stressed I had a bald patch this protein spray regrew my hair

Especially for women it can be a difficult thing to admit but, having kept this to myself for a long time, I had to seek help for a bald patch on my head. Caused by stress, unhealthy sleeping patterns and an anti-social lifestyle, I realised I was shedding more hair than usual, until I found a spray that helped with regrowing it. 

It’s the Philip Kingsley Tricho Pro Volumising Protein Spray that transformed my hair in three months’ time. Sadly the blue bottle spray is no longer available to buy as the haircare brand launched a new Density range to target hair loss and hair thinning and the Density Thickening Protein Spray does exactly the same job, if not better. The new Philip Kingsley Density Thickening Protein Spray, priced at £40, is powered by the same key protein peptides and styling polymers, as well as the hydrating ingredient Panthenol for long-lasting moisture.

So you might wonder what’s new? The award-winning spray is now packed with volumising yet hydrating Pea Peptides, giving fine hair a boost and providing smoothing benefits. The addition of innovative hair care technology known as Hyper-Branched Polymers delivers lasting volume whilst improving the health of strands. The formula now boasts heat protection of up to 230 degrees, enabling you to heat style with confidence.

When I first found the bald patch on the back of my head, I panicked and felt ashamed to tell anyone about it. Initially people didn’t notice until I flipped my hair back or tied my hair in a half updo. My condition is what a trichologist would describe as alopecia areata, which is the result of an attack to the immune system.

The expert told me that hair will regrow on its own when stress levels are back to normal but to help “speed things up”, I spritzed through my mid-lengths and ends of damp hair every hair wash day and avoided touching the area too often.

Another key thing I was advised to do was reduce stress and improve sleep quality. I stopped working overnights and enjoyed having a quiet time for self care. Within three months, my hair was transformed. I noticed fine, baby hair regrowing and slowly the patch got smaller and smaller. 

The protein spray is not an overnight miracle; patience and consistency is key. Philip Kingsley claimed it aid increasing hair volume by 25% after one use when used in combination with Density Thickening Shampoo, Density Thickening Conditioner and Density Thickening Protein Spray. I prefer a spray than a serum and it doesn’t leave my scalp sticky; but the downside is I went through the bottle pretty quickly and it doesn’t come as a travel size. I have been using the new Density Thickening Protein Spray to keep my tresses in a healthy condition and they are now thick and shiny with no split ends.

However, people who suffer topical nut allergies are not recommended to use the product as it contains “hydrolyzed almond seedcake”. Kérastase Genesis Defense Thermique Treatment, now reduced to £30.65 on LookFantastic, works to reduce hair fall while locking up hydration and protecting against frizz. UKLash’s Hair Growth Serum, £40, has also helped others to stimulate hair growth if you prefer a serum.