By David Bruce from HLS Hair Clinic.

Hair loss affects the majority of adult men, and almost half of adult women. Losing hair is a global problem, and one that still doesn't have a cure.

However, there are some treatments that can help slow down, and even halt the process of shedding. I see thousands of men and women at my clinic every year, all looking for viable solutions for their hair. For some, particularly the more advanced hair loss sufferers, the task of finding a viable treatment is near impossible.

But, for patients who suffer from early stages of baldness, the chances of finding a treatment are relatively high. As I always say to my patients, treating hair loss can be quite a long and complicated process. Results vary from person to person, from treatment to treatment, therefore, I always recommend a period of trial and error.

Once you, like any other hair loss sufferer, find a treatment plan that works best for you individually, you'll be able to push on with that treatment plan, and hopefully, hold onto your hair for longer. Remember, treating baldness is a long-term thing, so, if you're determined to beat hair loss, be prepared to commit to a long-term treatment plan, which is likely to be quite expensive.

What Hair Loss Treatments to Recommend? 

As I've stated, with any treatment, results will always vary from person to person, therefore recommending a certain treatment to a patient can be quite difficult.  I usually recommend two or three treatments that are similar to each other, and that in turn allows the patient to carefully compare them.

There are literally thousands of hair loss treatments on the market, and if I'm being totally honest, most of them do not work. I have narrowed my recommendations to a select few which I believe are the most effective on the market.

Hair loss treatments come in varying forms, such as topical solutions, electric devices, and prescription drugs. The most common form of treatment I recommend to my patients is the multi-vitamin supplement.

Multi-vitamin supplements are fast becoming the most popular product type for treating baldness, for men and women.  They're safe, natural, and act as a healthier alternative to the potentially harsh chemically induced prescription drugs, such as Finasteride. 

Here, I'll run through the four multi-vitamin supplements that seem to be leading the way in today's market. Now, they're not all necessarily the best, but they're by far the most popular, and the ones I talk about most frequently to my patients.

1. HR23+ Hair Restoration Supplement

HR23+ is a naturally formulated multi-vitamin supplement that contains 23 key active ingredients that combine to help prevent excess hair shedding, and support the healthy function of hair growth in men and women who suffer from early stages of baldness and thinning hair.

This supplement was brought to market in 2015, and has since gone on to become Europe's leading hair product of its kind on the market. HR23+ not only helps stop hair loss, but it has also shown to promote hair regrowth, both in men and women.

Nearly 9 out of 10 users who I recommended this supplement to (87% men and 89% women) have been satisfied with the results, and have re-ordered it as an ongoing treatment. HR23+ also has the benefit of being safe and free from any negative side-effects.

Expect to pay in the region of £50 for one bottle (one month supply), but you can get it cheaper if you purchase it in multi-packs, from various online sellers. You can purchase it for as low as £38 per bottle when you go for the six pack offer. 

How effective is HR23+ for treating hair loss? 

HR23+ can be a highly effective treatment for hair loss, providing it is used during early stages of baldness. This highly potent multi-vitamin supplement contains a key blend of DHT blocking properties and hair growth promoters that work in conjunction with each other to help combat thinning, and support stronger hair growth.

Users should be realistic about taking any product of this nature, because it is not FDA approved, and results will vary from person to person.  Many of my patients have reported a slowing down of hair loss, and thickening of hair, particularly in female users.

Some users have even reported some areas of hair regrowth, in and around the frontal hairline, and in the crown region of the scalp. The majority of my patients noticed significant improvements in their hair within 8-12 weeks of using HR23+.  Some see results sooner, and others later.  Only 6% of my patients who have used HR23+ reported seeing no real change in their hair after the minimum trial period of 12 weeks.

HR23+ Verdict: HR23+ is a little expensive, but it falls within the usual pricing range for a product of this type. It can work for the vast majority of male and female users, but you should be realistic about its effectiveness.  If you suffer from early stages of baldness or thinning hair, then I would recommend using HR23+ for a minimum period of 12 weeks, continuously. 
Rating: 4.5/5

2. VIVISCAL Woman Advance Hair Vitamins

Viviscal's Hair Growth Supplements for Women are scientifically formulated with the exclusive marine complex AminoMarTM which helps to nourish thinning hair and promotes existing healthy hair growth.* Only Viviscal supplements include AmminoMarTM (450 mg per serving).

3. VIVISCAL Man Advance Hair Vitamins

Viviscal's Hair Growth Supplements for Men is a popular Hair Growth Programme. This supplement contains vital hair beneficiary ingredients Zinc and marine proteins. It helps maintain the growth of normal, healthy hair, particularly in men.

Both Viviscal supplements have been on the market for some time, and they have gone on to become a market leader, particularly the women's line. Viviscal, much like HR23+, can not only help stop hair loss, but it has also promote healthy hair growth, both in men and women.
Around 7 out of 10 users who I recommended this supplement to (75% women and 65% men) have been satisfied with the results, and have re-ordered it as an ongoing treatment. Viviscal also has the benefit of being safe and free from any negative side-effects.

Expect to pay in the region of £40 for one bottle (one month supply), but you can get it cheaper if you purchase it in multi-packs, from various online sellers.

How effective is VIVISCAL for treating hair loss? 

Viviscal is not FDA approved, but it can also act as an effective treatment for thinning hair.  Both supplements can nourish the strands and help promote stronger hair growth, and are both suitable for all hair types.

Viviscal, along with HR23+, are the only multi-vitamin hair supplements that I currently recommend to my patients. I used to recommend a host of other multi-vitamin hair supplements, but I found Viviscal and HR23+ to have the best success rate among their users.

Again, users should be realistic when taking Viviscal, but, with continuos use for a minimum period of three months, there is every chance you will see significant improvements in your hair. Some users have even reported some areas of hair regrowth, but this is rare, and minimal at best.

The majority of my patients did notice significant improvements in their hair within 8-12 weeks of using Viviscal, however, this was slightly below the success rate of HR23+.  About 12% of my patients who have used Viviscal reported seeing no real change in their hair after the minimum trial period of 12 weeks.

Viviscal Verdict: Like any good multi-vitamin hair supplement on the market, Viviscal is quite expensive, but it falls within the usual pricing range for a product of this type. It can work for most male and female users, but you should be realistic about its effectiveness.  If you suffer from early stages of baldness or thinning hair, but you want to spend as little as possible, then I would recommend using Viviscal for a minimum period of 12 weeks, continuously. 
Rating: 4/5

4. TRX2 Hair Molecular Supplement 

TRX2 bases its theory on potassium channels: Potassium ion channels have been implicated in a vast array of diseases ranging from hepatitis C to diabetes. These small pore-forming protein structures control the transport of potassium ions across the hair follicle’s cell membrane and are essential for retaining the follicle’s full biological activity and function.

So, going by this brand's theory, stuffing a supplement with Potassium should help minimise hair loss and help regrow hair? It's very far-fetched, and in the decade this product has existed, there has been no sufficient evidence to suggest that users of this supplement have experienced any of the claimed results.

I used to recommend my patients to TRX2, but I have since stopped doing so. None of my patients, both male or female, noticed any significant results from using TRX2. The majority of these patients converted to either HR23+ or Viviscal, and have since noticed better results. 

TRX2 Verdict: TRX2 is by far the most expensive supplement of the ones mentioned in this article.  Results will vary from person to person, but I would warn you to be very cautious before spending your hard earned money on TRX2.  For its price, and how its users have rated it, it's a big risk to take. I would put this supplement as the weakest of the four.
Rating: 2/5

Final verdict: Which hair growth supplement is the best?