The lack of oxygen is the root cause of hair loss, writes TENGKU ELENA TENGKU MAHAMAD

Step 3 - Hair being put under the O2 therapy treatment to encourage additional Oxygen absorption

Step 4 - Application of mask to purify the hair

Step 5 - Tonic is being massaged into the scalp

Oliver Herford once said: “A hair in the head is worth two in the brush.”

Indeed it is.

Just like any other features on your body, healthy hair contributes to your image. Hair loss can be damaging to a person’s self-esteem and there are various reasons for this. The factors include genetics, medications, diseases and illnesses.

Other factors such as using unsuitable shampoo or following an unhealthy diet can also lead to hair loss. One key element that causes hair loss or thinning of the hair that is often overlooked is oxygen.

As you age, hair follicles tend to shrink with hair shafts becoming thinner due to poor blood circulation and nutrition.

TrichoKare, an upmarket trichological salon in Malaysia, addresses this problem by providing an oxygen-based treatment called O2 Therapy. This new technology utilises a specially-developed device to increase oxygen flow to the hair follicles.

Together with the application of premium European herbs, it promotes healthier hair and scalp. The O2 therapy encourages an additional 42 per cent of oxygen absorption to the hair follicles which helps the hair growth process.

Once the follicles absorb the additional oxygen, blood circulation is enhanced and more nutrition are delivered to the scalp.

The European herbs provide the nutrients required by the hair follicles. Essential Energy serum can also be used and it is to be applied before the O2 Therapy.

Formulated by TrichoKare’s trichologists and herbalists, the serum helps to revive lifeless and slow-growing hair. The Essential Energy serum is made from plant extracts and it nourishes the scalp and restores both follicle energy and hair elasticity.

This cold serum that contain lavender and spiral algae essence, proves to soothe the scalp, relief tension, reduce the sensitivity of the scalp while preventing scalp allergy and swelling. It will also lock the ingredients into the scalp to ensure that the nutrients are well-absorbed.

TrichoKare professionals will conduct a complimentary microscopic hair bulb analysis before devising a treatment programme specifically based on your individual needs to ensure that the best solution is used.

All treatments are also validated by their trained in-house trichologist for quality control. It is also to keep track on their effectiveness. 

The O2 Therapy retails at RM179 per session and the Essential Energy Serum retails at RM179 per bottle of 40ml.

TrichoKare first opened its door in Singapore in 2004 with the vision of being the choice for discerning individuals who want to improve their hair and scalp condition. In January last year, it opened its first outlet here at the 3rd Floor of Lot10 Shopping Centre, Kuala Lumpur.