Hair
Two parallel concerns: follicle / scalp health (longevity-side, prevent loss, support regrowth) and grooming architecture (cut, style, products). The 2026 doc treats scalp as another skin organ — the "skinification of the scalp" — meaning the same actives we use for facial barrier, microcirculation, and signalling apply at the follicle level.
Current serum
| Product | Composition | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Masofta Hair Growth Serum (50 mL) | 3% Redensyl + 5% Capixyl + 4% Anagain + 3% Procapil + 3% Baicapil + rosemary + biotin | Stacks 4 of the 5 most-cited regrowth actives. Strongest current piece of the regimen. Daily application. |
Growth actives — reference
Five evidence-backed actives dominate 2026 non-pharmaceutical hair-growth formulations. Masofta carries 4; MelanoGray (anti-graying, not anti-thinning) is the missing one.
| Active | Composition | Mechanism | Clinical signal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redensyl | DHQG + EGCG2 + zinc chloride + glycine | Reactivates bulge-area stem cells; extends the anagen (growth) phase. | 3% formulation → +17 hairs / cm² over 3 months. |
| Capixyl | Biomimetic peptide + red clover | Anti-inflammatory; counters DHT signalling. | +13% anagen, −29% telogen; +46% anagen/telogen ratio. |
| Procapil | Botanical + peptide complex | Localised DHT blocker + vasodilator. | Slows hormonal pattern loss. |
| Anagain | Pea-sprout-derived | Reactivates growth signalling at the dermal papilla. | Frequently stacked, modest standalone signal. |
| MelanoGray | — | Anti-graying — supports melanocyte function. Not for thinning. | Cosmetic colour benefit, not growth. |
Legacy pharmaceutical
| Compound | Notes |
|---|---|
| Minoxidil (Rogaine 5% foam) | Vasodilator. Systemic absorption with cardiovascular side-effect risk. Effective but the topical-peptide stack above is the modern alternative. |
Skinification of the scalp
The 2026 framing: treat the scalp with the same rigour as the face. The doc points at:
- Microcirculation — massage, microneedling (1.0–1.5 mm dermastamps), red light.
- Barrier — gentle SLES-free or sulphate-light cleansing, ceramide-supportive conditioners.
- Signalling — the peptide actives above; exosome therapy is the clinical-tier extension.
- Inflammation control — anti-seborrheic / anti-fungal where indicated.
Clinical exosomes are heavily used as a non-surgical alternative for advanced hair restoration, supporting follicle health and extending the anagen phase. Same molecule class as the skin-side regenerative exosomes covered in Interventions.
Grooming tools & products
| Item | Use |
|---|---|
| High-power all-over trimmer | Debulking / overall length. |
| Zero-gap detail trimmer | Sharp lineups, edges. |
| Boar-bristle brush | Redistributes sebum; polishes hair. |
| Texture clay | Matte styling on dry hair. |
| Styling dust | Root separation, lift. |
| Sea-salt spray | Organic silhouette on damp hair. |
| Matte paste / yuzu paste | Flexible all-day hold on ends. |
| Beard oil / balm | Softens, prevents flaking, nourishes. |
Haircare products
| Product | Notes |
|---|---|
| Shiseido Fino Premium Touch Mask | Better than some Kerastase masks. |
| OGX Rescue Fusions Hair Mask | Not effective; causes drain blockages. |
| Moroccanoil Treatment Light | One drop before blow-drying. |
| Oribe Supershine Moisturizing Cream | Favourite leave-in; frizz control + heat protection. |
| Generic argan oil | Useful regularly. Can make hair stringy if overused. |
| The Ordinary Sulphate 4% Cleanser | Fragrance-free SLES — scalp & body. |
| Palmer's Cocoa Butter Lotion | Body lotion that also works as a hair occlusive on dry ends. |
Hair-supporting supplement
| Product | Notes |
|---|---|
| Viviscal (biotin + zinc + AminoMar C) | Marine-collagen complex; covered in Supplements. Covers biotin + zinc for follicle support. |
Gaps & open items
- No scalp microneedling — 1.0–1.5 mm dermastamp on scalp, weekly. Cheapest mechanical addition; pairs with Masofta application post-stamp for enhanced penetration.
- No red light to scalp — same LED panel that would serve face/body (see Interventions).
- No exosomes for hair restoration — clinical tier.
- MelanoGray not in current serum — only a gap if greying is a concern.
- No oral omega-3 — load-bearing for follicle membrane health, also flagged on Supplements.