Richie in an interview about nutrition, hair care and hair systems

In today's podcast, YouTuber and athlete Richie (31 years old) is our guest. He talks about his own hair transplant, discusses alternatives such as hair systems, and provides exclusive information about his care routine to prevent hair loss. Furthermore, today's podcast provides information about the costs of aftercare following a hair transplant, the costs of subsequent hair care, and the costs associated with a hair system. Richie's hair loss became noticeable at an early age. It began at the age of 17, and his ego suffered as a result. Alternatives to hair transplants were never an option for him. Especially for athletes, a bald head is often the next option when hair loss is increasing and light Hair . In addition, so-called hair systems provide a remedy.

What are hair systems?

A hair system is nothing other than a toupee. A hair system is a semi-permanent solution for covering bald spots. The hairpiece or hair system is attached using a special adhesive. However, the adhesive does not last forever and the hairdresser needs to reapply the hair system from time to time. In most cases, such a hair system is made of natural hair, so care is just as important as for real hair. It is therefore recommended to wash the hair with lukewarm water as soon as it is dirty or greasy. The cost of such a hair system varies between 300 and 1500 euros. For Richie himself, a hair system would never have been an option due to the intensive care required and the fact that he would be wearing a foreign body. This is why he opted for a hair transplant .

Nutrition and hair transplantation

Recovery is particularly important after a hair transplant. It is recommended to refrain from exercise for at least four weeks after a hair transplant to allow the body to regenerate. Four weeks after his hair transplant, Richie started light strength training again and after just eight weeks he was able to resume his usual training program. Nutrition plays a key role, especially for athletes. Strictly speaking, nutrition in competitive sports accounts for about 50%, 30% of which is exercise and 20% is the recovery phase. A balanced and healthy diet is also important after a hair transplant. To counteract hair loss in the long term, you need the right diet, avoid stress, and take proper hair care. Even if diet is not always the main cause of hair loss, an unhealthy diet can certainly be the cause of the illness or malfunction in the organism that ultimately leads to hair loss. In Richie's case, taking supplements is essential. Athletes in particular need to ensure that their bodies are adequately supplied with vitamins and minerals due to their high energy consumption. A mineral deficiency can, among many other symptoms, lead to hair loss, even with normal energy consumption, as hair production requires a wide range of different minerals and trace elements. Minerals such as calcium, magnesium, zinc, and iodine are recommended to support hair growth. Iron is also important for healthy hair growth. Iron deficiency causes hair to become dull, brittle, and break off.

Hair care and hair transplantation

When it comes to proper hair care, Richie has made some changes to his daily routine after the hair transplant. He relies on high-quality shampoos without silicones and perfumes. A high biotin content is important, as the biotin content in shampoo ensures the necessary strengthening of the hair. Various hair oils offer additional care. we use black cumin oil or pumpkin seed oil, they stimulate the metabolism and have a beneficial effect on dry scalp in contrast to.

PRP treatment after a hair transplant

PRP treatment is recommended as a follow-up treatment for a hair transplant. This ensures regeneration, rapid recovery after a hair transplant, and revitalization of the hair follicle, serving as a stabilizer for healthy hair growth . The cost of subsequent PRP treatments is approximately €1,000 and includes six treatment sessions. Home care costs approximately €30 per month, although this varies depending on the product. Price is not necessarily the deciding factor, as there are also very good products in a lower price segment. Especially among athletes in the fitness sector, and particularly among bodybuilders, it is often said that hair loss is due to hormone use. Fundamentally, it is important to understand that there are many different types of hair loss. The most common form is androgenetic alopecia. This type of hair loss is hereditary and controlled by hormones. Hair loss is caused by the biologically active metabolite of testosterone, dihydrotestosterone (DHT). In individuals suffering from hereditary hair loss, the body's own testosterone levels have little influence on the extent of hair loss. However, if these individuals also take steroids, hair loss progresses more rapidly. The immensely high testosterone level also causes more DHT to be produced. This, in turn, accelerates the progression of androgenetic alopecia many times over. In summary, there are several ways to prevent hair loss. However, anyone who decides on a hair transplant should always inform themselves beforehand. Elithairtransplant offers comprehensive and professional consultations and offers special consultation hours for this purpose.