Kérastase Homme Capital Force Anti-Hair Loss Roller

USEFUL FOR: SCALP NOURISHMENT, HAIR LOSS PREVENTION

The predicament of hair-loss for men is unfortunately very real for most, especially when reaching mid-life period. While many are yet to find themselves within that demographic, the overarching rule with aesthetic maintenance is always prevention before actual occurrence. This product definitely has that in mind. Just to be clear, its aims is not to generate hair growth, but to delay or reduce hair fall count.

As usual, the sly marketers have formulated the product to appeal in a few ways. The first being, its rugged olive green form factor, ease of application, and lastly, its delivery promise with the addition of an "active" ingredient. For the Kérastase Anti-Hair Loss Roller, however, only one of these was truly effective.

The magic ingredient present here is none other than Taurine, the metabolic booster in energy drinks. However, apart from conjuring images of fervid flying bulls, Taurine here is nothing more than a gimmick. In its base form, the amino acid is responsible for a plethora of health benefits including cardiovascular health, insulin sensitivity, electrolyte balance, and immune modulation. None of those however, strengthens hair root firmature. And definitely not as a topical application. Taurine works best as an oral supplement.

This is rightfully proven when using the product over a period of 6 weeks, in areas where hair loss is most prevalent: the hairline and at the crown. At the end of the trial period, the density of hair remains the same by its look and feel. Going by the product aim of reducing hairfall, the hair should feel thicker after 6 weeks.

Effect:

The product however did leave a tingling sensation on the scalp, when applied fresh out of the shower. The fragrance is also better than most, suitably masculine without being too musky.  It was a sophisticated balanced scent, and indeed, the "feel" of the product outweighed its actual performance.

The user application is also an improvement over most hair-tonic products for men. Usually housed in a spray or nozzle type bottle, this product is dispensed instead via a large metal roller tip. No messes or spillage. And when combined with a massaging action, the scalp-tingling is pleasureable, inducing a mild placebo effect at the very least.

The form factor is perhaps the strongest point for this product. It is small, handy and discreet. A user can go from home shower, to gym, to beach, virtually anywhere with the product. Surprisingly though, the whole vial only holds 30ml of tonic, when it looks like it could hold double that amount.

All in all, the product is quite disappointing. As a release under the luxury haircare Kerastase brand, which a subsidiary of L'Oréal, this product feels arbitrary and functions almost as a money-generating flanker between their mens' shampoo/conditioners. For its price-point, the amount of tonic, and also its questionable perfomance, it would be best to avoid this product.

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