Micro-Needle

Here at the Hair Clinic, we use micro-needling to increase absorption of the hair lotion prescribed. Research has found penetration of topical lotions can be increased by 5 or more times than using topical lotion alone. Micro-needling encourages the skins repair and natural growth factors.

 Choosing the Micro-needle size for home use:

       0.25

• Suitable for new users and people with delicate skin
• Aids scalp lotion penetration
• Increases nutrients to the hair follicle by stimulating blood circulation
• Breaks down excess of sebum
• Produces minor wounds, that cause the body to release human growth hormone which in turn will stimulate the hair and scalp.

0.50

• All the same benefits as 0.25 roller
• Reduces appearance of scars by breaking down scar tissue structure. The scar tissue could be caused by various types of Alopecia and/or hair transplants

Longer length needles should only be used by a professional during clinical treatment, we do not supply these for home use. 

 NCBI National Center for Biotechnology Information: Abstract from - International Journal of Trichology

A Randomized Evaluator Blinded Study of Effect of Microneedling in Androgenetic Alopecia: A Pilot Study“In the Microneedling group, 41 (82%) patients reported more than 50% improvement versus only 2 (4.5%) patients in the Minoxidil group. Unsatisfied patients to conventional therapy for AGA got good

How to use:  The scalp should be rolled before applying your treatment lotion. Pre-rinse the roller under warm to hot water (not boiling). Applying a light pressure roll in one direction to lessen the chance of hair tangling. As you become more experienced you may like to change direction patterns. Apply lotion. During, treatment you may see tiny specks of blood, which is quite natural. I suggest leaving these specks present as they will dissipate during the lotion application. The scalp skin will appear red and may have a slight swelling, however this is more noticeable when treatment is carried out in the clinic using professional length needles.

Needle roller BEFORE dyeing/colouring perming/ any chemicals etc: Do not needle roll for 1 week before using any chemicals. 

Needle roller AFTER dyeing/colouring perming/ any chemicals etc: Do not needle roll for 1 week after using any chemicals.

To achieve this, you will need to miss one week of needle rolling to give yourself the 2-week space.

 Cleaning your Micro-needle roller after each use: Add a small amount of shampoo into a bowl add warm water then place the roller on its back and allow to soak for 10 minutes. Do not leave the roller over 30minutes as this will damage the rubber section.

 Sterilising your Epidermaroller: Use surgical spirit, this can be either sprayed over the surface of the roller or the roller can be dipped into the surgical sprit for a few seconds then allow to dry naturally.

 Replacing your Micro-needle roller: Every 3 months.

 Do not - Share your roller with anyone else - Use on inflamed damaged skin - Use if you are on blood thinning medication - Not suitable during pregnancy - Not to be used if under the age of 18 years – Use on animal