One day someone is going to get very rich by discovering a cheap and simple hair regrowth product that is universally effective. That day is bound to come, because amazing amounts of money and resources are being thrown at solving this problem. As long as our culture places a premium on individual appearance the research will continue until a solution for hair loss is found.

Until that day, both men and women are left to research and experiment with any of a number of products that are currently available, all of which have varying degrees of effectiveness in any one individual. Every person is different, with different body makeups, different hormone and enzyme levels in the bloodstream and different responses to the same treatments. Because of this there is not a universally effective hair loss prevention cure to date.

Some people experience reduction in hair loss and solid regrowth, while others using the same product may not see the same results. For those who experience less than desired results from the variety of topicals, pills, herbs and hair products available, there are currently surgical “cures,” if they have the financial wherewithal to pursue them.

Hair replacement surgery involves transplant techniques, and they can be long, drawn out procedures and also sometimes painful. In the standard transplant procedure a strip of hair is taken from a donor area on your body, usually the back of the head. These strips are separated into individual hair follicles which are then implanted into the balding areas of the scalp.

The “art” of this procedure is to get the follicle in so that the slant of the hair is correct for that part of the head. There are usually 1-5 hairs in each follicle, so you can imagine how many transplants have to occur if someone wants a full thick head of hair to replace a completely bald spot. The average cost of transplant, per follicle is $4 - $6. The average cost of pattern baldness transplants is about $10,000.00 - a hefty bill for most of us. For women who have overall balding events, the cost can be greater still.

If you don’t want to spend $10,000 on a hair transplant, you may want to look into some of the more effective hair loss treatments available on the market. Provillus is one such treatment that has proven in trials to be effective for the largest group of individuals. If treatments like Provillus don’t appeal to you, there have been a number of advances in wigs and toupees. With wigs and toupees it is critical that you find a good one - buy quality - and use a professional to fit it. You want to have confidence that wind and motion aren’t going to unseat your hair piece. While this might not be the permanent solution that you are ultimately looking for, it can help you avoid the embarrassment that you might feel from baldness.

Whatever you do, don’t lose hope; stay informed. Science is creeping closer and closer to a universally effective hair loss treatment, and one could be available soon. While you wait and experiment with the options that are available now, use the means that you have to make yourself comfortable, and use any product that will help reduce the rate of your hair loss. If you anguish over this condition it will only make it worse.