Cheryl Baker: How I beat the misery of hair loss

June 2005

Eurovision winner Cheryl Baker has never had very thick hair but she was alarmed to discover that what hair she did have was coming out in her hands as she washed or brushed it.

When over-the-counter treatments like sprays and mousses failed to halt the hair loss, a friend suggested she try a food supplement made from the cartilage of deep sea fish.

Cheryl explains: "To be honest, the problem was quite distressing and knocked my confidence. I just didn't know what to do. With TV appearances coming up, I really needed to look my best. Then a friend recommended Nourkin.

"By the end of the second month, my hair had stopped coming out and was starting to grow again. Over the next few months it continued to grow and there was no more hair loss."

Cheryl, 50, is not alone in finding the onset of hair loss a distressing experience. New mums often experience hair loss for the first two or three months after giving birth.

During pregnancy, the upsurge in oestrogen production puts hair follicles into their 'growth phase'.

However, after giving birth the hormonal balance is restored and hair follicles go into their 'loss phase', causing the hair to fall out.

Similar problems can occur during the menopause or through stress or while taking the contraceptive pill.

Styling techniques

Hair loss isn't just bought on by medical and hormonal causes however and can also result from over-use of common place styling techniques and heated beauty appliances.

Male hair loss, while upsetting to many men, is often considered a sign of virility or at the very least, maturity. By contrast, female hair loss carries with it issues of femininity, beauty and vibrancy.

Although surveys suggest that up to 4.8 million women currently suffer from the misery of hair loss, it's a problem that few women discuss, or even realise that they share with many others.

Dr Hugh Rushton, a Harley Street hair specialist, says hair loss drives some women to despair.

"It's so upsetting that many women are put on antidepressants or tranquillisers because of hair loss. Their self-esteem is dramatically affected, as is their quality of life and they don't know where to turn."

So how does taking Nourkrin achieve such positive results?

If the body cannot provide the scalp with the nutrients it needs for healthy hair growth, individual strands become thin and wispy before ceasing to grow at all. However, if the follicles receive the right nutrients from the body, thinning hair can be stabilised and growth strengthened.

Nourkrin provides those nutrients to nourish hair naturally from within, without the irritating side effects common with some topical treatments, or the expense and risk of hair transplants.

The key ingredient is a protein compound of marine extracts, including the cartilage of deep-sea fish. This is a source of glucosamine - a natural supplement that stimulates dormant hair follicles.

Other natural ingredients include: Acerola Cherry, a rich source of vitamin C; Silica, an important mineral for reducing hair loss and promoting strong, healthy hair and Horsetail extract, an organic form of silica to strengthen and revitalise hair.

Nourkrin works in four stages, over six months, to slow and stop hair loss and strengthen the existing hair, then to promote growth of dormant hair - and finally, to strengthen the new hair.

Nourkrin can be used by men and women. Nourkrin Scalp Lotion, Shampoo and Conditioner are available to complement the tablets, nourishing the scalp and removing dead cells.

Women shouldn't have to suffer the misery of hair loss any more. Now, with Nourkrin, there is a no-risk, drug-free treatment solution that can bring back thick, shiny and healthy hair.