As of 2018, it turns out Alpecin have actually been banned from saying their product can help to reduce hair loss (because it doesn't work): www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/alpecin-caffeine-shampoo-banned-reduce-hair-loss-advertising-standards-authority-a8276951.html

When I tried caffeine shampoo, it just kept my hair awake all night.

If you're expecting to grow hair with this then tough luck. This product is meant to strengthen whatever hair you have left and can give you a few extra years before it's over

Alpecin works it really strengthens my hair and reduced my hairfall..this is proved to be useful for me

There are unbiased studies that prove caffeine shampoos do suppress DHT on the scalp. Caffeine also increases the speed of hair growth and stimulate the roots. Maybe the key is the leave Alpecin on the scalp longer than 2 minutes and maybe use micro needling once a week for example to try and stimulate the follicles even more. I will say one thing about Alpecin that it certainly thickens hair on a cosmetic note!

There's also TripleEight Caffeine Shampoo from Poundland; costs £1 for 250 ml. Alpecin costs £8 for 375 ml. They smell near enough the same (there is a difference). They both contain conditioning agents so they function as 2-in-1 (shampoo + conditioner). No noticeable difference from either of them, but they do smell nice.

If you did not notice a difference then that must mean that it stopped your hair loss?

Ben you are the man that's tells it the way it is , never change.

It's really cool iam using it

Well done ben ....thanks mate..

Loved your video definitely going to start saving some money for that other product but have to say.... I've been using alpecin for 8 months, I could actually see in my brushes there were less hair on it. I decided to let it grow, but then I started noticing it started feeling really dry and since they had no conditioner to go with this product (even asked them for recommendations but they rather just pushed tonic liquid which I was already using anyways) decided to just add a random conditioner... After a month I started mixing up some random oils known to motivate hair growth (rosemary, castor oil, tea tree, mint, avo oils, olive oils - you know my own little mixtures) you wouldn't believe my luck, went to town last week for the first time in years without wearing a hat. I decided to cut my hair to get a closer look and really my bold spot is completely gone. My point is even when you find a product, you still need to come up with your own little twist. There is a little scientist in all of us.... 😜 Thanks for the video, absolutely love your vibe.... Let's see what else you're going on about.. 🙈

As a result I used this product 6 months as I said I did not give a result I used more than the ad I thinks

I have been using this only 2 months daily and I see a difference already feels a lot thicker and looks a lot better I 💯 recommend

I think you're being too harsh. I did not expect miracles when buying my caffeine shampoo, but I certainly find less strings on my palm or on my desk when running my hand through my hair than before. There are always non-commercial, medical shampoos that you can only find in a pharmacy that I'm sure work better than either Nioxin or caffeine shampoo.

Thank you for such honest reviews ... great job

I was losing hair on the top of my scalp on the crown, I turned to alpecin and after using it everyday for 3 months, hair loss has came to a halt and it’s actually started growing back thicker. I also use a scalp massager.

Good video. Thank you

I use a mixture of nizoral £6 a month and Alpecin £8 a month.. My hair was thinning on the crown and slightly on the sides about a year ago. Since shampooing the Alpecin combined with the nizoral 3x a week continuously for 12 months I have now zero noticeable balding areas and my hair feels and looks thicker than ever. It works for me guys and a hell of a lot cheaper than rogaine etc

Thank u for this video. Ive been thinking of using a caffeine shampoo instead of Nioxin (not because Nioxin hasn’t worked, just wanted to try other alternatives). Thanks to your video I decided to stick with Nioxin.

LOVE that shirt!

Sorry to hear that. Great videos mate

Hair loss is the worst punishment God has given us to suffer.

i am a girl. I don"t know if Alpecin helped me i have nice hair but i had more hair definitely 8 years ago. Alpecin has nice fresh smell it dries the hair a little so you must use something after shampooing. It helps grow hair faster but i don't think it helps regrow the hair you lost maybe helps save the one you got.

Wish i'd seen this before splashing out on the expensive Alpecin shampoo. Male pattern baldness runs in my family but i still have my hair although it's fine,frizzy & fragile. Taking your advice,ditching the Alpecin & opting for the Nioxin. Thanks for the vid.

I've used a lot of products after experiencing severe shedding and let me tell you that Alpecin after about two months my hair didn't necessarily grow back, but it certainly stopped the shed. I've been using this for over two years and it certainly has kept things where they were. Each to his own.

hi mate thanks for the video, I use MSM powder and Boron really helps

It Works for me

Did you use the Kevin Murphy stimulate me wash and rinse? Would be interesting what you say to those.

I used Alpecin for 2 weeks now, my hair does strengthens and is visibly thicker. Leave 5mins and really massage your head. I stop using hair conditioner during this period. Every 2 days i use olive oil on hair before i sleep. I make sure i have enough sleep too. Because stress can cause hairloss. I just find that it is a good hair treatment save the bucks than going to salon or trichologist to treat your hair. If u need booster just use amla n hibiscus powder as hair mask before u shampoo your hair.

well I am using alpecin since 2 month everyday, i take iron supplement everyday too , and my hair loss stop completely and all my hair from the back of my head totally regrown, and some in top of my head are regrowing too. I think it depends of how your body react , maybe it's not working on british as tanning is not working on you too cause of your pig skin, but Alpecin is a very good product, try to use it with iron supplement at the same time.

It works for some people. Just because it doesn’t work for you doesn’t mean it doesn’t work.

My dermatologist told me to use this shampoo because I have oily scalp, basically the oil produced is suffocating my hair roots. But I also use pills and a lotion with this. I don't think the shampoo alone can ever do that, regrowing hair, and if you have it genetically, you can only slow down the hair fall, unfortunately you can't regrow it.

Unfortunately I am too sick for a live stream tonight guys, enjoy this one while I put my head in a bucket!...

Been using it for 4 bottles. It's work very well to stop hair falling. But to get it regrow, nayyy...

I have tried many different products before and Alpecin seems to be the only one that works for me with noticeably strengthened hair within weeks and thicker hair shafts within about 1.5 months. I have been using red light therapy with the shampoo, which I find works very well together. I guess the same product doesn't work for everyone, but at least works very well for me.

Thanks for your genuine review 👍

I have used this shampoo (caffeine based) for over 5 years! It certainly makes your hair feel thicker. My hair is still thinning, but its hard to know if my hair would have thinned faster... I’m still using it.

I agree about Strongjack. Such a good product

I found that alpecin caffeine shampoo is pretty good my hair grew that little bit quicker which was a bonus as I was growing my hair out but I the downside is it strips the natural oils out of your hair I have really thick dark brown hair and my hair goes bushy after using the caffeine shampoo

You should try the watermans shampoo and conditioner, it's the only one that works, as it's made in the UK, and has been thoroughly lab tested, and also contains dht blockers, it's had a lot of awesome reviews

I started using the nioxin system the other day but the foam stuff (scalp and hair treatment) that you put in your hair makes my hair extremely sticky.. am I doing something wrong or using too much?

Works well for me together with Minoxidil DS and Finasteride. I use the shampoo daily. Apply Minoxidil. Apply the solution after Minoxidil has dried out. Took two months to see results. I'm truely happy. Please consult your doctor first for advise prior to using my form of combinations. As, I'm not a medical advisor.

For my hair I use “Herbal essence coconut milk shampoo” after using it my hair lose has stopped b4 that my hair was going like crazy even in da shower I was seeing hair all over my hand and all but yeah I also take Vitamin c tablets daily which is also very good for hair but the only thing is my hair looks very dry it has always been dry idk what to use for dryness of my hair. But yeah no other shampoo has worked for me besides that but my brother uses the Alpecin shampoo and he says it’s actually good for his hair but not so much for me I guess everyone’s hair’s different

Works for me 😁

It isn't supposed to make new hairs. Its to strengthen the hair so that it doesn't fall out. Therefore you wont see a difference. You will only see a difference once stopped using it.

1:51 He was so quick to that answer 😂

Thank you for helping me to save money and not have false hope

Nioxin shampoo contains Sulfate, and I've been told that it's best to avoid these if suffering with hair loss??

Cheers for your video what one is this exactly looked on there website but there loads an not sure what one yours is the 3 bottles thanks

Smart move to tell people to use the product you're making profit of if they buy it with your link. Doesn't really seem unbiased to me!

Great video but I can not hear the make of the shampoo which actually works you kept waving it around too much , what is the product called please

I've stopped receding for now but but my hair is fine on top and when i have my hair cut you can really see big area of my scalp which resembles a bald patch. I may try Nioxin.

Hello I am an Egyptian man If you suffer from androgenic alopecia what do you do to protect your hair from balding? Please🙏

Which is more better shampoo or liquid

Before reading any other comments, I just want to say that for my part, seeing a guy with a full head of hair condemn a product that claims to prevent hair loss is ridiculous. When I turned eighteen I developed an absurdly pronounced widow's peak along with a developing bald spot on the back of my skull. This is called alopecia, and it runs in my family thanks to one Grandmother. Not saying I believe in these products, but it does not matter to me that a guy with all his hair doesn't like them

I use Alpecin and it is good, is it a miracle shampoo, no, but my hair grows like crazy. I am happy with the product.

Hey guys! I wanted to share my story here because I found Nioxin in this video and in the James Robin one (WHICH IS A SPONSORED VIDEO) that Ben mentioned. Well, from my experience Nioxin is a complete scam. I've been using Alpecin for the past 2 years and my biggest mistake was to stop using it from time to time. Instead, I had higher expectations and bought Nioxin. I've used the system 2 kit and it landed in the trash after just 3 weeks. I have male pattern baldness and in 3 weeks I lost more hair than during the 2 years when I was using Alpecin. Alpecin doesn't do wonders, but at least it stops further hairloss if you are consistent (I used the liquid in the morning and the shampoo AND the liquid in the evening). So I completely disagree with this video, I just wanted to give you guys a hint what to expect and what not from Nioxin (aka. it can't stop your hairloss, but makes your hair a little bit fuller after you used it).

Nioxin is really good

If your hair is not getting thinner then i guess thats a result.

Thanks Ben for advice. Its really shameful the claims these products make and the ingredients they contain. Have tried the dry shampoo which leaves hair sticky and contains carcinogenic ingredients.

I disagree I have female pattern hair loss and after the first 2 washes I found my hair loss reduced by 75% and tou cannot see my bald patches anymore. I am hooked.

I have been using shampoo on my head but something else has grown... now i can't walk but girls like me.

Because your hair will never sleep?

It actually does work, I've tried it myself

Strongjack is amazing for thickening up hair

Works for me dude 👍

Ey u know what, this guy sounds reasonable. I got alpecin as gift, was extremely skeptic. The nioxin argument makes absolute sense without miraculous claims.

Yesterday i buy this shampoo Second try my hair not fall i love it

Have u tried the hairguard caffeine shampoo or hair elixer?

Alpacin does work

Hi everyday man, my hair line be going back sins I was 18 now 26 and following out more this day! 😐

But if you hadn't used them, do you think you'd have lost hair quicker?

How much Use Shampoo & Liquid Daily?

Good Good vidoe Thanks so mcth

My hair is thin due to medicine and poor health, what I do is wet my hair and shampoo my scalp and hair and sit with it on for 8mins out the shower, then go and wash it off with lukewarm water not boiling and it works much better to leave it on I find. Might not be factual but for me I feel it works better

Can I use it on my 2years baby girl ?

Thanks ben

I don't know who to believe! Some say they do work & some say they don't work.

Man u need to use NV7 blend oil, it's can help your skin looks better without these bobles

But.... only thing i was always told is to NOT wash your hair every day, only twice a week. Maybe if you’d be stopping with washing your hair 5 times a week, you’ll probably start seeing some good results

Bhai shampoo or liquid ek sath use kar sak te hai

I just bought a bottle of alpecin because i want my hair to grow faster. Should of watched your video before i went to the shops🤔

I wash my hair with Apple cider vinegar once a week rarely used a shampoo. It's really help my hair growth, not fastest but it's growth.

Thanks 4 sharing man... Like u said, an empty Placebo only...... keep experimenting and sharing 👍

Good vid. I bought Nioxin after Robin James did some videos. Been using it for two weeks so far every single day, noticed nothing yet, but I’ll keep going. That conditioner feels awesome. Side note, what do you tell your barber for sides of your hair? Is that Taper, skin fade, etc?

What about vichy?

Alpecin works for me.

Have you tried Nizoral?

1st photo: After 2nd photo: Before.

I’m using the alpecin shampoo and I’m a female is there any side effects anyone ?

How can I get this shampoo any more

Do i need to drink coffee if this has caffeine in.?

I tried Alpecin and it didn't work. After watching this video, I bought Nioxin and wow! Not only do I have thicker looking, lovely luscious locks but I now have a 6 figure job, three mansions and a SMOKING HOT south American wife, all within the space of TWO WEEKS! I cannot believe it! Imagine where I'm going to be when I move onto my next bottle! Definitely giving a thumbs up to Nioxin, everyone reading this should invest and I hope to see you all on the other side.

Have you tried the Nioxin Hair Thickening Sprays at any point?

I've using Alpecin for a few months now, and I've stuck with it. Being honest, although I haven't noticed any hair regrowth, since *I've* been using it, it's made hair look thicker, fuller, made it a *LOT* stronger and I've noticed a *massive* reduction in hair loss. And that's why I'm sticking with it.

hey mate, i got no hair loss but got fine hair and want a boost in volume. Will you recommend Nioxin 1 or 2? and if i use nioxin 2 does it help prevent hair loss despite not having any

How can it be a Placebo effect if people can actually see a noticeable difference?

Ive been using for my hair few years & my hair is still going.. its done nothing for me over the years its just a placebo . i think it’s getting better when really it isn’t.

Hair fibres is the answer lads

I 'm a woman 24. I use Alpecin Shampoo and I noticed faster hair growth and new baby hair around my forehead. Every time I wash my hair with it, I leave the shampoo on for at least half an hour. It works for me!