The Science Behind Hair Thinning & Where To Start The Conversation With Clients

Your Guide to Understand, Treat & Combat Hair Thinning In the Salon

Whether you have clients suffering from postpartum hair changes, receding hair lines, post-injury hair thinning or clients looking to restrengthen their hair before installing extensions, read this. 

Hair thinning is no longer a hush-hush conversation in the salon. Learn the science, process and application behind the Rene Furterer treatments to transform your clients’ scalp and hair to see real results in just 90 days. Watch the demo above for a quick, full process to get your clients on their hair regrowth journey.

#1. The Consultation should be MORE than just talking about the appointment 

When your client comes in for their appointment, are you digging for information beyond the service booked? This is key to being able to pivot the appointment in a direction that fulfills their request while finding a root problem that may be hiding.

“I found that the consultation open the door for effective communication. You need to know what’s happening, where your clients are presently AND where you need to go in the future,” says Rene Furterer Hair and Scalp Therapist Belinda Baker. “You need to know your clients’ fears and concerns and what they want you to help them with.”

#2. There IS a solution for sudden hair changes caused by trauma, pregnancy or life changes

“Sudden trauma that happens to the scalp (such as postpartum hair changes) can actually traumatize your hair follicles,” Belinda explains. “Once this happens, your follicles abort their growth cycle, once the growth cycle is aborted your hair has to start the growth pattern all over again.”

Although we can’t control how our bodies react to life changes, once the hair growth cycle has (re)begun, Belinda recommends Rene Furterer Triphasic Reactional Serum to secure the growth cycle stays active to regrow longer, stronger hair. Click here to watch a real client go through their regular Rene Furterer Triphasic Reactional Serum treatment in the salon!

Rene Furterer has plant-based hair thinning solutions for any stage—click here to read about the drug-free difference you could offer for your clients!

#3. Identify if your clients’ hair thinning is progressive or reactional, here’s why 

Whether it’s genetic or induced by a life-changing event, hair thinning should be treated case-by-case for your clients’ best results. Not only does this need to be identified to treat your client, but giving your clients the security of knowing you understand the type of treatment plan they need will give them the confidence to book whatever services, treatments or add-ons you recommend.

How to identify if your client suffers from progressive or reactional hair thinning:

1. Progressive hair thinning—This occurs in a specific pattern, such as a recession point at the hairline or crown of the head. This type of hair thinning is usually genetic and varies in men and women. 

Solution:

• Have a thorough consultation about your clients’ concerns and hopes for their hair
• Create a 30, 60 and 90-day plan for their hair—both in the salon and at-home care
• Establish a schedule in the salon for your client to receive Triphasic Progressive Serum Treatments 

2. Reactional hair thinning—This is a sudden or one-off situation that can effect the entire scalp. Overwhelming stress, dietary diseases, pregnancy and more are common factors in this type of hair thinning. 

Solution:

• Have a thorough consultation about your clients’ concerns and hopes for their hair
• Create a 30, 60 and 90-day plan for their hair—both in the salon and at-home care
• Establish a schedule in the salon for your client to receive Triphasic Reactional Serum Treatments 

Watch & learn from a hair and scalp therapist on what treatment, verbiage and appointment process you should be using with your clients.