With that said, I have had to make some major changes to my beloved straightening regime. While I refuse to ditch my Great Lengths extensions, I have ditched relaxing my hair and I wear it curly more often, too.

I exfoliate my scalp regularly as this reduces product build-up blocking my hair follicles, and I ensure my diet is varied and nutrient rich - I’ve started taking spirulina, biotin and iron supplements on Vila Nova’s recommendation, and I’ve started eating more greens, nuts and oily fish: all vital for keeping the scalp strong and healthy. I’m exercising more too, in a bid to increase blood flow, and because it’s a major stress reliever. Not only is that good for my mental health, but stress can have a real effect on the hair, forcing hair follicles into resting phase, which can lead to extra hair fallout in the coming months.

The treatments, which do take multiple sessions, have all had an impact on my hair growth, but all in all, working to boost my hairline has offered me an even greater benefit. By adding in these new rituals and taking better care of my body, my hair looks better than ever, but my mind feels great too.

And one word of advice: if you’re considering booking in for one of these treatments, be sure to consult a professional trichologist to find the most effective (and therefore value-for-money) treatment plan for you.

“I injected my scalp to thicken my thinning hair – here's exactly what happened.”