Regular Member BaltoBill Posted July 15, 2011 Regular Member Share Posted July 15, 2011 I've been considering using the Help Hair Shake after my HT, which is scheduled for August. I'm not asking about your opinions of Dr. Larry Shapiro, who developed the product, as a surgeon, but rather whether anyone has used it and what their real experiences have been with the product. Thanks. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member hairthere Posted July 15, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted July 15, 2011 I have not used it but have read about it. Sounds like a protein shake with the price marked up because it's being touted as a "hair help" shake. Clever marketing-- hope you are smarter than to fall for it... I am the owner/operator of AHEAD INK a Scalp Micropigmentation Company in Fort Lee, New Jersey. www.aheadink.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member gillenator Posted July 15, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted July 15, 2011 Does anyone know what exactly are the ingredients? What exactly is the "shake" supposed to do or accomplish? 1 Gillenator Independent Patient Advocate I am not a physician and not employed by any doctor/clinic. My opinions are not medical advice, but are my own views which you read at your own risk. Supporting Physicians: Dr. Robert Dorin: The Hairloss Doctors in New York, NY Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member aaron1234 Posted July 15, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted July 15, 2011 Hmmm..... a hair shake. I tried ordering one of those at Dairy Queen last week. What's in it?!? Ice, milk, frozen yogurt, minox, finasteride, saw palmetto in a blender? Dr. G: 1,000 grafts (FUT) 2008 Dr. Paul Shapiro: 2,348 grafts (FUT) 2009 ~ 1,999 grafts (FUT) 2011 ~ 300 grafts (Scar Reduction) 2013 Dr. Konior: 771 grafts (FUT) 2015 ~ 558 grafts (FUT) 2017 ~ 1,124 grafts (FUE) 2020 My Hair Transplant Journey with Shapiro Medical Group Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member RCWest Posted July 16, 2011 Senior Member Share Posted July 16, 2011 You could probably do the same thing with a $15 tub of protein powder from Walmart. Finasteride 1.25 mg. daily Avodart 0.5 mg. daily Spironolactone 50 mg twice daily 5 mg. oral Minoxidil twice daily Biotin 1000 mcg daily Multi Vitamin daily Damn, with all the stuff you put in your hair are you like a negative NW1? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member BaltoBill Posted August 5, 2011 Author Regular Member Share Posted August 5, 2011 Anyone else out there who has taken protein powder or denatured whey protein after a HT and who has results to report? Thanks. Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member BetterDaysAHead Posted January 13, 2012 Regular Member Share Posted January 13, 2012 I think I'm going to start drinking a protein shake and vitamin supplements as well. I don't have unrealistic expectations but who knows? It doesn't look like anyone on this forum has tried this so... I will post my progress and we shall see... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member cool525 Posted January 14, 2012 Regular Member Share Posted January 14, 2012 (edited) I think it is very confusing, it seems like the doctor is alone in his theory of whey isolate (which he purports promotes hair-loss) vs. whey concentrate (which he says helps hair-grow). I to be honest want to believe in it, but if you think about it, protein is protein - you could get it from egg whites, meat, poultry or from his shake (and guess what he says, his shake only, lol). And then he posts his research merely on his own site and not in some printed journal. He has a patent 'pending' and not approved. Maybe others can chime in, as I would confess to not know much here, but other than that I do see that the product has very good quality ingredients and the price could itself justify as you wont be needing to separately eat all those needed vitamins. Edited January 14, 2012 by cool525 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member StaggerLee123 Posted January 14, 2012 Senior Member Share Posted January 14, 2012 A Hair Shake sounds like an "add-on" to boosts profits at this clinic. If a clinic can't make it by doing procedures alone I would wonder about their competency. That's just me though... @Aaron: you're funny dude! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member BetterDaysAHead Posted January 14, 2012 Regular Member Share Posted January 14, 2012 Again, I have no idea if it will help or anything, and I just had my transplant by Dr. Glenn Charles, but what I do know is that no one has posted on here that they actually tried it and it didn't help. So, with that being said, I will gladly be the first to spend extra money if there is even a 1% chance that it could help. I will also post all the results weekly. I like to go by facts and not theories, especially when hair is on the line... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member cool525 Posted January 14, 2012 Regular Member Share Posted January 14, 2012 That would be great. I did take a look at ingredients, and seems to have all quality stuff - no sugar, no cheap artificial sweetners etc. Again, I have no idea if it will help or anything, and I just had my transplant by Dr. Glenn Charles, but what I do know is that no one has posted on here that they actually tried it and it didn't help. So, with that being said, I will gladly be the first to spend extra money if there is even a 1% chance that it could help. I will also post all the results weekly. I like to go by facts and not theories, especially when hair is on the line... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Regular Member shorinryu Posted September 13, 2013 Regular Member Share Posted September 13, 2013 Hi Bill, I have been using the Help Hair Shake for about 5 months and have noticed my hair is thicker and I don't seem to lose as much especially when washing it. I also drink the shake after I've been working out. On top of all that it actually tasted better than a lot of other protein shakes I've tried. Hope this helps good luck Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member KD2020 Posted April 6, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted April 6, 2014 Thanks for sharing your experience. I am havIng my procedure done April 17, and was told from Dr. Cooley's office when I questioned the product's relationship with Dr. Shapiro in Fl: Dr. Cooley will gladly answer questions about the help hair shake but no we are not affiliated. The shake has good science behind it and has nothing to do with Dr. Shapiros reputation or surgical skill. Thanks. So I too would like to know more about it. Anyone else use it? 3840 FUT grafts + Acell/PRP with Dr. Jerry Cooley April 17, 2014 And, I'll admit it - I'm trying the Help Hair Shake in my smoothies http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/174893-3-000-fut-my-visit-thursday-april-17-dr-cooley.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Glenn Charles Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 I have never seen any legitimate scientific data to support that it has any benefit. Cannot see it causing any harm, but couldn't say it helps. Dr. Glenn Charles is a member of the Coalition of Independent Hair Restoration Physicians Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member KD2020 Posted April 8, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted April 8, 2014 Thanks Dr. Charles. It's interesting that a somewhat significant number of Dr.s have their name and photo on the website for it, offering their endorsement for the product. I would include a link but the moderator will simply remove it. 3840 FUT grafts + Acell/PRP with Dr. Jerry Cooley April 17, 2014 And, I'll admit it - I'm trying the Help Hair Shake in my smoothies http://www.hairrestorationnetwork.com/eve/174893-3-000-fut-my-visit-thursday-april-17-dr-cooley.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mschliss Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Hey baltobill, Just saw your post, I'm considering buying the Help Hair Whey Protein Shake...What's your take on it? Has it helped? How often do you take it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mschliss Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Again, I have no idea if it will help or anything, and I just had my transplant by Dr. Glenn Charles, but what I do know is that no one has posted on here that they actually tried it and it didn't help. So, with that being said, I will gladly be the first to spend extra money if there is even a 1% chance that it could help. I will also post all the results weekly. I like to go by facts and not theories, especially when hair is on the line... Hey BetterDaysAhead, Just saw your post, I'm considering buying the Help Hair Whey Protein Shake...What's your take on it? Has it helped? How often do you take it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senior Member scar5 Posted November 3, 2014 Senior Member Share Posted November 3, 2014 It has been around for a while and has come up before. A lot of people don't realize that it has been optimized for stimulating hair growth in the pubic region and not for scalp hair, so unless you have had BHT from these regions it probably won't help that much for 'coverage'. That said, it is quite possible it could cause scalp hair to curl for this reason, and that can help with the illusion of density. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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