Your Fix My Hair Aftercare Product Guide
Written by the Fix My Hair Editorial Team · Clinician-reviewed by Dr Hisham Band · GMC No. 7550130 · Last reviewed 8 Apr 2026The aftercare protocol is part of the procedure — not an optional add-on.
From day 1
The Recovery Spray keeps grafts hydrated and calms the healing scalp from the very first day.
Weeks 2–3
The Scalp Renew Serum and Hair Growth Support supplements come in once the initial healing is underway, supporting the new growth phase.
Week 8–10
Hair Fibers are safe from around week 8–10 for temporary cosmetic density. Any prescribed medication continues alongside — the protocol matters as much as the surgery.
Why aftercare products matter
The right products in the first weeks protect your grafts and support healing; the wrong ones — or none at all — can irritate the scalp or let scabs harden. This guide covers the categories of product we recommend and when each comes in. Your exact kit and instructions are provided after your procedure.
From day one: gentle cleansing
A mild, fragrance-free cleanser is the cornerstone of early aftercare. Used as instructed (diluted, applied without rubbing), it keeps the area clean and helps scabs soften and release naturally. Regular shampoos are too harsh for healing skin in the first couple of weeks, which is why a dedicated gentle one is used first.
The recovery/soothing spray
Many aftercare kits include a saline or soothing spray for the first days, which keeps the grafts hydrated, calms the healing skin and reduces the urge to touch or scratch. Applied gently and regularly per instructions, it makes the early days more comfortable and supports a clean healing environment.
Weeks 2–3: easing back
As scabs clear and the scalp settles, you transition from the gentle cleanser back toward your normal routine. This is also when a soothing moisturiser can help with the itch that often accompanies healing. Continue avoiding anything harsh, and reintroduce normal shampoo gradually.
Week 8 onwards: supporting growth
Once healed, the focus shifts from protecting grafts to supporting regrowth and your existing hair. This is where prescribed treatments — finasteride and minoxidil — and a healthy scalp routine matter most. Any growth supplements or scalp products play a supporting role to these proven treatments, not a replacement.
What to avoid
- Regular or strong shampoos in the first two weeks.
- Strong fragrance, alcohol or actives on healing grafts.
- Hot water, hairdryers on heat, and styling products early on.
- “Miracle” regrowth products that promise what no shampoo can deliver.
The honest bottom line
Aftercare products protect and soothe; they don’t grow hair on their own. The growth comes from the transplant itself and, long term, from evidence-based medication. A good aftercare routine simply gives your result the cleanest, calmest environment to develop in.
Common questions
Do I need to buy special products? The essentials for the early healing window are provided or recommended by the clinic; beyond that, a gentle routine matters more than expensive products.
Do growth shampoos work? At best as a mild adjunct — see do DHT-blocking shampoos help? They don’t replace finasteride or minoxidil.
Key takeaways
- Recovery Spray from day 1
- Serum and supplements weeks 2–3
- Hair Fibers safe week 8–10
- Medication continues alongside
- The protocol matters as much as the surgery
