The Gadget: HairMax Laser Comb, compact version: 275 from www.whitecliffsgroup.com, call 0800 028 0486

What's it good for? This revolutionary tool is one of only three products approved by the Food and Drink Administration (FDA) in America as being proven to help prevent hair loss.

How it works: It uses low level laser therapy to stimulate follicles and promote growth. Although it's called a comb, it actually looks more like a high-tech brush, which you plug in and then pass over your head.

Beauty cheat: Nioxin Starter Kit System 1, 36.50 www.hqhair.com. This three-step system for early stages of thinning hair cleanses, moisturises and nourishes the scalp and hair. With daily use it delivers essential nutrients, treating the appearance of thinning and creating an environment for fuller, healthier looking hair.