{
  "id": 5122936,
  "title": "Alia Bhatt’s hairstylist Amit Thakur on hair spa for hair fall: ‘I prefer it over…’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/alia-bhatts-hairstylist-amit-thakur-on-hair-spa-for-hair-fall-i",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-02T16:30:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/health/amit-thakur-hair-spa-hairfall-scalp-treatment-10831049/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Celebrity hairstylist Amit Thakur, who has styled the likes of Nita Ambani, Priyanka Chopra, Katrina Kaif, and Alia Bhatt, recently shared his thoughts on hair spas in an Instagram post from August 11. Thakur described hair spas as multi-step treatments that nourish both the scalp and hair, with the ability to temporarily fix frizz problems. However, when it comes to actual hair fall, Thakur believes the impact of a hair spa is limited. He explained that while the treatment cleanses the scalp deeply, which can promote healthier hair over time, it does not target the underlying causes of hair fall. Dr. Swetha Sridhar, Medical Director at Dr Swetha’s Skin Sutra Clinic, agrees that a hair spa can improve the condition and appearance of hair by removing product buildup, improving conditioning, and reducing dryness and friction. However, Dr. Sridhar emphasizes that hair spa treatments do not address most medical causes of hair fall, such as androgenetic alopecia, telogen effluvium, or inflammatory scalp disorders. These conditions require targeted medical treatments. Persistent hair fall, defined as hair loss that continues for several weeks, worsens progressively, or is accompanied by visible thinning, bald patches, itching, scaling, or scalp inflammation, should be evaluated by a dermatologist. Dr. Sridhar notes that when assessing hair loss, a dermatologist may conduct a hair pull test, dermoscopic examination, and recommend blood tests to identify underlying factors like nutritional deficiencies or thyroid disorders. Treatment options are then determined based on the specific cause of hair fall.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Celebrity hairstylist Amit Thakur shared thoughts on hair spas in an Instagram post.",
    "Thakur described hair spas as multi-step treatments that nourish scalp and hair.",
    "Dr. Sridhar emphasized hair spas improve appearance but don't address medical causes of hair fall."
  ],
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  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express - Lifestyle",
        "title": "Alia Bhatt’s hairstylist Amit Thakur on hair spa for hair fall: ‘I prefer it over…’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/alia-bhatts-hairstylist-amit-thakur-on-hair-spa-for-hair-fall-i-5124633",
        "published": "2026-09-02T16:30:59.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}