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FSP: the Follicle Stimulation Programme
Everything a salon professional needs to understand senescent hair loss, explain the science with confidence, and guide a client through the FSP system in the chair.
We carry the most scalp hair we will ever have at birth. Density falls steeply through childhood and keeps thinning gradually from thirty onward. That slow, natural decline is senescent hair loss, and it is exactly what FSP is built to address.
The condition: senescent hair loss
Know what you are treatingSenescent alopecia (also called involutional alopecia) is the general thinning of both hair diameter and density as we grow older. It is a natural part of ageing and it affects both men and women, in varying degrees.
It is not the same as a sudden shed or a patchy loss. It is the slow, all-over thinning a client describes as "my hair just is not what it used to be," or noticing more scalp showing through when the hair is wet.
"As we age, some follicles stop producing hair, and the ones that remain can grow finer, weaker strands. FSP is designed to keep more of those follicles active and growing stronger hair."
- Fewer working follicles. An increasing number of follicles stop producing hair, so overall follicular density drops.
- Hardening around the follicle. A fibrosis (hardening) of the collagen structure around the follicle can compromise blood flow, which leaves the hair that does grow thinner and less vigorous.
FSP targets both: it works to keep follicles producing, and to soften that hardened collagen so blood can reach the root again.
How FSP works: the three actives
The science, in plain termsKopexil
2,4-Diaminopyrimidine-3-oxide
A close relative of Minoxidil, but without the common side effects of scalp irritation, redness and itching. Kopexil inhibits an enzyme (Lysyl Hydroxylase) that hardens the collagen around the follicle. By softening that structure and improving its elasticity, microcapillary blood flow is restored, so compromised follicles can grow stronger, more vigorous hair.
Evidence: in a trial of 100+ men, Kopexil slowed hair loss after 3 weeks and kept an additional 8% of hair in the active growth (anagen) phase after 6 weeks.
GP4G
Artemia (sea plankton) extract
An energiser that works at the cellular level. GP4G acts as a metabolic promoter, stimulating cell metabolism in the Dermal Papilla zone at the base of the follicle. This supports stronger, more rapid growth. Laboratory tests have shown GP4G can improve cell viability and increase the rate at which hair grows.
The synergy: Kopexil reopens the supply line, GP4G powers the growth. Together they are FSP's dynamic new approach to senescent hair loss.
Broad Spectrum Herbal Extract Complex
A potent botanical complex that complements Kopexil and GP4G, working in three ways:
DHT inhibitors Saw Palmetto, Nettle, Caffeine, Green Tea, Coltsfoot, Yarrow
Scalp & circulation Grape Seed, Oleic Acid, Gotu Kola, Rosemary, Sage, White Birch
Scalp health Tea Tree, Horsetail
FSP is formulated specifically for senescent hair loss, but because the herbal complex includes DHT inhibitors, empirical evidence has shown some success with other presentations too: telogen effluvium, alopecia areata, androgenic (hereditary) alopecia, and post-chemotherapy hair loss. Set expectations honestly: these are not the primary claim, but FSP may help.
The FSP system
Three steps, used togetherFSP is a program, not a single product. The prep Shampoo and Rinse clean the hair and open the scalp for maximum absorption, then the Intensive Scalp Serum delivers the actives. The serum is the essential daily step, the Trio Pack is the natural way for a client to start.
FSP Hair + Scalp Shampoo
A sulphate free preparatory shampoo that gently cleanses and preps the scalp for absorption. Contains Kopexil, GP4G and the herbal complex, plus Flaxseed Extract and polymers to add volume and fullness to thinning hair.
FSP Hair + Scalp Rinse
A preparatory conditioning rinse that detangles and preps the scalp for maximum serum absorption. Same active base as the shampoo, with Flaxseed Extract and polymers for volume and fullness.
FSP Intensive Scalp Serum
The heart of the program. A leave-in serum formulated with 15,000 ppm Kopexil and 10,000 ppm GP4G plus the Broad Spectrum Herbal Extract Complex. Sprayed daily onto thinning areas. A 120ml bottle lasts about 90 days.
FSP Trio Pack
Shampoo, Rinse and Intensive Scalp Serum together, the complete program in one purchase. The easiest way to set a client up properly from day one.
The protocol
How to use it, step by stepShampoo
Wash with FSP Hair + Scalp Shampoo and rinse out.
Rinse
Apply FSP Hair + Scalp Rinse, massage vigorously into the scalp, leave for 2 to 5 minutes, then rinse out.
Towel dry
Lightly dry the hair so the scalp is damp, not wet.
Serum
Spray FSP Intensive Scalp Serum directly onto the scalp where the hair is thinning. Massage in vigorously and leave in. Do not rinse.
Style
Style as normal.
- Daily is non-negotiable. For optimum results the serum must be used every single day.
- Not washing today? Apply the serum anyway, morning or evening, and leave it in.
- Dosage. About 8 sprays per day. A 120ml bottle lasts roughly 90 days, so it is a predictable reorder.
- Patience. Hair grows about 1 cm a month, so results take time to become visible.
In the first few days it is normal to see more shedding than usual. The vigorous massage simply dislodges hairs that were already in the shedding phase (catagen and telogen). Tell the client this upfront so they do not stop early.
FSP is a powerful combination of ingredients. Avoid contact with eyes, and rinse immediately with water if contact occurs. If irritation persists, consult a doctor. If any allergic reaction occurs on the scalp, discontinue use immediately.
The evidence
What backs the programThe 2014 clinical trial. A six month independent, medically supervised trial at the Knudsen Hair Transplantation Clinic in Double Bay, Sydney, supervised by hair transplantation surgeon Dr Russell Knudsen. It involved 30 male and female participants with senescent hair loss.
Individual case study
Caucasian male, 58 years of age
Not visibly balding, but a classic case of senescent thinning: "nowhere near the hair he had in his twenties." He used the serum, shampoo and rinse daily. A marked increase in hair abundance appeared after just six weeks, and by six months he had a different head of hair, cutting it more often. His hairdresser was amazed, and a colleague thought he was wearing a wig.
Measured on the HD-PRO Hair Diagnostic System at 6 months:
Australian Innovation Patent
In 2011 the Australian Government's Intellectual Property office granted the FSP Hair Loss Program an Innovation Patent, a first for an Australian haircare company.
Patent No. 2011100393 · Trichovedic FSP
Trichologist formulated
FSP is the work of Trichovedic founder John Cook, a Certified Trichologist, hairdresser and product formulator, who developed it in response to his own senescent hair loss. It is medically tested and built on decades of trichology experience.
The serum goes on every day from the first day. Consistency is the whole program.
A visible improvement is usually noticed or felt after around sixty days.
The most significant change is typically seen after six months of daily use.
In the chair
Recommending FSP with confidence- Clients noticing gradual all-over thinning of density and hair diameter with age.
- More scalp visible when the hair is wet.
- "Not the hair I used to have." Both men and women.
- Worth a conversation for telogen effluvium, alopecia areata, androgenic or post-chemotherapy loss, framed as "may help."
- Notice it out loud, kindly: "I am seeing a little more scalp through here than last time, is that something you have noticed?"
- Normalise it: senescent thinning is natural and extremely common.
- Offer the plan, not just a product: start on the Trio Pack, commit to the daily serum.
- Set the timeline: sixty days for first signs, six months for the real change.
"Is this just Minoxidil?"
No. The active, Kopexil, works in a similar way to Minoxidil but is a different compound, chosen specifically because it avoids the common side effects of scalp irritation, redness and itching. FSP also pairs it with GP4G and a broad herbal complex, so it is a more complete approach than a single active.
"Will it work for my kind of hair loss?"
FSP is formulated specifically for senescent (age-related) thinning, and that is where the evidence is strongest. Because the herbal complex includes DHT inhibitors, there has also been some empirical success with other types of loss. Be honest: it may help, and the daily program is the best way to find out over three to six months.
"Why am I shedding more since I started?"
That is expected in the first few days. The vigorous massage dislodges hairs that were already on their way out. It settles quickly, and it is not the serum causing loss. This is exactly why we mention it before the client starts.
"How much does it cost to keep going?"
The serum is the essential ongoing item: a 120ml bottle is about 90 days of daily use, so roughly one bottle a quarter. The shampoo and rinse are prep steps used alongside it. Framing it as a quarterly reorder makes the commitment clear and predictable.
"How soon will I see something?"
Hair grows about 1 cm a month, so change is gradual. Most people notice a visible or felt improvement around sixty days, with the biggest difference at about six months of consistent daily use.
Quick reference
The one-glance summary| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| What it treats | Senescent (involutional) hair loss: age-related thinning of hair density and diameter, in men and women. |
| Actives | Kopexil 15,000 ppmGP4G 10,000 ppmBroad Spectrum Herbal Complex |
| The system | Prep Shampoo, Prep Rinse, Intensive Scalp Serum. Used together. Serum is the essential daily step. |
| Protocol | Shampoo, rinse (leave 2 to 5 min), light towel dry, spray serum on thinning areas and massage in, leave in, style. About 8 sprays daily. |
| Timeline | First visible change ~60 days. Greatest improvement ~6 months. Extra shedding in the first few days is normal. |
| Evidence | 2011 AU Innovation Patent 2011100393. 2014 Knudsen Clinic trial (30 people): 67% reduced or ceased thinning, 42% more volume. Individual case: +30% diameter, +25% density at 6 months. |
| Range & price | Shampoo $51.95 · Rinse $51.95 · Serum $119.95 (120ml) · Trio Pack $171.90 (saves $51.95). |
| Caution | Avoid eyes. Discontinue if irritation or allergic reaction occurs. |
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