FROM serums to old wives' tales, there are countless options for tackling hair loss.
A Chinese medicine expert shared the acupressure trick she swears by for boosting growth.
In her viral video, user Tianyu Zhang (@kathyhealthtips) demonstrated the simple technique for her followers.
The Instagram user held up her hand with her palm facing away from her.
You can tell the chance of going bald by the length of your fingers
She told her followers to focus their attention on the joint at the top of their pinky finger.
Tianyu pinched the area with her opposite hand and pressed down on it for three seconds.
After counting it out, she advised her audience to repeat the move 36 times.
The social media user clarified in the comments section that 36 is considered to be a magical number in Chinese medicine.
In Chinese medicine, the number 3 is considered a yang number while 6 is a yin number so they are balanced.
The Chinese also consider multiples of 3 to be lucky numbers, making the number 36 twice as lucky.
She then moved her hand to the lower joint of her pinky finger and carried out the same process again.
"Acupress the other hand too and do this whole set at least twice a day," she recommended.
She explained how Chinese medicine experts believe the technique works.
"According to Chinese medicine, our hair health is related to our kidney energy," Tianyu said.
I wanted a braided ponytail but it ended in disaster - I've now got a bald patch
She added that the exercise unblocks the kidney energy and helps regain hair health.
Her Instagram followers shared their thoughts on the recommendation in the comments section.
"So good!! These two points are also great for frequent urination, nighttime urination, and an overactive bladder due to kidney deficiency too," pointed out one viewer.
"Awesome, thanks. I have had thin hair all my life due to anemia,' wrote another Instagram user.
"I'll try it! With my thyroid problem, I've been losing massive bunches of hair for the last 4 years, thanks!!!" commented a third person.
"Thank you very much for sharing ancient Chinese wisdom. Very much appreciated," said another follower.
The National Library of Medicine reported on the link between kidney illness and hair loss.
"Hair loss is a common complaint of women receiving renal replacement therapy," the medical experts explained.
A study revealed that an onset of alopecia is a common symptom for women dealing with kidney issues.
They added that 30% of women will struggle with some form of hair loss throughout their lifetime.
