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There are many products on the market that promise to aid those with hair loss. Are there any you would recommend?

There are very few products that are proven to support new growth and buyers should be wary of hair growth oils and the like however, it makes sense to look at the ingredients of a product to help determine whether it may stimulate hair growth. There are studies that have implicated the use of ingredients like caffeine to help stimulate growth. Generally speaking, when choosing products look for ingredients that stimulate the follicles by increasing blood circulation which draws oxygen and nutrients to the scalp. More importantly, always conduct your own due diligence and ask for studies and trials that support any enthusiastic claims. Regaine is the only commercially available product FDA proven to grow hair and this is only under certain circumstances. 

Interview with Smart Hair Clinic Consultant Trichologist  Nicola Smart