EXPENSIVE visits to a trichologist and professional salon haircare that can set you back hundreds for the full lot.
Treating stubborn hair loss and tresses that don't seem to grow can often leave you with an empty wallet and a dire bank balance.
But according to one thrifty beauty buff, there's no need to spend eye-watering sums to give your mane the love it needs - and it's all thanks to a trick that costs absolutely nothing.
The best part? Not only do you not need to apply messy hair oils, you can also do this trick anywhere, any time.
Offering a helping hand to those who are looking to grow their tresses this year, Amber Pot took to TikTok to demonstrate how she took her hair from a short, frazzled mess to long and luscious locks.
The secret? Something called ''the inverted method'', where you turn your head upside down and give the scalp a gentle rub.
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Sharing the game-changer of a trick on her page, the blonde stunner explained: ''This is so effective. How to do the inverted method?
''Put your head down and start massaging your scalp upside down with your hands.
''This helps to increase blood flow to your scalp, stimulating hair growth.
''Try to move your skin around your skull, don’t just ‘scratch’ on your scalp,'' she told her 616k fans in the video.
''Do this a few minutes a day to see results.''
Some beauty buffs online also claim that applying a hair growth-stimulating oil, such as rosemary or castor, can also increase the effectiveness of this method.
But some proponents say this can lead to faster hair growth, it's important to note that there's limited scientific evidence to support these claims - and it's crucial to consult a doctor before trying this method, especially if you have certain health conditions.
75p hair mask
If you're on a mission to become a real-life Rapunzel in 2025, Amber also recently shared how a 75p food left her with the silkiest tresses ever.
Instead of spending heaps of money on special treatments and masks, Amber swears by avocado - which you can snap up for around 75p from most supermarkets.
Turns out, the fatty berry is not just good for our health - and goes perfect on a toast - but avocado is also amazing for hair that needs some love.
Hair loss tips
We can lose between 50 and 100 hairs a day, according to the NHS.
It is not usually something to worry about, but occasional it can be a sign of a medical concern.
These include illness, stress, cancer treatment, weight loss and iron deficiency.
The NHS advises to book an appointment with your GP to see if you can get to the cause of it.
Experts at American Academy of Dermatology Association also recommend to eat healthy, limit curling irons and only use them for special occasions.
They also recommend using a gentle shampoo, and make use of leave-in conditioners.
Avocado is a great source of biotin, and adding this B-complex vitamin back into the diet may help hair to grow more healthily.
A 2015 study discovered that minerals in avocado oil, including potassium and magnesium, may seal cuticle cells, which can help hair appear smooth and shiny and even prevent it from breaking.
All you need to do, she showed, was cut an avocado in half and place a small section of your hair between the halves like a sandwich.
Once done, start pulling the avocado down the hair from your roots and all the way to the bottom of the tresses.
Although Amber didn't specify how long she kept the natural remedy on, some say you should leave avocado in your hair for at least 30 minutes.
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It's thought that the longer the fatty fruit sits in your hair, the better the results will be - so it may be worthwhile to use it as an overnight treatment.
The rest is straightforward - hop into the shower, wash out the avocado using shampoo (you might need to do this twice or more if required) and complete the routine with your favourite moisturising conditioner.