Frequently asked questions about FOLIC and hair transplant care

Post-Transplant Care

FOLIC can be used both before and after a hair transplant. Before the procedure, as part of your regular scalp care and preparation for surgery. Afterward, from your first clinic-approved wash and as part of your regular routine for transplanted hair.

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Look for a shampoo formulated for sensitive scalp, with physiological pH and no harsh surfactants. Most conventional shampoos — even those labeled gentle — aren't designed for the care of transplanted hair.

FOLIC is a hair transplant shampoo developed specifically to fit into your regular routine for transplanted hair.

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A hair transplant shampoo is formulated specifically for the care of transplanted hair and sensitive scalp. Unlike a conventional shampoo, it's built around the needs of this situation and designed to become part of your regular routine, before and after the transplant.

FOLIC is a hair transplant shampoo developed to support that care every day.

A conventional shampoo is formulated for general hair hygiene. FOLIC is developed specifically for the care of transplanted hair and sensitive scalp, with physiological pH and no harsh surfactants. That's why it can fit into your regular routine before and after a hair transplant.

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It's generally not the best idea. Many conventional shampoos, even some labeled gentle, aren't formulated for the care of transplanted hair and can be unsuitable while the scalp stays sensitive, with itching, redness, or tightness.

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→ What Shampoo to Use After a Hair Transplant

There's no single timeline that fits everyone. A hair transplant shampoo isn't just for the first few washes. FOLIC is designed to become part of your regular routine for transplanted hair, with frequency adjusted to your clinic's guidance and your scalp's needs.

→ How Transplanted Hair Evolves After a Hair Transplant

The first wash usually happens a few days after the procedure, following your clinic's instructions. Always defer to your clinic's individual guidance if in doubt.

→ How to Wash the Scalp After a Hair Transplant

Because the scalp can stay sensitive after the procedure. Choosing a shampoo formulated for this helps maintain scalp balance and avoid unnecessary irritation while washing. FOLIC is developed specifically for the everyday care of transplanted hair.

Scalp Symptoms

It means the scalp can react more easily to washing, friction, or certain products after the procedure. This sensitivity can show up as itching, redness, tightness, or discomfort to the touch. If symptoms persist or get worse, check with your clinic.

Yes. Itching is one of the most common complaints after a hair transplant. It can appear in the first few days and last for weeks or months. A shampoo formulated for sensitive scalp helps care for the area without adding unnecessary irritation.

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Yes. Redness is common after the procedure and usually fades over time. If it persists or gets worse, check with your clinic. In the meantime, avoid products with harsh surfactants or fragrances that could irritate the scalp.

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Yes. Scalp tightness is common after a transplant and can last for several weeks. It’s a sign that the scalp is more reactive than normal. A consistent, gentle washing routine helps reduce it over time.

A hair transplant is a surgical procedure. It’s normal for the scalp to stay more sensitive to touch, certain products, and environmental factors like sun or temperature changes for some time afterward.

How to Use

Apply a small amount to a thoroughly wet scalp, massage gently — never scratch — leave on for about 2 minutes, then rinse well.

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FOLIC can be used daily as part of your regular scalp care routine.

FOLIC can be used as part of your regular hair care routine. If you're using minoxidil or another treatment prescribed by a professional, always follow your specialist's guidance on order and timing.

FOLIC can be used after different hair transplant techniques, such as FUE or FUSS, from the moment your clinic authorizes it.

Transplanted hair is hair that was moved during a hair transplant. Although it grows naturally afterward, it remains part of a specific situation that can call for different care than a conventional shampoo provides.

→ How Transplanted Hair Evolves After a Hair Transplant

Yes. FOLIC can be used before a hair transplant as part of your regular scalp care. Afterward, it can be used from your first clinic-approved wash.

→ Which Shampoo to Use Before a Hair Transplant

About FOLIC

FOLIC is a hair transplant shampoo with a dermocosmetic formulation, developed specifically for the care of transplanted hair and sensitive scalp. It's designed to become part of your regular routine, before and after a hair transplant. Recommended by doctors and hair transplant clinics, FOLIC supports the everyday care of transplanted hair at home.

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FOLIC is suited for people preparing for a hair transplant, people with transplanted hair, and anyone with a sensitive scalp following the procedure. It can be used before the transplant and from your first clinic-approved wash afterward.

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Yes. FOLIC is formulated with physiological pH and no harsh surfactants to respect scalp balance — especially important while it stays more sensitive after a hair transplant.

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Yes. FOLIC has been dermatologically tested and is compliant with European cosmetics regulations.

FOLIC is manufactured in Spain in compliance with European cosmetics regulations. It’s registered in the EU’s Cosmetic Products Notification Portal (CPNP) and holds a National Code (CN: 224489.4), ensuring full traceability and regulatory compliance.

No. FOLIC is formulated to become part of your regular routine for transplanted hair. Transplanted hair stays transplanted hair over time, so specific care shouldn't be limited to the first few washes.

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FOLIC is formulated to be gentle, even on sensitive scalps. In rare cases, if you notice discomfort or irritation, pause use and consult your specialist before resuming.

Orders & Shipping

FOLIC is available at foliclab.com and through partner hair transplant clinics.

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Orders within Spain typically arrive within 24–72 business hours. International delivery times vary by destination.

Yes. FOLIC is also available in a 2-unit pack, built for anyone who wants to keep a continuous routine for transplanted hair.

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Reach out to hola@foliclab.com within 14 days of receiving your order and we’ll help you out.

The next step in caring for transplanted hair

If you’ve read this far, you already know: care after a transplant doesn’t end at the clinic. Transplanted hair needs a specific routine — and a shampoo formulated to support scalp balance every day.

FOLIC is built to be the foundation of your daily transplanted hair routine.

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For transplanted hair

Hair transplant shampoo

Formulated specifically for transplanted hair — physiological pH, no harsh surfactants.