Hair carries differing importance and meaning depending on several factors. These include gender, age, ethnic group and religious background. Despite these differences, a reasonable amount that fully covers the head as well as uniformity are usually considered desirable features. As…
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A Guide to Hair Loss Shampoo In all honesty, hair loss shampoo does not work. I am a Cosmetology student and we learned how hair loss works. Let me share my knowledge with you.Aloplecia is the technical term for baldness….
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A beautiful head of hair that moves with you and shines in the sun, is all anyone really asks for. But this is sometimes hard to achieve when suffering from alopecia. Alopecia is the medical term used for hair loss…
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Excessive hair loss can be caused by a variety of things. Genetically predisposed common baldness, where the hair thins gradually over time, is the major cause. But other possibilities can include hair pulling or twisting, chemotherapy, childbirth, radiation, poison, iron…
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Many men and a few women are plagued by hair loss, and their despair at this unfortunate condition is sufficient to foster a multi-million dollar hair replacement industry. For men, the primary culprit is Dihydrotestosterone, which is produced by the…
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Going bald is bad enough, but even worse are those pitiable gentlemen among us who are going bald but like to pretend that they are not. These are the fellows with the comb-over hairstyle; a monstrosity of grooming where hair…
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It is possible to beat the genetic gods and restore our balding heads to what was once a waving mane of sexual magnetism. What doesn’t work are products promoting a quick fix or those accompanied by the before and after…
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90 % of your hair is constantly growing while the other 10 % sits at a stage we like to refer to as the resting stage. Every 2-3 months, the hair in the resting stage will fall out allowing new…
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Wigs are the most convenient way of changing hairstyles, without having your hair cut or coiffed every single time you want to try something new. However, wigs are not exactly cheap, and, if you want to make a fashion statement…
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A peculiar twist of genetics insured I was confronted with the vanity demon early in life. At the tender age of 15 I already sported a noted “receding hairline.” Initially it was cool because it made me look older and…
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If the prospect of a balding pate is less than welcome there are a host of hair loss products available which can ward off the appearance of the inevitable. For many men the ultimate options are to embrace baldness and…
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Women are just as likely as men to have thinning hair and hair loss according to the Mayo Clinic. However, it is not as acceptable for women to go bald. There are different reasons for women to experience thinning hair…
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Androgenic Alopecia is the most common form of hair loss. It is caused when some hair follicles are preprogrammed to be susceptible to genetic minaturisation. It is estimated to affect 70% of men and 40% of women during their lifetimes….
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Eyebrow hair grows and falls out just like any other hair is falling out. With time, because of skin diseases, alopecia, or because excessive plucking, you will experience eyebrow hair falling out, which will affect your looks. Biologically designed to…
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Hair loss is a common side effect with many, but not all, chemotherapy treatments. Medical staff will discuss the possibilities with you prior to treatment, but nothing will fully prepare you, and each individual’s reaction is unique. The main thought…
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What could you be possibly doing if you let a cow lick your scalp? How about scrubbing your head with curry powder? These are only a couple wacky and bizarre hair loss remedies that have been used around the world….
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Hair loss and baldness is a condition which affects a great portion of the male, and even female population, particularly those in their middle age. There are many beliefs about this common condition concerning how its caused, how to prevent it,…
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Hair toupees represent a convenient method for men to cover areas on their head that are starting to turn bald. Many men do not lose all of their hair at once, but they are still uncomfortable with having parts of…
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In Botticelli’s famous painting, the “Birth of Venus”, the Goddess of Beauty rises from the ocean on a half-shell. The Goddess’ hair is one of the most beautiful things about her; long, wavy, and flowing. She may owe that beautiful…
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For a natural answer to the thinning of hair start with nutritional Brewer’s Yeast. For many this natural suplement to the diet may in fact be the only need and equally may even be the beginning of not just healthier…
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The hormonal changes associated with menopause can lead to a thinning of the hair, and hair loss in many women. Women usually experience a general loss of hair all over the head in these cases, not just a recession of…
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You should wash your hair everyday. Contrary to popular belief this will not dry out your hair or your scalp as long as you use the proper products suited to your hair type. Your scalp is an extension of your…
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While booking an appointment may seem like a no-brainer to many people, the number of mistakes clients make when trying to book a hair appointment would surprise you. The front desk is the busiest place in the salon and it…
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Rosemary, or Rosmariunus officinallis, can be used to stimulate hair growth. Why it works. Because rosemary contains stomachic, camphor, cineole, and borneol, rinsing with it stimulates the skin and capillaries, which also stimulates hair follicles. If hair growth has slowed…
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To blow dry, or not to blow dry?, that is the question; at least for those of us who are not quite sure which is best for our hair. The answer?, actually it’s a matter of preference! However, there are…
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Hair can be your crowning glory or your daily disappointment. After being put through the wringer of blow drying, flat ironing, teasing, hot rollers, curling irons, hair spray, poor diet, and over-processing, hair can be in dire need of strengthening. Consider…
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If you have fine hair, or even thick, straight long hair, you may feel you want your tresses to appear to have more volume and body. Long hair can be heavy, causing it to look flat, and thin hair can…
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BEAUTIFUL HAIR HAS TO BEGIN SOMEWHERE The hair and scalp are damaged by such environmental factors as air pollutants, heat, ultraviolet radiation, dry indoor air, hair colours, perms, hair dryers, strong shampos and chemical rinses. The scalp provides the hair…
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Whether firing up your own bike or riding as a passenger your hair can take a beating when traveling on a motorcycle. Some states require you to wear a helmet and others do not. Whether you have to deal with…
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Strong, shiny tresses are a reflection of optimum health and vitality. Indeed, both men and women often cite healthy hair as a most wanted feature for themselves, as well as a desirable feature in a potential mate. It makes sense…
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