Can Illness Result in Hair Loss?
October 7, 2021
The short answer is “Yes, but not always.” Hair thinning and loss can be triggered by several other factors, as well, including heredity, hormonal changes, physical and emotional trauma, sudden weight loss, and certain medications. Various physical stressors can trigger a type of hair loss called Telogen Effluvium, where growing hair follicles go into their
What Causes Teenage Hair Loss?
September 28, 2021
Age related hair loss can be difficult enough to accept, but when one starts losing hair during their teenage years it can be down-right devastating. Genetics, medical issues, hormonal changes, and nutrient deficiency are just some of the factors that can trigger sudden and severe hair loss among teens. But with early intervention the condition
Do You Know Your Hair Type?
September 20, 2021
Sure, you pretty much know your hair type – straight, wavy, curly, or loaded with coils. But did you know that there are subtypes of these based on – for example – the tightness of the curls, or lack thereof? If you’re longing for healthy, voluminous hair, knowing your type and how to properly care
What causes split ends?
September 14, 2021
When the ends of hair become brittle and dry, they can fray and resemble the end of an unraveled rope – commonly referred to as “split ends”. Split ends are caused by a variety of factors, including heat styling and chemical hair products. And since blow drying, curling, straightening, and hair product use is so
Popular Hair Myths and Why You Should Ignore Them
September 7, 2021
“Cutting your hair makes it grow faster.” “Plucking a gray hair makes more grey hairs grow.” “Brushing your hair 100 strokes at a time makes it healthier.” We’ve heard these – and other such sayings – time and again. So much so that we start to take them as fact. Yet with just a few
Fine vs Thinning Hair
September 1, 2021
Hair comes in a variety of lengths, textures, and colors. Sometimes the hair we want isn’t exactly what we see when looking in the mirror. For example, you may long for a head of curls but were born with stick-straight strands. And while there are a variety of tools and styling products to help you
How Aging Relates to Hair Growth
August 17, 2021
Dark spots, wrinkles, grey hair…each a sign of aging. And while everyone hopes to age gracefully, we also know that appearance can add years to your perceived age. And that’s not such a great confidence builder, to say the least. Take hair and scalps, for example. As the aging process advances, hair follicles begin to
Why Does My Hair Frizz?
August 10, 2021
You can almost feel it happening. After washing, drying, and styling your hair, you step outside on a humid day and feel your perfectly coifed tendrils turn into a frizzy mess. Or maybe your hair just frizzes no matter the weather and you find yourself spending hundreds of dollars trying countless products all promises to
Low-Light Laser Therapy for Hair Loss
August 2, 2021
If you’ve lost enough hair to consider a transplant, perhaps you’ve come across this acronym, which stands for low-light laser therapy. Maybe you’ve even heard good things. The question is, are you listening to pure hype, or do these products really deliver on their promise? We’re here to help you sort through the clutter and
The Truth About Redheads
July 23, 2021
Did you know that being a red head is pretty rare? In fact, that it is estimated that less than 2 percent of the world’s population has red hair. Whether you’re a natural redhead or get a little help from the salon, here are some red hair facts you might enjoy. It’s in the genes.