Does Dry Shampoo Make Your Hair Fall Out?

November 15, 2016

Dry shampoos have exploded in popularity recently. Many women are using dry shampoo instead of washing their hair and it has raised questions on whether it can damage your hair or even make it fall out! Let’s go over some facts about dry shampoo. First, it’s not really shampoo. Shampoo is used on wet hair

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Hair Transplant Procedures Jump over 15% in One Year According to ISAPS Global Survey Results

October 18, 2016

There is a growing trend in hair transplants according to the ISAPS Global Survey. Thinning hair and baldness are now a thing of the past as more and more people are opting for hair restoration procedures to regain their confidence. Hair Transplant Surgeries Increase Dramatically in 2015: Procedure 2015 2014 Percentage Hair Transplant 134,019 115,946

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L’Oreal Working on 3D Printed Hair Follicles

October 14, 2016

The large cosmetics firm has partnered with Poietis, a French bioprinting company, to research and develop a new technology for 3D printed hair follicles that grow hair! Currently, tissue engineering techniques are limited but the two companies believe they can come up with a process to bioprint a hair follicle. The new technology uses laser

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Why Is My Hair Falling Out? Teenage Hair Loss

September 16, 2016

We usually associate hair loss with older adults because for many people, it is a part of getting older. However, teenage hair loss is a common problem that many teens aren’t prepared for. This is because many teens just aren’t aware that it could happen to them at such a young age. For teens, it

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New Study Identifies JAK Enzyme Inhibitor as Possible Hair Loss Cure

September 16, 2016

In a study published by researchers at Columbia University Medical Center, inhibiting a family of enzymes inside hair follicles that are suspended in a resting state can restore hair growth. The researched conducted experiments on mice using drugs that inhibit the Janus kinase, or JAK, family of enzymes which resulted in rapid hair growth. JAK

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Is Seasonal Hair Loss a Myth?

August 25, 2016

A common issue that most aren’t aware of is seasonal hair loss. During the summer, we all love to lie in the sun and swim in chlorinated pools. This causes hair to become damaged, discolored, dry and brittle and many people shed hair in July and August because of this. There is no need to worry though!

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Beware of Wen Hair Care!

August 22, 2016

The FDA is currently investigating complaints against Wen Hair Care, a product line sold by a Hollywood hairstylist. In the past few months, there have been over 21,000 complaints against them. Thousands of customers have reported hair loss after using the product. Wen Hair Care is advertised as a hair-cleansing product. The cosmetic industry goes largely unregulated

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Review On Hair Loss Treatments Products

August 10, 2016

You might want to blame your kids, spouse, or that noisy neighbor for your hair loss, but the issue could just be hereditary. No one wants to deal with hair loss, yet about 2/3 of American males are going to experience some type of hair loss by the age of 35. According to the Reviews.com

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How Many Hairs Should I Shed a Day?

July 18, 2016

The average person has about 100,000 to 150,000 hairs on their head. Shedding 30-50 hairs a day is completely normal. When you start seeing 100-150 strands of hair a day, that is when you should think about seeing a doctor or specialist. The most common causes of hair shedding include heat damage and diet. Heat

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Does Rogaine Work for Receding Hairlines?

June 21, 2016

Rogaine, also known as Minoxidil, is an FDA approved topical hair loss treatment that works by increasing blood flow to the scalp. This extra blood flow can cause hair follicles to be revitalized and slow down or prevent hair loss. The best way to get the results you want is to be consistent with use. 

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