Natural Remedies Can Help Prevent Hair Loss
March 7, 2022
Hair loss can occur for several reasons. For some people, there’s a genetic component while for others it’s due to certain medications, recent illness or surgery, autoimmune disease, or high stress levels. Vitamin deficiencies, scalp conditions and even hair damage caused by harsh products and treatments can also cause hair thinning and loss. Many experiencing
What’s the Right pH Level for Your Hair?
February 24, 2022
Here’s a high school chemistry class refresher for you. The numbers on the pH scale range from 0 to 14, where 0 to 6 represent acidity, 7 denotes neutrality, and 8 through 14 alkalinity. If you recall, maintaining a pH balance is crucial to our overall health, while too much acidity weakens the body and
The Facts About Transgender Hair Loss
February 7, 2022
Hair loss can be a stressful experience for anyone. But for transgender women seeing signs of androgenetic alopecia, or male pattern baldness, the experience can be especially traumatic. Without intervention, hair loss can become progressively worse. That makes it essential to address the matter now to prevent the problem – if one exists – from
How Testosterone Levels Affect Hair Loss
January 28, 2022
Androgenic alopecia – better known as pattern baldness – affects an estimated 30 million women and 50 million men in the U.S. alone. It occurs when hair follicles shrink, thus causing new hair to become finer over time until the follicles become dormant. While several factors can contribute to hair loss, genetics and hormones are
How To Control Dry Winter Hair
January 17, 2022
Baby, it’s cold outside. And while all that heat your furnace is pumping out might keep you nice and toasty, it can also leave you with dry, itchy skin and scalp, not to mention static-plagued hair. What can you do to combat these common cold weather hair problems? Read on to find out. Dry, Itchy
Things to Avoid After Transplant Surgery
January 3, 2022
So, you’re considering a hair transplant. Or you’ve already scheduled a consultation. Great news – you’re one step closer to enjoying a fuller head of hair and looking like the best version of you! With that in mind, post-transplant care is the best way to ensure the success of the surgery and minimize the risk
Hair Resolutions for the New Year
December 28, 2021
A new year marks an opportunity to start fresh, set reasonable goals, and invest more in yourself – and that includes your hair. Whether you’re the “wash ‘n go” type, have been sporting the same cut and style for decades, or are noticing changes like thinning or balding, now’s a great time to some hair
The Life of a Hair Follicle
December 22, 2021
Thick or fine, straight or curly, healthy or dry – when we think of hair, we often think of its texture, length, and appearance. Yet it’s the follicle, a small pocket-like hole in the skin, that determines your hair type and is responsible for its growth. Today we’re exploring the life of a hair follicle
How Can Dry Hair Cause Hair Loss?
December 1, 2021
Anyone’s hair can feel dry at some point. Perhaps you’ve been relying too much on heat styling or are using the wrong hair care products. But if left untreated, dry hair can become brittle, causing it to fray or break easily. In most cases, the condition can be treated with the consistent right care and
The Impact of Marijuana on Hair
November 26, 2021
Whether recreational or medicinal, there is vast scientific and anecdotal evidence suggesting that marijuana has anti-anxiety, anti-psychotic, and anti-cancer properties. Cannabis (in various forms) can also be used to provide relief to adults suffering from chronic pain, seizures, muscle spasms, and glaucoma. As for the impact on hair, some regular smokers claim that it thickens