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
Questions and Answers About Hair
November 18, 2021
For many, hair is more than just something to wash, dry, and brush. It’s an important part of our physical appearance – one that can impact not only how we feel about ourselves but how others see and treat us. Hair can look, feel, and behave differently depending on the season, weather, and our age. In
How to Find the Right Hair Transplant Doctor
October 28, 2021
When you look in the mirror, do you like that you see? Sure, maybe you’d like to do something about those crow’s feet or sunspots. Or perhaps you wish you’d like to stretch yourself another inch or two in height. But overall, you’re pleased with the person looking back at you. Yet for those suffering
Am I a Candidate for a Hair Transplant?
October 18, 2021
If you’ve found your way to this blog, you might be experiencing hair thinning or loss and wondering if hair transplant surgery is right for you. Well, you’re in the right place to get at least some of the answers you seek. Because here we discuss some factors that must be present to proceed or,
DHT and Hair Loss
October 14, 2021
As you age, hair loss becomes more probable and common. One of its more common causes is genetics – if your father and your father’s father experienced hair loss, chances are you will, too. But genetics paints only a partial picture. For many, hair loss is caused by dihydrotestosterone (or DHT), a hormone that plays
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
