April 12, 2022

Avoid These Hairstyles That Cause Hair Loss!

Did you know that the way you wear your hair can impact hair loss?

It’s true, there are genuinely some hairstyles out there that can cause you to lose your hair. The worst thing is, if you keep wearing your hair in the same way, there’s a chance that hair loss can be permanent. This is because you can damage the follicles, meaning no treatments – not even regenera activa, or laser hair regrowth – will work.

Which hairstyles do you need to avoid? Check them out below:

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Tight buns and ponytails

Do you often pull your hair back tightly in a bun or ponytail? The tighter the better, meaning you get the sleek look at the front and a nice ponytail or stylish bun at the back. Wearing your hair like this every now and then won’t be a problem. But, if this is your go-to daily look, you will have issues.

You see, pulling your hair back like this will weaken the hairs at the front of your scalp. The tightness of the pull-back means they are under stress, so they can easily break and fall out. As a result, you can suffer from hair loss at your temples – if you wear this style all the time, you may already notice some thinning in this area.

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Cornrows or tight braids

If you wear cornrows or like to braid your hair, this can also cause hair loss.

Again, these styles make your hair pull on the scalp, putting excessive stress on the follicles. When left in place for too long, you are going to eventually damage the follicle and make the hair fall out. Damaged follicles can’t be healed, so that hair is gone forever.

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Hair extensions

Putting in extensions on a night out won’t be a massive deal. However, if you’re someone that constantly has to put extensions in every single day, then you are damaging your hair.

Clipping in your extensions will mean you’re pulling your hair. Once more, you have a constant battle going on as too much force is exerted on your poor roots. Thus, hair loss is extremely common and can become permanent if you’re not careful.

What hairstyles can prevent hair loss?

Put simply, any style that doesn’t pull too tightly on your hair. Some of the styles on this list, like ponytails, buns, and braids, can be less damaging if worn a bit looser.

Furthermore, you will only experience hair loss issues if you constantly use the same hairstyles. We’re talking about wearing your hair like this for months on end without changing it. If you mix things up and keep your hair loose as much as possible, you can afford to tie your hair up tightly once in a while.

Hair loss and thinning can be traumatic. That sounds dramatic, but it can genuinely mess up your self-confidence and make you very anxious. You can prevent needless hair loss by making the simple decision to change your hairstyle. Avoid constantly using the styles mentioned above, and you’ll be fine.

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May 29, 2019

Warning These Bad Habits Could Be Thinning Your Hair

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Thinning hair can be distressing to both men and women, and on a cosmetic level, can lead to a poor self-image. The situation is often worse for men, as thinning hair can often lead to complete hair loss, but even for women, a look in the mirror can be discomforting when more of the scalp is seen because their hair has thinned out on top.

If you have noticed your hair thinning recently, there may be some very good reasons why. In many cases, it is down to age and genetics. As you get older, you might shed more hair than normal, and chances are, if your mother had thinning hair, you might too. However, as we will discuss in a moment, you might also be guilty of bad hair habits that are causing your hair to thin more than it should.

Thankfully, you can do something about the problem. Your eating habits can promote hair growth, there are store-bought products that can help you, and if needed, hair surgeons such as Miguel Canales can offer advanced treatments to manage the problem. So, don’t despair if thinning hair has been affecting you as it’s not too late to save your golden locks.

Still, let’s return to those bad habits we mentioned. Whether age or hereditary factors affect your hair or not, you should still consider your day-to-day life, because as we said, you might be responsible for your hair thinning out. Take note of the following, and then make a few tweaks to your daily routine, so the problem of thinning hair doesn’t get any worse.

These are the bad habits you need to watch out for.

Bad Habit #1: Spending too long under a hot steamy shower

We can all be guilty of this, especially after a tiring day, but you need to take care. Not only will your skin dehydrate when you spend too long under hot water and surrounded by hot steam, but the hot water will wash away your hair’s protective oils too. Your hair will then become dry and brittle, and more prone to breakage and additional shedding.

Tip: This is an easy one: don’t spend too long in the shower! Turn the temperature down a notch too, opting for warm water rather than anything approaching boiling point so as not to damage your scalp. You should also avoid brushing or combing your hair straight after coming out of the shower as wet hair breaks more easily when wet. If possible, let your hair air-dry for around 5 or 10 ten minutes, and then blot it gently with a towel before carefully combing it into shape.

Bad Habit #2: Spending too long in the sun

You already know that the sun’s powerful UV rays can be damaging to your skin, but it’s not so great for your hair, either. With prolonged exposure to the sun, your hair will become dry and brittle, and that could eventually lead to hair loss.

Tip: There are various sun protection products for your hair, so look for something that is suitable for your hair type. Apply them before going out into the sun, and then carry them around with you so you can apply them again if necessary. You might want to wear a sun hat or a headscarf too, as this can also offer you some protection from the sun’s UV rays. And be sensible; walk in shaded areas, and when possible, try to avoid going outside during the hottest parts of the day to reduce the chance of damage to your hair.

Bad Habit #3: Smoking

It’s a no-brainier that smoking is bad for you, but did you know it has dire consequences for your hair too? No? Well, you do now! Smoking reduces the blood circulation to your scalp, and this slows down the growth of your hair follicles. Not only that, but as well as aging the rest of your body, smoking has also been linked to premature graying. So, aside from the fact that smoking can lead to respiratory problems, heart disease, and cancer, do you really need any other incentive to kick this terrible habit?

Tip: Okay, so giving up smoking is easier said than done, we know. If you aren’t able to quit the habit easily, go and see your doctor for professional advice. You might want to try vaping as well, as this is a far safer alternative to smoking, and there is a help guide here that might prove useful to you. For the long-term survivability of both your hair and your life, this is one habit that you do need to deal with.

Bad Habit #4: Letting stress control your life

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Now, we know stress can’t easily be avoided, but you shouldn’t let it take over your life. Not only can stress affect you mentally, but it can affect you physically too. This includes telltale aches and pains, but it also has an effect on your hair. The more stressed you are, the higher the level of the stress hormone cortisol you produce, and this can lead to growth disorders and hair loss. You might be more prone to pulling at your hair as a nervous reaction too, and this will weaken your strands and lead to further shedding. As expected, the loss of hair will add to your stress, so this is one vicious cycle you need to escape from.

Tip: While we would advise avoiding stressful situations, we know this isn’t always possible. Still, you can take steps to manage your stress, and this includes eating a healthy diet and taking part in exercise to reduce the consequences stress can have on your life. You should find ways to relax too, so make it a habit to meditate and do things that you enjoy, as this way, there is less chance of stress playing havoc on your life.

Finally

For some people, thinning hair and hair loss is inevitable. However, to protect your flowing locks for as long as possible, follow our suggestions above. And by cutting out the bad habits we mentioned, you will also improve your health in other ways, so you need no further incentive to make a few changes to your everyday life.

Take care, and thanks for reading.

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May 5, 2018

Hair Loss Causes and Solutions For Men and Women

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Hair loss is something which bothers men and women a lot. Irrespective of the type of loss, male-pattern hair loss, female-pattern hair loss or thinning of hair, the “root” causes of these problems remain to be the same.

This article will give you well-researched and detailed information on the various causes of hair loss and the best and effective solutions.

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April 24, 2018

iRestore Hair Growth System Gives Women The Facts

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Our friends at iRestore Hair Growth System tell us that 50 percent of women will experience thinning or hair loss by age 50.

This statistic is shocking for some and too real for others, but for the most part it gets swept under the rug (or hairpiece, as it were), and hair loss remains perceived as an issue that only affects men.

FDA-cleared and clinically proven, the iRestore Hair Growth System,  LLLT helmet for hair growth, and hair products and supplements that naturally restore thick, healthy hair give us these facts.

Below are facts that spur hair growth and better overall hair quality.

  • In women, hair loss is characterized by a more visible scalp, thinning at the top of the head and a widening part
  • Hair follicles shrink as we age, and the hairs they grow become lighter and gradually shorter in length until the follicles can no longer grow hair at all
  • In all women, the rate of hair growth naturally slows with age
  • Changing hormones can also make hair dry and brittle, causing remaining hair to become more fragile
  • Aging also causes melanin production to slow, leading to gray hairs

Stay tuned for some iRestore Hair Growth System product spotlights coming soon.

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April 16, 2018

Hair Restoration, 5 Things to Know About New Advances

Award winning doctor leads the way in hair restoration technique.

According to the National Institutes of Health (NIH), the average person loses around 100 hairs per day. For most people, those hairs grow back, but for millions of people they don’t, leading to a problem that may tend to make them feel self-conscious about their appearance. The good news is that there are options for those who experience hair loss, including hair restoration.

“Many of those experiencing hair loss assume they are stuck with it,” says Dr. John Kahen, founder of Beverly Hills Hair Restoration (BHHR). “But there have been significant advances in hair restoration that are bringing newfound hope to many.”

The NIH reports that hair loss can happen for a number of reasons beyond growing older. They include certain disease, diabetes, lupus, family history, stress, or a number of other factors. The reasons why people experience hair loss or thinning can be vast, but the solutions are much simpler. According to the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS), there were over 133,000 people who had hair restoration in the U.S. in 2016, and that was a 18% increase over the prior year.

Each year many people are prescribed Propecia, a medication designed to stimulate hair growth and slow down baldness. However, Dr. Kahen says its side effects can impact one’s ability to perform their duties. Confusion, short-term memory loss, dizziness, weakness and headaches have been known to strike users as is a stymied libido and even impotence.

As more people learn about what hair restoration can do for them, they are opting to have the procedure. Hair restoration surgery involves taking hair you already have and using it to fill in the areas that are missing hair or have thinned. Dr. Kahen, who is a world-renowned hair restoration surgeon, is a pioneer and the leading expert in using the Platelet Rich Plasma technique, called SmartPRP®. His hair restoration technique uses the body’s own tissue regeneration mechanism to strengthen small hairs and stimulate growth of new follicles.

Smart PRP, a 30 minute procedure, can be performed as a standalone treatment or, in some cases, is combined with transplant surgery, which takes all day. Since Smart PRP® is a non-invasive procedure, patients generally return to work the next day. Hair transplants take longer to heal – generally 10 days — as the redness, swelling and scabbing fade. Cost of treatment varies based on the treatment(s) plan.

Here are 5 things to know about hair restoration.

Time. Many people think hair restoration is a process that will take a lot of time. The reality is that the procedure generally takes around an hour, sometimes less. Recent advances including Dr. Kahen’s SmartPRP® can generate results in as little as 30 minutes. Those who need a hair transplant will find it takes up to six hours for the surgery, depending on the extent of the baldness, and does require a longer recovery period.

Healing. Following hair restoration, patients may experience mild swelling of the scalp and redness that heal much quicker than with previous hair restoration techniques.

Candidate. Almost everyone is a candidate for hair restoration. While many people tend to think it’s men who get it, ISHRS reports that 39% of hair restoration surgeries that take place are done on women. Many women have thinning of the hair or hair loss, and they too are good candidates for restoration.

Advancement. Hair restoration has come a long way over the years. Today there are advanced technology procedures that are used. These help to improve the outcome, as well as recovery times.

Costs. The cost for hair restoration surgery depends on the extent of baldness, the age and overall health of the patient and the doctor’s level of experience. Oftentimes, financing is available.

“Those with thinning or balding hair often suffer from self-consciousness and, eventually, that can take its toll on one’s self-esteem,” added Dr. Kahen. “Being able to restore one’s hair can help the patient regain their confidence as I’ve witnessed over and over again.”

Dr. Kahen has performed thousands of hair restoration surgeries and has become one of the most sought-after doctors in the country. He has performed surgeries on business executives, physicians, dignitaries, and celebrities, among others. He has invented some of the most advanced restoration technology, including SmartPRP®. Located only 30 minutes from the Los Angeles International Airport, BHHR also offers a fly-in program, helping those who may be coming in from other states or countries for the procedure.

Beverly Hills Hair Restoration offers effective options for those with thinning and balding hair. Their services include hair transplants, the platelet rich plasma technique, hairline lowering, facial body hair transplant, eyebrow transplant, female hair loss treatment, textured transplant options, and more. Their award-winning hair transplant services have helped thousands of people achieve life-changing results. For more information, visit their site at: https://www.beverlyhillshr.com.

 

About Beverly Hills Hair Restoration: Founded by one of the most sought after hair restoration surgeons in the country, Dr. John Kahen, Beverly Hills Hair Restoration offers effective solutions for those with thinning and balding hair. They have a clientele that includes celebrities, dignitaries, and business executives, all achieving life-changing results. The center offers a superior patent pending technique developed by Dr. Kahen, known as Platelet Rich Plasma Hair Restoration.

In addition to the SmartPRP®, BHHR offers hairline lowering, facial body hair transplant, eyebrow transplant, textured transplant options, and more. Their award-winning hair transplant services have helped thousands of people achieve life-changing results. For more information, visit their site at: https://www.beverlyhillshr.com.

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January 24, 2018

Hair, Skin and Nails Beauty Solution

Did you know that the life cycle of hair is different for each individual strand? Strands have a life span of 2 to 7 years. The cycle is through three phases which are characterized by how far inside the follicle the hair bulb lies: anagen (growth phase, deepest), catagen (transitional, medium), telogen (resting before expulsion, nearest base of scalp). Hair follicles change due to a many factors including age, stress, hormones, nutrition, and pollution.

Because many hair follicle changes are outside of our control, Bergdorf Goodman hair stylist, Lucy Garcia Planck, offers the following recommendations you can take to ensure your best chance of initiating new growth.

Skip super-hot water. This can stress the follicle as well as exacerbate minor skin irritations like psoriasis.

Don’t pull your hair. You unknowingly do this every day. Improper brushing, towel drying (pat dry instead), and ponytail holders are culprits.

Pamper your scalp with vitamins and food to alternative medicine. There is no shortage of ways to do this.

Biotin is the essential B vitamin necessary for ensuring normal hair life cycle functioning. It can be found in a yummy gummy like Vitafusion Gorgeous Hair Skin and Nails.

Onion Juice is packed with antibacterial properties, onion juice wards off germs that cause scalp infection and lead to hair loss.

Coconut milk has rich proteins and essential fats that control hair loss, coconut milk stimulates growth and nourishes tissues and many people swear by the ancient Chinese medicine Acupuncture technique to stimulate follicle regeneration.

“Beautiful hair starts from the inside out! vitafusion Gorgeous Hair, Skin & Nails is my go-to to get essential nutrients for healthy hair everyday,” says Lucy.

Store locations that offer this product can be found right here: http://www.gummyvites.com/Vitafusion/Where-To-Buy.aspx?wtbid=VF_HairSkinNails

*This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

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August 16, 2017

Tune in tomorrow for another fab! beauty TV segment with Enya

Tomorrow on WBTV Bounce TV during the 8 am hour, Enya Flack of It’s a Glam Thing will showcase beauty products that are conveniently “matched” in sets and kits for easy use and best results.

To include:

Jessica Cosmetics Nails Kit

jessica cosmetics nail kit, dry, brittle, damaged

www.jessicacosmetics.com

Pura d’or Hair Loss Prevention Therapy Shampoo & Conditioner Set

purador hair loss therapy shampoo conditioner

http://www.purador.com

 

BCL Spa 4 Step Starter Kit

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www.bclspa.com

& select salons and spas worldwide

 

Double Dare Spa OMG! Mask Kit

omg! double dare spa mask

www.doubledarespa.com

Luscious Cosmetics BROW LUXE TOOL KIT

Luscious Cosmetics BROW LUXE TOOL KIT

Luscious Cosmetics BROW LUXE TOOL KIT

https://www.iloveluscious.com/

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November 27, 2016

On Trend Magazine Editor Favorite 2016

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Pura d’or in On Trend Magazine

On Trend magazine chooses Pura d’or as a 2016 product fave!

PURA D’OR Hair Loss Prevention Therapy Intense Moisturizing Masque

http://www.purador.com/hair-loss-prevention-therapy-intense-moisturizing-masque

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February 10, 2016

Pura d’or: an Upscale magazine editor’s pick

Pura d'or in UpScale Magazine Jan.Feb 2016.PURA D’OR Hair Loss Prevention Therapy Shampoo makes it in as an Editor’s Pick in Upscale magazine, On stands now!

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September 1, 2015

Hair Loss No More

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By Lisa Gal

If your hair could talk, what would it say? Would it say it was dry and brittle? Thin? Lack luster? Pura d’or provides premium organic hair care solutions, while cleansing and conditioning. The Hair Loss Prevention Therapy Shampoo has great results, just check out all of their customer reviews! Many have experienced results in less then one month. Others have even noticed hair growth and thicker hair. With 12 active ingredients to help prevent hair loss, this formula starts by nourishing hair follicles with essential nutrients to reverse any damage and begin the healing process. Biotin strengthens hair strands, niacin increases circulation and their exclusive DHT Blocker Blend promotes healthy hair growth. Being gifted in their Hollywood Swag Bags are the 2015 Emmy Nominees staying at the Four Seasons Hotel next month.

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