What Is Oxidative Stress And What Is Its Impact on Hair Health
In passing, we’ve all heard the term “antioxidant” and probably “free radical.” But what do these terms mean? They come up frequently in discussions about health and wellbeing after all. Free radicals are highly unstable and chemically reactive molecules produced by the body’s cells both naturally and as a response to outside stimuli. Antioxidants are […]
Are Saltwater Pools Better for Your Hair?
Folk wisdom states that swimming in the ocean is good for your hair. Many people make a point of soaking in saltwater pools or the ocean with just this aphorism in mind. How much of this idea is based on fact, and how much on fancy? Let’s take a closer look at the effects of […]
Mediterranean Diet & Hair Loss
As we get older, it feels that we have less and less time to do the things we need to do in our day-to-day lives to stay healthy. Between all our obligations to family, work, and beyond… it can be easy to not get enough sleep, stay physically active, or follow a healthy diet. Unfortunately, […]
6 Ways Drinking Water Improves Hair Growth
The human body is on average 55-60% water. Staying hydrated is an important part of maintaining your personal health… and that includes your hair. When we go without water, our bodies automatically ration it so the most important parts – like the brain, kidneys, liver, and your digestive system – can all keep functioning. This […]
Supplements and Hair Loss
Overall health can impact the health of your hair. Maintaining a diet rich in the vitamins and minerals the body needs is an important part of taking care of not just the body… but also your hair. Circumstances may contribute to certain deficiencies in these vitamins and minerals, which will have an adverse effect on […]
Sexual Activity After Hair Transplant
The choice to have a hair transplant is often rooted in self-esteem. So, after proactively doing something to make yourself feel better, your sex drive may increase. That’s a good thing, right? Yes, and no. Immediately after a hair transplant, you should refrain from intimate sexual contact with a partner for at least a week… […]
Do Scalp Biopsies Help Diagnose Hair Loss?
Hair thinning and loss is a reality for the vast majority of us. Not only will approximately 85% of men experience some amount of balding by the age of 50, but more than half of all women will experience noticeable hair thinning or loss in their lifetimes as well. The largest percentage of that hair […]
Scarring Forms Of Hair Loss
Any form of hair loss can be frustrating, upsetting, or even noticeable. For most of us, some amount of hair loss is an unfortunate part of life to which the risk of experiencing it increases with age. While the majority of those experiencing hair loss as they get older will be tied to male or […]
Minoxidil Shedding
Whether you are suffering from male pattern hair loss or are simply worried about thinning hair, you may have an interest in trying Minoxidil (also known under the brand name of Rogaine®) as a remedy. If so, you may have heard about hair loss – referred to as hair shedding – occurring during its use.
The Link Between Mental Health And Hair Loss
Many of us have come to understand there are multiple factors that lead to hair loss. The most obvious of which is hereditary. If our siblings, parents, or grandparents experience male or female pattern baldness… there’s a good chance we will experience some level of that as well. We also understand that outside environmental factors […]