Does My Hair Color Affect Hair Loss?
Today we are more conscious about the products we put in our hair than we ever have been before. Everything from the chemicals used in certain shampoos to hair dyes could have an adverse effect on our overall hair health. In fact, studies have shown hair dye that utilizes para-phenylenediamine runs the risk of contributing […]
How Does HRT Affect Your Hair?
Hormone replacement therapy is designed to balance fluctuating or diminishing hormone levels. Treatment is used to replace hormones that have declined due to aging, illness, genetics, or lifestyle factors, as well as to address medical issues. HRT can have tremendous health benefits for both men and women, but treatment may have an impact on your […]
Are Chlorine Pools Bad For Your Hair?
When the sun is shining and the temperature is right, there are few better ways to classically spend summer than swimming in a pool. Chlorine does a wonderful job of killing bacteria and making it safe to enjoy your time in the pool, but it can take a toll on your hair’s health.
Can Iron Deficiency Cause Hair Loss?
Hair loss can be caused by myriad factors and combinations of issues. Genetics, the environment, medications, and dietary deficiencies are all commonly encountered examples. It is that last one we are going to address today, specifically the effect that an iron deficiency can have on hair thinning and hair loss. A deficiency of iron can […]
How to Maintain a Healthy Scalp
A healthy scalp is necessary for strong, vibrant hair. Scalp health can influence your overall hair appearance and hair growth. Taking care of one’s scalp is often an overlooked part of people’s beauty routines despite the fact its neglect may lead to irritation and hair loss. What Are Signs of an Unhealthy Scalp? While it […]
Is Gen Z Losing Hair?
Hair thinning and loss is something that many of us tie to age, and for good reason. Male and female pattern baldness, also known as androgenic alopecia, is a gradual form of hair loss that we most typically think of when someone is showing signs of going bald. In men, this manifests as a receding […]
Do Beta Blockers Cause Hair Loss?
Beta blockers (also called beta-adrenergic blocking agents) are medications that lower blood pressure and can block the effects of adrenaline. They help widen veins and arteries to improve blood flow. They are generally prescribed to treat various cardiovascular conditions like high blood pressure, angina, and arrhythmias. These medications are great at what they do… but […]
Do Hair Straighteners Cause Hair Loss?
Everyone’s hair is a little different. For some, they have hair of a certain thickness and volume that is conducive to the styles they want to pursue. For others, unfortunately, hair thinning and loss can limit what they can do with their hair and go as far as impacting self-confidence… which could negatively impact other […]
Does Eating A Lot Of Sugar Cause Hair Loss?
We all know that here and across the industrialized world, sugar consumption is too high. A high-sugar diet has numerous negative consequences for the vast majority of us. High amounts of sugar can lead to all sorts of problems – including type-2 diabetes, heart disease, and other chronic illnesses. One area in which excess sugar […]
How Does Insulin Affect Hair Loss?
Insulin is a hormone that moves sugar from the foods you eat from your blood to the other cells of your body to be stored as energy. If a body doesn’t produce the correct amount of insulin (or doesn’t use the insulin as it should) then excess sugar can build up in the blood system. […]