What Is Alma TED?
Alma TED® is a relatively new hair growth treatment that is considered minimally invasive and designed to address hair thinning and hair loss. It is an ultrasound-based system, meaning it uses the power of sound waves and air pressure to distribute a hair care formula. TED applies these topical treatments deep into the skin for […]
Can Microblading Cause Hair Loss?
You may have heard of the term microblading when it comes to eyebrows. It is a cosmetic trend that started earlier this century and became one of the most popular methods of eyebrow tattooing here in the U.S. nearly a decade ago. By going in and carefully adding tattoo-like ink by hand with a fine-point […]
Can Hyaluronic Acid Improve Hair Health
As we get older, our hair health becomes increasingly more important for us. After all, an overwhelming majority of us will deal with hair thinning and loss as we age, with androgenetic alopecia, or male or female pattern baldness, being the cause of hair loss for at least half of us alone. And as we […]
Do Laser Therapy Caps Work?
Androgenetic alopecia, also known as male and female-pattern baldness, affects most of us over time. The older we get, the greater the risk that we will experience hair thinning or loss. In fact, many men 60 and older will show significant hair loss on their scalp. While there is currently no cure for this affliction, […]
Why Do I Need to Take Hair Loss Medications?
We often recommend medications like minoxidil and finasteride to clients experiencing various stages of hair loss. The reasons we prescribe oral and topical medications like these are to slow down progressive hair loss, prevent additional hair loss, and to stimulate hair growth. Medications can be used alone or in conjunction with other treatment modalities.
Can Having A Hobby Help With Hair Loss?
January is National Hobby Month, a time to focus on our favorite pastimes and possibly even try a new one. From sports to gardening, from cooking to crafting, Americans spend an average of five hours each day on their hobbies. At first it may seem that hobbies are unrelated to hair loss, but you might […]
Should You Use a Boar Bristle Brush?
The type of brush you use can affect the health and appearance of your hair. Whether or not your hair is thinning, you can benefit from a brush that moves gently and easily through your hair. Boar bristle brushes have long been an excellent option for healthy, shiny hair.
Can Head Massages Stimulate Hair Growth?
There is nothing quite as relaxing as a scalp massage. A head massage is a comfortable massage focusing on the scalp and neck that is supposed to help people relax their minds and improve circulation. While hair loss is often determined by things like stress and genetics, regular scalp massage has been shown to possibly […]
Does Tretinoin Affect Hair Growth?
There’s a seemingly endless list of medications, supplements, and products claiming to slow hair loss or aid in hair growth. While many of these have little scientific support, there is growing evidence that tretinoin (a type of synthetic retinol) may be a promising treatment for several types of hair loss. Tretinoin is a prescription retinoid […]
Hair Health: 4 Tips for Hair Care Routine
There are as many signs of healthy hair as there are different types of hair. Understanding your type of hair can help you determine the best routine for caring for your hair. Hair stylists categorize hair type into four main categories along with extra subtypes based on shape. How often hair should be washed or […]