Can A Hair Dryer Cause Hair Loss?
While we may have been more reckless with how we treated our hair in our youth… as we get older, we run a greater risk of experiencing hair thinning and loss. As a result, we want to start looking more closely at which of our day-to-day activities could play a role in expediting the probability […]
Does Shampoo Really Thicken Hair?
So many myths exist about thinning hair or hair loss, as well as distortions, and even more of them about hair thickening products. There seems to be an almost endless array of things that claim to end or reverse hair loss, and many – if not most – of them are worthy of skepticism. In […]
What Are Hair Fibers?
If you are experiencing thinning hair and aren’t ready to consider undergoing a hair replacement procedure… hair fibers are a cost-effective, minimally invasive way to camouflage hair loss and to give the appearance of thicker, fuller hair.
Does Hair Color Determine the Number of Hairs on a Human Head?
Hair density varies more than you might think. The typical human has approximately 100,000 hairs on their scalp, the middle of a range whose low end is 90,000 and the high end is 150,000. That provides a range of variance of 60,000 hairs. There are many factors that govern how many hairs a person has […]
Can A Shower Filter Help Prevent Hair Loss?
A number of factors can contribute to hair loss – genetics, diet, stress levels, and more – but have you ever wondered if water might be one of those factors? If not the water itself, then the impurities and minerals suspended in it?
How Often Should I Wash My Hair to Avoid Hair Loss?
Just because something is a routine task doesn’t mean it can’t be done better. Similarly, only some things we’ve been taught to do routinely are good for us. They also don’t necessarily guarantee optimal results. That makes Men’s Grooming Day on August 18th a great opportunity to check and improve grooming routines. This year, that […]
Does Towel Drying Cause Hair Loss
There is a wide array of factors that can contribute to hair loss or hair thinning. Genetic, dietary, and environmental conditions can all work against a person in this regard. But can the way you dry your hair lead to hair loss?
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 […]
What’s the Difference Between a Mature Hairline and a Receding Hairline?
When it comes to hair loss, there is a lot of terminology used that can be confusing to those not versed in the particulars of the subject. One of these points of confusion is between two seemingly similar, but quite different, terms: mature hairline and receding hairline. As part of Hairstyle Appreciation Day, we would […]