What Is Female Pattern Baldness Female pattern hair loss effects 30 million women. Understanding the hair growth cycle may help us to recognize when we may not have normal hair loss. Anagen is the first phase in hair growth.  In this phase, the hair grows…

What is Alopecia and What Solutions are Available? Alopecia: is a common autoimmune disorder that causes hair thinning and loss on the scalp and possibly the face. According to the the National Alopecia Areata Foundation, Alopecia areata “affects as many as 6.8 million people in…

Two common types of hair systems available: Stock Hair Systems — These are mass produced according to the most common color graduations and hair loss sizes. Because they are sold “as is” and off-the-shelf, they can be a very inexpensive way to buy. However, many…

Causes of hair loss: Androgenetic alopecia is the scientific name for the genetic predisposition in both men and women for pattern baldness or pattern hair loss. Androgenetic alopecia is the cause of over 95% of all pattern hair loss, including baldness in men and thinning…

Hair Loss Statistics The average person has about 100,000 hairs on the scalp. You will have had to lose about 50% of your hair before Hair loss becomes noticeable. It is normal to lose 50-100 hairs from the head each day. Scalp hair will grow…

Hair Loss: Common Causes Androgentic Alopecia or Congenital Hereditary Hair Loss Hereditary The most prevalent type of hair loss among women is female pattern thinning, known medically as androgentic alopecia (genetic, diffused hair loss) But there are many other reasons for women’s hair loss, including…

Hair Loss Facts Hair Loss Fact: The American Academy of Dermatology has estimated that at least half the women in the U.S. will experience some form of hair loss by the time they are fifty.   The problem typically falls into a few general categories. …

What is a “thyroid disorder”? Thyroid and hair loss disorders are fairly common. The hormones that are produced by this gland affects almost every part of your body – from your heart to your brain, to your muscles to your hair. A main cause of…

Repairing and Healing Dry or Damaged Hair Tips for dry damaged hair  will fall into two primary categories. One, the styling technique and procedure and two, hair treatments and hair products to repair and heal hair that has been damaged from over-styling, chemical treatments such as…

      Healthy looking hair has a smooth, tightly closed cuticle layer that protects the inner cortex from drying out. The cuticle layer allows hair to maintain its moisture balance, and gives hair its elasticity, strength and shine. Hair Damage is a serious problem…