8 Types of Drugs That May Cause Hair LossBy Cynthia E. Keen, AARP The patient was depressed. She had kidney disease, endured regular dialysis and had undergone an aggressive medical regimen after doctors discovered blood clots. But that wasn’t what was dimming the 49-year-old’s spirits. “My hair is falling out,” she lamented. Her doctors suspected the […]
BEST HAIRCUTFor Your Face Shape Ever wonder how hair stylists just know what cut looks good on you? The answer is staring right at you in the mirror: your face. The shape of your face more specifically. The 7 basic face shapes are oval, round, square, diamond, heart, pear and oblong. To determine the shape […]
GOING GRAYWhy Does Hair Turn White? Hair follicles have melanin producing pigment cells which give hair its color. With age, the cells start to die which causes shades of gray, silver and white to appear in new hair strands. Once follicles stop producing melanin, they won’t make colored strands again. While your genes mostly dictate […]
DOES YOUR HAIR COLOR NEED A BOOST? Did you know the sun can damage your hair? According to dermatologist Wilma Bergfeld, MD., prolonged sun exposure can cause “…discoloration, dry and brittle strands, broken or split ends, thinning and frizziness,”. This can happen to hairpieces too. If your hair piece is looking and feeling dry or […]
HUMAN VS SYNTHETIC HAIRWhat’s the Difference? When choosing a hair system it’s important to understand what options are available. Wigs and hairpieces come in two different varieties: human and synthetic. Human Hair is soft and more silky feeling than synthetic hair. It can be colored and permed, also curled with a heated iron or rollers. […]
Hair Loss TreatmentsNew Research While there are many hair loss treatments available, there is a large part of the population that still haven’t found the right solution for them. Though this may frustrate some people to the point of giving up, there is still hope. New research, studies and trials are being conducted all across […]
A Brief History ofHair Coloring The art of hair coloring has been practiced since ancient times. Bark, leeks, leeches, eggs, henna all were used in various recipes to dye both men’s and women’s hair. Later, bleaches made of flowers, saffron and calf kidneys were used. Mixtures slowly became more dangerous as the practice evolved to […]
Best Hair Color For Your Skin Tone In the mood to change your look? Hair coloring is a great, temporary tool to utilize while you explore your options. Choosing the right hair color can be daunting with so many boxes staring back at you from the shelves, but once you know these tricks, you’ll be […]
Best HaircutFor Your Face Shape Ever wonder how hair stylists just know what cut looks good on you? The answer is staring right at you in the mirror: your face. The shape of your face more specifically. The 7 basic face shapes are oval, round, square, diamond, heart, pear and oblong. To determine the shape […]
Yes, women experience thinning hair tooHere is why, and possible treatments For some, hair loss can start as soon as puberty ramps up, for others, it’s gradual over a number of years. Either way, hair loss can be a jarring experience especially since hair can be viewed as part of one’s identity. But why […]
