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Hair Facts
Latest Research on Genes and Human Hair Growth
A study published in the journal Nature Communications in March 2016 identifies, for the very first time, a host of genes believed to be associated with many hair characteristics, including eyebrow and beard bushiness, hair color and shape, hair graying and hair loss. We asked Dr. Harris to weigh in on import of this study. […]
Laser Therapy Helmets: What to Know
How’s this for a dream come true: you don a helmet, and look like you are going on a bike ride (or maybe like a Star Wars storm trooper). You sip some coffee and read the morning paper for 20 minutes, and presto! A full head of hair. If this sounds too good to be […]
It’s not the Hair, it’s the Loss
Some of the most stressful situations in life, such as the death of a loved one, the loss of a job, or the diagnosis of a life-threatening illness, will elicit predictable feelings of sadness, fear, anger, frustration, even panic. Although at first glance, these stressful situations may appear different from one another, a second look reveals […]
Diet and hair loss—is there a connection?
A nutrient-dense diet is essential to achieve optimum health, and your hair is no exception. Yet if you are going bald due to genetic influences, even the best foods will not halt the progression. So where does the truth lie? Is there a connection between diet and hair loss? There are approximately 100,000 hairs on […]
Male hair loss hurts and it’s okay to admit it.
We all want to be judged on the content of our character, our intelligence, as a breadwinner or devoted family man. But let’s face it, everyone is also judged on how they look, and all men want to be thought of as a sexy date or handsome husband. Image does matter, and not just on […]
Anti-aging strategies for women
Benjamin Franklin once noted that the only sure things in life are death and taxes, but let’s face it, you can add aging to that list as well. Aging is the most natural and inevitable of processes, but that doesn’t mean it feels good. While inner wisdom may begin to flourish, most external changes are […]
Chili Oil for Hair Growth? Does It Really Work?
The Claim: Use Chili Oil For Hair Growth We recently became aware of an article in the Huffington Post, entitled “Can Chili Oil Make Your Hair Grow?” In it, a beauty blogger is featured, discussing a “secret recipe” for chili oil for hair growth that was handed down from her grandmother. This hair oil recipe […]
Growing Hat Collection? Are You Experiencing Hair Loss?
It probably started out with a baseball cap because you began to notice, with some alarm, that your hair was thinning. You felt more confident with a hat on, because the receding temples and growing bald spot made you look older than you felt on the inside. The thought of a shiny crown was actually […]
Undetectable. No, Really.
The days of hair plugs are long gone…if your hair restoration surgery is performed correctly. Today, you can achieve an undetectable hair transplant using your very own hair follicles that can deliver results that are 100% natural when performed by a skilled physician. And by “undetectable” we mean to complete strangers, your hair stylist, and […]