Archive for September, 2007

Scalp Pain, sensitivity, burning, and Hair Loss

Thursday, September 27th, 2007

Throughout the time I’ve suffered with hair loss I’ve had several episodes of scalp pain, sensitivity and a burning sensation. Trying to touch my head, lying down on a pillow or even moving my hair slightly would cause excruciating severe pain to my scalp. I had no idea what caused this and why it was sporadic, it would last for while then just disappear, last episode I had was this past July. Apparently there is a correlation between hair loss, telogen effluvium and scalp pain, also called trichodynia. (more…)

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Hair Extenstions - Celebrities

Tuesday, September 18th, 2007

Hair extensions are still as popular as ever. Celebrities like Jessica Simpson, Jennifer Anniston and Beyonce keep the hair extensions fashion craze continuing.

The most popular hair products at the moment are Jessica Simpson hair extensions. You can buy clip in hair extensions in human hair or clip or the remy cheap hair extensions. They are made by a company launched by David Gold called Great lengths hair extensions. Their website is www.hairextensions.com or Hair U Wear.

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Spray that can stop a woman’s hair from thinning

Friday, September 14th, 2007

A spray made from coffee bean extracts has been found to stop women’s hair thinning, scientists said yesterday. The treatment - which goes on sale next month - is said to increase the thickness and health of each strand of hair.

It encourages growth from the roots and can prevent age-related hair loss, according to researchers. (more…)

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Keep your hair on!

Friday, September 14th, 2007

Falling hair is a problem everyone faces at some point of their life, though the reasons for it may vary. Roughly one in two men over 35 years and one in three post-menopausal women lose hair faster than it can grow back because of hormonal reasons, but poor diet and physical and mental stressors also cause temporary hair loss that can force you to run for cover. (more…)

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Hair myths

Friday, September 14th, 2007

Trimming makes hair grow faster
Hair grows half-an-inch per month and its growth rate depends on diet and hormones. Trimming doesn’t boost growth, it just eliminates split ends. Cosmetic products also don’t make hair grow thicker and faster.

Stress makes you bald
Everyone loses 100 to 120 strands per day. Losing more when you’re really stressed is normal, but the lost hair grow back.

If you take out one gray hair, two will sprout in its place
It doesn’t happen. All plucking does is damage the roots, causing infection or leaving a scar. (more…)

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