Hairpiece, toupee, wig—these are head accessories used in a balding head to simulate hair that is no longer there. Some are very noticeable, yet some are incredibly high quality and could make one doubt there was any real hair there. Hair prostheses belong to the latter category. They are high-quality, custom-made hairpieces made to fit the skull of the wearer. The term “hair prosthesis” gained prominence because they were first made for patients of diseases that included hair loss as…

If you ever heard about hair transplant, chances are you have also heard the terms “hair follicle,” “follicular unit,” and “hair graft.” And you probably have thought that it’s all the same thing. Well, not quite.  The technical language in the field of hair transplant procedures might get confusing due to the similarity of some terms. Also, our own preconceived notions of just what hair exactly is. People looking into having a hair transplant should know the difference between a…

When one hears about steroids, the first images that come to mind are huge bodybuilder athletes à la Schwarzenegger in the ’70s. If you ever have seen career bodybuilders, either young or middle age, you’d have noticed that many of them sport bald heads.  What might initially seem like an aesthetic trend among them could pretty well be actual baldness caused by steroids use. But there are different kinds of steroids, so which steroids cause hair loss?  The answer requires…

The causes of hair loss in women are various and can range from hormonal, genetic, or due to trauma and illness. It is up to you to reach out to a doctor to find out with certainty what could be causing yours. However, knowing the causes of hair loss in women might allow you to determine which one you have. Causes of Hair Loss in Women Many conditions and situations serve as causes of hair loss in women. Most are…

Hair loss is not something limited to only that pair of bald uncles you got on both sides of your family. Rather, it is a worldwide phenomenon that happens to most people, regardless of their gender or ethnicity.  If you haven’t experienced it yet, know that if you do, you are not alone. Many more people other than you suffer from it. How many people lose their hair worldwide is a staggering number. Read the following hair loss statistics to…

For some, the day hasn’t started yet until they’ve had their coffee. Others couldn’t properly function without caffeine in their body. Most people who work out their bodies and brains a lot need caffeine to function effectively. Caffeine is a lot of things to a lot of people. But have you ever heard of it as a hair-thickening agent? This could be another reason to love coffee or to start loving coffee. In 2014, research talked about an investigation that…

Everybody wants to wake up one day and have the hair of their dreams. Some walk into a salon and, just a few hours later, walk out with the hair they’ve always wanted to achieve. This is why most of us easily buy products or services that promise instant hair transformation. Hair extensions are the most common hair replacement methods. People try to achieve voluminous hair through hair extensions. Some people who suffer from hair thinning and baldness also try…

The changing of seasons plays a huge role in our lives, even in our hair. The alterations in temperature can cause numerous problems for our hair. When the cold weather kicks, hair tends to develop dryness, dandruff, and frizz.  And opposite to animals who grow thicker coats for winter, we humans lose our hair. A research found out that during autumn, we tend to lose more hair than any other season. Hair strands take between two and six years to…

It is now the right time for people to stop worrying about their hair loss. Aside from the fact that worrying causes them more stress, this anxiety just affects their overall life in general. Some lose confidence, while some resort to reclusion by avoiding the public. The good news is, there is an effective and efficient remedy already available. If you are one of those people who are suffering from hair loss, there’s hope for you now. Technology has finally…

Hair loss is devastating. What was once full and thick hair now gives you a see-through view of the scalp. For both men and women, there is no worse experience than seeing the slow decline of your hair. It’s stressful. It also lowers the self-esteem and confidence of anyone experiencing hair loss. Despite the fact that hair loss is already quite common among men and women, there are still myths and misconceptions regarding this that people should be wary of.…