ABOUT HAIR LOSS
WHAT IS HAIR LOSS/ALOPECIA
There are many different causes of hair loss. The first step is identifying what’s happening in the body that is causing your hair strands to leave your head in a way that feels abnormal to you. Some hair loss is normal. The term Alopecia means hair loss.
Everyone loses hair everyday up to 80-100 strands as part of the normal hair growth cycle which occurs in 3 phases.
Anagen phase: refers to the phase when the hair strand is actually growing this stage can last from 2 to 8 years
Catagen phase: is the short transition phase that last up to 3 weeks. At this phase the hair has stopped growth and preparing to shed.
Telogen phase: is the part of the hair cycle when the hair is expelled from the follicle (the structure that produces and holds the hair strand). After the hair sheds, the follicle stays dormant for about 3 months before new hair starts to sprout.
Some people may shed more or less than a 100 strands of hair a day. Normal hair loss is highly individual. Most of the time you can tell if you are experiencing more hair loss than usual. If you are noticing more hair on your comb, brush or floor than usual or you are losing clumps of hair or your hair is noticeably thinner. It may be a sign that something is not right.
UNDERSTANDING CAUSES OF HAIR LOSS/ALOPECIA
Numerous reasons can trigger female hair loss. Some are external like taking certain medications, wearing a hair style that pulls to tight or puts extra tension on the hair and scalp. A stressful event such as surgery or a traumatic life issue. In some other cases, thinning hair can be triggered by something going on in the body-for instance a thyroid problem, a shift in hormones, a recent pregnancy or an inflammatory condition. Hair loss may be also genetic.
The most common cause of hair loss in women is a genetic condition called female pattern hair loss or androgenetic alopecia. Unlike men with male pattern baldness, who usually lose hair from the front of the scalp, women may notice a widening of the part at the top of the head. It often begins when a woman is in her 40’s or 50’s as new strands of hair grow more slowly. The follicle changes and new strands of hair grow in finer and less robust. You might experience this type of hair loss if you inherit certain genes from one or both of your parents, but it may also come from hormonal changes that occur during menopause.
Another trigger of hair loss in women is an inflammatory condition affecting the scalp. It can be caused by eczema, psoriasis, or a condition called frontal fibrosing alopecia which typically causes scarring and hair loss- sometimes permanent- at the front of the scalp above the forehead. This condition seems to be getting worse among women both environmental and genetic factors may be involved.
Other common types of hair loss include overuse of damaging hair products, improper use of hair styling tools such as dryers and styling tools that require heat to style the hair. Underlying illness, autoimmune conditions such as lupus, nutritional deficiencies or hormonal imbalance may also cause excess hair shedding and or hair loss.
WHAT SHOULD YOU DO IF YOU HAVE HAIR LOSS OR YOUR HAIR IS THINNING
Finding out what is the cause of your hair loss is the most important next step. It could be as simple as changing your hair products and regimen or as severe as an underlying health condition. It may be also hereditary in which case, the sooner you start treating it the better.
At THE HEALTHY HAIR LOFT, the owner Nicole Grant is a certified Trichologist and Hair Loss Specialist. Treating hair loss is rarely a one size fits all remedy. We believe in a multi-therapeutic approach to re-growing and strengthening hair. We will identify the cause of your hair loss, recommend a treatment plan designed to help you re-grow and strengthen your hair. Results vary depending on the cause of the loss and the length of time hair loss has occurred. Book your consultation today!
WHAT WE OFFER
COMPREHENSIVE SCALP ANALYSIS AND IN-DEPTH CONSULATION Microscopic scalp exploration and in-depth health and lifestyle screening questionaire.
SCALP DETOX AND FOLLICLE REJUVENATION- Hair growth starts with a healthy scalp, we offer an in-depth scalp cleanse, removing all impurities and sebum from the scalp allowing a fresh start for hair re-growth.
THERAPUTIC SCALP MASSAGE- helps enhance blood circulation in the head and neck area, helps strengthen the roots of the hair and nourishes the hair shafts promoting new hair growth and strengthening existing hair.
RED/BLUE OZONE STEAM TREATMENTS-The blue LED light can accelerate absorption, make the hair achieves smooth effect.
The red light of LED can effectively enhance hair keratin activity, effectively reduce hair damage, improve hair quality, enhance hair elasticity, and make hair moist and smooth. The treatment process is simple, gentle, comfortable, fast and effective, and improves hair health. The red light wavelength acts repeatedly to deepen, stimulating hair follicles, promoting blood circulation, increasing hard protein production, and having a good effect on treating hair thinning. Open the scales to help absorb the intervening substances.
Ozone works for 2 minutes. Ozone is an efficient and fast fungicide that can quickly kill a variety of pathogens, viruses and microorganisms that cause disease in humans and animals. Ozone is a very oxidizing substance whose oxidation-reduction potential is second only to F2.
LOW LAZER LIGHT THERAPHY (LLLT) is a modern non-surgical hair loss treatment that uses laser light to stimulate cell growth and supercharge hair follicles. It helps to combat hair loss and improve the volume and appearance of hair. The therapy is painless and has no known side effects.
LLLT has been approved by the FDA as a hair loss treatment for both men and women. It is mainly used to treat androgenetic alopecia or what’s often referred to as male or female pattern-baldness.
Androgenetic alopecia is the most common cause of hair loss in both men and women, and a hereditary condition which causes hair follicles to shrink and become dormant, eventually stopping hair growth all together.
LLLT can also be used to treat other forms of alopecia and hair loss that stems from causes such as chemotherapy or severe hair loss that may occur in women after pregnancy or menopause.
It is also frequently used to complement other hair loss treatments such as PRP therapy and can be particularly effective in conjunction with hair transplant procedures. Results with LLLT have also shown to be even more beneficial than medications over the short-term.
HAIR RE-GROWTH TOPICAL PRODUCTS XTC Hair Rejuvenation Systems™ were developed by industry experts, as any easy, convenient, multi-step system to help eliminate the major cause of thinning hair, slows the progression of aging hair, proactively supports healthy hair growth, and rejuvenates hair damaged by excessive heat, harsh chemicals, tight braids, weaves, and extensions.
GROWTH FACTORS is a powerful hair loss prevention and hair rejuvenation strategy delivering an incredibly high concentration of 6 growth factors deep into the scalp. Factor G6 Hair Serum supports the growth of healthy, strong hair by improving circulation of nutrients to the scalp, combatting the damaging effects of dihydrotestosterone (DHT) (causing hair loss), supporting cellular health and rejuvenation, and restoring the appearance of hair color.
Factor G6 Hair Serum is a non-chemical product and does not have the high level of side effects associated with other hair loss treatment options.
The unique formula of Factor G6 Hair Serum contains an incredible 24,000 ng/ml of highly pure (99.9%) growth factor proteins. This concentration and purity of growth factor proteins is unmatched by any other hair product.
Factor G6 Hair Serum works incredibly well when used in conjunction with Factor G6 Professional (applied by Professionals), in support of hair follicle rejuvenation and after hair transplant surgery. It can be used conveniently on its own at home too.
Factor G6 Hair Serum also includes:
21 kinds of amino acids;
Vitamin B complex which provides hair follicles with a boost of energy to help the growing process;
Glutathione – a detoxifying agent which cleanses the hair follicles of Coenzymes;
Minerals like Zinc, AHK-Cu and Magnesium and others to improve the health of your hair; and
Anti-oxidants
Factor G6 is a drug-free, chemical-free solution that attacks the problem of hair loss from multiple angles to deliver proven results in hundreds of thousands of clinical applications with zero side effects.
HAIR ENHANCEMENTS AND CUSTOM UNITS; Unfortunately some forms of hair loss maybe beyond treatment where hair can be grown back and be suitable to be worn. However, we have several non-surgical hair replacement and hair enhancements options that can be explored.