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For those out there with hair worries…

January 14, 2011 By

For the unfortunate people that either don’t have healthy hair because of genetics or through poor dietary care, there can be a solution. If someone is having excess of hair loss and they have exhausted all other means of fixing this, they can look into getting hair transplants. Generally hair transplants are something that men do more than women, but it is a procedure that either sex can get. If one tried everything to stop hair loss and nothing is working then this might be the last resort.

Hair transplants are surgical procedures that are done by a doctor. What happens is they take skin that has hair follicles from one part of a person’s body and transplant it to the site that needs the hair. This is generally used for the scalp area but can also be used for eyebrows, beard’s and eyelashes.

This procedure can be done a few different ways. Discussing with your doctor the best type of procedure for you is important. Most of the time the follicle graphs are taken from the persons own body if this is possible, but sometimes a donor can be used.

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Secrets of healthy hair

January 14, 2011 By

Many people consider their hair a really important part of their look and your hair can make a real difference to the way you feel about yourself. If your hair looks healthy and glossy, it gives you an attractive, youthful glow, while tired looking, limp and dull hair can make you look tired and older than you are. Here are some tips for keeping your hair looking lustrous and healthy.

Eat well

Which foods are good for my hair?

Eating well is essential for healthy living but certain foods can help to improve the appearance and feel of your hair, as well as keeping your scalp healthy. These include:

  • Salmon
  • Beans and pulses
  • Green leafy vegetables
  • Walnuts, Brazil nuts, cashews and pecans
  • Poultry
  • Oysters
  • Wholegrain foods (including brown bread and rice, wholegrain cereals and wholemeal pasta)
  • Eggs
  • Carrots

Taking care of your hair

It is important to take good care of your hair. There are a few simple steps you can take, including:

  • Wash your hair on a regular basis to promote healthy living (most experts recommend washing the hair every 2-3 days)
  • Use nourishing hair products (tailor your products to your hair type; for example, if you have dry hair, use a moisturising shampoo and conditioner)
  • Use conditioner (make sure you wash it out thoroughly as leaving it in may make your hair greasy)
  • Use a hair mask every week; this helps to keep your hair nourished and will make it look shiny and glossy
  • Protect your hair from the sun; the sun can dry your hair out so wear a hat if you are planning to be in the sun for a while
  • Protect your hair from heat- use a protective spray before you blow dry, straighten or curl your hair
  • Use special products if you colour your hair; colouring can damage the hair so choose special products to keep your hair feeling soft and smooth
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Are You Follically Challenged?

March 18, 2010 By

For a long time baldness was blamed on many circumstances and causes including poor circulation to the scalp, vitamin deficiencies, dry skin and dandruff, and even excessive hat-wearing. All of these theories have been disproved to some degree or another. It’s also untrue that hair loss can be determined by looking at your maternal grandfather, or that men over 40 years old who still have their hair will never lose it.

If hair growth has ceased for you, then it may be time to for you to explore other options, one of those options is hair replacement surgery. Hair transplant surgery, if chosen, can be accomplished in many different ways, with varying degrees of success depending on hair quantity and particular results requested. Different types of grafts and even scalp reduction are the main way to adding the desired fullness for your comfort.

Sometimes it is best to try out some of the other solutions available such as topical products and creams first. Your doctor should be able to guide you through the maze of so called wonder drugs that say you will have a new head of hair overnight. In any case it is never a bad idea to consult a specialty physician or clinic to have your specific case examined by professionals. As a medical procedure consider all options before making your decision as it can effect your emotional and financial well being.

It is always recommended that when looking into surgery that you ask the doctor any and all questions you feel relevant, don’t hedge your questions because they may sound stupid. Surgery can be a scary thing you need to be informed of everything involved, before you proceed. Check prices and costs associated with your chosen procedure and see what type of payment options are available.

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If I Have Hair Transplant Surgery Will Everyone Be Able To Tell?

March 18, 2010 By

Most hair loss sufferers can benefit from hair transplants. However, some are better candidates than others and will achieve more dramatic results. The look you can and will achieve with hair transplants is determined by several factors. But the most critical factor is really a question of “supply and demand”.

The supply of hair is how much viable bald resistant donor hair you have. The demand is how much bald area you want to cover and to what degree of thickness. Your “Donor Hair” determines what you can achieve. For virtually all hair loss sufferers, even those with severe baldness, there is typically hair that grows for life on the sides and back of the head. This is because the hair in this “donor area” is genetically different from the hair on the top of the head in people who go bald.

The hair follicles in the “donor area” are genetically resistant to the effects of such baldness causing hormones as (DHT) dihydrotestosterone. That’s why they continue to grow, while the hair on the top (in the male pattern baldness area) thins and goes bald over time. A hair transplant simply relocates hair from your bald resistant donor area to your balding areas. The good news is that if the bald resistant donor hair is relocated (transplanted) to the balding areas, it will continue to grow for a life time.

How much viable donor hair you have will largely determine how much you can accomplish with hair transplants. Most people have enough viable donor hair to do at least one or two hair transplant procedures. Your degree of baldness, now and in the future, determines your treatment.

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