Changes in the hair shaft lead to deterioration with the appearance of ruined or damaged hair. In healthy hair, the cuticle is whole, with overlapping shingles. Hair with whole ends appears shiny, elastic, and brushes easily. 1) Group of coarse, porous damaged hairIn...
Some parameters and characteristics should be taken into consideration when assessing hair types and morphologies: shape, density and appearance. The appearance of hair, in the form of lanugo, occurs during the fourth month of pregnancy. Hair grows at a rate of around...
Genetic factors influence and determine the size of the diameter in hair. Its volume varies from person to person. This is why some individuals are born with thin hair, while others are born with thick hair. In hair, the diameter is a very important element. In...
There’s nothing quite as humbling as being a woman and having the realization that you are not only experiencing hair loss but that your hair is noticeably thinning. It can be a wave of emotions ranging from disbelief, to hope, to disappointment, to frustration, to...
Tidbits of Knowledge Imparting Knowledge and Sharing Wisdom Subscribe Damaged Hair Sep 10, 2022Changes in the hair shaft lead to deterioration with the appearance of ruined or damaged hair. In healthy hair, the cuticle is whole, with overlapping shingles. Hair with...
Most people come to a fork in the road when it becomes apparent their hair is thinning or seeing more hair loss than normal. Each person faces a decision to continue to try all types of products with claims of saving their hair from the imminent battle they are facing...
As I study continually the world of Trichology it fascinates me there are so many causes for our hair loss or thinning hair. The largest appendage of the body is our skin and scalp. There are over 2000 types of disorders of the scalp and hair. That statistic will...
“I had a consultation with a client this week that mentioned my wall display of a cross-section of our scalp. His inquiry sent me off in a rather lengthy description and definition of all the layers of our scalp, glands, and blood vessels that nourish our hair. I told...
Often overlooked is the health of our hair and scalp, until something is wrong and symptoms like flaking, itch, excessive hair shedding or hair loss show up. Eating healthy, exercising and decreasing stress are all steps many of us take to live a longer, healthier...
While understanding those ideas are widespread myths is important, it is also essential for you to know the basic truths about hair growth. Truth #1: Your Hair Ages Much like your hairstyle, hair fibers along your scalp change a lot over the course of your lifetime....
