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Novel Approaches to Treating Hair Loss

dody — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 12:04:46 +0000

Restoring the hair lost due to hereditary factors is the dream of many hair loss sufferers. Until not too long ago, the only effective and authentic-looking methods of reversing hair loss were non-surgical cover-ups. It was only with the advent of follicular unit transplantation and the discovery of the true cause of baldness - the harmful effects of dihydrotestosterone (DHT) on our hair follicles - that the hair-loss sufferer's chances of reversing hair loss naturally have greatly improved.

The three best weapons in the fight against hair loss today are the two FDA-approved medicinal drugs - finasteride (Propecia) and minoxidil (Rogaine) and hair surgery, the follicular unit transplantation and, especially, the follicular unit extraction technique. However, no ultimate cure exists yet as each of the three aforementioned hair restoration methods has its limitations. Minoxidil and finasteride work well only in the vertex area of the scalp, and finasteride cannot be used by women. Hair surgery is suitable only for people who have sufficient hair density in the donor area, and many women, who typically suffer from diffuse thinning, do not make good candidates for hair transplantation.

Therefore, scientists around the world are relentlessly searching for new approaches to treating baldness. There are presently several promising drugs and new techniques under development listed below but progress seems to have slowed down recently due to the global financial crisis, as some R&D projects are finding it increasingly difficult to raise financing to further their research.

The greatest progress has been achieved on dutasteride. Dutasteride is an antiandrogen, in its chemical structure and mode of action it is similar to finasteride. It is used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia and since it is a dual 5-alpha reductase inhibitor, it should be a more potent DHT blocker than finasteride. Therefore, it is thought to be more effective in treating hair loss, especially in the frontal area of the scalp. Dutasteride completed Phase III clinical testing this year and the study results are expected to be published soon.

NEOSH101 was originally developed by the US medical research firm Neosil and was until recently undergoing phase IIb clinical testing. At the end of 2008, Neosil was acquired by Peplin, Inc., a development stage specialty pharmaceuticals company and since then no information on the further progress of the clinical trials has been released. In previous clinical trials, NEOSH101 was proven to be a more powerful and faster-acting, hair growth stimulant than minoxidil and it only needs applying once daily. Though significantly improving the current hair-loss treatment options, NEOSH101 is not going to become the ultimate cure for baldness. The clinical trials seem to be advancing slower than most hair-loss sufferers would like and, hence, do not hold your breath waiting for it to hit the market anytime soon.

Another promising development area is the telomerase research. Telomerase is an enzyme that is able to put natural caps on telomeres and thus protect them from shortening. Telomerase thereby maintains the genomic integrity. Shortened telomeres are associated with causing premature aging processes. However, the uncontrolled activation of telomerase can trigger cancer. Cancer research is the main focus of the telomerase studies but scientists are also looking for other applications, such as anti-aging drugs and drugs against baldness and grey hair. Telomerase research could really change the world of medicine but its commercial application might be a good 15 years away.

Hair multiplication, often called hair regeneration or hair cloning, is the next hopeful treatment option being developed. This technique involves extracting hair follicles from the back of the patient's scalp, culturing and multiplying them and injecting the newly-grown hair cells into the bald scalp area. The UK healthcare firm Intercytex appears to be the frontrunner in hair multiplication research. Intercytex has already completed phase II clinical study of ICX-TRC (a suspension of a patient's own dermal papilla cells). The main benefit of hair multiplication would be solving the shortage of donor hair that is the main limiting factor in hair transplant surgery. However, Intercytex is currently facing financial difficulties and after failing to find an investor, it will have to continue operating on its own. Aderans, the main competitor of Intercytex, has also recently launched a Phase II clinical study on cell-based hair regeneration for men and women.

Generating new hair follicles in hair-free skin wounds is a completely new approach to regrowing hair. It was discovered accidentally when wounded skin in mice started producing new hair. This technology is currently being developed by the US medical device company, Follica, which has licensed this technology from the University of Pennsylvania. Though this method may sound weird, it is said to only use common instruments and drugs that have already been medically approved and thus it might not take too long for it to become available.

This list of the undergoing projects in the area of hair-loss research includes the most promising lines of development but it is not exhaustive. However, none of the new therapies, with the exception of dutasteride's application for treating hair loss in men, is expected to hit the market before 2013 and the immediate future of hair restoration lies in improving the surgical techniques, increasing the yields of the follicular unit extraction method and making it more affordable to a larger portion of the population.

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Hair Loss Medications and Their Potential Natural Substitutes

dody — Thu, 10 Sep 2009 08:58:42 +0000

At the moment, there are only two medicinal treatments that have been approved by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) in the US for treating hair loss - topical minoxidil (trade name Rogaine) and oral finasteride (Propecia). Topical minoxidil is suitable for both sexes, whereas finasteride can only be prescribed to male patients. Minoxidil is a vasodilator, originally used to treat high blood pressure, which was later found to stimulate hair growth when applied topically to the scalp. Finasteride is an antiandrogen that was first used to treat benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH), also known as prostate enlargement. It acts by inhibiting conversion of the male hormone testosterone to the follicle-harming dihydrotestosterone (DHT). The discovery of finasteride's positive effects on hair growth led to finding the true cause of hereditary baldness, which is the harmful attacks of DHT on our hair follicles. Since making this discovery, a quest for other alternative DHT blockers has begun, especially amongst antiandrogen drugs and herbs that have, in the past, been used to treat urinary problems.

Dutasteride (trade name Avodart) is an antiandrogen drug similar to finasteride in its chemical structure and mode of action and has been studied extensively for treating hair loss. It has recently completed phase III clinical testing for efficacy and safety in the treatment of male pattern baldness and the study results are pending. Like finasteride it is also used for treating BPH. Dutasteride is believed by many to be a more powerful hair loss drug than finasteride but also with more severe side effects.

Flutamide (trade name Eulexin) is a very strong antiandrogen used to treat prostate cancer. It works by binding to the androgen receptors and thus competing with DHT. Oral use of flutamide can cause serious side effects but it is believed that topical applications might have less adverse side effects and could be, in the future, used to treat hereditary hair loss. More research is needed to verify such claims.

Spironolactone (trade name Aldactone) is another antiandrogen that works by binding to androgen receptors, competing with DHT. It is used in women to treat acne, hair loss and excess body hair and although there are some generic topical applications for the treatment of male pattern baldness which contain spironolactone, it has never been approved to treat hair loss in men and should be avoided. For women, spironolactone can be considered as a reasonable alternative to the men's best hair-loss pill, finasteride, which cannot be used in women.

As has been mentioned earlier, following the discovery of DHT attacks on hair follicles being the true cause of hereditary baldness, herbalists started looking for possible natural alternatives to finasteride among plants that have been traditionally used to treat urinary problems and, more specifically, enlarged prostates.

Saw palmetto has been used for decades to treat prostate enlargement and it is one of the few plants used in natural remedies that have been subjected to some sort of scientific research in regards to their potential for treating BPH. Its supporters assume that it works by inhibiting the conversion of testosterone into prostate and follicle-harming DHT but no study has yet confirmed this assumption. No clinical research has ever been conducted on saw palmetto's effects on hair loss. Despite that, saw palmetto is widely used by thousands of hair loss sufferers around the world as a safe natural alternative to finasteride.

Extract from the bark of the evergreen tree pygeum africanum is another popular herbal ingredient found in natural hair-loss treatments and many herbalists believe it is more potent in treating hair loss than saw palmetto. Its rise to fame also comes from the general assumption that this plant, thought to be beneficial for treating prostate enlargement, must be also effective in treating hair loss. Pygeum africanum has been less well studied than saw palmetto and it has never been used in any clinical hair-loss study.

The third most popular herbal ingredient used in natural hair-loss cures is nettle root extract. This herbal drug is derived from the root of the stinging nettle, a popular healing plant found in temperate and subtropical zones of the northern hemisphere. Its use in natural hair-loss remedies also stems from the fact that it is supposed to help shrink enlarged prostates and is thus believed to inhibit the conversion of testosterone to DHT. Like the two aforementioned herbal extracts, nettle has never been used in any clinical hair-loss study.

This list of hair-loss drugs and herbal extracts that are believed to mimic the actions of finasteride, the only approved pill for hair loss, is not exhaustive. There are many other ingredients, mostly of natural origin, that claim the ability to block DHT and thus reverse hair loss. However, no clinical proof exists that any herb contained in the natural remedies promotes new hair growth. Whether you decide to try a commercial herbal remedy or just one or two herbs on their own, keep in mind that, besides there being no guarantee of their effectiveness, no daily dosage has been established and side effects might occur, despite the general belief that herbal hair-loss remedies are safe and free of them. In addition, it is not advised to try any of the aforementioned medicinal substitutes to finasteride without first consulting your doctor.

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How To Best Cover Your Bald Spots

dody — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 20:36:41 +0000

Concealing bald spots is for many patients affected with baldness the only existing option to regain the appearance of a full head of hair, as hair regrowth treatments only work for some hair loss conditions. Non-surgical hair replacement is another term used for covering bald spots by non-surgical means. The two main techniques of non-surgical hair replacement today involve the use of hair systems and hair loss concealers. Various types of hair systems exist, such as full wigs, hairpieces, toupees, hair extensions and weaves. They can all look very authentic and have been used for centuries to cover bald areas. However, their main weaknesses are high maintenance costs and, in many situations, the discomfort of wearing them.

Concealers are a relatively new invention, designed to overcome the difficulties associated with wearing and maintaining wigs, but many people think they are not capable of withstanding adverse external conditions and appear unnatural. This no longer seems to be true, as many of them have greatly improved recently, both in terms of their authentic appearance and their resistance to external influences. It pays to understand how different types of hair replacement products work, in order to estimate their suitability for your current condition and compatibility with your lifestyle.

HAIR SYSTEMS
As for hair systems, there are a number of factors determining the user experience, as well as their price, such as the type of hair, the technology used to make the wig, the foundation of the hair system and how it is attached to the scalp. As far as the type of hair goes, it can be artificial or natural. The latter can be of animal or human origin. Human hair requires more care than artificial hair but it looks more authentic, lasts longer and is more comfortable to wear. Its downside is its higher cost and the fact that it can lose its colour when exposed to direct sun for long hours, or break, as normal human hair does. Secondly, hair systems can be hand-tied or machine-tied. Hand-tied wigs happen to be the more expensive alternative and the more authentic-looking solution. In addition, the foundation of a hair system can be either a polymer or a mesh. The polymer foundation is the more affordable, though less comfortable, option but it lasts longer.

The method of fixing a wig to your scalp and blending it with your existing hair is an extremely important factor. The semi-permanently attached hair systems are either glued to your scalp or woven into your existing hair and can only be removed in a hair salon, once every five weeks for cleaning. The temporarily-attached hair systems use double-sided sticky tape or clips to attach the hairpiece to your scalp and existing hair. You can remove and clean them any time you like but they can also be easily and unexpectedly removed, which can lead to embarrassing situations.

One thing that can surprise many potential buyers is the price. Although you can get a wig for a few hundred dollars, the more authentic-looking pieces cost a few thousand dollars and require regular maintenance costing a couple of hundred dollars a month. In addition, you need to buy at least two identical pieces, one to wear while the other is being maintained by your hair salon.

HAIR LOSS CONCEALERS
Hair loss concealers, also known as hair thickeners, are an alternative to hair systems for people who have some miniaturised fine hair left in their balding area. They are more comfortable to wear than wigs but they can never give a full head of hair to a completely bald person. They also seem to be a less expensive solution compared with hair systems.

There are three hair loss-concealing techniques that do the trick by: a) painting your scalp to match your hair colour, b) thickening your hair by coating and penetrating the hair and trapping moisture and volume-building proteins inside the hair shaft and, lastly, c) there are microfibers that cling to your hair like branches to the trunk of a tree, increasing the hair density. Microfiber-based, hair loss concealers can be typically applied in as little as 30 seconds, as opposed to a minimum of five minutes for hair-thickening concealers. However, microfibers are less water-resistant and it is quite difficult to apply them precisely and, therefore, they are not very good at creating an authentic-looking frontal hairline. Their biggest advantage is that they are unrecognizable in your hair, even with a very close inspection.

Hair thickeners, especially those that also colour your scalp, are extremely water-resistant and excellent for frontal hairlines but they take longer to apply. Their greatest weakness, in comparison to microfibers, is that in direct sunlight it can be visible to a sharp eye that the scalp has been painted. Some hair loss sufferers use a combination of two products simultaneously to overcome the weaknesses of individual products and to achieve the most authentic shade and appearance. Most often a combination of a hair thickener and a microfibrous concealer is used. The results of such combinations are often excellent even in people with very thin hair.

It can be concluded that wigs are more expensive and less comfortable than hair-loss concealers but they can cover a completely bald head, so they can also be used with burn patients and patients affected by alopecia areata, where concealers are of little help. Hair-loss concealers are suitable mainly for special occasions, when you want to look your best but many people use them permanently with good success.

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Herbal for hair care and Hair Treatment

herbalcure — Thu, 13 Aug 2009 07:57:39 +0000

Healing herbs and aloe-faith allow you to enjoy the incredible softness.

Mix 1stakan boiling water and ½ cup of dried flowers: chamomile - for blond, hibiscus - for red, and rosemary. Cover with a lid, cool and strain. Add ½ piece of soap, teaspoon of olive oil and two teaspoons of aloe-Vera to 1 / 3 cup of grass collection. Put in a vessel and mix.

Herbal procedures for hair

Herbal present, shampoos, conditioners and oils to the scalp makes your hair shiny and protected. Fruits for dry hair - apple, avocado, currant. For fatty - cranberry, grape, lemon, pomegranate. For air conditioners recommended content banana, figs and pears. Extracts and fruit juices contain proteins, vitamins and nutrients. They strengthen the hair and promote their growth.

Hair Care

Have a beautiful and shiny hair is a snap, you need only follow a few simple rules for hair. Keep in mind that too frequent washing of hair have an adverse impact on them: shampoo, shampoos, even the most friendly, it is a serious stress for your hair. If the hair so quickly, had to wash them every day, try to resort to the assistance of people's assets- hair grass present. The result of this treatment the hair will not be immediately noticeable, but it is worth it. Particularly well need to take care of the tip of the hair - once a week you need to use special nutrients and moistening agent for the tips of the hair.

Hair at different times of the year should be carried out in different ways. In summer, sunlight, hair become brittle, dry and burn out, so you should try to protect them from the sun. To do this, do not need to go to the scarf or a hat in summer time - just have a special sunscreen for the hair.

There are shampoos, masks and balms for hair - with UV filter. Yet at the beach, where the effects of the sun to maximize the hair, the hair should be concealed under headgear.

In winter time the main factors adversely affecting the hair, is the sharp change of temperature (when entering the street from the premises), the use of heaters, which are air dried and the hair with him, wearing hats. Experts strongly recommend not neglecting the masks, serums, balsam, hair conditioners for the winter season. Try to cut with hot scissors, which prevents the tips section.

Hair Treatment
When talking about the treatment of hair, we should not forget about the head massage. When the best massage in the treatment of hair? The best time for massage in the treatment of hair - the time after 1 -2 hours after meals, when blood is rich in nutrients and the influx of its most useful to the roots of hair. In addition, it is useful immediately prior to the massage done breathing exercises in order to satisfy the blood and oxygen. To this end, better to do massage in the open air if weather permits. Massage desirable to tilt the head slightly forward, to enhance blood circulation to the skin of the head. Start and end with head massage should be a neck massage. Then the treated hair is more fruitful.

When massage usually uses the following basic methods: stroking, friction and vibration. Massage traffic comes from the forehead to the back and head to the middle temporal area, and executed by one or both hands. The direction of the massage movements - straight, spiral, a circle. Massage is also on the forehead to the back and neck to the forehead. In the case of hair treatment, scalp massage, with special emphasis on head embrocation mastoid processes (back of neck). Connect the long fingers on the back of the head, engulfed by the head on both sides. The remaining fingers tightly against the skin of the head make a circular motion. It is important to know that with massage fingers should not slip under the skin of the head (except in specified cases - embrocation) and vice verse, should click on it and go along with it. After 10-15 movements in one place, move the thumbs above. Continue to massage until my fingers do not reach the boundary between the scalps.

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How To Prevent Seborrheic Dermatitis Hair Loss

gracen — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 11:52:30 +0000

One of the most common reasons why men and women lose their hair is due to poor cosmetic grooming. The unfortunate thing about this is the fact it is so preventable. Fortunately there are some steps you can take to put right some of the damage caused.

The only way to determine if you have psoriasis or dandruff is to visit your doctor before you try to treat it. Obviously, psoriasis will have more scaling involved than dandruff. The unfortunate part about dandruff is that it is fairly common, and it is not known what causes it. Of course, if you have male pattern baldness, the chances of you having dandruff will diminish.

Seborrheic dermatitis is also often known as dandruff, eczema or cradle cap. When you have seborrheic dermatitis, you experience a change in the skin texture on your scalp. This will include either greasy or oily areas over the scalp or white flakes that are coming from your scalp. You are also likely to experience itching and redness in the scalp area, and also hair loss.

MALE PATTERN BALDNESS

Male pattern baldness spreads evenly. It starts with partial hair loss from the head crown as well as the upper temples. As the name suggests, this type of baldness affects men above the age of 30. In certain cases, male pattern baldness may commence prematurely. There are cases of youth in their mid-teens suffering from such a dysfunction. The cause of male pattern baldness is hormonal change consequent upon advancement of age.

Taking secoisolariciresinol diglucoside (SDG), the main flax lignan, food supplements is believed to help promote healthier hair. Testosterone combines with an enzyme called 5-alpha reductase to produce Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) that shrinks the hair follicles, producing thinner hair and eventually no hair at all. SDG lowers the production of 5-alpha reductase in the body, resulting in lower levels of DHT.

Ayurveda

This kind of therapy includes massaging the scalp. It is believed that bad circulation can often be a cause of dandruff and by massaging the scalp; you are helping to restore the circulation again.

Fact or Fiction: Blow-drying hair with heat can worsen hair loss

Fact! Blow drying hair is a common morning ritual for many people. While it is a quick, convenient way to dry and style hair, blow drying damages hair as the high heat from a blow dryer can actually boil the water in the hair shaft leaving it brittle.

Actually, most commercial shampoos & scalp treatments are designed to meet people’s “sensory” expectations…offering instant gratification and the illusion that they are doing their job. So therein lies the problem. For example adding silicone to conditioner induces an artificial shine but in truth can create problems long term including sensitivities.

General causes of hair loss include vaccinations, physical trauma, surgery and medicine intake. Hormonal imbalance can also result in this problem. Inadequate diet can also trigger telogen effluvium. For example, a reduced intake of red meat (a key source of iron) is supposed to be a cause of this disease.

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Some Tips in Choosing a Hair Straightener

Hair Loss // Health & Fitness // ArticlePros.com — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0000

A hair straightener may very well be the best friend a girl with stubborn and uncooperative hair may actually have. However, with so many offerings coming out in the market today one might eventually have a bit of trouble choosing the right kind of hair straightener for herself. Not to fret though, because as you read along you will find out a lot of great tips that will eventually bring you to the type of hair straightener that is totally right for you! For starters, choosing a hair straightener will require you to assess the kind of quality your hair is in and what you plan to do with it. If it's truly all over the place then you may consider getting a hair straghtener that is the heavy duty kind. However, if your hair is pretty much manageable and you want a hair straightener just for the special occasions that may call for its usage, then you might want to get the kind that works for that as well. After mulling over this, you may also try to think of what you expect your hair straightener to do for your hair — and your entire look as well. This also means you wanting to know what other stylish things you want your hair straightener to do for your hair. Some hair straighteners come with extra features such as an attachable barrel which you can use to create really cute locks and ringlets after you have initially straightened out your hair. Also, you may even explore a hair straightener that has attachable pieces that will help you create ripples and zigzags where there were not any before. When you choose a hair straightener, you also have to remember that you factor in the cost of the unit itself and that such a cost would eventually end up weighing on your budget. If you have a pretty good budget you may choose for yourself a hair straightener that has all the extra features so that if ever the times comes that you will need to use any of those features they are readily available. If so, you will no longer need to frantically call up your hair dresser and have her come over with her hair straightener to do the trick for you. Because of this, you end up saving some money in the process given that you use the unit long term. If such is not your cup of tea (or that you are constrained by your budget) then you may as well get the hair straightener that has a feature which you will most likely use for the longest time. However, you also have to remember that using a hair straightener also means the quality is of prime importance, so you need to get one that is made by a reputable brand. This ensures that you get a top notch item which you will have lesser chances of conking out on you and you having to return or have it replaced.

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Hair Straighteners 101: Titanium vs Ceramic Go Head to Head

Hair Loss // Health & Fitness // ArticlePros.com — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0000

There are so many hair straighteners out on the market today, but two of the most sought-out ones would be the titanium and the ceramic kinds. This is because both of them surpass quality standards. But hair straighteners are not created equal and so in order to find out which of these two will most likely suit you and your hair straightening demands, we put them head to head until we get to the very last detail. A lot of people like hair straighteners that are made of titanium. Hair straighteners that are made of titanium are usually preferred by a lot of hair stylists and salons. This is because the metal plates that are attached to the clamps of these hair straighteners have the option to heat up right away. When it heats up, the user can save time because there is less of a waiting period for this kind of hair straighteners. Ergo, salons usually have a better and more efficient time servicing their clients because they can accommodate more customers in less time. So when it comes to titanium hair straighteners this is what you should expect — professional results that only come from professionally designed hair straighteners. With this kind, you can be sure that it heats up pretty quickly. But the heat is distributed evenly so there will be no chances of you ending up scorching your head faster than you can say "Yelp!" if you do not get to act fast enough. With this, you will need to know that precision and timing will come from you if you use these hair straighteners, but the results will be worth it. You get salon pretty and polished once you get the hand of it. The other kind of hair straighteners would be that of the ceramic ones. We usually know that ceramics are used to make decorative pans and plates — but this time, there is a new and improved version that many ladies around the world will surely appreciate. As part of the plates in hair straighteners, ceramics provide the newbie hair stylist a great and easy way to start off with this routine. Ceramic plated hair straighteners usually provide off a gentle start of warm temperature which will eventually spread to a soft but hot feeling. With ceramic hair straighteners, the waiting time for the temperature to get higher is pretty longer than titanium hair straighteners, so not a lot of salons like to use it. However, it is excellent for those who want a leisurely time styling their hair — or even for those who are unsure about the kind of look they are going after. Any avid user of hair straighteners might choose to go for the titanium kind because of the even distribution of heat and the professional looking results, thus eliminating any events of scorching either hair or scalp and sacrificing quality hair style. With a good quality titanium flat iron, you will surely end up with a hair straightener that will do wonders for your 'do!

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How to Use a Hair Straightener — The Right Way!

Hair Loss // Health & Fitness // ArticlePros.com — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0000

If you have always found yourself wondering how celebrities are able to have their lush and stylish hair, it is because most of them actually a hair straightener. That is probably one of the biggest secrets that have been uncovered in the past couple of years and have created a cult following among those who aspire to be as beautiful as the stars. As soon as you have purchased for yourself a hair straightener, you can easily start off with a few ground rules to boot. First off, your hair should be somewhere in between damp and dry before you use a hair straightener. This is because the bit of moisture will lock in and set the texture of your hair and contributes to the shine that comes out afterwards. Next, you will have to work in a product in your hair before you start ironing it with a hair straightener. This product contains essential oils that prevent your hair from drying out from the heat of the hair straightener. After plugging in your hair straightener, wait for it to warm up a bit and gather a portion of your hair to be readied for straightening. You should iron your hair section by section and it is always best for you to start on one side and go all the way around the other side to make sure you get all areas correctly. With your hair straightener and a thin comb, start at the roots and clamp the unit out and slide it all the way down. You should feel some sizzling bits coming from the contact of heat and hair, and this is pretty much a normal occurrence. However, if the sizzles are a bit too loud then chances are your hair straightener has been plugged in for too long a time and is delivering scorching heat. You can either lower the heat setting of your hair straightener or you can add more water to your hair to dissipate it. Run the hair straightener all along the different sections of your hair once and then let it dry out for a bit to let the heat evaporate. Some people even suggest standing next to an air conditioner because the cold air that comes out from it helps to lock in the moisture, thus creating more shine. After it cools down, you may run the hair straightener yet again in order to lessen the volume that your hair may eventually build up once you start moving around and the effect of the hair straightener wears out. Of course, you can also try to add a bit of holding spray if you want the effect of straight hair to last all night long. After your hair cools down, unplug the hair straightener and grab your holding spray. Mist a bit all over your head and wait for it to settle. Once it does, you are ready to go and you can be sure that others will admire your beautiful hair!

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Pamper your hair with great products

Hair Loss // Health & Fitness // ArticlePros.com — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0000

Everyone wants to have great looking hair so that anyone who looks at them compliments them. Having good hair is not only a sign of great internal health but they also add immensely to the overall persona of a person. That is basically why there is a plethora of amazing hair products in the market. Tigi hair products, American crew hair products, brocato hair products, alterna hair products and scruples hair products are the ones that most of the people opt for. Along with these exclusive hair products range, various products that bring shine to hair by mastey and mop air products are also a hot favorite with the masses. The best feature of these incredible brocato hair products, alterna hair products, scruples hair products and mop hair products is that they are not only restricted to women. These amazing hair products are also available in great range for men as well. In fact, there are a lot of hair products by these great companies and brands that are meant for both men and women. That is, these exclusive hair products can be used by both the sexes effectively and both men and women can thereby enjoy these amazing hair products. The great oils and shampoos by American crew hair products and mastey hair products make it easy to take care of the health of the hair and to provide that required volume to them. The mop hair products are made from organic elements so that they are chemically balanced and do not harm the hair of the user at all. The shampoos, the conditioners, the styling products and the glistening collection by this brand are among the best that can be ever availed to have that celebrity styled hair. The tigi hair products are usually very popular with those people who want to have that diva look and wish to mesmerize the onlookers with the beauty of their hair. What makes the tigi hair products collection so famous is the kid of products it has for the users. Its collection includes the curls rock collection, S- factor, catwalk finishing and styling, head styling and finishing, shampoos, conditioners and special hair products for men. In the line after this great brand come the alterna hair products in which there are some really exciting products like the restoration for thinning hair products, products for hair life volumizing, styling products along with hair products for anti aging. Similarly, the various other popular brands like brocato, mastey, mop hair products and American crew too have their exclusive hair products ranges. Some of them also avail their users with great exclusive products like the daily smooth fortifying rinses, leave in reconstructors, sulfate free shampoos, conditioners, sculpting spray gels, thickening gels, thickening hair sprays and intensive moisturizers. All these great hair products can be easily availed in the market as well as online. There are many good websites where these amazing hair products can be found and that too at very affordable prices. So, if you also want to have that silky and shiny hair and wish to improve their volume and quality, avail these wonderful hair products now so that you have no scruples ever regarding any hair problem.

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Hair Straighteners: What to look for When Choosing the One for You

Hair Loss // Health & Fitness // ArticlePros.com — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0000

There are so many hair straighteners out there that one might have some trouble looking for one which is up to par at all. Thankfully, there are a few guidelines that are easy to follow if you want to get the best of the best hair straighteners that are out on the market today. For starters, when choosing hair straighteners you may want to check out the reviews that are online. When it comes to what to look out for in terms of build quality and feature, the opinions of others regarding hair straighteners really do count — and count for a lot. If you read the reviews, you will know which hair straighteners you will need to steer clear of and which ones are pretty much the lot to choose from. Hair straighteners are also important in the sense that they should give additional purpose other than simply making your mane straight as a stick. There are hair straighteners that also have built in protection so your hair does not get scorched from the heat — and this will have a lasting impact, too. For this, hair straighteners have a mist button which you can press and it will release additional moisture to help set your hair and protect it from heat. This is a very important feature of hair straighteners. Also, hair straighteners must also have a dual voltage feature. This means you can plug it in anywhere you are in the world. Most hair straighteners have this feature so you need not worry. However, if you do end up with one of those hair straighteners that have all the features you want sans this, then you should also try to buy a converter which can easily be found at any hardware store. It also helps to inspect the warranty policy of some hair straighteners. This is usually deemed unimportant by most people until the day comes when their hair straighteners suddenly act weird or start conking out. In such an event, you will need to scramble for the receipt and warranty of your unit only to find out that it has already passed. So when you finally buy your unit make sure that you also ask what kind of warranty comes with it (there are two kinds, which are service warranty for busted units and replacement warranty for those that conk out before their time). With these tips in mind, you will surely find the type of hair straightener that you want and will work best for your hair type and the kind of style you are going for. Some of these times usually go unnoticed by a lot of people until such time that they have to, so the best advice you can get is to consider these things at the first try. After all, you would probably not want to be caught in a foreign country with a hair straightener lacking a feature that you need at the moment, the right kind of voltage and suddenly conks up on you without you having not a clue as to how it can be repaired, right?

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Hair Straightening Irons: Tourmaline vs Coil Metal Heaters Match it Up

Hair Loss // Health & Fitness // ArticlePros.com — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0000

Many kinds of hair straightening irons have made their way in many a department store, out there to tempt you with their numerous offers and promises of lasting salon-worthy beauty. But how do you choose among the many kinds of hair straightening irons that are out there? For starters, you might want to narrow down your choices to two types, consider your hair condition and the kinds of look you would most likely be going for and finally decide on one. But to start off, there are two types of hair straightening irons that are being snapped up left and right by frantic buyers in desperate need of their hair beauty fix: Tourmaline and coil metal heaters. To start off, tourmaline-based hair straightening irons are a bit expensive and may cost you a pretty penny or two, but that also means the build quality is there. Start up time of heat for these hair straightening irons usually takes a twenty seconds to warm up and around another thirty seconds to get to the professional heat. Be warned, however, that not all of these kinds of hair straightening irons that are made or tourmaline have settings which you can control — so to check up on the speed of the heat be sure to look for one with settings. A lot of people say that the good thing about tourmaline hair straightening irons is that the effect it has on one's hair can truly withstand the drying capability of the most humid of all weathers. This is because tourmaline hair straightening irons are designed to rotate the heat from the unit to your hair and lock in not just the flattened out part, but also the shine and softness that is projected by the heat. Most people say this is a really good buy worth investing in. On the other end of the spectrum is what you call hair straightening irons that have coil metal heaters. These are pretty cheap and you can get them at an easy price. Be warned, however, that these kinds have been known to scorch hair if you are not careful. A lot of people have been able to manage the pace of heat that flows out from these types of hair straightening irons, but for newbies it can get pretty tricky if you are on the slow side. A lot of users have also commented that the heat distribution of these kinds of hair straightening irons is pretty fast so it does not end up sealing in your look — some have even said that it is a bit uneven because you end up with some parts that are truly dry while some are a bit damp. Therefore, experts recommend that should you find yourself stuck with this kind of hair straightening irons then you should blow dry your hair a bit to let the dampness get out, iron pretty quickly in intervals while putting your head underneath the air conditioner in between. These two are your best bets depending on the kind of budget that you have allocated for your hair straightening irons — the choice is yours!

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Hair Loss – Causes, Symptoms and Treatment

Hair Loss // Health & Fitness // ArticlePros.com — Thu, 06 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0000

Hair loss is a big worry to many people, both male and female. If you have a worrying amount of hair in the basin after shampooing, you may think you are on the way to baldness. But this is not usually the case. The 50—100 hairs that everyone loses each day often become tangled with the rest of the hair, but are washed out when we shampoo. So we see what seems like a lot of hair in the basin after shampooing, but in reality these hairs have been shed earlier. People who notice hair falling out, thinning, or appearing in large amounts on their comb or brush should consult a dermatologist. With correct diagnosis, many people with hair loss can be helped. A dermatologist will evaluate a patient's hair-loss problem to find the cause so they can determine whether the problem will resolve on its own or medical treatment is needed. Causes and Risk Factors of Hair Loss Childbirth. When a woman is pregnant, her hair continues to grow. The usual 50 to 100 hairs per day are not shed. However, after she delivers her baby, many hairs enter the resting stage of the hair cycle at once. Within two to three months after delivery, these hairs may all fall out together and be seen as large amounts of hair coming out in their brushes and combs. Medications. Some medications that have hair loss as a side effect may be prescribed for teens. These include acne medicines like isotretinoin, and lithium, which is used to treat bipolar disorder. Diet pills that contain amphetamines also can cause hair loss. Chemotherapy drugs for cancer are probably the most well-known medications that cause hair loss Birth control pills Women who have a genetic predisposition to suffer from Androgenic Alopecia can have it occur at a much younger age by taking birth control pills. The hormonal changes that occur trigger the onset of the Androgenic Alopecia. If a woman has a history of female pattern loss in her family she should advise her doctor before going on the pill. After the discontinuation of the pill the woman may notice that her hair begins shedding two or three months later. This may continue for six months when it usually stops. In some cases the process cannot be reversed and the woman may not regrow some of the hair that was lost. Permanent hairloss often has a lot to do with hormonal imbalances. Elevated levels of Dihydrotestosterone, or DHT, can cause hairloss. DHT is a male hormone that is also found in women in smaller amounts. Because hair follicles are ultra-sensitive to DHT, an excess of the hormone often causes the hair to fall out. Hairloss that is caused by DHT will need to be treated using one of several options. One option to treat this type of hairloss is by using the medication Propecia, which works to stop the production of DHT. This is the only type of oral medication that works to stop hair loss. Hair Loss Symptoms Most people notice hair loss when looking at themselves in a mirror. Male-pattern baldness (androgenetic alopecia). For men, pattern baldness can begin very early, even in the teens or early 20s. It's typically characterized by a receding hairline at the temples and balding at the top of the head. The end result may be partial or complete baldness. If you are losing hair on the temple or on the top of the head then this mainly due to androgenetic alopecia or inherited hair loss. This type of hair loss runs in the family from one generation to another. Also if you experience symptoms such as redness or inflammation of the scalp then this could be the result of your own immune system attacking your hair follicles. This mainly happens when your thyroid gland is either overactive or under active, or male (androgens) and female hormones (estrogens) are imbalanced. In short this can too result in hair loss. Hair Loss Treatments There are many ways to consider techniques for helping with hair loss like temporary sprays and thickening shampoos or more permanent technique options. Non-surgical additions include hairpieces and hair extensions, whereas surgical additions refer to hair transplant procedures. Discover more about ongoing medicinal hair loss treatments, such as Rogaine or Procepia. We have a section about natural hair loss treatment alternatives, which include herbal remedies proven to promote hair regrowth. Herbal Hair Tonic is a complete herbal formula for treatment of hair loss. With no side effects. No need hair transplantation. Natural ingredients with no harsh irritating agents. Easy treatment with no necessary supplements. Hair nurtures all over the place on the human body apart from on the palms of our hands and the soles of our feet. There is a variety of hair types many of hairs are so fine they are practically invisible.

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Baldness Treatment by Genuine medicine

Hair Loss // Health & Fitness // ArticlePros.com — Tue, 04 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0000

Baldness Treatment by Propecia

About Propecia - Its Manufacturer

Propecia is the only once-a-day pill approved by the FDA for the treatment of certain types of hair loss in men. It reduces DHT, a key cause of hair loss. Propecia prevents the conversion of testosterone to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) in the body.

Propecia is manufactured by Merck & Co.

Propecia for Hair Regrowth

Propecia tablets contain the active ingredient Finasteride, which is a type of medicine called a type II 5-alpha Reductase inhibitor. Finasteride works by inhibiting the action of a compound in the body called type II 5-alpha Reductase. As Finasteride prevents the action of type II 5-alpha Reductase it prevents the formation of DHT. This decreases the amount of DHT both in the blood and the scalp and can lead to reversal of the balding process.

Propecia is used for the treatment of male pattern hair loss. It most effectively regrows hair on the vertex and the anterior mid-scalp area. Male pattern hair loss is a common condition in which men experience thinning of the hair on the scalp. This more often than not, results in a receding hairline and/or balding on the top of the head. Propecia is for use by men only and should not be used by women or children.

Propecia offers the expediency of a once-a-day pill and has also given millions of men new hope for an end to hair loss. It facilitates users in keeping the hair they have and potentially regrowing some of the hair they have already lost. In FDA-reviewed trials, two out of three men taking Propecia actually regrew new hair and 9 out of ten stopped their hair loss.

Who can Buy and Can't Buy Propecia

Otherwise a relatively safe drug, Propecia is contraindicated in various diseases like:

Liver disease or abnormal liver enzyme tests

Prostate cancer

A bladder muscle disorder

Stricture of the urethra; or

Additionally, Propecia should never be taken by women and children. As Finasteride can be absorbed through the skin, women and children should not be permitted to handle Propecia tablets. Moreover, Propecia can cause birth defects if a woman is exposed to it during pregnancy, especially the male foetus. Therefore Propecia tablets should not be handled by pregnant women or who may become pregnant in the near future. Although Propecia tablets are coated and will prevent contact with the active ingredient during normal handling, this is true provided the tablets are not broken or crushed. If a woman accidentally comes in contact with this medication, the area must be washed thoroughly with soap and water right away.

Prior to starting a Propecia course, your doctor must be told about the presence of various diseases mentioned above as well as previous allergic reaction to this medication, or to a similar medicine called dutasteride (Avodart).

Online Availability of Propecia

Be warned â" there are risks and benefits of purchasing prescription medications over the Internet. The main benefits are convenience and discretion. Filling a prescription online is faster, easier and more private than traveling to a local pharmacy. But the risk involved here is that the drug may not be right for you, and depending on the individual drug it may pose a serious health risk if you are not properly evaluated, in person, by a physician. All the same, genuine Propecia can be bought online, provided the sources are genuine.

Side Effects of Propecia

Like every drug on the market, Propecia may show some mild to severe side effects in patients using the drug. Less serious side effects may include:

Feeling like you might pass out

Swelling in your hands or feet

Pain in the testicles

Impotence, loss of interest in sex, or trouble having an orgasm

Abnormal ejaculation

Swelling or tenderness in your breasts

Dizziness, weakness

Headache

Runny nose; or

Skin rash.

Do get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction, hives, difficulty breathing, facial swelling, and swelling of the lips, tongue, or throat. Furthermore, remember to consult your doctor at once if you notice any breast lumps, pain, nipple discharge, or other breast changes. These may be signs of male breast cancer. Tell your doctor about any/all unusual or bothersome side effect (s).

How to Take Propecia

Propecia is taken once daily with or without food. It may take three to twelve months before results are noticeable. For best results, Propecia should be continued even after hair loss is halted. If you stop taking Propecia, the results will gradually go away.

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What Are These Bald Spots On My Head?

Hair Loss // Health & Fitness // ArticlePros.com — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0000

When you first noted the bald spot in your scalp, you thought the hair would eventually grow back. After all, you thought you were too young to be losing hair. And you felt completely healthy. Back then, your bald spot was just about the size of a quarter. Now, it has enlarged to twice that, and you're afraid it's getting bigger. Is it time to consult a doctor? What is Alopecia Areata? You may have what is known as Alopecia Areata. Normally, your immune system produces antibodies to kill microorganisms that try to invade your body and cause illness. With Alopecia Areata, these antibodies mistakenly attack your own hair follicles. Your hair follicles are damaged, causing a decrease in hair production, and thus resulting to alopecia or hair loss. You may have a single smooth round patch or a confluence of round patches on your scalp. The bald spot is neither itchy nor painful, and it is well-delineated. Most of the time, you don't feel other symptoms. In severe cases however, Alopecia Areata leads to complete baldness. Who can have Alopecia Areata? An estimated 4 million Americans are affected with Alopecia Areata. Males and females are equally affected. The age of onset is usually during childhood or early adulthood. Doctors still cannot fully explain why people get Alopecia Areata, although heredity is a likely culprit. If one twin has the disease, there's a 55% chance that the identical twin will have it too. You also are more prone to have the illness if you have a relative who got his or her bald spot before 30 years old. While Alopecia Areata is not life-threatening, it can be devastating to those afflicted with the disease. Your bald spot may cause you to lose self-confidence in your daily activities. Being insecure about your appearance also affects the way you interact with your family and colleagues. The psychosocial aspect is the main reason most patients seek treatment. Is there a cure? Your doctor may have to examine your hair and scalp before a diagnosis of Alopecia Areata is made. Once the diagnosis is clear, your treatment options will be explained to you. You should understand that at present, there is no definite cure for Alopecia Areata. Your alopecia may either recur or resolve with time. But, there are medications that will help you grow back hair, at least temporarily. Among the treatment options for this condition are the following: · Corticosteroids. These drugs decrease the inflammation that damages your hair follicles. Steroids are commonly injected in the affected areas of your scalp. You may be given topical (less effective) steroids if you don't like injections or oral steroids if you have larger bald spots. · Minoxidil. This is a topical solution that promotes hair growth, also used for other forms of baldness. · Antrhalin. Also used for patients with psoriasis, anthralin similarly decreases inflammation and is often used in combination with corticosteroids and minoxidil. · Photochemotherapy or PUVA. You are first given the drug psoralen, either oral or topical, and then you are exposed to ultraviolet light. Many people have heard of a new treatment for Alopecia- known as Laser Hair Therapy. This treatment has been shown to help many cases of Alopecia, and is now widely recommended as a non-invasive option. "It's a very simple, easy treatment" Say Ronnie Talent, CEO of Legacy Hair Center, in North Carolina. " You simply under this special light, several times a week. It doesn't hurt, in fact most people don't feel a thing- and we've seen some nice results." Hair Replacement is another technology that Talent offers in his center. Using the same technology used in Hollywood- the Hair Replacement center can actually make a second scalp that can fill the bald areas- leaving a full head of hair. Seek the services of your trusted hair specialist to find the hair loss option that will provide you aesthetically pleasing results.

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Trichotillomania: When You Can't Stop Pulling Out Your Hair

Hair Loss // Health & Fitness // ArticlePros.com — Mon, 03 Nov 2008 05:00:00 +0000

You don't know why you do it, but somehow, you cannot resist the urge to pull out your own hair when you feel stressed out. As a child, you remember not being able to sleep unless you fiddle with your tresses. Soon, you discovered the gratification of pulling out your hair strands. It calms your nerves. It pleases you. Except that when you regain your senses, you are left with a balding spot on your head. You need help. What is trichotillomania? Trichotillomania refers to the compulsive behavior to pull out one's hair. It is a common cause of alopecia or hair loss, particularly among children, at which age the habit usually begins. More common among women, trichotillomania is usually in response to a stressful life situation. Moreover, patients are usually aware of what they are doing: they just couldn't control it. As high as 10% of the population engage in hair-pulling at some point in their lives, but only about 1 in 100 children and adolescents have the disorder. In severe cases, patients also swallow the hair they pull out. This may lead to complications that require surgery. Hair loss from trichotillomania If you suffer from trichotillomania, your scalp will show a bizarre hair loss pattern. The most common area affected is the crown, although you may pull out hair from more than one site. Irregular and angular borders are immediately noticeable. Most of the time, the affected areas aren't always completely bald. You may see strands of hair broken at varying lengths, and signs of pulling the scalp such as redness, swelling, and pinpoint bleeding. Once the hair-pulling behavior is controlled, your hair loss is reversible. You just have to wait for your hair to return to its normal growth cycle. However, repetitive injury to your hair follicles may lead to scarring, and cause you to lose hair permanently. Cure for trichotillomania You have to accept that you have a problem and that you need helpthis is the first step to curing trichotillomania and the hair loss that goes with it. It doesn't necessarily mean that you have a psychiatric illness (less than 5% do); you just need to find positive ways of coping with stress. In addition to counseling, your doctor may prescribe anti-depressants to help control your hair-pulling behavior. You may be devastated by your balding head, more so when you keep blaming yourself for it. You may also be worried about other people finding out about your problem. These feelings are understandable, but now is the time to stop. The added stress will only worsen your hair loss problem. You should know that there are several hair loss options out there. Consult your trusted hair specialist on which one would suit you best. Since you only expect your hair loss to be temporary, you may opt to try the latest hair replacement technology. This allows the client to look like he/she has a normal head of hair- even while they are undergoing treatment. "We constantly hear from people who suffer from this disorder," says Legacy Hair Center CEO Ronnie Talent. "Hair replacement technology can definitely help. Many times- the resulting hair loss from this affliction leads to psychological stress and low self image. High end hair replacement studios use the same technology used in Hollywood- we can have the client looking like a movie star- even while they work to get better."

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Lace Wigs 101

Hair Loss // Health & Fitness // ArticlePros.com — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0000

Lace wigs and lace fronts are the hottest ticket out there. Lace wigs were originally only found in the theatre, the silver screen or on those who had the connections to have one made for them. Lace wigs and lace fronts have recently been seen on the streets since the popularity of some well seen celebrities who openly wear the wigs and lace front additions. A lace wig is truly the ultimate for any wig wearer. They are different from wigs as we generally know them because they are usually made or at least "tailored" to fit the individual. A lace wig is made completely of a soft French or Swiss lace in several sections and the wig maker will take darts in the lace to make the material contour the head and because of this it is possible to get a glove tight fit for the wearer. During the process of tailoring the wig base the wig maker will take into effect the finished hair style to be sure that the lace is place so the hair can be ventilated / tied into the base going in the correct direction for the finished style. This is especially important in the top and frontal area as this is where the hair must flow naturally and the way the lace is configured hair direction will be affected if the lace is not placed correctly. Once the wig maker has the cap completed they can do a final fitting to be sure the fit is correct and the front is smooth and tight. If adjustments need to be done this is the time to do it and a final fitting can be done just to check. Once the cap is finished the wig maker can now begin ventilating the hair into the base. This is done with a hooked ventilating needle that can be gauged to pick up as many hairs as needed for a section of the wig. For example in the back and side areas the wig maker may use a needle that picks up 2 to 4 hairs for the knot. This allows for volume without having to fill in quite so many holes in the lace. The wig maker will usually start at the nape area and work up on the back of the wig followed by the sides and then working on the top. Once the wig maker gets to the top and front area they will usually switch their ventilating needle to only pick up one hair for each knot. This allows the wig maker to make very small tight knots that are virtually impossible to be seen. The real art for the wig maker is of course the frontal area. The single hair knots, placement and hair direction has to look and move like natural hair and should not be noticeable to the eye. Once a lace wig is completed, dressed or styled and placed on the head a small amount of lace adhesive is placed on the skin where the edge of the lace will sit, allowed to get tacky and then the lace is pressed into the adhesive where it disappears into the skin. Once the adhesive is completely dry normal daily make up can be applied and the wearer is ready to go.

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Removing Adhesive Residue from the Hair in a System or Lace Front

Hair Loss // Health & Fitness // ArticlePros.com — Fri, 31 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0000

Removing the adhesive residue from the hair of a hair system is incredibly important. The adhesive in the hair can create a lot of stress and degradation to the hair knots as well as to the integrity of the base material. When cleaning a system or lace front always try to have the most refined natural solvent or removal available. The most common cleaners on the market are citrus based but have a yellow or orange appearance. Your best choice cost a bit more but is well worth it in the maintenance of your hair system. The base as well as the hairs are better protected with a refined remover such as Adhesio Adhesive Cleaner. You'll know it's the most refined by its crystal clear appearance. Apply Adhesio Adhesive Cleaner to a cotton pad or swab, apply to the tape or adhesive area and allow to work. When the adhesive is loosened gently remove the system from your head. Apply additional Adhesio Adhesive Cleaner to the adhesive or tape and allow the cleaner to work. Gently remove the tape. With tape or adhesive you will notice that the residue is beginning to break down and coagulate. You can use a soft wash cloth or soft bristle brush to work the residue off the lace or base material and into the hair. Once the residue is in the hair it can easily be combed out of the hair with a fine tooth comb then washed as usual until all oil and adhesive residue have been removed from the hair. It may be necessary to wash the hair two or three times but it is important to get all adhesive and solvent residues from the hair, base material and tape tab areas. Once the hair is completely cleansed of any residue apply a gentle leave in conditioner to the hair and allow the hair to air dry. If you should find any area where there appears to be residue or oil it is advised to repeat the process again. It is advisable to concentrate on only those areas that need attention and avoid areas where the hair is clean. Rinse the entire system apply leave in conditioner and allow to air dry. It may seem like a lot to do but it is wise to understand that the alternative is hair loss, scalp irritation and the breakdown of your systems base. Whenever residue is left in the hair it always settles in the knots and the base material. The combination of products and chemicals with body oils and acids will most definitely cause break down in your system and hair. A few simple tips to remember: Whenever possible dilute your shampoo and conditioner. Wash rinse and repeatat least once or twicethis isn't your head this is a textile and hair or fiber that are not a part of you other than their attached for a period of time to you head. Rinse, Rinse, Rinse and Rinse some more. The longer you rinse the more residue and body fluids you'll remove and the cleaner your system. Finally, consider an additional system to rotate for the best possible hygiene.

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Lace Materials for Hair Pieces

Hair Loss // Health & Fitness // ArticlePros.com — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0000

Lace materials for hair replacements and particularly fronts have become a hot ticket in the industry. It isn't a surprise considering the appearance one gets from a lace is as close to reality as you can get.
There are several types of lace materials in the market and each has it's own properties that make it special but there are some created names out there so it is wise to know what you really want.
Fine Welded Mono Lace: Probably one of the most popular due to it's durability yet it still has a very nice finished look for the client who just wants a natural front in case the wind blows. Fine Welded Mono is an open weave nylon monofilament material that is literally welded using an ultrasonic welder at each point where two strands of the monofilament meet. This method makes the material very strong which helps with fraying along the edge. Fine Welded Mono Lace can be easily heat set and requires no tailoring or darting to maintain its shape and holds up very well. The down side to the material is that it is stiff and for some it can be uncomfortable or scratchy and it doesn't have as fine an appearance for those wanting to wear their hair back exposing the hair line. However for anyone with NON sensitive skin or if you just want the immediate look to be natural but don't have the front hair line completely exposed 100% of the time, this is a great way to go.
French Lace: Used for many years in the theatrical world, French Lace gives a very natural look for the front hair line as well as for the body of a hair piece. French Lace is soft to the touch and very flexible. The down side to French Lace is that it is a bit delicate and requires care when wearing a system with this material. It is usually advised that the front edge of a French Lace system be scalloped or Pinked with a pinking shear to help minimize and delay fraying. During the course of wear the front edge can be cut back as it frays up to the hair line with no problem. Bases made of this material are also more delicate so care should be given when brushing and combing the hair to avoid catching the material in the brush or comb causing the base to tear.
Swiss Lace or Swiss Net: This is really the ultimate lace material. It is very fine in appearance and when applied to the skin literally disappears. Swiss Net is more expensive than French Lace so it is often promoted but just as often substituted with French Lace. Unfortunately consumers who don't really know the difference cannot tell if they have Real Swiss Lace or its less expensive counter part, but seeing the two materials together you will see the differences quite clearly. The main difference is its more transparent look and it is a bit finer, therefore more delicate than French Lace but the finished look is truly the ultimate for Lace Materials.

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Hair Replacement Systems: Dealing with Scalp Perspiration

Hair Loss // Health & Fitness // ArticlePros.com — Mon, 27 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0000

The skin is the largest organ of the human body. It protects us against bacteria, keeps our insides inside and works as our personal air conditioner. All of our skin has sweat and oil glands and we perspire everywhere including our heads. For hair wearers scalp perspiration can be a big problem. A sweaty scalp can lead to a variety of different problems for those wearing hair replacement systems including general discomfort, skin irritation, and breakdown of base material and premature hair loss from the base of the hair replacement. Luckily, there are a few ways to help to minimize and deal with a sweaty scalp.

If you are wearing a polyurethane hair replacement system, scalp perspiration is a very common side effect and unfortunately there is very little you can do to limit the perspiration scalp since you are essentially putting plastic on top of your head. The majority of our body heat is released from the head so covering it with a plastic hair hat will definitely cause it to perspire, but even with a mesh or lace base one may experience a little more heat up on top just due to the fact that it's being covered up. Here are a few tips that may help to decrease the amount of scalp perspiration you experience.

1. Before applying your hair system, be sure that your scalp is clean then apply an astringent with a cotton pad and allow the astringent to dry completely. The astringent will shrink the pores on the scalp to delay perspiration.

2. Avoid hot showers. This is good advice for your entire body. When you take a hot shower you heat up the body in general. When we get hot we sweat, even in the shower. If you have to take a hot shower try to rinse your body and head with cool water to decrease your body temperature. If you start out cool it will take that much longer for you to heat up.

3. Finally, you can apply a thin layer of antiperspirant to your scalp before attaching your system. It will retard perspiration on your head just like it does under your arms.

Depending on the type of base material you prefer, there may not necessarily be anything you can do to prevent scalp perspiration, but there are definitely solutions to control the problem, and of course if you experience any kind of severe problem or reaction as a result of scalp perspiration, the best remedy may be to change to a base style that is more suited towards your lifestyle. Looking great is always important but your good health should come first! If you aren't sure what kind of base material is right for you, be sure to discuss all your options with your hair replacement company.

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Hair Loss & Hair Regrowth Remedies

Hair Loss // Health & Fitness // ArticlePros.com — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0000

Home Hair Remedy For Hair Loss 1: This home hair remedy is an excellent maceration to stop hair loss and stimulate new growth. 20 grams Boxwood leaves 20 grams Rosemary leaves 50 grams Burdock roots 50 grams Nasturtium seeds 50 grams zesty Nettle leaves 50 grams Thyme leaves Put five tablespoons of the above mix in a non-metallic, heat-resistant pot. Pour three glasses of water on top. Bring to boil and simmer for fifteen minutes. Cover and rest. Massage the scalp twice a day with half a glass of the filtered mixture. Home Hair Remedy For Hair Loss 2: This home hair remedy is an excellent maceration to stop hair loss and stimulate new growth. 1 cup lavender leaves and/or flowers 2 Tablespoons grated ginger 1 cup rosemary leaves Put five tablespoons of the above mix in a non-metallic, heat-resistant pot. Pour three glasses of water on top. Bring to boil and simmer for fifteen minutes. Cover and rest. Massage the scalp twice a day with half a glass of the filtered mixture. Diet & Your Skin & Hair: Add flaxseed into your diet, add cod liver oil into your diet (vitamin supplement) add vitamin E into your diet (vitamin supplement) drink lots of reverse osmosis water, use baby shampoo (gentle, less chemicals), and baby conditioner. Add approx one tablespoon of lelaleuca & olive oil into your conditioner. Wheat germ oil is also safe to add into your diet, about a teaspoon per 50 lbs of body weight. You can also use it as an additive to your conditioner. If you add the oil to the conditioner, Just about a tablespoon per 16 oz. you do not need to add too much, then it will leave the hair too oily. Use cool not hot water to rinse your hair. Additionally your water may have lots of chlorine and or heavy minerals. For shampooing and rinsing your hair add a small amount (a teaspoon of baking soda or a squirt of lemon juice) to the water, use a pitcher made of plastic, not metal. To soften it add just enough baking soda for the water to feel slippery between your fingers. Avoid soft drinks and junk food, Eat lean meats/fish and lots of fresh fruits, nuts and veggies. Get plenty of rest. Your skin and hair will look fantastic!

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Remy Hair and your Hair Replacement: What are the facts?

Hair Loss // Health & Fitness // ArticlePros.com — Fri, 24 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0000

Remy Hair (also sometimes referred to as Remi hair) is one of the biggest buzz words in the hair industry today. You've probably seen all kinds of hair replacement companies big and small touting their Remy hair pieces. Some hair replacement vendors may have even talked you up about the benefits of Remy hair, but have you ever wondered exactly what it really is? While there are several definitions flying around there is only one that remains constant, is simply and probably the truth. Remy hair is human hair that is used in the production of hair pieces, wigs, hair extensions and a variety of hair goods products besides these. The term Remy Hair is used on almost every hair goods product that is coming out of China, the biggest producer of hair goods in the world and rightfully so. Simply speaking Remy Hair is human hair that is ventilated, tied or sewn with the cuticle of the hair all going in the same direction. The cuticle is the outer layer of the hair shaft and it is naturally a rough almost scaly surface. In production of human hair for hair goods the cuticle is usually smoothed, coated or compressed to make it smooth so the scales cannot catch on each other causing the hair to tangle and mat. While this process works well the cuticle is still there and overtime it is possible for the cuticle to swell and open up making the hair venerable to tangling. To help to assure the least amount of tangling the producers of hair goods make all efforts to keep the hair cuticles going in the same direction to minimize the chances of tangling and matting allowing the hair wearer to maintain the hair system with little problems and keeping the hair looking natural with good movement. So in a nutshell, Remy hair is actually quite common throughout the hair replacement industry. In most cases even when a hair replacement doesn't advertise their hair as Remy, it probably is anyway. The thing to remember is there isn't anything particularly special about Remy hair — it's the industry standard. So be wary and stay away from companies who concentrate on touting the great benefits of Remy hair or who try to up sell you on expensive Remy products. The fact is, Remy hair is not expensive to produce, and generally reputable suppliers will always offer this product. If you're searching for a new hair replacement company, don't worry so much about finding a company that advertises their hair as Remy, instead concentrate on more important factors like overall quality and reputation of the vendor themselves. Don't be fooled by the oldest tricks and buzzwords in the hair replacement playbook. Do your homework and spend the time to find a hair replacement supplier that will truly work for you!

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Clip On Hair Replacement: Are Clips Better Than Adhesives?

Hair Loss // Health & Fitness // ArticlePros.com — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0000

There is no doubt that the debate about Clip on hair replacement systems and Adhesives has been ongoing for some time. The reality is that there are positives and negatives to both but whether one is better than another is totally based on personal choice. Many hair replacement wearers prefer the ease of use and fairly low amount of cleanup and maintenance that comes with wearing hair clips. On the other hand, tape and adhesives have a variety of benefits that make them a very popular choice amongst all hair wearers. Read on for more differences between clip on hair replacement systems and adhesives for hair replacement systems. Initially both Clips and Adhesives have been used and often a combination of both. The positive sides to clips are: ease of application, no mess, ease of removal and increased longevity of the system itself and the freedom to wear hair whenever it is desired. With adhesives you have perimeter attachment with no gaps, a sense of security perhaps and smoother transition from the hair system to growing hair. Both methods also have their down sides as well. Clips, if not moved occasionally on the base of the system can cause traction alopecia and also hair loss due to the tension of the clip in the same location. The hair loss is most often irreversible. This is one thing that is sure to deter many hair wearers from using clips, and a main reason why adhesive bonding has become such a popular solution for hair piece attachment. Adhesives can create dermatological problems for the wearer including open sores, rashes and extreme itching and irritation. It may take several tries with different adhesives to find the one that's right for you. The good news about hair piece tape and adhesives is that there is such a diverse selection of products available, you're sure to find something that will suit your own situation well as long as you take the time to look. Clips, on the other hand, are pretty straightforward. All you really need to do is determine the size of the clips that you need, and the color. Generally clips come in metallic, black, brown and blonde colors. The bottom line, it is a personal choice made by each hair wearer but rest assured both are viable and reliable methods of attachment of a hair system. If you're still not sure which kind of attachment method is best for you, contact your hair replacement company and discuss your options with them. If you're still unsure, get a second opinion. There are many hair replacement companies that will be happy to take your calls and emails and answer any questions you may have regarding your hair replacement situation

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Fiber Hair Replacement: The Next Generation in Hair?

Hair Loss // Health & Fitness // ArticlePros.com — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0000

For many years synthetic fibers were the mainstay of the hair replacement industry. In the 1980's the trend started to shift to human hair for hair systems and the demand started. In the 1990's we began to see a huge trend for human hair for hair extensions and as that demand grew into the 21st century the supply began to wane. With the huge demand for more and more quality human hair there will come a time very soon that we will see the use of synthetic fibers for hair replacements and extensions. Fortunately there have been huge technological improvements in the development of synthetic fibers specifically for the hair replacement industry. The newest High Tech fibers being used have been in the developmental stages for over 10 years and are now being used quite widely in the men's hair replacement and ladies wig production. The High Tech fibers are significantly different from their mod acrylic counterparts with features that make them very palatable for the consumer and stylist friendly. These new fibers are generally nylon or polyester based products. They are stronger than mod acrylic fibers and have a much higher heat retention meaning they can now be styled with thermal styling tools without the fear of melting or frizzing. The heat retention also affords the fiber to better maintain its curl pattern and in most cases the hair replacement systems made with these fibers can hold up for extended periods of time and maintain a fresh look. While the base of the hair system might break down and fall apart, the fiber/hair still looks brand new. There is no doubt that with the increase in demand for human hair and the quickly dwindling supply the new High Tech fibers will become the only way to go. Thanks to the advances in science and technology, new hair products are always being developed and their quality and usefulness is growing rapidly. Just a few years ago, fiber hair replacement was just beginning to take shape, and in just a short time it's quickly becoming a standard in the hair replacement industry. It's also replacing old synthetic hair that was very commonly used in hair replacement systems for many years. Older synthetic hair looks and feels much less "human" than newer advanced fibers. It can often be bristly and scratchy in texture and some hair wearers find it quite uncomfortable. There's a very strong likely hood that newer synthetic fiber hair will supplant human hair as the "go-to" option for hair replacement in the coming years due to its amazingly human quality and extreme durability. A move to fiber hair in hair pieces could ultimately lead to longer lasting and more natural looking hair replacement solutions and quite possibly lower the overall hair replacement costs consumers are faced with.

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Hair Pieces: Safe and Easy Removal Will Save You Money

Hair Loss // Health & Fitness // ArticlePros.com — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0000

Believe it or not, most hair wearers have not been properly instructed in safe hair piece removal. You see removing tape or adhesive from a hair piece is just like ripping a band-aid off your arm — it usually takes some hair along with it. It's sad, but true, that many hair replacement companies don't want their clients practicing proper hair piece removal because it means they will be more likely to tear their hair piece and require a repair or a brand new system. In order to safely remove adhesive from a hair piece, a good quality solvent should always be used. A solvent, or adhesive remover, when applied to the tape will free it up from the base and allow the wearer to easily remove the tape without taking any hair along with it or tearing the base. The great thing about solvents and adhesive removers is that they are very inexpensive, so it's a drop in the bucket when compared to the extended longevity the hair wearer will receive from their hair piece. Adhesive remover and solvent generally works on all different kinds of adhesives and can be purchased for very reasonable prices at various retail companies across the web. In some cases there are also specific adhesive removers for certain kinds of bases — for example lace adhesive remover is a very common product specifically meant for removing adhesive from fine lace fronts. This kind of a product is for taking extra special care — because lace fronts are extremely delicate, but generally most adhesive removers and solvents would also get the job done even in a case as is with lace hair pieces. In conclusion, it's important to remember that hair pieces can have an extremely long lifespan if cared for properly. Adhesive should be completely removed from the base, and the base should be thoroughly cleaned at least once a week, except in the case of a permanent attachment hair piece. By spending an extra couple bucks on a good quality adhesive remover, you may end up saving hundreds of dollars by dramatically increasing the lifespan of your hair piece or hair replacement system. Hair-necessities has provided hair pieces directly to consumers for years, and is an online leader in the hair replacement industry. Visit hair-necessities.com to learn more about the variety of hair pieces available online and send a hair sample to have your hair color matched free of charge.

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Hair Replacement and Human Hair

Hair Loss // Health & Fitness // ArticlePros.com — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0000

We hear it more and more often that the quality of the hair in the hair systems just isn't what it used to be. The answer is simple--supply and demand. The demand for human hair in the hair replacement industry started to really increase in the 1980's and has been taken over by the hair extension industry in the late 90's to the present. It's sort of like the oil situation we're all experiencing. When the demand goes up and the supply goes down the costs sky rocket for the best quality hair available. In the hair replacement industry the wholesaler finds himself in a tough spot, do I increase my cost of goods for better quality and raise my prices or do I keep my prices where they are and take a lesser quality or do I take a lesser quality and raise my prices like everyone else? Any of the above 3 may happen. If your hair system is loosing hair quickly, tangling into a nest or drying out and becoming un-Styleable you aren't alone. Here's what is going on. The old supplies of top quality human hair have been depleted for many years. We saw an influx of hair during and after the ethnic wars of Eastern Europe. (Yes, much of the hair supplied to the hair replacement industry does come from war torn areas and in most cases the hair is taken from the deceased or imprisoned to be sold to hair vendors.) The majority of the hair used in hair replacement production comes from India and China. In India the hair is gathered from the temples where it is removed from the head for religious reasons and in China the hair is easily harvested in regions where girls grow their hair long and have it cut to sell. With the increase in western influence in the world more and more women now cut and chemically process their hair and don't rely on selling their tresses to help contribute to the family economy. All these little changes will cause the decrease in human hair availability as the years go by. The good news is that some very smart hair replacement manufacturers started several years ago experimenting with new high tech synthetic fibers. The new synthetics that are in competition with human hair are primarily Nylon or Polyester fibers that have been developed to imitate human hair as closely as possible by having more light reflection due to artificial cuticle and a diameter that more closely resembles "European" human hair. While it isn't for everyone yetit is fast becoming the favored blend with the existing human hair for hair replacements. The synthetic fibers are stronger and have better color retention and will effectively buffer the poorer quality human hair it is blended with giving the hair wearer better style retention, color retention and less hair loss in their hair replacements. If you're experiencing less wear out of your hair replacement system, you may want to consider adding some of this High Tech fiber to your next system and get used to this new trend, after all it may be inevitable if we continue to use up the human hair sources at the rate we are currently going. Hair-Necessities.com is the fastest growing hair replacement company on the web! We offer hair replacement systems and other hair replacement products at actual wholesale prices.Our prices are more affordable, our customer service is better, and there you'll never have to make a long term commitment just to get the best price on a hair replacement system. Go To Hair-Necessities.com (http://www.hair-necessities.com) Today to get your Hairs replaced.

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Cleaning Hair Pieces: 5 Tips You Should Know

Hair Loss // Health & Fitness // ArticlePros.com — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0000

1. Always use solvent to loosen tape or adhesives before removing your system for cleaning. 2. Clean any and all tape or adhesive residue from the base, tape tab areas and hair in your system. Use a good quality solvent, a natural citrus oil based product is best, and gently loosen any residue. You may want to use a soft tooth brush to help remove residue in the hair and base material. 3. Use that same soft tooth brush to gently scrub the base material of your system anywhere you find any build of dirt or body oil and dandruff that can get trapped in the fibers of the material. 4. Use warm water and diluted shampoo to lather your system. By diluting the shampoo you will find the soap rinses easily and more completely from the base and hair. Wash the system several times if necessary. If you have a build up of product such as hair spray or gel on the hair, you can let the system soak in a basin of warm water with baking soda added. Swish the system several times through this solution and the mild abrasive nature of the baking soda should remove the build up. 5. Always rinse your system well. Several minutes under a gently stream of warm water should do it but if you find the system is still a little dirty or oily shampoo the system again and when your rinsing hold the system by the front edge and let the water rinse through the base and keep the stream of water going in the same direction front to back so the hair does not back up into the base. Hair-necessities has provided Hair Replacement services directly to consumers for years, and is an online leader in the hair replacement industry. Visit www.hair-necessities.com to learn more about the variety of hair replacement systems available!

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Hair Replacement Costs on the Rise

Hair Loss // Health & Fitness // ArticlePros.com — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0000

To anyone who has purchased a hair replacement system or have had a contract renewal you know that the prices have gone up considerably in the last 8 months. There is historical information to show that this is not a new phenomenon. Originally almost all hair replacement systems were only available to the wealthy in or within access to major metropolitan areas such as New York, Chicago and Los Angeles. The reason being, that's where the wig makers were. Prior to the industrialization of hair replacements they were made by independent wig makers across the country and around the world. In the 1960's the wig market began to grow with the increase in demand for ready made wigs. Those products were primarily coming out of Japan. When the Japanese economy really started to boom after the Olympics in Tokyo 1964 much of the low tech products coming out of Japan moved their production to Korea. Korea's economy was still based on lower tech production of goods and it became the new base for hair replacement and hair goods production. Japan became known for hi quality High Tech products and automobiles. During the years that followed Korea became the Mecca of hair replacement production and the demand for men's hair replacements started to grow. As materials and technique became upgraded so did the prices. In 1988 Seoul Korea hosted the Olympics and thus began the move from Korean production of hair replacements to China. During this time we also saw an increase in production in other countries such as the Philippines, Haiti and Mexico. The best quality of these 3 countries came out of the Philippines but due to strict government involvement with unions the Philippines could not match the pricing and soon the quality of the hair replacements coming out of China. Well, here we are 2008 and the Olympics were just hosted in Beijing China. The Chinese government has been in a mad scramble over the past few years to get the country ready to host the games and with that there has been an increase in more High Tech product production and less emphasis on the Low Tech product production like hair replacements and again an increase in the demand for cheaper product and a decrease in availability. Once there becomes a supply and demand issue, prices increase. Wholesale companies can no longer get good quality at a low price and just like everything else the end consumer pays for these increases in the end. Now the question is; "Did the prices for hair replacements really go up that much?" The answer; "No not really." However, there is validity to the supply and demand issues causing a decrease in good quality human hair creating price increases in raw materials. In the end the consumer has been forced to the internet for their hair replacement needs where prices are still within reach for the average consumer and in this economy the consumer needs all the help they can get. Hair-necessities has provided hair pieces directly to consumers for years, and is an online leader in the hair replacement industry. Visit hair-necessities.com to learn more about the variety of hair pieces available online and send a hair sample to have your hair color matched free of charge.

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Hair Pieces: How to Make Sure You’re Getting the Right Color

Hair Loss // Health & Fitness // ArticlePros.com — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0000

When buying a hair piece online, one of the biggest variables involved is choosing the right color. There are many different colors, from black to white and everything in between, and making sure you get the right color is very important regardless of whether you're buying custom hair or a stock hair piece. The first thing that's important to know is that every hair color is associated with a number. For example, a hair piece with jet black hair would be considered a color #1 by most hair piece providers, while a light blonde men's hair piece would be more like a color #23. If you already know what number is associated with your hair color — great! If not, it's ok. It actually doesn't matter that much because every hair piece manufacturer has a different color ring, so your color #23 may look great from one company, and may be way off with a different company. When you're actually ready to order a hair piece online, you'll probably see a whole swatch of different colored hair pieces on various hair replacement websites. This is great for reference, but can cause you real trouble if you aren't careful. The problem with trying to gauge color on the web is that everyone's monitor displays color differently and the shading in the room where the pictures were taken could significantly alter the appearance of the color once they make it to the web. Also, never try to print out color samples and match them to your own hair color. There is a myriad of reasons why this isn't a good idea. So how do you make sure you're going to get the right hair piece color? Easy. There are usually two sure fire ways to find a dead match for your hair color. The first is to send a hair sample to your hair replacement company and have them compare your hair directly with their inventory to find the perfect match. Now not every hair replacement company will be willing to do this for you, but common sense suggests that if any company is unwilling to match your hair sample free of charge and obligation, they are probably not worth doing business with anyway. Taking a sample of your hair is very non-intrusive, and will not have any negative effect on your appearance. You only need to snip a small amount of hair in order to generate a very accurate color match. This is by far, the best way to be absolutely sure you're getting the right color for your hair piece, and essential when ordering custom hair. The second way to get an accurate color match is to request a color ring from your hair replacement company. Every company has them, and the swatch will usually feature all the colors available for hair pieces, including gray percentages. Usually your hair piece provider should either send you the color swatch for free, or ask you to pay a small deposit. You should never be compelled to purchase a color swatch, as you really have no practical use for it once you've successfully matched your color. Making sure you purchase the right color hair piece can be tricky, but by following the simple steps above, you'll be sure to get an accurate match every time. Hair-necessities has provided hair pieces directly to consumers for years, and is an online leader in the hair replacement industry. Visit hair-necessities.com to learn more about the variety of hair pieces available online and send a hair sample to have your hair color matched free of charge.

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Kanekalon Frizz: What are the Effects on Your Hair Replacement?

Hair Loss // Health & Fitness // ArticlePros.com — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0000

Kanekalon fiber for many years was the main stay of the hair replacement industry. Originally developed for ladies wigs manufacturers soon found it was a good alternative to human hair in hair replacements. In the 70's and 80's the majority of men's hair replacements were made of a type of hybrid Kanekalon fiber called Toupelon. The difference between the two fibers is manly in the color availability and a treatment that provided a bit more style retention with the Toupelon fiber. In the late 80's the movement went to human hair for the men's hair piece industry and synthetic fibers were considered passé. However, Kanekalon fiber was still needed by the industry for gray percentages. The reason for using the fiber for gray was to assure that should the hair piece need to be colored it could be safely done without the gray percentages being colored as well as the synthetic will not take hair color. The biggest down side to Kanekalon synthetic fiber is Frizz. Fiber frizz is usually caused by friction. This friction can occur from sleeping with the hair piece on the head and the head rubbing on the pillow case or if the wearer always wears a hat or head set. Any where there is a possibility for the hair to rub against something you'll find frizz. In some cases the frizz and be flattened out with the use of a curling iron calibrated for low heat specifically for use on synthetic fiber or with steam but once the fiber has frizzed too much it is nearly impossible to get out. For the synthetic hair wearer who sleeps in their hair system it is recommended that a satin pillow case be used to reduce the friction and the synthetic hair wearer should always avoid heat and thermal styling tools. Hair-necessities has provided Affordable Hair Replacement services directly to consumers for years, and is an online leader in the hair replacement industry. Visit www.hair-necessities.com to learn more about the variety of hair replacement systems available!

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Choosing the Right Body wave for your hair piece

Hair Loss // Health & Fitness // ArticlePros.com — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0000

Choosing the correct wave or curl pattern for your system can be very confusing especially if you're attempting to order a hair system without the help of a salon professional. Generally speaking we all have a certain amount of wave or movement to our hair. There are exceptions of course but those who have stick straight hair know who they are and there choice becomes an easy one. For the rest of us it can be a big question. If you have considerably straight hair but your hair gets a little wavy in humid conditions or has some bounce to it when air dried then you will usually fall into the "Body Wave" or "Natural Wave" category. This is a safe bet for most people as it does give the hair wearer the option for soft natural movement or the ability to restyle the hair with the use of thermal styling tools such as blow dryers and hot irons. Once you start looking at your hair as having "Curl" it becomes more difficult to make the determination. If you have a definite curl to your hair there are two ways to get a good idea of the curl pattern required. The first and easiest is to simply cut a complete curl, tape it to a piece of paper or an index card and send it along with your order. Usually the person who edits your hair order will be able to determine the size of the curl required for your hair system. The other way is to have someone take a ruler or tape measure and take a measurement of the inside of a curl and record the measurement the technician taking care of your order can then convert this into the centimeter size that the factory would need to use to create the curl required for your particular order. Hair-necessities has provided Hair Replacement services directly to consumers for years, and is an online leader in the hair replacement industry. Visit www.hair-necessities.com to learn more about the variety of hair replacement systems available!

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Custom Hair Pieces: Are Your Really Getting What You Pay For?

Hair Loss // Health & Fitness // ArticlePros.com — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0000

In the world of hair replacement, there are many faithful hair wearers out there wearing custom hair pieces. One thing that many people may not know is that what they've purchased as a custom hair piece is actually nothing more than a stock hair piece. Often times, hair replacement companies will sell customers "custom hair", then take a hair piece out of their own inventory and modify it to the clients specifications. Now, there is nothing wrong with doing this at all, in fact, it makes a lot of sense if you think about it. The only thing that's wrong with this picture is that the consumer is being misled by the hair replacement company to believe that they are being sold a custom hair piece, when it is simply not true. What does this mean? It means if you've had doubts that your custom hair piece is really custom, you're probably right. This practice is rampant in the industry and unfortunately many faithful customers are unknowingly being duped. When you purchase a custom piece, it is custom for a reason. Most people fit into stock hair very well, and have no need for the extra expense of a custom hair piece. A consumer would need a custom hair piece because they have an uncommon head size, need an uncommon color, use an uncommon base construction, or an uncommon type of hair. When any of the above is the case, the consumer really does need a custom hair piece, and that is why it is all the more important that the hair piece is actually custom made. If a hair replacement company simply modifies a hair piece for a client needing a custom, they are vastly increasing the odds that the hair piece will not be a 100% match. When a customer orders a custom hair piece, it should always be a 100% perfect match, and look 100% natural. That's the whole point of ordering a custom piece. While many people fit perfectly into stock hair pieces, others are willing to make small concessions to allow for the less expensive price and increased convenience of order a stock piece. A custom piece means that the consumer is paying full price for a custom made hair pieces, and under no circumstances should they have to make any concessions about the appearance or comfortability of the hair piece. Unfortunately many unscrupulous hair replacement companies simply do not care that much about the satisfaction of 1 individual customer, and they are perfectly willing to sacrifice quality in order to save money. On the good side, there of course many hair replacement companies that do provide 100% custom hair pieces, and are not disguising stock hair as custom hair. Sometimes it can be difficult to tell, but there are a few things for consumers to take note of. Most importantly, look for a customer satisfaction policy. If your hair replacement company isn't willing to make sure your custom hair is made 100% correctly, it simply isn't in your best interest to do business with them. Production time is another factor. It should always take a good 4-6 weeks for a custom hair piece to be produced. If your production time is significantly less than that, it should be a red flag. Hair-necessities offers custom hair pieces and a wide range of stock hair piece, and they are an online leader in the hair replacement industry. Visit www.hair-necessities.com to learn more about the variety of hair pieces available online and yes, our custom hair pieces are always 100% custom and we won't be satisfied until you are!

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How to Choose an Online Hair Replacement Company

Hair Loss // Health & Fitness // ArticlePros.com — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0000

For years and years, choosing a hair replacement company has been a simple process. You pick up your phone book, find a local salon and make an appointment. An easy process, however going to a local hair replacement provider can be extremely expensive, time consuming and even embarrassing. In general, it's a real hassle. Luckily the Internet has changed everything. Hair replacement services can be provided completely online, saving the consumer time and money, plus it is far more discreet than traveling to a local hair replacement salon. The problem with shopping for hair replacement systems and hair pieces online is often there are TOO many choices. A simple search for "hair replacement" will bring up millions of results, including hundreds of websites all trying to sell you the best hair replacement products for the lowest prices. How Do You Choose? When looking for a hair replacement company online, the first thing you should consider is their selection. Sure they may have hair pieces for less than $100, but will you be able to get the size and color you need? Next, you need to be wary of the delivery time. Many companies will be happy to sell you a hair piece and neglect to tell you that it will take 4-6 weeks in production before you ever see it. Another important factor to consider is the return policy. Will the hair replacement company fully refund your money with no questions asked if you're dissatisfied with the quality of the hair replacement? If not, you may want to look elsewhere because it's a sure fire sign that they don't stand behind their products. Lastly, be sure to consider the quality of their website. A website that looks like something out of the 90's with blinking graphics and sound effects may be a sign for consumers to be wary. The fact is if a hair replacement company is having success on the web, there is no doubt investing in a quality website will be a first priority, so be very cautious of websites that look like they've been neglected. That may be a sign the company isn't giving their Internet business 100%. Things to Avoid Don't be dazzled by before and after photos and testimonials. This is one of the oldest tricks in the book, and not just in the hair replacement industry. Before and after photos have been circulating since the 1970s and beyond, and it's pretty easy for any hair replacement company to go out and find a handful of great before and after shots to place on their site. Even genuine before and after photos are heavily "doctored" and can't be fully taken at face value. Hair replacement companies hire professional models for photo shoots and make sure every detail is perfect. This isn't a good reflection of reality because it's simply not natural. The other big thing to avoid is "programs". Many hair replacement companies will try to trick you into their hair replacement program by charging a modest monthly fee in exchange for you agreeing to buy [x] amount of hair pieces. This seems great, as you get a reduced rate, but these programs often push a lesser quality product and force the customer to make a long term commitment. Again, not a sign of a hair replacement company that stands behind their product. In Conclusion There are a million reasons why buying a hair replacement system online is a great decision. By doing your homework and shopping around, consumers can protect themselves by buying their products from reputable hair replacement vendors and save big. Hair-Necessities offers affordable Hair Replacement products and Hair Pieces factory direct to consumers with no strings attached. Visit Hair-Necessities.com today for a free, no-hassle consultation and find out how you can start saving big on hair replacement systems.

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Men’s Hair Pieces: Choosing the Right Base Style for You

Hair Loss // Health & Fitness // ArticlePros.com — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0000

When looking buying men's hair pieces online, one of the most important choices to consider is the type of base needed. The "base" of the hair piece is what the hair follicles are sewn into. Common base materials include polyurethane, lace and nylon. Different base materials serve different purposes and each has its own positive and negative attributes. Lace bases are very comfortable, as lace is usually the best material for air flow. A lace hairpiece will also offer a very natural appearance at the front hairline as the lace front is very fine and virtually invisible. On the flip side, lace hair pieces tend to break down faster than other materials because the lace is very delicate. Attachment may also be more completed, especially if you plan to use hair piece tape. The tape can sometimes be more difficult to remove and tearing may occur. Nylon bases are somewhat similar to lace. Nylon men's hair pieces can come in a variety of styles including fine mono and welded mono. A nylon base will also have superior ventilation compared with polyurethane bases and thus offer more comfort to the hair wearer. Nylon is also typically stronger than lace; making nylon hair pieces a more durable option. Some may argue that nylon does not offer as natural an appearance as lace when used in base construction; however the quality of nylon produced these days has helped nylon to rival lace in natural appearance. The durability of nylon also helps hair piece wearers with easy removal, as they do not have to worry about tearing quite as much as they would with a lace hair piece. Polyurethane hair pieces are sometimes referred to as PU or thin skin. It is designed to almost mimic the appearance of actual skin. Men's hair pieces made of polyurethane have become a very popular choice in the hair replacement industry. PU offers a very natural appearance is easy to care for. It is also a material very commonly used for disposable hair pieces. One of the main downsides to using a polyurethane base construction is the material tends to be less breathable than lace or nylon. This can make the hair wearer hot and uncomfortable, especially if they live in a warm climate or have a very active lifestyle. Often, base materials are combined to create hybrid base styles. For example, many of the most popular men's hair pieces use bases that are constructed mainly of lace or nylon, but feature a polyurethane perimeter for easy attachment. Sometimes, all three materials may be combined to provide the best features of each of the materials. You may see a base composed of welded mono, with a PU perimeter for attachment and a fine lace front to offer the most natural appearance. Choosing the right base style for your hair piece is relatively easy. It's just a matter of deciding what your priorities are. If you value a natural appearance over anything else, you may want to choose lace. If you don't want to spend a lot of time maintaining your hair piece, you may prefer a polyurethane unit. Many men often find that a variety of different base styles suit them well, and don't mind using a selection of different base materials. Hair-necessities has provided mens hair pieces directly to consumers for years, and is an online leader in the hair replacement industry. Visit hair-necessities.com to learn more about the variety of men's hair pieces available and send a hair sample to have your hair color matched free of charge.

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Advantages of Wearing a Human Hair Piece.

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The psychological aspects of wearing human hair systems are what turned the industry around back in the 1980's. For many people the idea of having a hair piece with "Fake" hair was just not palatable and the industry quickly moved to human hair for virtually all hair replacements. The benefits of using human hair in hair pieces are many. When custom blending the hair for a system it is the responsibility of the production to match the hair color exactly allowing for a very natural blend from the system to the existing hair. Human hair has natural light reflection so light reflects off the system in the same manner as the growing hair pretty much eliminating any lines of demarcation that may occur. Human hair looks and feels more natural and should the color fade it can also be colored to match the growing hair bringing it back to its original color. Human hair can be permed to match an existing curl pattern of the growing hair and if left with a natural wave usually will blend with anyone's own growing hair. It also has the great advantage of the wearer being able to work with the hair as if it's their own. Blow dryers, curling irons and other heated styling tools will not damage the hair allowing for a certain degree of versatility for the hair wearer and there are no special products required for cleaning and hair care. For those wanting the ultimate in natural look and feel a good quality human hair system is really the way to go. In conclusion, while both human hair pieces and synthetic hair pieces are good choices, it is really up to the hair wearer to decide what is best for them. A natural look, comfortable feel and easy maintenance are important to the wearer, human hair is a great choice. Hair-necessities has provided Human Hair Pieces directly to consumers for years, and is an online leader in the hair replacement industry. Visit www.hair-necessities.com to learn more about the variety of hair replacement systems available!

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Davlyn Lace Adhesive: A Perfect Bonding Solution for Lace Hair Pieces

Hair Loss // Health & Fitness // ArticlePros.com — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0000

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Hair Replacements: Lace VS. Skin Fronts for the best appearance

Hair Loss // Health & Fitness // ArticlePros.com — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0000

The never ending question is: "What will give me the most natural looking hair line, skin or lace?" The answer is: BOTH! It seems to be more a matter of personal choice than anything and based on what you're currently wearing and used to. Skin front hair replacements when made correctly will give you super appearance. The skin front edge MUST fit your forehead perfectly, lay flat and should disappear into your skin. The hair should either be looped or ventilated with very small single hair knots. The idea is that the hair should appear to be growing from your scalp. An other tip is to be sure that your front hair line be slightly irregular with either a pre-scalloped front edge or you can trim the edge using an uneven cut line. The reason for the scallop or uneven line is break up a straight line in the front. The human eye is immediately drawn to a straight line and when you break that up by using scallops or a slightly uneven line it eliminates the straight line effect and the eye is not drawn to your hair line which you definitely don't want. That being said we would be remiss to not mention the down side to the thin skin front. First it is important to understand that it is virtually impossible to have thin, fine and delicately undetectable along with durability and longevity in a hair replacement system. The thin skin front will not hold up over the long run and you can expect to replace your system anywhere from 3 to 6 months depending on the thickness and your daily care of your system. Also remember that a looped front edge will loose hair much like the hair naturally sheds from the head and looped hair does not have the additional help of a knot to keep it secure. Lace front hair replacements also must fit correctly for the best result and we also recommend an uneven cut on the lace edge. While the lace will disappear on the skin any straight line will be detectable. If ventilated correctly the knots in a lace front hair replacement should be very small, very tight and even in dark colors should appear as though they sprout from the scalp. A good quality lace front will be ventilated (knotted) using a random vent system. Remember the uneven line in the front; it goes for ventilation as well as the cut line. Now here's the scoop on bleached knots; anytime you bleach hair you weaken the hair. Bleached front knots will break more quickly and that is a given! As far longevity, lace can really be a better bet if you're looking to get a little more time out of your unit. While lace will breakdown and fray over time, you can always cut away the fraying edge to get a little more time and if you do the right thing when removing your hair replacement you'll cut down on hair loss and fraying at the same time. ALWAYS us an adhesive solvent when removing or changing tape or adhesive and this goes for skin as well as lace. When you remove your hair replacement by pulling the system off your head you run the risk of removing hair at the same time. Whether you choose a lace or thin skin front on your hair replacement just remember these few tips; irregular front hair line and proper removal will help keep your front hair line looking natural and will help to ensure your system will hold up for the wearing period of your hair replacement system. Hair-Necessities.com is the fastest growing hair replacement company on the web! We offer hair replacement systems and other hair replacement products at actual wholesale prices.Our prices are more affordable, our customer service is better, and there you'll never have to make a long term commitment just to get the best price on a hair replacement system. Go To Hair-Necessities.com (http://www.hair-necessities.com) Today to get your Hairs replaced.

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Affordable Hair Replacement: How Much is Too much?

Hair Loss // Health & Fitness // ArticlePros.com — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0000

Affordable hair replacement — something everyone suffering from hair loss wishes they could easily find. Luckily there are options out there. You just have to know where to look. For starters, you have to identify your priorities. Believe it or not, custom hair replacement, while it usually comes with a high price tag, may actually save you money in the long run. The reason is that often consumers search for the least expensive hair replacement solution available. Sure there are many stock hair replacements online that are very cheap — you can even buy them on eBay if you're really looking for the lowest price. The problem with buying the cheapest hair piece is that you get what you pay for. Cheap hair replacements use cheap hair and cheap base materials that tend to quickly break down. In fact, the materials have gotten to such a low point as far as quality, they've actually been rebranded by hair replacement companies as disposable hair! This should be a red flag for consumers right away. Disposable hair, by definition means that the hair is actually meant to be thrown away! This is an easy excuse for hair replacement companies to sell a very low quality product to consumers and cover it up by telling them to throw it away before it completely falls apart. So what if you still want to find a stock hair replacement system to fit your lifestyle? The price tag and wait time on custom hair replacement systems can be far too long for many consumers to tolerate. Luckily there are great stock hair replacement solutions available. When searching for the perfect stock hair replacement, remember do not simply look for the lowest price on the hair replacement system. Instead look for quality materials, quality hair and an overall quality company. You should work with a company who is willing to assist you if you have problems, and willing to offer you a refund if you don't care for the product. There are companies out there like this, you just have to take the time to find them. Remember, when seeking affordable hair replacement, don't just look for price! Hair-necessities has provided Affordable Hair Replacement services directly to consumers for years, and is an online leader in the hair replacement industry. Visit www.hair-necessities.com to learn more about the variety of hair replacement systems available!

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Repairing Your Old Hair Replacement System — What are the Benefits?

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Many hair wearers are been trained to be almost robotic in that once their hair replacement system is torn, begins losing hair or has problems with a tape tab, the hair system is simply discarded in favor of a new one. Now this is great for hair replacement companies, because let's face it, they want to sell you a new hair replacement system — it's their main goal. So it's no real surprise that hair system repair is both uncommon in the hair replacement world. The truth about hair repair is that almost all hair replacement systems can easily be repaired no matter what their current state is. Hair adds, replacing lace fronts and tape tabs and repairing holes in the base are all actually very simple. The thing is, your hair replacement company likely won't tell you this because they make a lot less money repairing an old hair system than they do selling you a brand new one. So you've found a company that claims to repair hair replacement systems — how can you tell if they're giving it to you straight? Here are a few simple things to look for: Are they willing to take a look at your hair system regardless of how bad you tell them the condition is? Generally if you call up a hair replacement company looking for a repair, tell them what's wrong with your hair system, and they start talking about new hair replacement systems, this is a pretty big red flag. A genuine hair repair service should be willing to take a look at any hair system and have a "can do" attitude. What is the cost? Usually almost all repairs can be performed for under $100 dollars, with the exception of adding a new lace front. This means that if your hair repair service is costing almost as much as a new system, you're probably getting the shaft. A genuine hair repair service is affordable and costs far less than buying a new hair system. Hair-necessities has provided hair replacement system repair services directly to consumers for years, and is an online leader in the hair replacement industry. Visit www.hair-necessities.com to learn more about the variety of hair replacement systems available online and believe it or not, no matter how bad you think your hair piece is damaged, we can probably repair it for 75 bucks — and it doesn't cost you anything to find out!

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Advantages of Wearing a Synthetic Hair Piece

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For many years Synthetic fiber was the main stay of Men's Hair Replacement. Many hair wearers first experience with a hair piece was with synthetic fiber and some still prefer to go that way. Synthetic fiber is used for several reasons: it provides the best appearance for those with gray hair or very high gray percentages. Its very light weight and one can have the appearance of a lot of hair without heaviness that you get with human hair. Synthetic fiber usually maintains very good style retention as the fiber is heat set to a specific curl pattern that will stay intact provided the fiber is not exposed to a higher heat than the curl was set at. The variety of color availability of synthetic fiber provides for the best bet for a color match to the existing hair and the new synthetic fibers have excellent color retention and won't fade or oxidize as quickly as human hair can. Synthetic fiber has the appearance of human hair, can easily be blended into the growing hair and takes much longer for the hair style to go flat unlike human hair, it dries quickly when wet or washed and always goes back to the original hair style and curl pattern it came in with. Once a hair wearer gets used to wearing and working with synthetic fiber in their systems they understand and appreciate the benefits that synthetic fiber has to offer. In conclusion, while both human hair pieces and synthetic hair pieces are good choices, it is really up to the hair wearer to decide what is best for them. If longevity is desired, synthetic hair is absolutely a great way to go, and spending the extra money for high quality synthetic hair is always worthwhile! Hair-necessities has provided Synthetic Hair Pieces directly to consumers for years, and is an online leader in the hair replacement industry. Visit www.hair-necessities.com to learn more about the variety of hair replacement systems available!

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What's The Difference Between Lace Adhesive and Standard Adhesives?

Hair Loss // Health & Fitness // ArticlePros.com — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0000

There are many types of adhesives on the market for the hair replacement wearer so choosing the right one can be confusing at best. With lace adhesives you will usually find that the material is somewhat lighter than adhesives for base attachment. They are usually resin based and the viscosity is varied depending on the amount of solvent they contain. Lace adhesives are intended specifically for lace application they are softer and more pliable and would probably not be as effective for attaching a base. Standard adhesives for base attachment and perimeter bonding are usually acrylic based adhesives. They dry harder than lace adhesives and generally have a much stronger hold. There are also white adhesives that will work for both lace and base attachment. The white adhesives can be either natural latex or synthetic latex. The white adhesives go on the skin or base white but dry clear when they are ready for attachment. The important thing to remember with any adhesive is that not all adhesives work for everyone. First be sure the adhesive you choose is safe for skin contact and it is always best to test the adhesive on your skin before doing a full application. To do a skin test, simply apply a small amount of adhesive behind your ear on your skin. You will want to leave it there for at least 24 hours. If the adhesive is safe for you to use you should not experience any discomfort, itching or rash. If a rash occurs that adhesive is not for you. Hair-necessities has provided Hair Replacement services directly to consumers for years, and is an online leader in the hair replacement industry. Visit www.hair-necessities.com to learn more about the variety of hair replacement systems available!

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Daily Wear Hair Systems or Permanent Attachment Systems: Which is Better?

Hair Loss // Health & Fitness // ArticlePros.com — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0000

Daily wear hair systems have always been fairly popular in the hair replacement industry. In fact, the first hair replacement systems were basically all daily wear systems. What is a daily wear hair system? It's basically a hair replacement system that's meant for everyday use. You put it on in the morning and take it off at night. Similar to what you would do with a pair of contact lenses. The opposite of daily wear hair systems, of course, is extended wear, or permanent attachment hair systems. This type of hair system has recently gained a lot of popularity. Extended wear hair systems are meant to be attached using a strong bond and worn for an extended period of time without removal — usually 3 to 6 weeks. So which is the right kind hair system for you? It depends on a lot of factors — especially your lifestyle and comfort preferences. An advantage to daily wear hair systems is that the hair piece is not physically bonded to your head for a very long period of time, which allows your scalp to breathe easily when you're not wearing the system. Permanent attachment hair systems, on the other hand, are constantly bonded to your head, which some hair wearers find uncomfortable — although many men do not mind at all. The advantage to permanent attachment hair systems is that they do not require quite as much maintenance. With daily wear hair systems, you'll need to apply adhesive and then attach the hair system to your head every morning, then use a solvent to carefully remove the adhesive and clean the base and the unit each night. With an extended wear hair system, you need only apply the unit once — which often is done by a professional, and then after the unit has expired, you simply remove it from your head and discard it. No need for cleaning. Quality is definitely an issue when trying to decide what is right for you. This is not always the case, but often, the materials that permanent attachment hair systems are made with is lesser quality because it is considered a disposable hair system. This means lower quality base material and most importantly lower quality hair. This can lead to a variety of problems and a much shorter overall average lifespan than a daily wear hair systems. There are some daily wear hair systems that a can literally last for years. When it comes down to choosing between daily wear hair systems and extended wear hair systems, each has its own advantages and disadvantages. If comfort is a big concern and longevity is a big concern, you may prefer daily wear hair systems. If convenience is a big concern, you may lean towards extended wear hair systems. Either way, both types of hair system can be a great option. Just be sure to do your homework first! Hair-necessities has provided daily wear hair systems and permanent attachment hair systems directly to consumers for years, and is an online leader in the hair replacement industry. Visit www.hair-necessities.com to learn more about the variety of choices available online: And we're proud to offer a 100% money back guarantee on all stock hair systems!

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How to Choose an Online Hair Replacement Company

Hair Loss // Health & Fitness // ArticlePros.com — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0000

For years and years, choosing a hair replacement company has been a simple process. You pick up your phone book, find a local salon and make an appointment. An easy process, however going to a local hair replacement provider can be extremely expensive, time consuming and even embarrassing. In general, it's a real hassle. Luckily the Internet has changed everything. Hair replacement services can be provided completely online, saving the consumer time and money, plus it is far more discreet than traveling to a local hair replacement salon. The problem with shopping for hair replacement systems and hair pieces online is often there are TOO many choices. A simple search for "hair replacement" will bring up millions of results, including hundreds of websites all trying to sell you the best hair replacement products for the lowest prices. How Do You Choose? When looking for a hair replacement company online, the first thing you should consider is their selection. Sure they may have hair pieces for less than $100, but will you be able to get the size and color you need? Next, you need to be wary of the delivery time. Many companies will be happy to sell you a hair piece and neglect to tell you that it will take 4-6 weeks in production before you ever see it. Another important factor to consider is the return policy. Will the hair replacement company fully refund your money with no questions asked if you're dissatisfied with the quality of the hair replacement? If not, you may want to look elsewhere because it's a sure fire sign that they don't stand behind their products. Lastly, be sure to consider the quality of their website. A website that looks like something out of the 90's with blinking graphics and sound effects may be a sign for consumers to be wary. The fact is if a hair replacement company is having success on the web, there is no doubt investing in a quality website will be a first priority, so be very cautious of websites that look like they've been neglected. That may be a sign the company isn't giving their Internet business 100%. Things to Avoid Don't be dazzled by before and after photos and testimonials. This is one of the oldest tricks in the book, and not just in the hair replacement industry. Before and after photos have been circulating since the 1970s and beyond, and it's pretty easy for any hair replacement company to go out and find a handful of great before and after shots to place on their site. Even genuine before and after photos are heavily "doctored" and can't be fully taken at face value. Hair replacement companies hire professional models for photo shoots and make sure every detail is perfect. This isn't a good reflection of reality because it's simply not natural. The other big thing to avoid is "programs". Many hair replacement companies will try to trick you into their hair replacement program by charging a modest monthly fee in exchange for you agreeing to buy [x] amount of hair pieces. This seems great, as you get a reduced rate, but these programs often push a lesser quality product and force the customer to make a long term commitment. Again, not a sign of a hair replacement company that stands behind their product. In Conclusion There are a million reasons why buying a hair replacement system online is a great decision. By doing your homework and shopping around, consumers can protect themselves by buying their products from reputable hair replacement vendors and save big. About the Author : Hair-Necessities offers affordable Hair Replacement products and Hair Pieces factory direct to consumers with no strings attached. Visit Hair-Necessities.com today for a free, no-hassle consultation and find out how you can start saving big on hair replacement systems.

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Cleaning Hair Pieces: 5 Tips You Should Know

Hair Loss // Health & Fitness // ArticlePros.com — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0000

1. Always use solvent to loosen tape or adhesives before removing your system for cleaning. 2. Clean any and all tape or adhesive residue from the base, tape tab areas and hair in your system. Use a good quality solvent, a natural citrus oil based product is best, and gently loosen any residue. You may want to use a soft tooth brush to help remove residue in the hair and base material. 3. Use that same soft tooth brush to gently scrub the base material of your system anywhere you find any build of dirt or body oil and dandruff that can get trapped in the fibers of the material. 4. Use warm water and diluted shampoo to lather your system. By diluting the shampoo you will find the soap rinses easily and more completely from the base and hair. Wash the system several times if necessary. If you have a build up of product such as hair spray or gel on the hair, you can let the system soak in a basin of warm water with baking soda added. Swish the system several times through this solution and the mild abrasive nature of the baking soda should remove the build up. 5. Always rinse your system well. Several minutes under a gently stream of warm water should do it but if you find the system is still a little dirty or oily shampoo the system again and when your rinsing hold the system by the front edge and let the water rinse through the base and keep the stream of water going in the same direction front to back so the hair does not back up into the base.

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Choosing the Right Body wave for your hair piece

Hair Loss // Health & Fitness // ArticlePros.com — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0000

Choosing the correct wave or curl pattern for your system can be very confusing especially if you're attempting to order a hair system without the help of a salon professional. Generally speaking we all have a certain amount of wave or movement to our hair. There are exceptions of course but those who have stick straight hair know who they are and there choice becomes an easy one. For the rest of us it can be a big question. If you have considerably straight hair but your hair gets a little wavy in humid conditions or has some bounce to it when air dried then you will usually fall into the "Body Wave" or "Natural Wave" category. This is a safe bet for most people as it does give the hair wearer the option for soft natural movement or the ability to restyle the hair with the use of thermal styling tools such as blow dryers and hot irons. Once you start looking at your hair as having "Curl" it becomes more difficult to make the determination. If you have a definite curl to your hair there are two ways to get a good idea of the curl pattern required. The first and easiest is to simply cut a complete curl, tape it to a piece of paper or an index card and send it along with your order. Usually the person who edits your hair order will be able to determine the size of the curl required for your hair system. The other way is to have someone take a ruler or tape measure and take a measurement of the inside of a curl and record the measurement the technician taking care of your order can then convert this into the centimeter size that the factory would need to use to create the curl required for your particular order.

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What do the best hair replacement companies have in common?

Hair Loss // Health & Fitness // ArticlePros.com — Mon, 20 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0000

There are several things that can determine what makes any hair replacement company one of the best, but the reality is that it is no different for hair replacement companies than it is for any company providing a product or service. Years in service; while more years doesn't necessarily mean better there is something to be said for the experience of the people you're working with. Many companies can be old in years but have a staff that is young and may not have the practical experience needed to answer questions backed up with facts. If you have the opportunity to chat with someone from the company you're looking to do business with, have questions handy to ask that perhaps you know the answers to and see if they can answer your questions clearly and if they can't take note if they refer your question to someone with more experience and don't be afraid to ask the rep their background. Customer service; how does the company handle a problem? If they go the extra mile to satisfy you and make sure to keep your business why would you want to go anywhere else? If they leave you to your problem, "you bought it, it's yours", odds are they aren't capable or willing to make sure you're satisfied. Consistent Quality Products; a good company will have a variety of products to offer of the best possible quality available. Be concerned about huge price differences for products that appear to be the same. Sometimes products look alike but the performance is what really matters and you can be spending more than necessary trying the lower priced item then finding you need to spend more to get what you want and you've now paid double. Do your homework, listen to your gut and get referrals from friends and family if possible.

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External Factors Causing Your Hair Damage

Hair Loss // Health & Fitness // ArticlePros.com — Sun, 19 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0000

Hair is a very important thing to appear attractive or not. With your healthy & beautiful hair, you will easily appear more attractive, arrange you hair, and change the style you want, so, it will build your confident. Moreover if your profession deals mostly with public affair that you should look attractive, it will be very pity if your hair is not in a good condition, although only one piece.

There are many factors that are responsible for hair damage. Those factors, however, can be classified into two categories, namely internal factor and external factor. Internal factor that influences hair condition is genetic factor such as the type and condition you have possessed since you were born. This factor is difficult to be solved, and you need not to worry about it. In other word, you should pay extra attention on external factors that come from outside your body for example environment, treatment, disease, and food or nutrition.

Treatment Factor
It is more influenced by the way you treat your hair. For the sake of appearance, people usually give over treatment for their hair such as changing color frequently, using an overheat blow dryer, curling iron, flat iron, using some products containing chemical agent, using improper product for the hair texture and condition, using highly densed comb, etc. Wearing hat and helm continuously will also cause the hair too humid and finally damage it. To avoid those problem above, you should recognize the characters of your hair and then give proper treatment. Select some products which are suitable for your hair type. The more natural the product is, the lower the risk will be. Use some tools only when necessary. If you have got short hair for example, it is unnecessary to use a blow dryer. Using a towel instead of blow dryer is enough.
Environmental Factor
This factor is mostly caused by bad weather like sunburning, air pollution, water pollution especially polluted water used to rinse your hair, swimming in unhealthy water such as in the sea or in the chlorine contaminated water. We all know that one of the hair function is to protect your head from sunburning, but it does not mean that you may have sunbathing under an overheat weather continuously as the heat can damage your hair.
Disease Factor
There are some diseases that can damage hair beauty such as fever, head skin problem, cancer, stress, etc. The chronic disease like cancer can cause permanently bald headed. That is why you should always keep your health so that your hair grows well.
Nutrition Factor
Fatty, too hot, and under nutritious food will badly affect the beauty of your hair. So, you should consume a lot of nutritious foods to have healthy hair.

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Examining the Causes of Hair Loss in Women

Hair Loss // Health & Fitness // ArticlePros.com — Fri, 17 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0000

How often have you judged someone by the style of their hair or said that their hairstyle really doesn't suit them? The problem with hair loss effects women differently than men. Because of societal norms hair loss in women causes lowered self esteem and confidence. Hair Loss, also referred to as balding, is caused by a variety of factors, the most important being hereditary. Hair loss runs in the family and gene therapy may lead scientists to a cure in the future. If other people in your family suffer with hair loss there is a very good change that you will too as these hormonal imbalances seem to have greater effect as the person's age increases. It is hormone balance that is the key with hair loss as both the male (androgens) and female (estrogen) hormones need to be at the correct levels. The cure for this condition is likely to be some way off as it is a genetic trait and will require a great deal more research. Both men and women can suffer with pattern-baldness which is caused by a hormone common to both sexes referred to as DHT; this hormone is just one responsible for the sexual development of humans but fortunately it is possible to treat this. To help reduce the amount of DHT in the hair follicles, products like Provillus are available or you can also use a shampoo like Rogaine to help increase the growth of hair. Another treatment used to control pattern baldness is transplanting hair follicles from areas of the scalp which are not affected by increased amounts of DHT. At any point in a person's life about 10 percent of the hair on their head is resting (not growing). After a few months, the resting hair falls out and new hair begins to grow in its place. This growing phase can last anywhere from 2 to 6 years. While it may seem frightening at first, this hair loss is quite normal. Hair normally grows at a rate of approximately one centimeter every month but some women lose hair for other reasons. The cause of hair loss in women is multi-variable but many people falsely believe that hair loss is caused by things like bad circulation, stress, sweat and dirt on the scalp, or even from wearing hats. The only exception in this list is cases of life threatening stress which some people find it hard to get over. However, in many incidences it is possible to rectify this hair loss situation. Certain other situations can also cause women's hair loss like medical treatment using chemotherapy, scalp infections, depression pills, hormone tablets and even diabetics can suffer with the problem. The good news is you will often times regrow your hair once these treatments are discontinued.

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Kanekalon Frizz: What are the Effects on Your Hair Replacement?

Hair Loss // Health & Fitness // ArticlePros.com — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0000

Kanekalon fiber for many years was the main stay of the hair replacement industry. Originally developed for ladies wigs manufacturers soon found it was a good alternative to human hair in hair replacements. In the 70's and 80's the majority of men's hair replacements were made of a type of hybrid Kanekalon fiber called Toupelon. The difference between the two fibers is manly in the color availability and a treatment that provided a bit more style retention with the Toupelon fiber. In the late 80's the movement went to human hair for the men's hair piece industry and synthetic fibers were considered passé. However, Kanekalon fiber was still needed by the industry for gray percentages. The reason for using the fiber for gray was to assure that should the hair piece need to be colored it could be safely done without the gray percentages being colored as well as the synthetic will not take hair color. The biggest down side to Kanekalon synthetic fiber is Frizz. Fiber frizz is usually caused by friction. This friction can occur from sleeping with the hair piece on the head and the head rubbing on the pillow case or if the wearer always wears a hat or head set. Any where there is a possibility for the hair to rub against something you'll find frizz. In some cases the frizz and be flattened out with the use of a curling iron calibrated for low heat specifically for use on synthetic fiber or with steam but once the fiber has frizzed too much it is nearly impossible to get out. For the synthetic hair wearer who sleeps in their hair system it is recommended that a satin pillow case be used to reduce the friction and the synthetic hair wearer should always avoid heat and thermal styling tools.

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Affordable Hair Replacement: How Much is Too much?

Hair Loss // Health & Fitness // ArticlePros.com — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0000

Affordable hair replacement — something everyone suffering from hair loss wishes they could easily find. Luckily there are options out there. You just have to know where to look. For starters, you have to identify your priorities. Believe it or not, custom hair replacement, while it usually comes with a high price tag, may actually save you money in the long run. The reason is that often consumers search for the least expensive hair replacement solution available. Sure there are many stock hair replacements online that are very cheap — you can even buy them on eBay if you're really looking for the lowest price. The problem with buying the cheapest hair piece is that you get what you pay for. Cheap hair replacements use cheap hair and cheap base materials that tend to quickly break down. In fact, the materials have gotten to such a low point as far as quality, they've actually been rebranded by hair replacement companies as disposable hair! This should be a red flag for consumers right away. Disposable hair, by definition means that the hair is actually meant to be thrown away! This is an easy excuse for hair replacement companies to sell a very low quality product to consumers and cover it up by telling them to throw it away before it completely falls apart. So what if you still want to find a stock hair replacement system to fit your lifestyle? The price tag and wait time on custom hair replacement systems can be far too long for many consumers to tolerate. Luckily there are great stock hair replacement solutions available. When searching for the perfect stock hair replacement, remember do not simply look for the lowest price on the hair replacement system. Instead look for quality materials, quality hair and an overall quality company. You should work with a company who is willing to assist you if you have problems, and willing to offer you a refund if you don't care for the product. There are companies out there like this, you just have to take the time to find them. Remember, when seeking affordable hair replacement, don't just look for price!

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Custom Hair Replacement: When is it Time to Move Out of Stock Hair?

Hair Loss // Health & Fitness // ArticlePros.com — Thu, 16 Oct 2008 04:00:00 +0000

Custom hair replacement and stock hair replacement; sometimes it can be difficult to decide which type of hair replacement will best suit you. There are many differences between the two. People are always attracted to stock hair replacement because of the low cost and quick delivery time. They also like the feeling of not having as many "strings attached" to their hair replacement. For example if a stock hair replacement gets torn or badly tangled, or hair begins to fall out, the hair wearer at least has the option of simply discarding the hair piece and purchasing another one. Those are all benefits of stock hair replacement. Of course there are disadvantages as well. Stock hair replacement systems can often be very poor quality which causes them to break down quickly and can ultimately cost the consumer even more money over time as they may have to replace their hair system frequently. Another issue is appearance. While stock hair replacement systems are designed to look great on the majority of consumers, for some people it just won't be a 100% fit. This is a situation when custom hair replacement becomes a more viable option. The great thing about custom hair replacement is that the customer can have it exactly how they want it. If they want a system that will last for 3 years, it can be done. If they want a system that uses the finest lace in the world, it can be done. If they want 100% virgin hair, it can be done. So really with custom hair replacement, the ball is in the court of the consumer so to speak. If you've found that your frequently compromising appearance, size or comfort with your hair replacement, it may be time to consider going custom. Although it may cost more up front, and take longer to produce, with a full custom hair replacement you'll be sure to have a hair system that looks and feels 100% natural — assuming you've found a good hair replacement company: But that's another story!

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