The Science of Hair Loss

Have you ever wondered what your hair is actually made of or how it grows? Hair is made from a protein known as keratin that is produced in hair follicles in the outer layer of skin. Follicles create new hair cells while old cells are being pushed out through the surface of the skin. Average hair growth rate is about six inches per year and the average adult has somewhere between 100,000 to 150,000 hairs. Losing around a 100 hairs per day is normal.

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As people age, their hair growth rate slows. There are many types of hair loss, called alopecia. Some conditions cause hair to thin, some cause hair to fall out, some cause patches, etc. So, what is the underlying reason for hair loss?

There are things that cause hair loss: genes, hormones, stress, illness, disease, drugs, chemotherapy, burns, scars, etc. Shampooing too often, tight braiding, dyeing, and perms can damage your hair and also cause thinning. Even what you eat can affect your scalp health. A low-protein diet can increase chances of hair loss.

If any of these causes sound familiar, or you know someone who would benefit from professional hair restoration, visit us at http://www.HairStart.com/. At New England Associates, we offer all the options that effectively stops hair loss and repairs, replaces, restores or re-grows lost hair.

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Call New England Associates® today. Make New England Associates® Your First Step To A Better Looking Future!

Since 1982 New England Associates® has known hair loss is as individual as you are. New England Associates® offers all of the procedures that work to repair, replace, restore, and grow hair. We are members of the American Hair Loss Council and the Better Business Bureau. Locations include Wakefield, MA and Manchester, NH. Our hair restoration options include hair and scalp treatments, non-medical hair replacement, laser hair therapy treatments, hair transplants and shampoos and vitamins for fine and thinning hair. 

Did LeBron James get a Hair Transplant?

The sports media and gossipers have been wondering about NBA player, LeBron James, who has recently appeared to have hair in places where he did not appear to have hair in the past. It was widely speculated that hats and headbands he wore over the years were to mask hair loss, but some recent pictures of him show what looks to be a fuller head of hair.

Was it a transplant? A topical treatment such as Minoxidil? Laser? We don’t know (nor do we need to know because hair loss is a personal matter). What we do know is that any of those methods can indeed help men who are seeing thinning hair, and there are options available for men who have lost hair.

The hair experts at New England Associates® have been helping men (and women) of all ages with all types of hair loss for well over 30 years. They can perform a physical examination of your hair and scalp to identify the cause of your thinning hair and help you review your options and solutions.

If you are interested in discussing more with an expert, contact New England Associates® today. At New England Associates®, how you feel about your hair loss, and making the right choice to solve it, matters. We encourage you to take the time and review the possibilities and come in for a no cost, no obligation private hair loss consultation.

Look as Good as You Feel!™
Make New England Associates® Your First Step to a Better Looking Future!™

Since 1982 New England Associates® has known hair loss is as individual as you are. New England Associates® offers all of the procedures that work to repair, replace, restore, and grow hair. We are members of the American Hair Loss Council and the Better Business Bureau. Locations include Wakefield, MA and Manchester, NH. Our hair restoration options include hair and scalp treatments, non-medical hair replacement, laser hair therapy treatments, hair transplants, and shampoos and vitamins for fine and thinning hair.

Is Your iPhone Pulling Out Your Hair?

First there was “BendGate” when users of the new iPhone 6 worried that their high-end device would irreversibly bend out of shape, and now there is “HairGate” and “BeardGate”.

Some iPhone 6 users are saying that the device is literally pulling out their scalp hair and facial hair when they hold it to their ear. The culprit is supposedly a seam between the glass screen and the phone body which is allegedly prone to grabbing stray hairs and not letting go. 

If not stopped, hair-pulling and strain and stress on hair can lead to potential problems such as “Traction Alopecia” down the road.

If you are worried that your hair is being pulled out for any reason, the best thing to do is contact an expert who has been specifically trained in hair loss. The professionals at New England Associates® will provide a physical microscopic examination of your hair and scalp to identify the cause of your symptoms and help you review options and solutions that can work for you.

Look as Good as You Feel!™
Make New England Associates® Your First Step to a Better Looking Future!™

Since 1982 New England Associates® has known hair loss is as individual as you are. New England Associates® offers all of the procedures that work to repair, replace, restore, and grow hair. We are members of the American Hair Loss Council and the Better Business Bureau. Locations include Wakefield, MA and Manchester, NH. Our hair restoration options include hair and scalp treatments, non-medical hair replacement, laser hair therapy treatments, hair transplants, and shampoos and vitamins for fine and thinning hair.

Dry Hair

Dry hair is a sign of hair damage. If left untreated, hair can become too dry and brittle. This can lead to breakage of hair strands.

Dry hair happens when hair does not have enough moisture. There are natural oils in the outer layer of hair which reflect light and make it shiny. In cases of dry hair, that outer layer breaks down, leaving hair to appear dull and lifeless and without the sheen and luster that healthy hair has. Although your scalp makes less of this oil as you get older, dry hair can affect men and women of any age.

There is no single cause of dry hair and there are many things that can lead to it such as environmental conditions, hair care, and medical concerns.

• Environmental conditions that may cause dry hair include long-term exposure to a hot and dry climate, spending too much time in the sun without hair protection, and swimming in saltwater or a chlorinated pool because such water can easily damage hair.

• Hair-care practices and grooming habits that can contribute to dry hair include excessive washing, blow-drying every day, using curling irons or straighteners, using home chemical treatments such as perms and dyeing, and using harsh shampoos, conditioners and other hair-care products containing alcohol (you should always use hair care products that are meant for your particular hair type and use protein-enriched conditioners and styling aids to help repair any hair damage).

• Health conditions and medical problems that can lead to dry hair include malnutrition (which causes hair to lack necessary vitamins and nutrients and can lead to dry and brittle hair as a result), anorexia nervosa (an eating disorder in which a person undergoes self-starvation that can lead to malnutrition), Menkes kinky hair syndrome (a genetic condition in which cells are unable to absorb enough copper and affects hair health), hypoparathyroidism (which decreases the level of calcium in blood; calcium is an important nutrient for healthy bones, teeth, tissue, and hair), and hypothyroidism (thyroid glands not producing enough thyroid hormones). If such a medical problem is causing your dry hair, your hair may improve once you treat the condition.

While it is never a good idea to self-diagnose, here are a few things you can ask yourself:

• Has long has your hair been dry? Is it all the time or does it come and go?

• What are your eating habits?

• How often do you wash your hair? What kind of shampoo do you use?

• Do you use a conditioner or any other product? If so, what type?

• How do you normally style your hair? Do you use a blow dryer or curling iron or anything else that can damage your hair?

• Are there any other symptoms along with dry hair?

You should contact an expert if your dry hair is severe, does not improve with changes you make to your environment/hair-care practices, or if you start to lose any hair. The professionals at New England Associates® can help by performing a thorough physical examination of your hair and scalp under a microscope to identify the cause of your symptoms and help you review your options and solutions.

If you are interested in discussing more with an expert, contact New England Associates® today. At New England Associates®, how you feel about your hair loss, and making the right choice to solve it, matters. We encourage you to take the time and review the possibilities and come in for a no cost, no obligation private hair loss consultation.

Look as Good as You Feel!™
Make New England Associates® Your First Step to a Better Looking Future!™

Since 1982 New England Associates® has known hair loss is as individual as you are. New England Associates® offers all of the procedures that work to repair, replace, restore, and grow hair. We are members of the American Hair Loss Council and the Better Business Bureau. Locations include Wakefield, MA and Manchester, NH. Our hair restoration options include hair and scalp treatments, non-medical hair replacement, laser hair therapy treatments, hair transplants, and shampoos and vitamins for fine and thinning hair.

Laser Hair Therapy

Providing Unhealthy Hair with Natural Light Energy

International clinical research programs have shown that bio-stimulation of “cold beam” laser gives numerous positive effects to the hair and skin. Laser Hair Therapy greatly increases appearance due to increases in density and coverage of hair, making it one of the most effective ways to treat hair loss today.

Laser Hair Therapy utilizes a specific wavelength of light to stimulate the cells that are responsible for hair growth. The targeted cells become more active, increasing blood flow. The increase in blood flow provides more oxygen, platelets, and nutrients to the affected area. Consequently, this promotes a much healthier scalp and thicker, healthier hair.

In-office laser treatment provides some of the greatest results. Treatment consists of 2-4 visits per week for up to a year depending on your specific needs and stage of hair loss. Best part of all, each treatment only takes about 30 minutes!

At New England Associates our hair laser has 135 laser diodes, more than any other clinical laser in New England that we know of! Contact New England Associates to schedule your FREE hair and scalp evaluation at http://hairstart.com/contact_us.htm.

“Look as Good as You Feel!”

Call New England Associates® today. Make New England Associates® Your First Step To A Better Looking Future!

Since 1982 New England Associates® has known hair loss is as individual as you are. New England Associates® offers all of the procedures that work to repair, replace, restore, and grow hair. We are members of the American Hair Loss Council and the Better Business Bureau. Locations include Wakefield, MA and Manchester, NH. Our hair restoration options include hair and scalp treatments, non-medical hair replacement, laser hair therapy treatments, hair transplants and shampoos and vitamins for fine and thinning hair. 

International No Pulling Week

October 1-7, 2014 is ”International No Pulling Week”. The purpose is to raise awareness about “trichotillomania” and the help available for it.

Trichotillomania (TTM) is a disorder that causes people to have overwhelming urges to pull or twist their hair out from their own scalp, eyelashes, eyebrows, pubic area, underarms, beard, chest, legs or other parts of the body.

It is estimated that around 110 million people suffer from it around the world. It can affect anyone although some statistics show that the majority of sufferers are female and the age it begins is between 9 and 13 years-old.

For some sufferers, at times it can be somewhat mild and calmed with some extra awareness and concentration. For other people, the urge may be so strong that it results in noticeable bald patches and at times makes it difficult to think about anything else.

TTM is often triggered by depression or stress. Studies have shown that many sufferers are intelligent, attractive, and sensitive. It can be developed as a form of release and many people are not aware that they are doing it until it is too late.

A common time to experience hair-pulling is while lying in bed trying to fall asleep. Some sufferers have also been observed pulling their hair out while they are sleeping. 

Medical complications of TTM include permanent loss of hair, infection, and even ingestion of hair which can create a gastrointestinal obstruction.

If you feel that you may be suffering the effects of TTM, you can contact an expert who has been specifically trained in hair loss. The professionals at New England Associates® will perform a physical examination of your hair and scalp to identify your symptoms and help you review the possible solutions.

If you are interested in discussing more with an expert, contact New England Associates® today. At New England Associates®, how you feel about your hair loss, and making the right choice to solve it, matters. We encourage you to take the time and review the possibilities and come in for a no cost, no obligation private hair loss consultation.

Look as Good as You Feel!™
Make New England Associates® Your First Step to a Better Looking Future!™

Since 1982 New England Associates® has known hair loss is as individual as you are. New England Associates® offers all of the procedures that work to repair, replace, restore, and grow hair. We are members of the American Hair Loss Council and the Better Business Bureau. Locations include Wakefield, MA and Manchester, NH. Our hair restoration options include hair and scalp treatments, non-medical hair replacement, laser hair therapy treatments, hair transplants, and shampoos and vitamins for fine and thinning hair.