Daily Habits You Have That Contribute to Hair Loss

While it’s normal to lose some hair strands daily, if you’re noticing your hair coming out in clumps or bald spots getting gradually larger, you could be suffering from hair loss. Even from an early age men and women are stressed about their appearance and combating hair loss. If you’re struggling with a diminishing hair line but have no medical conditions causing hair loss it may be everyday bad hair care habits that are damaging your strands and causing thinning.

You wear your hair pulled back everyday

Many of us love a cute top knot but it could be doing significant damage to your hair. Wearing your hair in tight ponytails, updos or braids causes tension on your strands. Constant tension from buns or tight hair extensions can cause traction alopecia which is gradual thinning caused by too much force on the hair. If you must pull your hair up every day try loosening the pulled back look around your hairline. If you wear hair extensions make sure your stylist doesn’t make them too tight and give your hair a break for a week or more in between styles.

Not gentle enough when styling

We’re sure you’ve heard that pulling and tugging on your hair especially when detangling isn’t good, but how do you treat your hair when styling? Constantly blow drying and styling with heated hair tools makes your hair brittle and prone to breakage. Instead, let your locks air dry when wet and go for a no-heat hairstyle two to three times a week. Also avoid brushing your hair when it is wet since that is when it is most susceptible to damage. However, for those with curly hair it can be easier to detangle when hair is wet. If that’s the case, detangle your hair as much as possible before you get in the shower. If you need to brush wet hair use a wide tooth comb and apply plenty of conditioner! Divide hair into sections, then starting at the ends gently brush in short downwards strokes working your way up to the root.

You wash your hair everyday

While this may seem kind of gross, there is no need to wash your hair every day. Shampoo is meant to clean the hair and scalp; sulfates especially strips the natural oils from your hair and can dry it out causing hair loss. If your hair is on the oily side or you sweat at the gym everyday, just rinse your hair with lukewarm water or buy a good dry shampoo and spray it on your roots and scalp to remove any excess build up.

Coloring and bleaching your hair

Over-processing hair with chemical treatments like perms and bleaching enlarges the pores in your hair causing dryness and breakage. Over time, styling with chemical treatments can cause damage to the hair shaft leading to hair loss. Be sure to use a moisturizing hair mask weekly on treated hair and wash with cool water to make the color last longer so you don’t need as many treatments. Also, instead of getting a full color treatment every time you head to the salon have your stylist apply a semi-permanent hair gloss to revive your color instead.

If you’re suffering from hair loss after years of styling and damage come to New England Associates. We offer the best and latest solutions in hair restoration and replacement for men and women. Our treatments combined with a customized healthy hair and scalp care routine can help you achieve longer, thicker and healthier hair. We offer FREE, private consultations to determine the exact cause of your hair loss and come up with a hair loss solution for your specific needs. Contact us today to schedule your consultation and visit our website for more information!

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Losing More Hair than Usual? Find Out Why

School is out, the sun is out, and… your hair is falling out? As you wash the sand from your hair or brush out those beach curls you may find yourself pulling a few extra strands out of your brush (and your drain). Don’t panic. A new British Journal of Dermatology study suggests that shedding more strands in the summer and fall is totally normal. Dr. Shawn Kwatra, assistant professor of dermatology at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, speculates to Health Magazine that, “from an evolutionary perspective one of the roles of hair loss is to provide warmth. This would be less necessary during the summer months.” Daily hair loss is normal especially during warm-weather months. The American Academy of Dermatologists says it’s normal to lose between 50-100 hairs a day. Our hair goes through phases of growth over a few weeks. During the resting phase (telogen) hair is more prone to shedding and falling out. “When hair is subjected to more extreme weather, as much as 70 percent of strands can prematurely enter this resting phase,” says hair restoration expert Dr. Robert Dorin.

The high temperatures and dry air typically seen during the summer can be especially harsh to hair making the telogen phase come around quicker. This is why you may see more hair fall during the warmer seasons. So seasonal hair loss is no reason for alarm. Especially, since hair regrowth happens simultaneously with hair loss. However, the findings of researches at John Hopkins is relevant to doctors whose patients complain of hair loss during those seasons and can be useful in evaluating the effectiveness of certain therapies at treating hair loss. Health Magazine states that, “40% of Americans suffer from unwanted hair shedding, and many women as well as men will notice an increase in hair loss as they get older.”

So how can you differentiate seasonal hair loss from male or female pattern baldness?  “If you notice hair falling out in a pattern—balding near temples or crown of the head, for example,” Dr. Dorin says. “Or if you notice severe thinning or balding in general.”

The sooner you speak with an expert, such as one of New England Associates® hair restoration specialists, the quicker your hair can be repaired with a proven regimen of proper hair nutrition and good scalp hygiene or several surgical or non-medical options.

New England Associates® has been in the business of replacing lost hair since 1982! Utilizing the latest advancements, we’re able to repair, replace and restore lost hair. If you’re suffering from unwanted hair loss call 1-866-HairStart (1-866-424-7782) today to request a consultation and arrange your hair and scalp exam. To learn more about our Hair Loss Treatment programs and find a hair restoration program tailored to your individual hair loss problems please visit our website at http://www.hairstart.com.

Source: Health Magazine (https://www.health.com/beauty/hair-loss-seasonal )

Habits That May Be Causing Your Hair Loss

Throughout the day, we sometimes see pieces of hair stuck to our clothes or on our desks but how can you know if this is normal or a sign of something worse - hair loss. According to the American academy of dermatology, an average person loses about 50 to 100 strands of hair per day. If you are losing more than that, it’s possible that your habits are to blame.

Your Hairstyle

Constantly putting your hair into tight braids, ponytails, or buns can cause serious damage to your roots. Wearing your hair up occasionally will not hurt but over many years these hairstyles can cause hair follicle damage known as traction alopecia. Let your hair hang free of accessories and if you are going to tie up your hair use fabric hair ties rather than those painful rubber bands.

Stressed Out

Stress is often a daily occurrence but recent studies have shown that extreme stress can cause changes to your hair cycle. Hair loss can often occur six weeks to three months after an extremely stressful event such as divorce or life altering occurrence. Try to better manage your stress by engaging in stress relieving activities, such a hobby, exercising, or a relaxing massage.

Brushing Wet Hair

Your hair is weakest and most vulnerable to breakage when it is wet. To avoid any unnecessary hair damage try not to brush your hair until it is completely dry. If you absolutely cannot wait for it to dry, use a comb instead of a brush and be very gentle.   

Over Drying Your Hair

Using too much heat can cause just as much damage as brushing wet hair. High heat from blow dryers, curling irons, and flat irons can lead to breakage, which makes hair more susceptible to falling out. Try to air dry your hair as much as possible.  

Eating the Wrong Foods

What you eat is just as important to your hair's health as it is to your overall health. Getting enough protein, iron, vitamin A, and vitamin D all help contribute to your hair's health. Make sure you are getting enough of these daily vitamins but don’t take too much because an excessive amount of vitamin A is also known to contribute to hair loss.   

Per: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/03/30/hair-loss-causes-_n_5027844.html

  

If you don’t think any of your habits are the cause of your hair loss come to New England Associates® will help you diagnose the cause of your hair loss problem and help you find a treatment program that’s tailored to individual needs.

“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.