Curly Vs. Straight Hair, What Gives?

Have you ever wondered why some people have perfectly flat straight hair and others have heads full of curls? Not satisfied with the general "its genetics" answer? Then you've come to the right blog post.

While yes, between 85-95% of the texture of your hair can be ascribed to DNA, that's not the entire story. Your hair is made up of two main parts, the follicle and the shaft. The shaft being the visible hair that you see coming out of the scalp, and the follicle being the sub dermal origin of the hair. Think of it as a bulb to an orchid. It's the follicle that is the main culprit behind whether or not your hair is straight or curly.

What many people don't know is that not all hair follicles are the same. People who have straight hair have follicles that emerge straight out of the scalp. Those who's follicles emerge from the scalp at an angle have curly hair. The more acute the acute the angle of the follicle is the curlier the hair will be. But it gets even more involved than that; follicles that emerge straight out of the scalp tend to be almost perfectly symmetrical and lead to circular hair shafts. Those that grow at an angle produce oval shaped hair shafts that tend to curl.

The difference in the shape of the hair also leads to other contributing factors of how curly or straight your hair is. Within the follicle there are oil secreting glands, called sabaceous glands, that coat and lubricate the shaft. Straight hair shafts get coated more easily and evenly, while curly hair shafts are more difficult for the oil to travel down, leading to a lopsided application of oil that tends to be on the inside of the curl. This uneven application of oil also leads to the dry and frizzy nature that is associated with curly hair.

Luckily New England Associates® is here to help you make the most of your curly or straight hair. With our line of HairStart™ products there's something for everybody. Whether your hair is straight, but thin and delicate, or is curly but frizzy and dry, our HairStart™ line of products can help your hair be the best that it can be.

If you are experiencing hair loss or thinning, your best bet is to call the professionals at New England Associates®. With their free hair and scalp analysis, they will be able to provide the best treatment options for you. Call New England Associates® today at 1-866-424-7782!

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At New England Associates® we offer the latest solutions for men and women suffering from hair loss. With over 35 years in the hair industry, we have proven to find each client a solution that suits their needs and gives them their desired results. From Follicular Unit Hair Transplantation to HairStart® Laser Hair Therapy, our procedures are guaranteed to make you Look As Good As You Feel! ™ To learn more about us, our hair loss solutions and read client testimonials, visit our website at www.hairstart.com or call 1-866-HairStart

Disclaimer: As with all procedures, results may vary. Whether or not these procedures will have the intended results will be determined in your private evaluation with your hair loss consultant

Sources:
https://helix.northwestern.edu/blog/2014/05/science-curls
http://www.popsci.com/science/article/2012-11/fyi-what-maks-hair-curly

What Your Hair Says About You and Your Health

Every day, we naturally lose around 50 - 100 strands of hair. What most people don’t realize is how much scientists can reveal about a person just based on one of those hairs. Forensic scientists that specialize in hair use their skills to often help piece together clue to solve crimes. Recovered hair samples can even help uncover facts about our early ancestors. Our hair is an extension of ourselves. What we go through, it goes through.

Based on the isotopes in a person’s hair, it can reveal the type of diet that you follow. Scientists can tell if you eat meat and, if you do, they can tell if you prefer fish to chicken or beef, are vegan or vegetarian or if you haven’t eaten in some time. Based on your diet, your hair can represent your overall health. If you aren’t getting enough nutrients and vitamins in your body, your hair will reflect that, both microscopically and with the naked eye.

There are obvious visual traits or indicators about your hair that any layperson can pick-up on without a microscope, to formulate a perception of you. Often times your hair can give away your age or different medical conditions can cause hair loss or thinning hair which can cause a person to appear unhealthy. Alternatively, a thick and full head of hair may send a message to some people that you are a strong, youthful person, with good genetics. In a way, it's almost like a giant billboard sitting on top of our heads, informing others of what they can expect from us.

Ultimately, YOUR hair affects how YOU feel about yourself and your confidence is often the biggest factor in how you present yourself to others. If you feel good about your appearance and your hair, your smile will reveal that you are full of confidence and ready to take on the world. New England Associates® can help allow your hair to reveal the right things about you. For those experiencing thinning hair or hair loss, your options at  New England Associates®  include everything from hair transplants to non-surgical treatments like Laser Hair Therapy and Hair Grafting. You can maintain your new hair with HairStart® products rich in essential vitamins and minerals to help keep your hair appearing full and healthy.

For more information on hair restoration, call 1-866-HairStart or visit www.HairStart.com to browse client testimonials, Before & After photos, or read more about common hair loss causes and solutions. You can even schedule a free consultation with one of our hair restoration experts.

If you’re ready to say goodbye to hair loss, please visit our website at www.HairStart.com or call 1-866-HairStart to schedule a no-cost/no-obligation microscopic hair & scalp exam to diagnose the cause of your hair loss problem and discuss what procedures are right for you!