Hair Loss Treatments for Women

At New England Associates® we offer personalized hair loss treatments for your particular needs. After undergoing your free hair and scalp analysis, we offer three treatment options for our clients to choose from, including HairStart® Laser Hair Therapy™, Micro-Surgical Follicular Unit Hair Transplantation and Hair Grafting for Women.

HairStart® Laser Hair Therapy™ is used to slow the hair loss process and help with the appearance of thinning hair for women. This type of hair loss treatment is best utilized if you are in the early to middle stages of hair loss.

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Micro-Surgical Follicular Unit Hair Transplantation, if performed by one of the physicians at NEA, is possibly the most effective procedure you can choose for severe hair loss. This procedure transplants thousands of hair follicles to create natural-looking growing hair.

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Hair Grafting for Women is a non-surgical procedure that helps women get fuller, thicker hair. Subtle changes are made each session to provide a less noticeable and natural look.

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Why Women Recommend New England Associates®:

• Confidentiality

• Thirty-two years experience addressing women's hair loss concerns

• HairStart® Laser Hair Therapy™

• Physician-directed treatment programs for hair loss in women

• Non-medical hair replacement, custom hair systems, hair programs, fillers, extensions, and more

• HairStart® Essentials™, an herbal alternative to Propecia that is safe and effective for women

• FDA-approved products and devices

• HairStart® Minoxidil with Saw Palmetto improved five ways!

• Independent physicians who practice hair restoration

• Private personalized treatment plans

• Professional caring staff

• Private servicing rooms

• Email the physicians anytime at dr@HairStart.com

• FREE microscopic hair & scalp examination

Schedule a FREE hair and scalp analysis at www.HairStart.com today!

“Look as Good as You Feel!”

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

If you’ve already met with New England Associates and just need to purchase additional HairStart® Products and/or hair care and hair replacement products, please visit our online store. Hair lasers, hair vitamins, herbal products, and Minoxidil formulas are among the items that can be purchased here and used in the privacy of your own home.

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. 

Donate Your Long Hair

Do you have long hair that you are thinking about cutting off? You can put it to good use and donate it to a worthy cause. There are several charitable organizations that can use your discarded locks to help make hair available for children and women who have lost their own hair due to medical reasons such as cancer.

Pantene Beautiful Lengths makes wigs for women who have lost their hair due to cancer. They require ponytails that are at least 8 inches long and are not dyed, bleached, or chemically treated.

Children with Hair Loss makes hair available to children and young adults under 21 years-old who have medically-related hair loss. They require ponytails or braids that are at least 8 inches long and preferably not chemically treated.

Locks of Love makes wigs for financially-disadvantaged children and young adults under the age of 21 who suffer from any long-term medical hair loss. They require ponytails or braids that are at least 10 inches long and not bleached or highlighted.

Childhood Leukemia Foundation offers wigs to children with cancer. They require ponytails or braids that are at least 10 inches long and are not colored or chemically damaged.

Wigs for Kids makes wigs for children and teens under 18 years of age who have lost their hair due to medical reasons. They require ponytails or braids that are at least 12 inches long and are not dyed, bleached, or highlighted.

"New England Associates®, it’s owners, directors and employees, do not own and are not affiliated with the charitable organizations listed here in any way. Donors are advised to perform due diligence in choosing any charitable organization.”

Research from the St. Baldrick’s Foundation, current as of September, 2014.

Hair Styling Without Damage

There are some simple changes that you can make to your hair care to help prevent breakage which can eventually lead to hair loss. How you style your hair can cause it to look brittle, frizzy, dull, or even fall out. You can follow these dermatologist tips to help style your hair without causing damage:

• Dry your hair by wrapping it in a towel or letting it air-dry. By decreasing the amount of times that you blow-dry your hair each week, you can help limit damage.

• In most cases people should handle wet hair as little as possible; because wet hair breaks more easily when it is combed or brushed, hair should partially air-dry before styling. However, if you have tightly-curled or textured hair, you should brush your hair when it is wet.

• Limit the use of a comb to apply styling products throughout your hair. This can cause hair to break and can lead to hair loss over time.

• Don’t brush your hair too much. One hundred strokes each day can cause split ends.

• Excessive heat can damage your hair so if you use a curling iron, leave it in place for only a second or two and if you use a flat iron, use it on dry hair on a low heat setting no more than every other day. 

• Do not wear braids, cornrows, ponytails, or hair extensions for a period of time. These pull on the hair and can cause tension (“traction alopecia”) that leads to breakage and hair loss.

If you fear that you may have any damage from improper styling, you can contact an expert who has been specifically trained in hair care. The professionals at New England Associates® can perform a physical examination of your hair and scalp. If you are interested in discussing this 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.

Research from the American Academy of Dermatology

The Difference Between Male and Female Hair Loss

Both men and women experience hair loss, but they tend to experience hair loss in different ways. Men with male pattern baldness usually start to see signs of loss when their hairline starts to recede. Women with female pattern baldness start to notice the signs of hair loss when their hair starts to thin on top.

Because men and women usually have different forms of hair loss, hair loss specialists will use different scales to see just how advanced the hair loss really is.

Men use the Hamilton-Norwood Scale. This scale, first created in the 1950s, shows the many stages of hair loss in which a man can have. Most of the hair loss images display a receding hair line and thinning hair around the crown of the head as shown below.

Hamilton-Norwood Scale

Women use the Ludwig scale to check their stage of hair loss. Most of the images show thinning and balding of hair down the center of the head where the hair parts down the middle.

Ludwig Scale

At New England Associates, we understand the stress accompanied by hair loss. Visit www.HairStart.com to obtain a better understanding of the differences between male and female hair loss or to schedule a FREE hair and scalp analysis.

“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.

Hair & Scalp and Your Health 

There are many medical conditions and prescriptions that can affect our hair, but sometimes what someone might think is a problem, could just be that they need a little help taking care of their hair and/or scalp.

Shedding

Some experts estimate that we may shed a hundred or more hairs a day. Usually this is nothing to be concerned about and it usually does not mean that we are going bald. About 90% of our hair follicles are producing hair at any given time, while the other 10% are in a resting phase. The hair falls out after a few months but then it is normally replaced by new hair, and then the cycle starts all over again. However, certain shocks to our system such as surgery, childbirth, medications, diets, severe stress, and thyroid problems, can push more hair into resting than normal. After a few months of this, people may notice that their hair is falling out and thinning more than it should. This is a condition called “Telogen Effluvium” which is sometimes described as hair "coming out in handfuls." In most cases, new hair will start to grow back to replace the hair that has been lost, but not always. This is when a person should seek a consultation with a trained professional to see what can be done to get that hair to grow back before it becomes a problem. 

Dandruff

Dandruff appears to be messy and sometimes embarrassing and bothersome to people, but it isn’t contagious and normally isn’t a cause for alarm. There are many theories about how people get it including an overgrowth of a fungus and from risk factors such as oily skin, stress, obesity, cold and dry weather, and Eczema or Psoriasis. To help fight dandruff, try using an anti-dandruff shampoo such as “Mint BlueShampoo” from New England Associates®. If the dandruff flakes are greasy and yellow, it may be from an inflammatory skin condition called “Seborrheic Dermatitis”, which can occur where there are lots of oil glands such as the scalp and the face. Seborrheic Dermatitis can be indicative of a medical condition but it is treated the same as dandruff, although more severe cases may need HairStart® Dexpanthenol™ or a prescription medication. If it seems that there may be some hair loss or shedding occurring from dandruff, contact the hair experts at New England Associates for a free hair and scalp examination to be sure that there isn’t a problem.

Alopecia Areata

“Alopecia Areata” is when someone’s immune system mistakenly attacks hair follicles, causing hair to fall out. This sometimes happens suddenly. Most sufferers will have one or two bald patches, but in some cases all of their body hair falls out. Alopecia Areata isn't harmful or contagious, but it can be very tough to deal with emotionally. Hair may grow back on its own and there are treatments which may help it grow back more quickly. Some people may experience Alopecia Areata more than just once.

Traction Alopecia

Pulling hair too tight with ponytails, braids, cornrows, etc., can damage hair follicles and cause hair to break or fall out. This is known as “Traction Alopecia”. Some hair extensions can also cause it because of the extra weight pulling on existing hair. A different hairstyle can cause less pulling and may let hair grow back, but pulling on hair for a long time can lead to permanent hair loss which can lead to emotional concerns.The hair loss professionals at New England Associates® can assess any damage and provide options to overcome it.

Too Much Styling Hurts Hair

Blow drying, using a flat iron, coloring, bleaching, and over-brushing can all cause damage to the cuticle (the outer layer) of our hair. Although, it doesn't cause any permanent health damage, when the inner core of hair is exposed hair becomes dry and dull.

Premature Gray Hair

Gray hair isn't always related to aging. People under 40 years old who get gray hair probably have it running in their family, although medical conditions such as Anemia, thyroid issues, certain vitamin deficiencies and Vitiligo can cause premature graying. A common solution is to highlight or color hair to cover the gray, but some people are sensitive to such chemicals leading to itching and burning on the scalp, and too much of the chemicals can have the same effects as over styling hair.

Female Hair Loss

Hair loss in women may include thinning hair all over the head, but is usually most common on top of the head. Contrary to some beliefs, longer hair won't necessarily put a strain on the roots of the hair and cause more to fall out. Shampooing shouldn’t pull hair out either, but people notice more of the hair that was falling out already anyway. Minoxidil and HairStart® Essentials™ are among some of the things that can help hair growth and slow the thinning. You can read more facts about women’s hair loss here.

Male Hair Loss

Most hair loss in men is caused through genetics but there are many other causes as well. So-called “Male-Pattern Baldness” often starts with receding hair at the temples, then on the crown leaving a horseshoe-shaped ring of hair around the sides of the head. Medications to slow typical hair loss in men include Minoxidil and HairStart® Essentials™, which is an herbal alternative to Propecia (finasteride). You can read more facts about men’s hair loss here.

Sun Damage

Too much sun can cause hair to be brittle and split easily. When a person has fine or thinning hair, there is more risk of a sunburn on the scalp (and that can be quite painful!).Here are some tips to help keep hair healthy in the sun and to help minimize summer hair loss.

Hairand Heart-Healthy Diet

Hair needs protein and iron to stay healthy.You can help keep your hair shiny by eating things like salmon and walnuts for omega-3 fatty acids, Brazil nuts for selenium, oysters and cashews for zinc, and spinach and carrots for vitamin A (but not too much vitamin A because that can promote hair loss in some cases). All of these foods help maintain good scalp and hair health and they are also good for your heart. Very low-calorie diets can be bad for hair because they lack sufficient nutrients and can leave hair dull and limp, as well as stunt hair growth or even cause hair loss. HairStart® Vitamin Plus Conditioning Treatment and HairStart® vitamins can help restore nutrients to the hair, especially when used under the direction of the professionals at New England Associates®,who can help identify problems and offer solutions.

Scalp Massage

There's no medical proof that a scalp massage will affect hair loss or improve any scalp conditions, but it can help to relieve stress and tension because the scalp is covered with nerve endings that make it sensitive to touch. Scalp massages may also trigger the release of “feel-good hormones” like dopamine and serotonin.

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.

Keep in mind, if you’re experiencing symptoms associated hair loss, you should not diagnose yourself. 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 examination of your hair and scalp to identify the cause of your symptoms and help you review your options and solutions.

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.

Research from WebMD

Tips for Removing Gum without Cutting Hair

If chewing gum gets stuck in your hair or in your child’s hair, there is no need to worry about cutting any hair off! Simply follow these steps and you should be fine:

1. Get some creamy peanut butter or a vegetable oil such as olive oil (vegetable oil is best for removing gum from eyebrows or eyelashes).
2. Cover the gum completely with the peanut butter or the oil. You can use your fingers or an old toothbrush.
3. Wait a few minutes for the gum to become stiff and less sticky.
4. Remove the gum from the hair.
5. Wash the hair to eliminate the food odors.

If you have already cut off some hair and find that it has grown back abnormally, you can see a hair expert at New England Associates® to be sure that there is no long-term damage and to find out what can be done in case there is a problem. The professionals at New England Associates® will correctly identify the reason for your symptoms and help you review your options and solutions.

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.

References: American Academy of Dermatology

Summer Hair Loss

Do you notice more hair falling out this summer? Hair loss in summer is quite common but it can often be controlled if cared for properly. Here are some things that you can try to help minimize summer hair loss:

• Do not expose your scalp to too much harsh sunlight. A loosely-wrapped scarf can be one of the best ways to help keep some damaging UV rays away. While it isn't a good idea to wear tight-fitting hats because they can lead to poor blood circulation which deprives hair of proper nutrition, loose clean hats may not be bad in moderation.

• Drink plenty of water. People tend to become dehydrated quickly during the summer. When water is absorbed and properly circulated throughout the body and scalp, it helps keep hair follicles moist and flexible, improving texture of the hair. Water also flushes toxins out of the body which can lead to problems with hair.

• Consider your diet. A healthy diet is essential for hair growth because hair needs protein, calcium and minerals. Certain nuts can help promote hair growth, while green leafy vegetables can help promote thicker hair.

• Limit chemical-use on your hair and use top quality hair care items that are rich in nutrition.

• After swimming in a pool, make sure to shampoo your hair as soon as possible to remove any chlorine residue because chlorine is extremely damaging to the hair and scalp.

• Use a wide-toothed comb. Tight brushes can pull your hair too hard.

• Warm oil massages a few times a week work as natural conditioners to help the roots of your hair become stronger which can prevent some hair loss. Among the best oils to use are coconut oil, almond oil and olive oil.

If you feel that your hair shedding may be too much or may be abnormal, you can see a hair expert at New England Associates® and have a free examination of your hair and scalp to be sure that there is no damage and to find out what can be done in case there is a problem. The professionals at New England Associates® will correctly identify the reason for your symptoms and help you review your options and solutions.

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.