Get the Best Care For Your Hair!

Most people know the four main types of hair: straight, wavy, curly, and coily (if you don’t know your base hair type; take this quiz). However, aside from just type, your hair’s texture, porosity level and elasticity are important factors to identify. Knowing where you hair falls within these categories provides important information on what styling techniques and hair care regimens work best for your hair.

Texture:

Hair texture or “thickness” is important to know especially when it comes to hair styling and coloring. The three main hair textures are thick, medium and fine.  According to Madison Reed, a popular hair color company, thick hair holds curls very well but is the slowest to absorb color and can be resistant to chemical styling like perms and straightening. Fine hair has a difficult time holding curls, absorbs colors quickly and is more prone to over-processing and damage. Medium hair falls somewhere in between for time needed to absorb chemical treatments and is fairly easy to style since it hold its shape well. To determine your hair’s texture cut a six-inch piece of sewing thread and compare the thickness to a single strand of your hair. Laying the string and your hair on a flat plain surface is best. Thick hair will look thicker than the thread, medium hair will have about the same thickness, and fine hair will be a lot thinner than the thread.

Porosity:

Porosity level determines the ability to which your hair absorbs moisture, water, and products. This factor is especially important in knowing how to properly care for curly and coily type hair. “It is directly related to the condition of the cuticle layer of the hair, which acts like a shield to the inside layers of your hair,” says Madison Reed. Low porosity hair means your cuticles are tight which makes your hair pretty resistant to absorbing hair color, moisture and products. High porosity hair absorbs products quickly but releases the moisture just as fast because the cuticle layer is open. Your porosity level is a factor of genetics but can change over time. Having high porosity hair can be a sign of damaged hair caused by over processing and too much heat styling. Normal porosity hair is a sure sign of healthy hair. It holds moisture and products for an extended period of time and reacts best to styling and hair treatments. Essence magazine suggests dropping a strand of freshly washed, dry hair into a glass of water and see where it falls. If it floats near the top and takes awhile to sink you have low porosity, if it sinks immediately you have high porosity or damaged hair, if it floats in the middle you have healthy, normal porosity.

 
Elasticity:

Your hair’s elasticity refers to how much pulling and stretching the hair can take without breaking. High elasticity means the hair is healthy and balanced and is getting enough moisture and protein. Having the opposite effect, low elasticity indicates your hair isn’t getting enough nutrients and is highly susceptible to breakage and resists color and hair treatments. “Elasticity can be lost due to age, heat damage, exposure to the sun, or chemical damage caused by hair treatments,” says Essence Magazine. When your hair is wet, securely hold a strand of hair and stretch it. If the hair stretches and returns to it original length and shape when released, then it has high elasticity. If the strand breaks, or doesn’t return to it’s original shape, your hair has low elasticity.

Having a healthy hair care regimen designed for your locs is imperative to fighting the effects of thinning hair and hair loss. Hairstart® products are designed for every hair type and provide essential nutrients and moisture to combat thinning strands and promote hair growth. The earlier you begin a healthy hair care routine and good scalp hygiene the better the results. Make HairStart® part of your hair care routine today.

New England Associates® has been helping people look their best since 1982. Utilizing the latest advancements, we’re able to repair, replace and restore lost hair. To find the right program for your specific hair loss, we provide several surgical and non-surgical options, as well as laser hair therapy. For a FREE microscopic hair and scalp exam call 1-866-HairStart (1-866-424-7782) today! For more information about NEA and our treatment programs visit our website and download our FREE “Look As Good As You Feel!”™ information kit or have it sent to your home. We’re “Your First Step to a Better Looking Future!”™ don’t wait contact us today!

Links:

https://www.madison-reed.com/blog/my-hair-type

https://www.essence.com/2014/07/18/found-transition-chime-edwards-hair-porosity

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 )

Thinning Hair Solutions for Mature Women

What woman hasn’t looked in the mirror and found something she wanted to improve on?  As we age, there are a myriad of concerns we have when it comes to the way we look.  One of those concerns can be your hair as it becomes thinner and, as you gray, more brittle.  Aging can make a woman feel less attractive when her hair changes from thick, beautiful hair to thinning hair that is hard to style.  When your hair is thinning, it not only affects what you see in the mirror and what others see, it also affects how you feel inside.

That’s where New England Associates® can help.  Our tag line of Look As Good As You Feel™ resulted from our technicians and hair loss specialists knowing that those suffering from thinning hair and hair loss need solutions for their appearance, and to make them feel more confident and secure.  Nancy, a mature woman with thinning hair says, “We went on a cruise and I saw pictures of myself and I realized that I really needed to do something to help me feel more beautiful. I think my biggest concern was that people wouldn’t think it looked real, but it certainly does and that’s why everybody thinks it’s real.”

New England Associates’ website has solutions for all women of every age that are wondering – what can I do to make my hair look better?.  From Pharmaceutical Grade Products, to the latest Laser Hair Therapy treatments and hair solutions for women, we can be your ally in the fight against your thinning hair.  Just give us a call for a Free, Private, No Obligation Evaluation.  Get your questions answered and see how good you can look with more hair!

Like Nancy says, the results of making that call help you look and feel beautiful again on the inside and out. “So many people have said to me that has to be your hair. You have the most BEAUTIFUL hair!”.

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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

HairLoan® - Fastest Way to Get Money to Restore or Replace Lost Hair

                                   

You no longer have to let excuses hold you back from living more confidently because with New England Associates® HairLoan® you can enjoy the benefits of hair starting NOW and pay for it a little at a time! New England Associates® wants to make sure that all of their clients receive the quality service and care at the best prices. 

With New England Associates® HairLoan®, we promise a reasonable interest rate on our already competitively priced treatments. New England Associates® seeks to find the best interest rate available for personal loans and passes the savings directly to you. HairLoan® has a high approval rate so if you've been turned down for credit in the past, don't let that stop you from applying today! Qualified applicants can utilize their HairLoan® on any of our amazing procedures.

Here is a look some of the procedures your HairLoan® can help make happen:

Hair Transplantation

A surgical procedure where thousands of hair-bearing skin grafts may be transplanted in each session. Regrow your own REAL hair with hair transplantation.

Hair Replacement

A non-medical, non-surgical alternative solution to hair loss. Includes Hair Grafting, V Grafting, Bridge method, Niatress, In VisiStrand, and Hair Over Time™. Natural-looking hair that appears to grow directly out of your scalp.

HairStart® Laser Hair Therapy™ Treatment

We combine highly effective laser technology with medical remedies and Propecia-type products (such as HairStart® Essentials) to successfully control hair loss. Over 3,500 clinical studies have been performed that show laser light to be BOTH safe and effective. This technology allows your hair follicles to grow your own REAL hair.

To apply for a HairLoan® is simple, fast and free! We just ask a few questions and within minutes you’ll know if you are approved and how small your payments will be. You can apply online or over the phone for preapproval if that is more comfortable for you.

If you qualify you may arrange small monthly payments to help finance your new hair. Contact us today and we'll arrange your first appointment FREE and we'll send you FREE information by mail. 

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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

Photos courtesy of: https://www.pexels.com 

Oily and Greasy Hair, What Does It Mean?

Have you ever struggled with oily and greasy hair? If not, count yourself lucky because greasy hair can be problem! New England Associates® knows firsthand about what causes oily and greasy hair, what it means for the health of your hair, and how to prevent it. Just follow this guide and ditch the grease!

What Causes Oily Hair?

            Oily hair is the result of an excess of a substance called sebum, which is produced by the sebaceous gland in your pores. Sebum’s purpose is to prevent your hair from becoming dry and cracking, and gives your hair its natural shine. However, poor nutrition and improper hair care can lead to an excess buildup of sebum which is what makes your hair overly greasy.

What Does Oily Hair Mean For You?

            Oily hair can definitely change the appearance of your hair, making it look un-kept and unclean.  It doesn’t feel clean either, which is why many people resort to excessive washing of the hair…but wait! Over washing your hair causes even more oil build up. The main problem of excessive oil build up in your hair is that it can lead to hair loss and dandruff, so it’s best to keep your hair oil-free. Here’s how.

What Can You Do About It?

            There are many ways to prevent oily and greasy hair. A good start is to only wash your hair once a day with anti-dandruff shampoo. Next, cut down on hair styling products, these products are designed to stay in your hair for a while and if your hair is left unwashed after using these products then here comes the grease. If these two solutions don’t cut down the amount of oil in your hair, New England Associates® offers products that improve the health of your hair and scalp, and also products that are designed to manage the amount of oil in your hair, such as HairStart® DexPan™ Scalp Preparation. Check out more of these products at: http://hairstart.com/cubecart/hairstart-products/hairstart-dexpan-scalp-preparation.html

            Be a step ahead of oily and greasy hair, and you can prevent hair loss, dandruff and a bad hair day!

Understanding How the Different Seasons Affect Your Hair

Spring is quickly approaching and you may want to consider how the changing seasons will affect your hair. There are many elemental factors that play into how healthy your hair is, and can determine how dry or brittle your hair becomes. New England Associates® is here to help you understand what to do when seasons like winter and fall result in dry and brittle hair.

Spring:   In the spring, you may notice that you hair is greasier than normal after the long dry winter months indoors. It is important to maintain a regular hair washing schedule and try to stick to washing your hair at least three times a week. Spring is a season where like all the flowers and trees, there is a lot of growth. The best thing you can do is help your hair grow and use products such as New England’s HairStart® products that are good for your hair.

Summer:   Summer is a time to be outside and enjoy the warmth of the sun. This opens the door for spending long periods of time outside and possibly swimming in a pool or the ocean. The three factors that come into play here are saltwater, chlorine and sunshine. Steps you can take to protect your hair during the months of summer are wearing a hat outside to protect your scalp from being damaged, and before going into the pool or ocean it is a good idea to apply leave-in conditioner before entering the water, and then thoroughly shampooing and conditioning the hair after swimming. This will help you avoid the dehydration and irritation of your hair.

Check out our HairStart® products! These products are scientifically proven methods for leaving your hair healthier and adding moisture to it when you need it the most. Visit http://hairstart.com/cubecart/ to learn more about HairStart® products. Whether spring, summer, fall or winter, keeping your hair healthy and growing starts with www.HairStart.com.  Read all of our blogs here.

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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

Photos courtesy of: https://www.pexels.com

How Are Your New Year’s Hair Resolutions Coming?

Well it’s March! Spring is almost here and that means it’s also a time where people begin to abandon their new year’s resolutions. New England Associates® is here to remind you that if regaining your hair is part of a those resolutions, don’t forget about it…it’s not too late to do something about it!   NEA would like to help you get back on track with your mission for hair restoration and Look As Good As You Feel! ™

In our blog about setting hair resolutions for the new year, we suggested for you to have fun with your hair and try something new. So how is it coming? Well, if you are sticking to it, then great, keep up the good work. If not, here is a guide to get you on track.  

1. Contact NEA, get the ball rolling: One of the easiest and first steps you can take in the process of hair restoration is finding a place that has the credibility and capability to get you where you need to go. Look no further, New England Associates® has been around for 35 years and has a team of professionals ready to walk you through the process to find a hair restoration solution for you. All you have to do is contact us on our website or by phone call 1-866-424-7782 to schedule a no-cost/no-obligation microscopic hair and scalp consultation and discover the cause of your hair loss, and the solutions!

2. Choose a surgical or non-surgical option and stick with it: Once you’ve sat down and had a consultation with us, our team of professionals will have suggested the best option at hair restoration for you. At this point, you decide which surgical or non-surgical option you are comfortable with, and then NEA is going to help you get the results! Through treatments and post procedure follow up, NEA will be at your side the whole way.

3. Check out our HairStart^®  products:  Use our HairStart^®  and  Laser Hair Therapy™ products from our website to further supplement hair restoration treatments and keep your new hair healthy. These products are scientifically proven methods that leave your hair looking fuller and healthier. Visit http://hairstart.com/cubecart/ to learn more about HairStart^® products.

         

Don’t let those New Year’s hair resolutions get away from you, it’s as simple as calling NEA to get the ball rolling. What are you waiting for? Contact us today to schedule your free consultation or visit our website at http://www.newenglandassociates.com/index.htm today!

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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