Discover the Best Hair Care Routine for Your Hair

The key to maintaining healthy hair is to adopt a hair care regimen customized to your specific hair care needs early on. Last month we talked about the three main categories hair falls into and how to identify your specific hair type. If you haven’t identified your hair type within each category check out our last blog http://hairstart.blogspot.com/2018/08/get-best-care-for-your-hair.html then circle back here. Knowing your hair type within each key factor not only gives you insight on styling techniques but also provides information on which products are best suited for your hair’s needs. Here are some ideas on how to custom-tailor your hair care routine and maintain your hair’s health.

Managing Texture:

Thick hair can be a bit difficult to manage while thin hair never seems to hold any desired styles and is more prone to damage from over-processing. Washing thick hair less often is better since it tends to be drier and benefits from buildup of natural oils. However on wash days, when it comes to detangling thick hair find a good detangling brush and spray a small amount of hairspray on it. Starting from the ends slowly work your way up to the root, using short downward strokes, to avoid pulling out mounds of hair. Hairstylist Mia Santiago of Sharon Dorram Color at Sally Hershberger suggests avoiding products with “volume” on the bottle instead opting for “highly concentrated products” so you’re not using gallons of conditioner just to cover all of your hair. When it comes to fine hair less is more when it comes to chemical treatments and styling mousses and gels. Wash fine hair often to prevent stringy, greasy hair and avoid putting conditioner directly on your roots for more volume. To protect fine hair from over processing and damage lessen the amount of time color and chemical treatments sit in your hair and let your hair air dry as much as possible. If you are blow-drying or styling with a curling iron use low heat and always apply a heat protection sealant beforehand.

Controlling Hair Porosity:

The porosity level of your hair is a factor of genetics but is changed by environment and frequency of styling. Lauren Cash from Madison Reed says, “Ideally, you don’t want high porous hair (damaged) or low porous hair (resistant to absorbing moisture well), you’re aiming for the healthy average.” If you have high-level porosity or damaged hair use hair care products infused with keratin, argon oil, and ginseng root extract to repair damage, strengthen your hair, and seal in moisture. Depending on the level of hair damage weekly or monthly hair masks and protein treatments are great for filling gaps and tears in your hair. Reinforce with hair styling products that use sulfate-free formulas and will protect from environmental stressors. To increase moisture retention on low porosity hair use products containing more alkaline ingredients that will help lift your cuticles. Shampooing with warm water and steaming your hair also opens up cuticles and helps moisture get to your hair when it comes to applying conditioners. Afterwards, lightly rinse conditioner out with cool water and style on damp hair. Lock in moisture with light oils and butters such as castor oil, olive oil, and shea butter but avoid using too much to prevent excessive product build up.

Maintaining Elasticity:

To maintain hair elasticity avoid frequent heat styling and lengthen the time between chemical treatments and coloring. To restore elasticity use shampoos and conditioners packed with protein and let your hair air dry often. Once a week use a deep conditioning mask or reconstructive treatment with keratin or vegetable protein and leave it in your hair for 30 minutes to an hour before rinsing. This will prevent breakage and restore elasticity by maintaining a healthy balance of strength and moisture.

Our HairStart® products are fit for every hair type and provide essential nutrients and moisture to repair damaged and thinning hair or strengthen already healthy hair. Visit our website to learn more about our hair restoration products and services. If you’re suffering from any type of hair loss we can help! Call 1-866-424-7782 to schedule your free consultation 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

http://stylevitae.com/8-natural-products-that-improve-curly-hair-elasticity/

Benefits of Laser Hair Therapy

Trying to style thinning and damaged hair is time consuming and can chip away at your level of confidence. You shouldn’t have to spend hours in front of the mirror covering up bald spots or not being able to enjoy certain activities for fear of those spots being exposed. Let us help you “Look As Good As You Feel” at New England Associates^® with our Laser Hair Therapy program. Laser hair therapy (LHT) is an FDA approved non-surgical hair restoration solution that has been used all over the world. LHT has been tested for effectiveness and safety for over 30 years and is a proven cosmetic treatment for restoring thinning hair and hair loss. Using therapeutic low red light-level lasers the treatments thicken and revitalize hair by stimulating blood flow to the hair follicles. This increases cell metabolism to help damaged cells to repair themselves and increase hair growth. One of the many benefits of this treatment is it can be done multiple times so you have a best chance to fully strengthening and restore your hair. It is also a non-invasive hair restoration solution, which makes for quick easy treatment with no downtime and is virtually painless.

When used in conjunction with proper scalp and hair hygiene products such as HairStart^® Essentials, most patients saw an increase in hair growth and improvement in hair density and thickness. A European study showed 100% retention of hairs and a 20% improvement in thickness and density of hair follicles using Laser Bio-Stimulation.

Now, the latest study released at the ISHRS Convention in Amsterdam, Netherlands in 2009 showed:

• 100% of the subjects saw an increase in hair growth
• 97% increased hair count equal to or greater than 20%
• 77% of the subjects increase of greater than or equal to 51% 

Laser Hair Therapy can offer natural and effective results with your own hair. Check out a real NEA customers experience with our LHT treatments here.

We have helped thousands of men and women gain the knowledge they need to combat hair loss and we are proud to say are the only company of its kind in the area. We offer a FREE microscopic hair and scalp evaluation along with six free Laser Hair Replacement trial sessions. Find out if Laser Hair Replacement Therapy is the best solution for you. There is no cost and there are no strings attached. Call 1-866-424-7782 to schedule your free consultation today or visit our website for more information on our other hair restoration and replacement options!

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!

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!