We don't always think of derms as hair experts, but they are the professionals to see for things like dandruff and hair thinning. As someone who has experienced bilateral eyelash loss (twice), I'm well aware that hair-related ailments can be scary and confusing to navigate. Even seeking everyday good hair health can be something of a mystery. I know my hair goes through phases—often it's thriving, while other times I can see it struggling. But, I can't always pinpoint the habits that yield either result.
To get an expert opinion on the lifestyle changes most likely to promote healthier hair, we reached out to board-certified dermatologist Ainah Tan, MD, FAAD. Tan notes that healthy hair shedding is approximately 100 to 150 hairs a day and, with that, you can expect to see about a half-inch per month of growth. But as you get older, your rate of growth slows (and you have to step up your care routine if you want to keep your hair, brows, and lashes in optimum health). "Hair loss and thinning is an extremely frustrating issue and can be difficult to treat, as the cause can be difficult to determine," notes Tan. Whether you're trying to turn hair loss around or simply want your strands to look, feel, and be their best, here are the dermatologist-approved ways to improve your hair health today. Eat clean When it comes to hair, you are what you eat. A nutrient-dense diet will greatly improve the health of hair follicles, giving you shinier strands. "Make sure that you are eating a healthy diet including lots of leafy vegetables and sources of iron," advises Tan. "Both iron and vitamin D help build and strengthen hair. This is why these ingredients are so often found in hair supplements." Stay on top of your health When your body is out of whack, it can show in your hair. "It is important to also make sure that the rest of your body is in working order and to regularly visit your doctor for a check-up," reminds Tan. "They can check things like your thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), as thyroid dysfunction can be a reason for dull or thinning hair." Keep your stress in check "Minimize stress as much as possible," advises Tan. "Stress can affect the body immensely. When your mind and body are stressed, energy is diverted from making lush, thick hair." Additionally, Tan notes that stressful events such as delivering a baby, being hospitalized, or dealing with a death in the family can trigger a type of hair loss called telogen effluvium. "But don’t worry, once the stress is decreased and life starts getting back to normal, hair growth typically returns to a healthy state," assures Tan. Keep products and heat to a minimum Overworking your hair with daily styling and product buildup can eventually take its toll on the health of your strands and scalp. "Minimize the use of products and hair care practices that can damage the hair cuticle, especially those that use heat," warns Tan. This includes but isn't limited to blow drying and styling with hot tools. "These practices induce bubbles and breaks in the hair that can decrease luster and actually cause hair breakage," says Tan. Listen to your hair An important thing to remember is that everyone's hair and scalp are different. What works for your friend might not be the best option for you. Pay attention to how your own hair reacts to products, practices, and haircare routines. Then, adjust accordingly. Tan reminds that it's okay to wash your hair daily. "Increased frequency of hair washing does not cause increased hair loss," she clarifies. "Everyone’s scalp is different and has different washing needs." Do what works for you. Try keratin Keratin isn't just for smoothing, it can actually give your hair a boost to make your strands more resilient. Tan notes that hair salon keratin treatments and hair care lines such as Nioxin "can help thicken hair and improve its appearance." When in doubt, see a derm "If you are getting distinct patches of hair loss, I would recommend seeing a board-certified dermatologist to diagnose and treat your hair loss, as there may be an autoimmune cause, such as alopecia areata," says Tan. Sometimes, hair loss is hereditary and runs in the family. "This is called androgenetic alopecia (hormonal and genetic hair loss)," explains Tan. She says that this typically presents with thinning all over the scalp, but is usually most prominent on the top and sides of your scalp. Tan notes that there are a variety of treatment options including topical medications (Rogaine), vitamin supplementation (Viviscal, Nutrafol), oral medications (spironolactone, finasteride, dutasteride), and even procedures (injections of platelet-rich plasma, hair transplantation) that can help. "Make sure to see a board certified dermatologist to discuss your options," she recommends. This article is from Byrdie 8/16/2019 Man Bun Hairstyle Tutorial and BlueprintYour blueprint to the man bun and topknot hairstyles
The man bun has skyrocketed in popularity since 2013, so I thought that creating this site would provide the answers to the many questions that many of you must have. I’ve sprinkled this site with my own perspective of the man bun as a barber and as someone who too wears (what is also known as) the bro bun. I will introduce the man bun to you through the 5 Ws (What, When, Who, Where and Why) and the single H (How):
Click here for the 5 Ws and the H How to get volume in curly hair is a never-ending struggle for many of us. You can create volume with products but the most effective products can’t be used when you follow the ‘Curly Girl’ routine. But there is a product-free way to get extra volume in curly hair and that’s using clips when you wash your hair. My latest video is all about how to get volume in curly hair using clips. It’s also a kind of apology to curl clips from me as well. You see, I recently filmed my current curly hair routine video and I realised that I don’t use clips in my routine any more. In that video, I didn’t use them very well and I made it seem like they weren’t necessary. However they do work really well when you use them properly. Personally I love using hair volume powders but they’re not permissible in the ‘Curly Girl’ routine and so if you’re strict CG, this curl clip tip might be the answer for you. Which clips work in curly hair? I recommend using traditional pin curl clips for this step. There are specialist clip available such as Devacurl clips but the classic hairdressing pin curl clips work just as well and for a lot less. I bought this bulk pack of pins years ago at a hairdressing supply store and you can also find them online here and here. This Curly-Girl tips was found at Hair Romance
Getting a haircut can be exciting and scary at the same time, especially when you are trying out a new stylist. Communication is one the most important part of our craft as hairstylists; without it, we will never be able to know what you want. It’s almost as if we speak a different language than you do, called hair talk. Here are 25 of the most important haircut terms to help you better communicate with your stylist! The Haircut Terminology You Need to Know A long time ago, when I wasn’t a hairstylist, my mom and I went to see the same hairdresser to get our haircut. After having our consultation together, it turned out that, in the end, I got the haircut my mom wanted, and she got what I wanted. So, you can imagine how we looked. Luckily, we are super easygoing and just let it grow out. But, that’s not the case for everyone. These words and phrases will help you better understand hair-cutting terminology, so you can better explain to your stylist what you want and actually understand what she is saying to you!
My recommendation to you is that, if you want a haircut that works with the hair you have, find someone who specializes solely on cutting and styling hair. Chances are that she/he spends time educating themselves and will have more experience with using different techniques to achieve their customers’ dream hairstyles.
These communication tips were found at The Right Hairstyles |
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