October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month Breast cancer awareness is an annual campaign to increase awareness of the disease. The goal is to get as many people as possible involved in increasing awareness and funds to help support life saving research and life changing support. 1 in 7 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime Mammograms are the […]

September is Alopecia Areata Awareness Month! September is Alopecia Areata Awareness Month! Alopecia Areata Awareness Month is a month-long celebration and recognition of all those affected by alopecia areata. During September, the NAAF community works to increase awareness, reduce stigma and empower those living with alopecia areata locally and nationally. Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune condition which causes hair loss, usually in […]

August is National Hair Loss Awareness Month Source: National Today National Hair Loss Awareness Month, observed in the month of August each year, highlights the need to be talk about hair and the impact hair loss can have in our lives. It’s a misconception to think that hair loss is primarily an issue for males, as it can affect many females and […]

How to maintain hair growth and optimal scalp health? Having a healthy hair and scalp routine means starting with the basics. Wash your hair daily or every other day to remove build-up, sweat, dirt and environmental pollutants. DHT is the hormone responsible for causing hair loss. We need to remove this on the scalp and to do so means shampooing and conditioning regularly. Staying […]

The Do’s and Don’t’s of Hair System Maintenance There are heaps and heaps of information out there on taking care of, managing, washing, and wearing hair systems. Some of that information can be an amazing help for you and your clients, and other information can be completely terrible. How does one discern what information is useable and what information belongs in the trash […]

Therapeutic Scalp Treatment…A Spa Experience for your Hair and Scalp! Everyone feels better when they are having a great hair day! When your hair looks healthy, full and shiny…everything is better, your job, your relationships and everything in between. On the contrary…when your hair looks bad, is damaged or has split ends, breakage and dull, you immediately feel it is all aspects of your life. […]

Stress – How it can affect your hair health Holiday time is here…and with it comes an increase in stress levels. While most everyone looks forward to and enjoys the holiday season, it brings with it some of the most stressful times of the year. It is noted by the American Psychological Association that almost 40% of people reveal that their stress levels increase […]

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month October is breast cancer awareness month…a time where we help raise awareness for the disease, discuss current research and developments, provide ways to help with prevention and outline all treatment options currently available. According to the National Cancer Institute, almost 298,000 women in the United States will be diagnosed with breast cancer and more than […]

3 Secrets to Healthier, Fuller Hair Source: Bauman Medical Genetics play a big role in the overall look and health of your hair. But lifestyle factors like your diet, stress levels, and even your hair care products play a key role too. It can be easy to overlook these lifestyle factors. But they’re critical to getting healthy hair and keeping it. […]

August is National Hair Loss Awareness Month Source: National Today National Hair Loss Awareness Month, observed in the month of August each year, highlights the need to be talk about hair and the impact hair loss can have in our lives. It’s a misconception to think that hair loss is primarily an issue for males, as it can affect many females and […]

Hair Loss – There are many types Source – NYU Langone Hair loss, also known as alopecia, is a disorder caused by an interruption in the body’s cycle of hair production. Hair loss can occur anywhere on the body, but most commonly affects the scalp. Depending on the color of your hair…the scalp has anywhere from 100,000  to 140,000 hairs that cycle […]

Summer heat can damage your hair and scalp Everyone enjoys the beautiful summer days either at the pool or the beach, but the heat from the sun can damage your hair. Here are a few tips to keep your hair from looking dry and damaged. Keep hydrated – make sure you drink plenty of water to keep your body as well as your […]