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Understanding How Your Hair Is Structured Helps The Fight Against Hair Loss

16.04.2009 in Uncategorized

Who’d have thought something as fine as a strand of hair could be so complex?

 Here’s a little insight into the composition of your hair:

Papilla  at the base of each hair follicle is a structure called the papilla, made mainly of connective tissue and a capillary loop. Cell division in the papilla is rare or non-existent.

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Matrix  around the papilla, the hair matrix is a collection of closely packed cells often interspersed with pigment-producing cells, known as melanocytes. Cell division in the hair matrix forms the major structures of the hair fibre and the inner root sheath. Of all cell populations in the human body, the hair matrix epithelium is one of the fastest growing.

Root Sheath  this structure comprises an external root sheath, a middle layer, and an internal section of dead skin – or ‘cuticle’ – which is continuous with the hair fibre’s outermost layer.

Hair Fibre  this is composed of a section of dead skin that is continuous with the root sheath, an intermediate layer, and an inner core.

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Other Structures connected to each hair follicle is a sebaceous gland, which generates the oily substance or ‘sebum’ that protects the hair and skin. Arrector pili muscles cause the follicle lissis to become more perpendicular to the surface of the skin. Apocrine glands secrete sweat. Hair follicle receptors sense the position of the hairs.

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Make My Hair Grow (What's Normal Hair Loss And What's Not): The Hair Growth Cycle

14.04.2009 in HAIR LOSS FACTS, HAIR LOSS SCIENCE

Normal hair cycle is associated with the temporary loss of hair and the growth of new hair from the same follicles. The hair growth cycle in humans occurs in three phases:

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Anagen-growth phase
Catagen-degradation phase
Telogen-resting phase

There is no break or discontinuity between phases; the hair cycle is a continuous process that occurs for the life of the hair follicle. A complete scalp hair cycle stretches over 2 to 8 years:

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Anagen (growth)-2 to 8 years
Catagen (degradation)-2 to 4 weeks
Telogen (rest)-2 to 4 months

The “dead” hair that was degraded during the catagen (degradation) phase is pushed out of the follicle when a new hair emerges in anagen (growth) phase. A healthy person with a full head of hair will shed on average 50 to 100 “dead” hairs per day. Shedding can be influenced by internal factors such as age, change in hormonal or nutritional status, skin disease and stress, and by external factors such as cancer chemotherapy, ionizing radiation, and exposure to some types of industrial chemicals.

All follicles, everywhere on the body, undergo hair cycle. The duration of each cycle may vary by body site; on the same person, scalp hair cycle may be slightly different in duration from body hair cycle.

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ISHRS Releases Study Showing More Hair Is Still a Hot Commodity During Recession

09.04.2009 in HAIR LOSS FACTS, HAIR LOSS SCIENCE

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GENEVA 9th April 2009

While lately most people are skeptical about their return on investment from stocks, some seem more inclined to invest in their locks.

According to a new online survey conducted by the International Society of Hair Restoration Surgery (ISHRS), 59.8 percent of people who were asked whether they would rather have more hair, more money or more friends chose more hair. By comparison, only 26.2 percent of respondents chose more money and 13.9 percent said they would rather have more friends. Of the 1,407 people polled, slightly more women (64.2 percent) than men (59.1 percent) indicated they wanted more hair than more money or more friends.

“This survey confirms that even during tough economic times, the desire for more hair is undeniably strong and seen by many as an investment with real dividends — both personally and professionally,” said William M. Parsley, M.D., president of the ISHRS. “These days, men and women are looking for any edge in this tight job market. Getting their hair restored can help make people more marketable to employers in looking more youthful, not to mention more confident in their overall appearance.”

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Meet the coiffured horses who are odds-on to win the Glam National: The Mane Attraction

09.04.2009 in TRICHOLOGIST

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However, Wolkenstein quickly realised the old maxim “never work with animals” definitely rings true.

“Each horse took around four hours to groom, with hair extensions being added by Acacio,” he said.

“Then, when they were presented in front of the camera, they would shake their heads, give a neigh and then ruffle up their hair.”

“To get them with their hair all set and standing to attention was a bit of a battle.  But the horses loved the grooming.”

The Aussie has previously taken pictures of people in hamster cages and his next project will focus on beards.

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Vitastim Helps Women Maintain Healthy Hair Growth. As Well As Regrows And Thickens Thin Hair.

08.04.2009 in HAIR LOSS PRODUCTS AND TREATMENTS

The changes which occur as we age, as well as an inadequate diet, stress, hair styling and lifestyle, can all impact hair condition, strength and growth.

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Shedding of excess hair in women is different to that in men and can begin around the age of 30 and in some cases even as early as the 20s. It usually becomes noticeable around the age of 40, and may be even more noticeable after menopause. By the age of fifty, 50% of women will probably experience some degree of excess hair loss.

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Healthy hair growth is related to many factors including: 

Age and genetic factors
Hormonal influences
Pregnancy and menopause
Chemicals/colourants and physical damage
Trauma/stress
Rapid weight loss
Inadequate nutrition

Nutrition and your hair

Having a healthy head of hair and a healthy scalp begins with the proper nutritional building blocks. The hair follicle is a highly active factory and metabolic requirements for oxygen, energy and protein synthesis must be met to maintain healthy hair. A reduction of nutrients in the diet or a reduction of blood supply to the scalp can threaten the delivery of adequate oxygen, glucose and essential nutrients which can have a negative impact on the body’s ability to assimilate nutrients required to maintain normal follicle metabolism and hair growth. Supplementation can therefore play an important role in safeguarding an individual’s nutritional intake.

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How does Vitastim work?

Vitastim has been scientifically formulated to provide a complete spectrum of nutrients, including amino acids and special plant derived nutrients, which play a role in scalp health and hair follicle metabolism. The bio-active nutrients of Vitastim are delivered via the blood stream directly to the hair roots for maximum benefit.

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If you’re worried about losing your hair, talk to our team at The Hair Centre. Find out how you can break the family tradition and put a stop to female hair loss.

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DID YOU KNOW?

Our  Hair Centre Treatment Programme (HCTP) has been designed by expert chemists and trichologist and is based on clinically proven results.

In fact, in clinical studies 9 out of 10 women with female pattern baldness kept their hair, whilst untreated women continued to lose their hair.

What’s more: 2 out of 3 women who stay on the Hair Centre Treatment Programme (HCTP) for long-term treatment will experience some re-growth of their hair.

Don’t wait until it’s too late. Re-growing hair once it’s gone is much harder than conserving the hair you already have. For best results, act now!

Hair loss might be an inevitable part of your genetic make up, but baldness doesn’t have to be. The Hair Centre Treatment Programme (HCTP) can help you keep healthy hair.

Despite your odds of experiencing hair loss being relatively high, if you experience hair loss as a result of female pattern baldness, you can retain your hair and feel better about the way you look by joining The Hair Centre trichology-led, professional Hair Centre Treatment Programme (HCTP).

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