Turn Hair Loss into Your Dream Come True

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Posted on 17th May 2012 by shearpointe in alopecia |Alopecia Areata |attitude |balding |female hair loss |hair loss |human hair wigs

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When we talk about hair loss it is often in the context of how to survive it, to recover from it, or deal with the physical and emotional impacts of it. However, hair loss can actually be viewed as an opportunity to reinvent yourself.

Jennifer Lopez, eat your heart out! Think about it. Many women simply accept the hair they were born with and remain confined to the color, texture or length with only minor alterations here and there—an occasional cut, dye or straightener. But if you are a woman experiencing female hair loss (whether genetic or medically realated), you have the chance to go drastic with a beautiful investment in a full cap 100% human hair wig, hair additions, or hair extensions.

You can even go for that daring cut you’ve been thinking about for months or years. Now you can go for that celebrity style you’ve always dreamed of but were too nervous to experiment with.

Jennifer Lopez’s long and lush look: Jennifer Lopez’s hair is well known for being golden blond, long and wavy. She often achieves this look by layering hair extensions at different levels in her hair depending on whether she is going for big and bouncy, straight and sleek, or wavy and round. But to get that J-Lo look, you needn’t spend hours at the salon or risk further damage to your hair if you are already in some stage of hair loss. There are many options for full cap custom made 100% human hair wigs that still allow you the Jennifer Lopez fullness. Whether you choose a full lace or a suction cap you can create a custom wig designed to your specifications, to fit your head with your styling choices. Search for a hairloss expert in your area who can decide which wig is the right choice for you.

Ashley Simpson and the short look: Last year, Ashley Simpson made many appearances with a short blond haircut. This is a sleek and simple look with a side part, hair long at the top, with a nice swooping bang combed to the front. It can work with any color and is a style perfect for women with fine, thinning hair, or female pattern hair loss mainly at the crown of their head. You are able to manipulate the part and lengths at different points on your head. This way you can take full advantage of those areas where your hair is thickest and camouflage those areas that might be thinning.

Alek Wek and the extremely short look: The bald look for women can be truly striking. Supermodel Alek Wek started her career with a completely bald head and hasn’t let her hair exceed more than a ¼ inch long since. Alek’s great bone structure has allowed her to don this distinct look. But she is in company with many actresses who over the years have opted to keep their bald heads as a high fashion statement after removing their hair for one role or another. The most popular are Sigorney Weaver, Demi Moore and more recently Natalie Portman. Even the partially shaved head on celebrities like Cassie and Rihana are gaining popularity. Admittedly, these styles are on the edgy-side of the spectrum. But if you are in the position to be bold and in the mood to be experimental this look could be an option for you.

Regardless of what you ultimately choose, remember to stay open to the possibilities and enjoy the process. Remember, hair is supposed to be fun! Hair loss doesn’t have to be painful. On the contrary, the experience can be entirely transformed if you transform your perspective!

Alopecia Hair Replacement Makeover Event in Toronto

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Posted on 17th November 2011 by shearpointe in alopecia |Alopecia Areata |hair loss

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This past weekend, I had the privilege to participate in a special Alopecia Hair Replacement Makeover media event in Toronto, Ontario.  It was hosted at the Park Hyatt Hotel in downtown Toronto by fellow Transitions member Michael Suba of Continental Hair in conjunction with the Canadian Alopecia Areata Foundation. 

The one thing that really impressed me about the whole event was how much fun it was. Alopecia causes so much distress, but the women that volunteered to be models had a wonderful time. They chatted with each other and with me and the other hair replacement professionals who styled their beautiful wigs. They told their stories. Everyone ENJOYED it. And at the end of the day, each one of them thanked us for giving them the opportunity to be part of this amazing event.

This also made me realize that hair should be fun! Whether you need a little or a lot, it should still be fun. I have to say having helped hundreds of women with alopecia over the years, it is wonderful to see them enjoying their look again.

Factors that Lead to Hair Loss: Is It More Than Just Your Genes?

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Posted on 19th September 2011 by shearpointe in alopecia |balding |female hair loss |hair loss causes

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One prominent hair loss theory, proposed in 1913 and supported across the decades, suggests a balding gene that predicts whether a person will or will not go bald. According to this theory, the balding gene is stronger in women who bald since balding is less frequent in females. Many people talk about the genetic component of hair loss, especially for men.

Hereditary baldness in women, also called female pattern alopecia, is genetic and can come either from the mother’s or the father’s side of the family. Often, discussing the genetic factors of hair loss leaves women feeling out of control and despondent. You may find yourself saying, if it’s all in my genes, what can I do about it? Aside from the gene discussion, there are other factors at play for many women when it comes to hair loss.

Hormones

The hormone that is most directly involved in andogenetic alopecia (female pattern baldness) is dihydrotestosterone (DHT). DHT builds to a receptor site on the hair follicle, which creates a change in the integrity of the follicle that leads to balding. The presence of certain hormones such as DHT can permanently damage the hair follicle and eventually kill it entirely. Unfortunately, blocking DHT in women hasn’t been shown to prevent or reverse hair loss or hair thinning.  There are other medical treatments that seek to reverse hair loss through hormone therapy. The results of such hormone therapy have been generally shown to be inconclusive.

Stress

When the body experiences chronic and/or acute stress, the rate of hair loss may in certain instances be likely to increase. Stress alone cannot cause your hair to fall out. Rather, it is a combination of stress and genetic predisposition that leaves highly stressed individuals at a greater likelihood for hair loss. Stress impacts female hair loss more dramatically than in men. According to the American Hair Loss Council, stress related hair loss is generally not permanent.

Environments

Selenium is something that is found in foods and beverages all over the world. Water even contains selenium. Jennifer MacFarquhar, RN, reports that selenium is a natural mineral that is necessary for good health. However, when an intake of selenium reaches a point of selenium toxicity, hair loss may follow. Other environmental factors that contribute to hair loss are lead, cadmium, mercury, iron, aluminum, and copper. These substances are found in foods, drinks, and other products that you likely use. When taken in moderation, these substances are important for your body. However, when they are found in excess in the body, some forms of hair loss may be an indirect result. Causal relationships between hair loss and these substances have not been determined in the scientific literature. If you are concerned about the presence of these minerals and substances in your body, talk to a physician or a dietician to learn more about how they may be impacting your health.