There are many reasons why women might want to give hair extensions a try. If getting hair extensions is something you have been on the fence about, then here are some reasons you that might just help you make the decision to finally try them.

Getting in a Vacation or Party Mood

One of the best reasons to get hair extensions is to give your hair a glamorous look for a party or for when you’re going on vacation. If your hair is thin or flat, then hair extensions can instantly add extra body and volume that will give your hair that extra glamor factor.

Fixing a Bad Hair Day

Let’s face it, just about everyone at one time or another has had a bad haircut. One simple and quick way to fix that problem is hair extensions. Hair extensions can make your hair look simply great. Who knows? Maybe it’s a look you might want to keep on a more permanent basis rather than simply a way to get through to your next salon appointment. After all, hair extensions can give you great length, body, fullness and beautiful style. So why not?

Giving Yourself a Mood Booster

Every woman from time to time enjoys a little pampering. Whether that includes a day at the spa or a makeover, there is nothing quite like a beauty treatment to brighten your day. One of the greatest and most long-lasting ways to enhance your mood is with hair extensions with some great highlights and lowlights. Once your hair is transformed into the long, luscious mane that you can get with hair extensions your mood will instantly change your look and most likely there will be a boost in your confidence.

Letting Your Hair Take a Break

One of the great things about hair extensions is the fact that they are an easy solution to dull lifeless hair. With the harm that can come from using sprays, dyes, chemicals, and hair treatments, hair extensions are the perfect solution to give your natural hair a rest and allow it time to recover, all without sacrificing the look of beautiful hair.

A Solution for Medically Related Hair Loss

Certain medications can cause a woman’s hair to become brittle and thin and fall out, creating unsightly, embarrassing bald patches on the scalp. Hair extensions are a great way for women with mild to moderate hair loss to add hair in areas where you may want a little extra coverage where a wig may be too much.

Hair Extensions for a New You

As you can see there is a lot of versatility when it comes to hair extensions for women. If you have never tried them maybe now is the time. Your local hair loss specialist can recommend which hair extensions might be best for you to not only give you an amazing hairstyle and look, but if you have thinning hair, they can recommend specific application techniques that will not damage your existing hair.

Today is the day to do something for yourself that will make you feel more beautiful and confident than ever before. Maybe hair extensions are just the thing you’ve been looking for. The American Hair Loss Council has members across the country. Click here to find an AHLC member hair loss specialist near you.

About the Author: Michele Rae

Michele Rae is the owner of Primp Hair Salon, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Michele has dedicated her life to hair restoration for men and women. Primp Hair Salon in Minnetonka, Minnesota provides a full array of leading-edge salon services as well as all viable methods of hair loss treatment and thinning hair solutions for men and women throughout the Minneapolis, St. Paul twin cities area.

In the U.S. alone there are over 35 million men and 21 million women suffering from hair loss. It is not always easy to know when it’s time for a hair replacement solution. For some just taking that first step can be difficult, and this is especially true if you are just in the early stages of losing your hair and don’t know how to go about it. If you want to stop your hair loss or even slow it way down, then the sooner you act on it, the better. It doesn’t matter what stage of hair loss you are in, it’s never to late to look your best.

The Impact On Your Self-Image & Self-Confidence

One of the main reasons that a man or woman wants to do something about their thinning hair is the fact that it has severely impacted their self-confidence and they are very much embarrassed by it. While this may seem superficial to some, all of us yearn to feel of being self-assured and desirable. Time and again, clients have told us that having a full head of hair not only improved their physical appearance but it also reduced their anxiety.

There have been many studies done that show that a person’s confidence does play a large role in their ability to be successful, whether it’s related to one’s career, dating, friendships or just ordinary social life.

Many clients have also mentioned to us that their prolonged hair loss affected their self-esteem. It had played a role in them feeling more self-conscious about daily personal interactions. Feelings like this can lead to withdrawing from social activities. If you feel that your dark emotions are a cause of your thinning hair and that restoring your head to a full head of hair would help you gain back a more positive attitude about yourself and your confidence then you should may want to consider speaking with a trained hair loss specialist near you soon.

Visiting A Hair Loss Professional For An Evaluation Is Crucial

When you notice your hair is starting to thin, then it’s time to talk to a professional hair loss specialist.  They are trained to help you determine what the cause of your hair loss is and help you find the best hair restoration solutions for you and your specific condition. Genetic hair loss is typically caused when testosterone combined with other enzymes to form dihydrotestoserone (DHT). This can occur in both men and women.

DHT gets into the hair follicle and blocks the hair shaft from growing. The hair follicle gradually produces hair that is thinner and thinner until it is blocked altogether from producing hair. This is not a process that happens overnight but rather it can take years and for some, it can start in their early teens.

There has been a great advancement in the treatment of hair loss in both men and women in recent years.  One of the most promising is low-level laser hair therapy.

Low-Level Laser Hair Therapy

If your hair is in the beginning stages of thinning and you are concerned that you will continue to lose more, then you should consider low-level laser hair therapy treatments. A clinically proven and professionally supervised low-level laser hair therapy treatment program can significantly slow down and stop the progression of genetic pattern baldness and thinning (androgenic alopecia).

Laser Hair Therapy Treatment Benefits include:

• Increases the blood supply to the scalp after only one treatment
• In 85% of patients it stops the progression of hair loss.
• Fuller, shinier, softer, and thicker hair
• No adverse effects have been reported
• It requires a minimal time commitment
• Increased hair strength and elasticity
• Physicians have shown broad acceptance of this technology as an effective treatment for both men and women suffering with hair loss.

Low-level laser hair loss therapy is a non-invasive, non-chemical treatment for both men and women that suffer with thinning hair. It increases the blood flow in the scalp which helps stimulate hair follicles to thrive and helps them to produce hair that is thicker, fuller, and healthier. For best results, it is recommended that individuals start treatments in the early stages of hair loss (Norwood scale 1-3).

About the Author: Scott Vanscoy

Scott Van Scoy is the managing partner of Van Scoy Hair Loss Clinics, Hair Restoration Specialists located in Cleveland, Columbus, and Ashland, Ohio. Scott has dedicated his life to hair restoration for men and women. Van Scoy Hair Clinics provides all viable methods for non-surgical hair replacement and surgical hair transplantation, as well as proven hair loss prevention and treatment for men and women across central and northern Ohio.

This article first appeared on the website for the American Hair Loss Council at https://www.ahlc.org.

Androgenetic alopecia or male pattern baldness can be unpredictable. While baldness is associated with age, men can start experiencing thinning hair as early as their twenties. The American Hair Loss Association reports that by age thirty-five, two in every three American men will have started experiencing hair loss; and by the time they reach fifty, 85% of men would have significantly thinning hair.

While public perception about bald men has started to shift (recent studies reveal that people perceive bald men as more dominant, capable, and intelligent than men with thinning hair), the fact remains that not all could pull off a shaved head as well as Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson or Sir Patrick Stewart. Additionally, men just prefer to have a full head of hair than sport a bald head.

A survey in the United Kingdom revealed that 41% of men would rather be partially bald than entirely bald. Early studies also show that alopecia may result in psychological disorders, particularly anxiety and depression. It’s particularly true for men who suffer alopecia due to chemotherapy. Patients regard hair loss, whether partial or total, as one of the most traumatic effects of chemotherapy treatments.

For these reasons, men of all ages and backgrounds search for hair restoration solutions that could give them thick, healthy locks. It’s more than an aesthetic matter for men; it’s also for them to regain the confidence to face people and make themselves be seen and heard by others.

The Truth about Topical and Surgical Treatments

DIY hair-regrowth formulations and surgical hair restoration treatments are two types of hair loss solutions on opposite ends of the spectrum. One is topical and derived through popular deductions as to which substances could make hair grow faster and thicker, while the other has scientific roots and focuses not on slowing hair loss but promoting hair regrowth through hair follicle transplantation.

Pharmaceutical formulations for hair regrowth is another option. These topical and oral treatments which men can use discreetly in their homes. These products contain any of these solutions:

• Minoxidil 5%
• Minoxidil 2%
• Adenosine 0.75%
• Dutasteride 0.5 mg
• Finasteride 1 mg

These drugs promote hair growth by increasing blood flow to the hair follicles, stimulating the latter to grow long and thick. Comparative studies reveal that while dutasteride, finasteride, and minodoxil 2% and 5% have equal levels of effectiveness, patients are more pleased with the results of adenosine 0.75% because of the perceived speed in preventing hair loss and new hair regrowth.

All these treatments have one thing in common: there are no guarantees of positive outcomes nor equal levels of effectiveness for all those who use them. Even in surgical hair replacement, where surgeons remove hair follicles from a donor site (usually at the back of the head where hair grows the thickest) to the bare spots of the scalp, don’t offer a one hundred percent effectiveness guarantee. It could take months for the procedure to take effect fully.

Additionally, follicular unit transplantation may not have the desired effect men with advanced baldness as the procedure would distribute a reduced number of hair follicles over a wider expanse of the scalp. Lastly, studies suggest that hair regrowth drugs have undesirable side-effects, such as sexual dysfunction and a reduction in sperm count. What does this leave men who have no desire to go under the knife or spend thousands of dollars on topical treatments with uncertain results?

Old-School Remedy Refined by Technology

The last decade saw impressive innovations in non-surgical hair restoration solutions. These modern solutions take inspiration from the old-school toupee, which became popular in the 18th century. A toupee is an artificial hairpiece that goes over a bald spot on top of the head. Wearers would comb their hair over the front of the piece to conceal its edges and create a natural look.

Today, a man can go to a clinic and get fitted for a customized “hair replacement system” instead of getting a generic hairpiece. Hair systems are meticulously hand-crafted and use real human hair strands. They are designed to last for months; some systems can even go for three years before requiring a replacement. Men would have the liberty to choose the length and hairstyle, both of which they can change anytime they like.

There are four types of modern hair replacement systems classified according to the kind of material and structure of the base:

• Full-skin base
• Full-lace base
• Lace with polyurethane edge
• Skin with lace front

Skin-based hair systems may have bases made of silicon, polyurethane, or composites of both materials. Lace-based systems could use Swiss or French lace. Men may choose a system that works best on their skin type, skin color, and the extent of the bald spot they want to cover up.

Lace-Front Hair System

Fine lace is an ideal base for full hair systems because it is breathable and anchors hair strands without appearing or feeling bulky. Lace glues easily on the scalp and it only takes a stylist minutes to dye it in a color that matches the wearer’s skin tone. Lace-front hair systems look so natural that the lace hairline is indiscernible even upon close inspection.

Polyurethane-Based Hair System

Initial consultations for a polyurethane-based hair system involves a scalp examination wherein a specialist will determine which type of hair, color, and texture will suit the wearer best. The specialist will then “implant” hair strands on the polyurethane membrane as a hair transplant surgeon would, mimicking the natural hair growth pattern of the wearer.

Polyurethane offers several advantages. As a thin, colorless membrane, it is virtually invisible with edges that look like a natural hairline. The polyurethane membrane sticks on the scalp tightly like second skin. Men who wear these this type of hair system are free to do regular physical activities, even swimming. In fact, polyurethane-based hair systems would benefit from regular shampooing and conditioning.

Beyond Hair Restoration

Modern hair systems have been embraced by men all over the country. They restore not just hair lost but also the confidence and self-assurance that may have diminished as men experience various stages of pattern baldness.

There’s also evidence proving that hair restoration treatments can change how people regard men. Researchers from the John Hopkins University School of Medicine conducted a survey in December 2015 and found that many perceive men who’ve undergone hair restoration treatment as younger, successful, and approachable.

Given the variety of non-surgical hair restoration options, men no longer have to suffer baldness and the emotional and mental stress that comes with it. They could once again walk with their heads held high.

About the Author: Tony Smith

Tony Smith is the owner of Tony’s Hair Replacement Systems, in Columbia, South Carolina and has been an AHLC Member since 2014. Tony has dedicated his life to non-surgical hair replacement for men and women. Tony’s is a certified Virtual Reality and Virtuesse studio which provides innovative and viable non-surgical hair replacement solutions. Contact Tony and his team at tonyshrs.com

This article first appeared on the website for the American Hair Loss Council at https://www.ahlc.org.