1. Some hairstyles themselves do not cause hair loss: False Surprisingly, there are certain hairstyles which can in fact cause hair loss, and permanent hair loss at that. Some extreme hairstyles that place constant pressure on the hair follicles can cause problems with hair loss in women (and men). Hairstyles with cornrows and ponytails can put excessive pressure on your hair and cause […]
Thinking of buying your best friend or one of your loved ones a special hair care Christmas present this year? Here are a few things for you to consider.
Dandruff Contrary to popular belief, dandruff (pityriasis capitis) is not dry scalp. Most dandruff is oily so there is no point in putting on oil and rubbing it in, to cure your dry scalp – it will only make the oily flakes oilier – and stickier.
Winter is the worst time for Dandruff . Many people notice their scalp gets more irritable, with an increase in itching/flaking or just general discomfort. There are two main reasons for this: stress and a change in diet On the plus side though, common dandruff is a pretty easy annoyance to remedy.
Iron deficiency is a common underlying cause of hair loss in women. Correct iron and ferritin (stored iron) levels are essential to hair growth as they support healthy hair cell proliferation and help to keep your hair in the growing (anagen) phase. Iron deficiency anaemia, be it mild or severe, can cause your hair to […]
If you have read past articles from my blog, you are probably aware that I am passionate about nutrition, and not just in terms of your hair health, but your bodily and mental well being too. So with the holiday season just around the corner, I would like to speak about pre-Christmas diets – something […]
Hair unfortunately gets thinner as you age. A common misconception is that grey hair is coarser, but in fact grey hairs are usually finer in diameter. This is because oils glands tend to produce less sebum as you get older, which dries the hair giving you the appearance of coarseness.
I have tried my best to educate and inform some of our illustrious expat productions in Dubai over the recent months. I now realise that in doing this, it is causing my own hair to fall (kidding) its either that or the fact that I am continuously banging my head against a brick wall. If […]
To achieve long, lustrous hair simply takes time. All too used to convenience and immediate results, hair extensions can provide a great solution for thicker, fuller hair. Celebs like Katie Price have made such styles famous, but are also famous for making tabloid headlines when they suffer the problems that can come with them. So […]
Welcome to my new blog and webpage. This is now your first stop for all matters relating to any hair and scalp worries, or concerns that you may have. And your chance to win a fantastic shampoo hamper from ‘Clear‘ Rest assuerd that all the information contained here is accurate and the most up to […]
