Hair Loss or hair thinning is an issue many people encounter. In both men and women, hair loss can be attributed to stress, improper diet, illness and prescription medications to name a few. However, here we will be dealing specifically with two causes of hair loss unique to […]
Pregnancy and how it affects hair is a topic of concern for many expectant mothers. A few years ago, DHD helped conduct a study entitled ‘The effect of pregnancy on scalp hair and facial skin’. Of the 375 women studied for 3 years, the most frequently asked question was ‘How will pregnancy affect my […]
Wouldn’t know what a trichologist was or why you’d send a client to one? Read on…
Hair, a part of our body that we spend countless hours fussing with, fretting over and pouring our savings into couldn’t really be DEAD, could it!? Sounds a bit grim and frankly, depressing. Well, you’ll be happy to know the answer to the ‘Is hair dead’ question is more ‘no’ than you might think!
I have been asked many times my opinion about Moroccan Oil and I agree totally with this information from the brilliant Beauty Brains – www.thebeautybrains.com – cosmetic scientists who really know what they are talking about. Is Moroccan Oil Good For Hair and Skin? Moroccan oil = Argan oil? Moroccan oil is another name for […]
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 […]
