Dubai Hair Doctor has 4 shampoo and conditioning hampers courtesy of Clear and Dove to give away. All you need to do is answer this question – what are the three stages of the hair cycle called and which one is the longest in duration? Leave your answer as a comment on this post. […]
WHAT IS TELOGEN EFFLUVIUM? Telogen effluvium is a diffuse hair loss and is best understood by looking at your hair growth cycle. Your hair grows in 3 stages – anagen, the growing phase; catagen, a short intermediary phase; and telogen, the resting phase where the hair is released and falls out. Follicles rest for around 3 […]
Hair is the 2nd fastest growing cell in the body (intestinal cells being the 1st) and its growth can be influenced, both positively and negatively, by many factors. In this post we will talk about what you can do to get your hair growing at its optimum rate – and how to prevent hair loss in the […]
Unfortunately as the sands of time pass us by, sadly our hair gets thinner. 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 […]
A recent article in the Guardian got my attention. I am a firm believer in good nutrition, morale and overall well-being. It addresses the pressures media puts on both women, and men, to conform to a specific body shape. An often unhealthy and unrealistic body shape, only achieved by extreme dieting, exercise and mental anguish. […]
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 […]
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 […]
