Confirming Telogen Effluvium: What to Expect From a Hair Pull Test

With an average of two hairs or fewer pulled from the scalp when confirming telogen, a hair pull test is a pretty painless procedure. So, if you have been postponing that trip to a dermatologist, it’s time to make an appointment. A hair pull...

March 3, 2023 ● Hair Loss

How Raw Pumpkin Seeds Can Help With Telogen Effluvium

If you’ve experienced hair loss recently then know you’re not alone. Hair loss affects at least 50% of people at some point in their lives. That being said, telogen effluvium is a different type of hair loss. It typically occurs after a stressful or traumatic...

February 3, 2023 ● Health Advice

The 4 Stages of the Hair Cycle Explained

Did you know that the American Academy of Dermatology says it’s normal to lose between fifty to one hundred hairs each day? Despite this fact, many people begin to immediately panic when they notice hairs coming out in the shower or while combing. So,...

January 3, 2023 ● Hair Growth

How Much Hair Loss Is Normal?

More than 50% of women will experience hair loss by the age of 65. While many people lose a few hairs each day, how much hair loss is normal, and when should you be concerned? Out of the 100,000 hairs that you have, when...

December 3, 2022 ● Hair Care

How Trauma Can Induce Temporary Hair Loss

Since each person has 100,000 hair follicles or more, some hair loss is common. While about 40% of women lose extra hair because of how they style it, some conditions could be causing hair loss. If you’re stressed out, it could exacerbate hair loss....

November 3, 2022 ● Hair Loss

Hair Loss and Metal Toxicity: Is There a Link?

Did you know that one of the most frequent causes of hair loss in women, telogen effluvium, is linked to metal toxicity? When you think about heavy metals, you may see images of industrial smog, polluted rivers, and contaminated drinking water. Well, even though you do...

October 3, 2022 ● Health Advice

Telogen Effluvium: Symptoms To Look Out For

At any time, 90% of the hair on your scalp grows. Your follicles go through a life cycle, but when this is interrupted, it can lead to hair loss. From an unbalanced diet to stress, there are various reasons you could be experiencing hair...

September 3, 2022 ● Hair Loss

How to Stop Hair Thinning at the Ends

Men and women appreciate thick, healthy locks. In fact, studies show as much as 80% of people look at hair as a strong factor in physical attractiveness. While balding is an issue for some people, thinning is a problem for others. Hair that is...

August 3, 2022 ● Hair Loss

Fine Hair vs Thin Hair: What Are the Differences?

Our hair plays a huge role in how we feel. 81% of women in an InStyle survey said when their hair looks good they feel the most confident. Meanwhile, 71% said it’s empowering to feel good about their hair. But many women don’t fully...

July 3, 2022 ● Hair Type

The Telogen Phase: What Are the Stages of Hair Growth?

Everyone sheds approximately 100 hairs per day. This loss is normal, natural, and a part of life. We often don’t even notice the hair loss because it’s so minimal. But sometimes, we experience large amounts of noticeable hair loss. This extreme shedding can happen...

June 15, 2022 ● Hair Loss