Hair Loss Treatment

Two products used by Beijing 101 Hair Consultants have been found to contain an undeclared western medicinal ingredient by the Health Sciences Authority (HSA). These two products are labelled to “promote hair growth, reduce hair loss and improve blood circulation”. “Hair Growth Formula D-2653-B” and “Hair Growth Tonic E-0583-D” are regulated as Chinese Proprietary Medicines [...]

More than 1,000 people went bald at VivoCity on Sunday, but not because of stress. They were giving up their hair in support of the Children’s Cancer Foundation’s annual Hair for Hope campaign. The mass head shaving event started in 2003 to raise funds and awareness of childhood cancer, as baldness was one of the [...]

The average person’s head has 100,000 to 150,000 hairs. Hair is the fastest growing tissue in the body, second only to bone marrow. A single hair can support up to 100 grams in weight and a whole head of hair could support up to 12 tonnes – the equivalent of two African elephants! A hair [...]

Alopecia areata (AA), a hair-loss disease often considered similar to psoriasis because of the inflammation and T-cell involvement, shares many genetic associations with a broad spectrum of autoimmune diseases, according to a study appearing in the July 1 issue of Nature. Hair loss in AA results from “collapse of immune privilege” in hair follicles, such [...]

The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has just cleared a new laser proven to regrow hair in women. The FDA ruling was based on a study performed by Dr. Grant Koher which showed that low level laser light, specifically with a precise wavelength, provides a medically significant treatment for women’s hair loss. Dr. [...]

Celebrity stylist and men’s grooming expert, Thom Priano of The GARREN New York Salon has worked with the world’s top photographers, fashion companies and magazines to create the most stylish looks for male and female celebrities from the worlds of Hollywood, sports, music and fashion. The first thing I tell my clients with thinning hair [...]

Most dermatologists would agree that premature skin aging can result from sun over-exposure, poor antioxidant intake, and excess free-radical production. Additionally, regarding hair health, about 20 million U.S. women experience premature hair-loss and hair-thinning. Natrol, Inc., a premier marketer, manufacturer, and distributor of nationally branded nutritional products, now offers two new beauty nutraceuticals that help [...]

Getting down to the root of the issue, a multi-ethnic study has demonstrated the superiority (of health) of the Indian hair. A team headed by Yashwanth Kamath, who used to head the Textile Research Institute in Princeton, New Jersey, tested samples of hair for four characteristics that determine healthy hair – thickness, tensile strength, shine, [...]

Cancer sufferers who face the anguish of losing their hair during chemotherapy are being offered more help thanks to a new service that has started in Glasgow. The HeadStrong initiative, run by Breast Cancer Care Scotland and Marie Curie, has opened at the charity’s city hospice. The service will be staffed by seven volunteers, including [...]

Head & Shoulders Ambassador and Formula 1 World Champion, Jenson Button, shares his tips on how he goes from track to tux. The film also includes tips from Button’s personal trainer, Mike Collier and Head & Shoulders hair stylist, Peter Lux. Procter & Gamble has revealed Formula One World Champion Jenson Button as the brand [...]