Hair Care News

Solutions for Improved Hair Growth

Posted on June 11, 2009 with No Comments

If you suffer from slow  growing hair or thinning, you’re joining millions who do also. 

Slow growth is generally a result of heredity, hormone shifts, use of contraceptives (oral), DHT and sometimes scalp diseases – alopecia, dermatitis, scalp psoriasis, and in some rare instances, use of damaging hair products.

If you have sudden slowing or shedding, you might consider getting an analysis done by an approved Trichologist or your personal dermatologist. 

A dermatologist should be able to identifiy typical symptoms of scalp or skin diseases, determine a diagnosis, as well recommend proper treatment.  A Trichologist is a researcher and practitioner who studies the hair and scalp.  Though a bit more difficult to find, they are generally certified and have been required to study for years.  They are often well versed in various symptoms and often provide effective solutions.

Sudden slowing of growth in women is most related to hormonal changes – those that occur during or after pregnancy, menopause, changes to or beginning birth control, and from some medications. 

For men, the cause is often onset of DHT accumulation.  Interestingly, using the correct hair products can either arrest, stop or reverse slowness – and are an excellent solution for good hair growth.

The best hair growth products help stimulate regrowth while providing overall nutrition to the scalp and follicles. Hair vitamins, root stimulants, as well as shampoos and conditioners can help rejuvenate improved growth, while increasing thickness and shine.

Hair Vitamins – Generally formulated for follicle health, ….supplements often contain concentrations of B-12, Chlorophyll, Biotin, Niacin and a of host amino acids vital to developing healthy protein bonds…

Shampoos & Conditioners – …work well to remove obstacles to growth, namely clogged follicle pores, excessive oil, and DHT. For men, DHT is a leading cause of balding. Special DHT shampoo is formulated with Zinc PCA or Trichogen that neutralize DHT as well as regulate and control oil production. By adding strength with rice and silk proteins, you improve strength, reduce breaking and damage, and “open the gate” to renewed growth.

Topical Applications – Follicle stimulators, root stimulants, and growth sprays… found in foams, droppers, or sprays, topical applications are often formulated with Minoxidil, Trichogen, and soluble vitamin complexes that stimulate root, bulb and shaft development. 

The Best Hair Growth Products

Using Supplements for Faster Growing Hair?

Posted on May 22, 2009 with No Comments

Interestingly, one the best selling products in the industry is supplements (vitamins) for faster growing hair, healthier hair, et al.

I was pretty sceptical at first until I spoke with several of our customers who essentially “swore” their hair was either thicker, longer, darker – what have you.  When considering ingredients and their effects, I now understand whay so many people are hooked. 

Consider a couple of thoughts:

1. It’s well documented that taking a “daily recommended allowance” of vitamins and minerals helps keep our bodies strong and healthy.  Well a big reason is because we supplement intake with pills.  Ok, got that.  Well, to be more specific, our bodies can produce many nutrients just with our internal engine.  But, there are several that require us to get from diet, foods, and drinks.  If we don’t get enough of these (say Vitamin B-12), we end up with a deficiency that affects something – well, in this case it is follicle growth, strength, and shine.
2. For those of us with pets – especially the most devoted – we look for and search out pet food, treats and vitamins that will help our pet’s coat, reduce flaking or eczema, and give our pet’s more energy (assume we are talking about dogs and cats).  Well, if it works for our pet’s, why shouldn’t it work for us?  Uh..mmm..it does!
3. Follicle pore biology gives us somewhat of a glimpse into other reasons why hair vitamins help.  The follicle pore is found between and in the epidermis, dermis and subcutaneous layers of the scalp and skin.  Arteries and veins feed the bulb and root, erector muscle and nourish sebaceous glands that produce scalp oil.  Studies have shown that malnourishing that little bit of biology can lead to lot’s of problems – thinning, hair loss, scalp micro-circulation disorder, undernutrition, and an over-abundance of DHT accumulation (I’m discussing DHT next week – pretty interesting topic).  With that said, boosting Biotin, amino acids and trace minerals, Vitamin B-12 and some herbal supplements – saw palmetto, Ginseng, and copper peptides – have all be shown, studied and reviewed to be really good for our hair and follicle development.

I’m going to write about this subject more in the coming weeks.  It’s important.  We think it’s important for our pets – I think it’s safe to say the human versions of hair vitamins are even more effective and narrow in their focus (that’s a good thing!)

Zincidone (Zinc PCA) – 5-Alpha Reductase Inhibitor & Sebum Control

Posted on April 27, 2009 with No Comments

Zincidone (Zinc PCA) is a an effective ingredient used in popular clarifying shampoos such as Follicleanse and for products developed to block DHT.  Zinc PCA has been shown to reduce sebum production as well as blocking the conversion of 5-Alpha Reductase Enzymes.  Reduced sebum flow helps guard onset of Seborrheic Dermatitis believed to be the result of yeast and oil forming bacteria.

Zincidone tested at 10-7m reduces 5″ alpha reductase power by 65%.  At 1%, in vivo tests have exhibited a 22% reduction in sebum flow.  Barnet Products Corporation

Needless to say, its’ efficacy for products for oily hair or to inhibit DHT are measurable, making it well suited for hair loss, thinning in men and for deep-cleaning and regulating excessive scalp oils.