Month: July 2017

Does Hair Grow Faster in the Summer?

Hair in Summer

There are a number of factors that influence how quickly your hair grows. One of the biggest factors is genetics. Some families who have genetics that cause hair to grow quickly and some with genetics that cause hair to grow slowly. But this isn’t the only factor that goes into hair growth. As a person… Read more »

Things Not to Say to People Experiencing Hair Loss

Hair Loss

Millions of people are affected by hair loss, both men and women. People may experience hair loss genetically, as a result of medical treatments like chemotherapy or radiation, or as a result of a medical condition like alopecia. Regardless of the cause, hair loss can be a traumatic experience. People who experience hair loss may… Read more »

Why Does Hair Turn Gray?

Lately, a lot of women have been telling men that their gray hair looks good on them. “You look more distinguished,” they’ll say. Ladies especially seem to like what’s known as the “salt-n-pepper” look where a man with dark colored hair has some gray or white hairs on the sides. Why does hair turn gray?… Read more »

How Does Hair Grow?

How Human Hair Grows

Have you been wondering how your hair grows? Well, we all possess hair follicles, which are skin organs made of epidermal cells. These follicles produce hair, starting at their roots. At the bottom of hair follicles, where the roots are located, cells made of protein are responsible for hair production. They access the blood supply… Read more »

How Often Should You Wash Your Hair?

Some people wash their hair several times a day. It may start as a quick shower in the morning to start their day, followed by another wash and shampoo after they get done with their morning workout at the gym. Then, later that same day, they get home from work and feel “scuzzy” so they… Read more »