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Has your hair left your head and migrated to your back? You’ve heard the jokes all of your life. Now you’re starting to live them and it’s not funny anymore. Getting your thick, full head of hair back is not a fantasy. You can have it! You can get rid of unwanted body hair, too. A full head of hair and a sleek hair-free body are signs of youth and health in men. Unfortunately, you body doesn’t always comply, and even young, healthy men can start losing their hair early. Hair loss can slowly drain away your self confidence, and can even diminish your earning capacity. A hairy chest may drive some women wild, but a hairy back can be embarrassing. It can keep you from enjoying summer activities, such as going to the beach or simply going outside. It can even take over your choices in clothing and social activities.Hair replacement and laser hair removal can make you look young again. Hair replacement Some men never lose their hair, while others start going bald in their early twenties. There are a number of factors which affect hair growth in men, including genetics and hormones. No matter what the cause of your thinning hair, it can be replaced. Old methods of hair replacement just didn’t look natural. That was because the sections of hair which were implanted were too large, and often placed in visible patterns. Today’s technology has solved this problem. Now hair replacement uses very tiny micrografts, placed in irregular patterns just like your natural hair growth patterns. The micrografts are your own hair, so the color and texture blend perfectly with your existing hair. They are removed from the back and sides of your head where the hair follicles are not genetically predisposed to balding. The treatment itself takes one or two sessions, and in 12 to 18 months you will see the full results. Laser hair removal Laser hair removal permanently removes unwanted hair. That means no more shaving, no more waxing, or no more just living with it! If you have developed hair on your back and/or shoulders, you can get rid of it forever. Laser hair removal is also a great option for bodybuilders and bicyclists. Excessive body hair can be uncomfortable, and can even cause hygiene problems. You can have unwanted hair permanently annihilated anywhere on your body, including your: • Back • Shoulders • Chest • Buttocks • Legs • Arms • Armpits • Pubic hair In fact, when it comes to removing pubic hair, AskMen.com says, “Laser hair removal by far surpasses all other methods of hair removal.” Laser hair removal works best if you have dark hair and light skin. Compared to women, most men get of easy when it comes to aging. Hair loss is the number one, and often the only giveaway. Keeping the hair on your head, and banishing unwanted body hair, can 20 years off your appearance.

Remy Hair (also sometimes referred to as Remi hair) is one of the biggest buzz words in the hair industry today. You’ve probably seen all kinds of hair replacement companies big and small touting their Remy hair pieces. Some hair replacement vendors may have even talked you up about the benefits of Remy hair, but have you ever wondered exactly what it really is?  While there are several definitions flying around there is only one that remains constant, is simply and probably the truth.

Remy hair is human hair that is used in the production of hair pieces, wigs, hair extensions and a variety of hair goods products besides these.  The term Remy Hair is used on almost every hair goods product that is coming out of China, the biggest producer of hair goods in the world and rightfully so.  Simply speaking Remy Hair is human hair that is ventilated, tied or sewn with the cuticle of the hair all going in the same direction.  The cuticle is the outer layer of the hair shaft and it is naturally a rough almost scaly surface.  In production of human hair for hair goods the cuticle is usually smoothed, coated or compressed to make it smooth so the scales cannot catch on each other causing the hair to tangle and mat.  While this process works well the cuticle is still there and overtime it is possible for the cuticle to swell and open up making the hair venerable to tangling.  To help to assure the least amount of tangling the producers of hair goods make all efforts to keep the hair cuticles going in the same direction to minimize the chances of tangling and matting allowing the hair wearer to maintain the hair system with little problems and keeping the hair looking natural with good movement.

So in a nutshell, Remy hair is actually quite common throughout the hair replacement industry. In most cases even when a hair replacement doesn’t advertise their hair as Remy, it probably is anyway. The thing to remember is there isn’t anything particularly special about Remy hair – it’s the industry standard. So be wary and stay away from companies who concentrate on touting the great benefits of Remy hair or who try to up sell you on expensive Remy products. The fact is, Remy hair is not expensive to produce, and generally reputable suppliers will always offer this product. If you’re searching for a new hair replacement company, don’t worry so much about finding a company that advertises their hair as Remy, instead concentrate on more important factors like overall quality and reputation of the vendor themselves. Don’t be fooled by the oldest tricks and buzzwords in the hair replacement playbook. Do your homework and spend the time to find a hair replacement supplier that will truly work for you!

Although many technical advances have been made in the field of surgical hair restoration over the past decade, particularly with the widespread adoption of follicular transplantation, many problems remain. The majority revolve around doctors recommending surgery for patients who are not good candidates.  The most common reasons that patients should not proceed with surgery are that they are too young and that their hair loss pattern is too unpredictable.  Young persons also have expectations that are typically too high – often demanding the density and hairline of a teenager. Many people who are in the early stages of hair loss should simply be treated with medications, rather than being rushed to go under the knife.  And some patients are just not mature enough to make level-headed decisions when their problem is so emotional.In general, the younger the patient, the more cautious the practitioner should be to operate, particularly if the patient has a family history of Norwood Class VII hair loss, or diffuse un-patterned alopecia.  Problems also occur when the doctor fails to adequately evaluate the patient?s donor hair supply and then does not have enough hair to accomplish the patient?s goals. Careful measurement of a patient?s density and other scalp characteristics will allow the surgeon to know exactly how much hair is available for transplantation and enable him/her to design a pattern for the restoration that can be achieved within those constraints.   In all of these situations, spending a little extra time listening to the patient?s concerns, examining the patient more carefully and then recommending a treatment plan that is consistent with what actually can be accomplished, will go a long way towards having satisfied patients.  Unfortunately, scientific advances will improve only the technical aspects of the hair restoration process and will do little to insure that the procedure will be performed with the right planning or on the appropriate patient.     Five-year ViewThe improvement in surgical techniques that have enabled an ever increasing number of grafts to be placed into ever smaller recipient sites had nearly reached its limit and the limitations of the donor supply remain the major constraint for patients getting back a full head of hair.  Despite the great initial enthusiasm of follicular unit extraction, a technique where hair can be harvested directly from the donor scalp (or even the body) without a linear scar, this procedure has added relatively little towards increasing the patient?s total hair supply available for a transplant. The major breakthrough will come when the donor supply can be expanded though cloning.  Although some recent progress had been made in this area (particularly in animal models) the ability to clone human hair is at least 5 to 10 years away.       Key Issues 1. The greatest mistake a doctor can make when treating a patient with hair loss is to perform a hair transplant on a person that is too young, as expectations are generally very high and the pattern of future hair loss unpredictable. 2. Chronic sun exposure over one?s lifetime has a much more significant negative impact on the outcome of the hair transplant than peri-operative sun exposure. 3. A bleeding diathesis, significant enough to impact the surgery, can be generally picked up in the patient?s history; however OTC medications often go unreported (such as non-steroidals) and should be asked for specifically. 4. Depression is possibly the most common psychiatric disorder encountered in patient?s seeking hair transplantation, but it is also a common symptom of those persons experiencing hair loss.  The doctor must differentiate between a reasonable emotional response to balding and a depression that requires psychiatric counseling. 5. In performing a hair transplant, the physician must balance the patient?s present and future needs for hair with the present and future availability of the donor supply.  It is well known that one?s balding pattern progresses over time. What is less appreciated is that the donor zone may change as well.  6. The patient?s donor supply depends upon a number of factors including the physical dimensions of the permanent zone, scalp laxity, donor density, hair characteristics, and most importantly, the degree of miniaturization in the donor area – since this is a window into the future stability of the donor supply. 7. Patients with very loose scalps often heal with widened donor scars.   8. One should never assume that a person?s hair loss is stable. Hair loss tends to progress over time.  Even patients who show a good response to finasteride will eventually lose more hair. 9. The position of the normal adult male hairline is approximately 1.5 cm above the upper brow crease. Avoid placing the newly transplanted hairline at the adolescent position, rather than one appropriate for an adult. 10. A way to avoid having a hair transplant with a look that is too thin is to limit the extent of coverage to the front and mid-scalp until an adequate donor supply and a limited balding pattern can be reasonably assured – an assurance that can only come after the patient ages.  Until that time, it is best to avoid adding coverage to the crown. Introduction Hair Transplantation has been available as a treatment for hair loss for over 40 years. [1]Through a majority of that time, hair transplantation was characterized by the use of plugs, slit grafts, flaps and mini-micro grafts. Although these were the best tools available to physicians at the time, they were incapable of producing consistently natural results.  With the introduction of Follicular Unit Transplantation (FUT) in 1995, doctors were finally able to produce these natural results. [2] But the mere capability to produce them did not necessarily ensure that these natural results would actually be achieved. The FUT procedure presented new challenges to the hair restoration surgeon and only when the procedure was properly planned and perfectly executed, would the patient truly benefit from the power of this new technique.[3]The ability of follicular unit grafts to mimic nature soon produced results that were completely undetectable.  This is the hallmark of Follicular Unit Hair Transplantation. [4] Of equal importance, however, is hair conservation – the one to one correspondence between what is harvested from the donor area and what ultimately grows in the recipient scalp.  Since a finite donor supply is the main constraint in hair transplantation, the preservation of hair is a fundamental aspect of every technique.  However, unlike the older procedures that used large grafts, the delicate follicular units are easily traumatized and very susceptible to desiccation, making follicular unit transplantation procedures, involving thousands of grafts, particularly challenging. [5]       As of this writing, the vast majority of hair transplants performed in the United States use Follicular Unit Transplant techniques.  Due to limited space, this review will focus on only this technique and not on the older procedures.  Nor will it focus on Follicular Unit Extraction, since this technique is still evolving and the ways to avoid the major pitfalls of this procedure are still being worked out and a subject onto itself.  As the title suggests, this paper will focus on the prevention of the various problems encountered in FUT, rather than its treatment – an equally important subject, but one that has already been covered in an extensive review. [6, 7] For those not familiar with Follicular Unit Transplantation, there is a concise review of the topic in the dermatology text Surgery of the Skin [8].  For more detailed information, several hair transplant textbooks have sections devoted to this technique. [9, 10]   The most common types of problems that occur in FUT procedures can be grouped into two broad categories; those involving errors in planning the hair transplant and those caused by errors in surgical technique. Of the two, errors in planning often lead to far more serious consequences for the patient and will be the subject of this paper.    Patient Selection AgeThe single greatest mistake a doctor can make when treating a patient with hair loss is performing a hair transplant on a person that is too young.  Although, there is no specific age that can serve as a cut off (since this will vary from person to person), understanding the problems associated with performing hair restoration in young persons can help the physician in deciding when surgery may be appropriate.  Getting it wrong can literally ruin a young person?s life. When someone is beginning to lose hair in their teens or early 20s, there is a significant chance that he (or she) may become extensively bald later in life and that the donor area may eventually thin and become see-through over time.  Although miniaturization (decreased hair shaft diameter) in the donor area is an early sign that this may occur, and can be picked up using densitometry, these changes may not be apparent when a person is still young.     If a person were to become very bald (become a Norwood Class 6 or a Class 7) then he would often not have enough hair to cover his crown.  A transplanted scalp with a thin or balding crown is a pattern acceptable for an adult, but totally unsuitable for a person in his twenties. [11] In addition, if the donor area were to thin over time, the donor scar might become visible if the hair were worn short – a style that is much more common in people who are young.  ExpectationsThis subject is very closely related to age.  For surgical hair restoration to be successful, expectations must match what can actually be accomplished.  The expectations of a young person are usually to return to the look they had as a teenager; namely to have a broad, flat hairline and to have all of the density they had only a few years before. The problem is that a hair transplant neither creates more hair (and therefore can?t increase overall density) nor prevents further hair loss (so the pattern must be appropriate as the person ages).  But since receded temples and a thin crown is not an acceptable look for a young person, the surgery should best be postponed in a person in whom this is not acceptable. As a person ages, he often becomes more realistic and is happy with what a hair transplant can actually achieve.  And, over time, if a person?s donor area proves to be stable and his hair loss limited, more ambitious goals can be attained.Chronic Sun ExposureAlthough it is common wisdom to avoid sunburns after a hair transplant, in fact, significant chronic sun exposure over one?s lifetime has a much more significant negative impact on the outcome of the hair transplant then peri-operative sun exposure.Actinic damage alters the collagen and elastic fibers so that the grafts are not grasped as securely and the alteration to the vasculature decreases the ability of the recipient tissue to support the transplantation of a large number of grafts.  Even with the very small recipient sites used in follicular unit transplantation, making sites too close can result in a compromised blood supply and result in poor growth.   Another issue is that a hair transplant will cover areas of sun damage and make cancer detection more difficult.  When the actinic related growths are finally treated, the involved sections of the hair transplant will be destroyed.  The best approach in a person with significant sun damage is to first treat the entire scalp aggressively with 5-flurouracil to remove all of the pre-cancerous lesions before hair transplant is contemplated.  One should wait at least 6-12 months after the treatment for the scalp to completely heal, as the tissue will be more friable during this period. Although this treatment can set the surgery back a year or more, it will result in better graft survival and less problems with future skin cancer detection.   Medical Conditions and MedicationsAlthough not necessarily an absolute contraindication to surgery, a number of medical conditions make the follicular unit hair transplant procedure more problematic and need to be taken into account.  Whenever significant medical conditions are present, it is always prudent to obtain medical clearance from the patient?s primary care physician or appropriate specialist.  Because the scalp is quite vascular, and FUT procedures involve a large surgical team, patients that are known to have blood born pathogens, such as HIV and Hepatitis B and C, pose some increased risk to the staff, despite the fact that universal precautions are used.  It is useful if the team is aware of the medical histories of hair transplant patients so that they can proceed with a higher degree of alert when necessary.  In an HIV positive patient, it is important to make certain that the patient?s immune status is adequate, so that the patient does not have a greater risk of infection. In patient?s with Hepatitis, it is important to assess their liver function so that the dosing of medications is appropriate. Patients with diabetes mellitus may be at greater risk of having a peri-operative infection.  In this case the normal aseptic conditions that most hair transplants are performed under might be changed to a modified sterile technique (modified in that it is difficult to prep the scalp).  This should also be considered in patients with cardiac valvular disease, implanted devices and others in whom bacterial seeding might have more severe consequences.  Antibiotic coverage should also be administered in high risk individuals, although it is not needed in routine hair restoration procedures. [12] A bleeding diathesis, significant enough to impact the surgery, can be generally picked up in the patient?s history; however medications often go under the radar and should be asked for specifically.  Patient?s often don?t think to report taking aspirin and this must be asked about as well as other non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medications.  Plavix, in particular can significantly increase bleeding during the procedure.  Alcohol, of course increases bleeding as well. [13]  One should make adjustments in a patient?s anti-coagulant medication in conjunction with his/her cardiologist or regular physician.  As a general rule, one should stop anti-platelet medications one week prior to the hair transplant, but the interval will vary depending upon the specific drug, the size of the procedure, and the importance of the medication to the patient?s health. They can be resumed three days after the procedure. If the anticoagulants cannot be stopped, it may be reasonable to proceed with a smaller session.   Since epinephrine is used in most hair restoration procedures, if a person has a history of arrhythmias or other cardiac disease that could be exacerbated by epinephrine, medical clearance from the patient?s primary care doctor, or cardiologist, should be obtained.  Epinephrine can also interact with broad-beta blocking agents such as propranolol, causing a hypertensive crisis; therefore, it is best to have the patient switch to a selective beta-blocker for the surgery. [14] A number of manipulations can be used during the procedure to control bleeding and decrease the need for epinephrine.  Among the most useful, is to scatter the recipient sites broadly over the area to be transplanted (allowing the extrinsic pathway to begin coagulation) and then filling in the areas with additional sites when the bleeding has subsided. [15]  If patients have a history of seizures, it is important that they do not discontinue their medication for the procedure and that medical clearance is obtained.  One should also remember that otherwise normal patients can have a vaso-vagal episode during the procedure; particularly during the administration of the local anesthetic.  This can be avoided by immediately placing the patient in Trendelenberg as soon as the patient complains of nausea or begins to sweat, or look pale.  A patient should be monitored with a pulse oximiter if a significant amount of sedatives or other respiratory depressants are used. The patient should be monitored closely to be sure that local anesthetics are administered in safe amounts and that the warning signs of lidocaine overdose are well known to all members of the surgical team. [16]  Finally, it is helpful to have a pre-printed summary of all the medications and their doses commonly used during the procedure. This can be given to the patient?s regular physician when seeking medical clearance. Psychological FactorsHair loss can take a psychological toll on a person?s self-esteem and cause considerable emotional distress.  When a person has underlying psychiatric issues, the impact can be more severe and, therefore, management of hair loss considerably more difficult.  It is important to identify these problems as well as other psychological factors that may play a role in a patient?s ability to clearly understand both the hair restoration process and its anticipated outcome. In some cases, counseling can be done in conjunction with hair restoration, but often it should precede treatment, especially when surgery is contemplated.  It is prudent to obtain clearance for surgery from a psychiatrist or clinical psychologist when there is a history of mental illness, or when it is suspected at the time of the consultation.A number of psychiatric conditions are particularly relevant to the successful outcome of a hair transplant.  These include Trichotillomania, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Body Dysmorphic Syndrome (BDS), and Depression. Trichotillomania is a relatively common condition characterized by the persistent urge to pull out one?s hair.  It most commonly involves scalp hair, but can also involve the eyelashes, facial hair or other body hair.  It often results in bald patches and can be identified by short hairs in the affected area that are not long enough to grasp.  Active trichitollomania on any part of the body is an obvious contraindication to a hair transplant, but if a person has a history of this condition, the doctor should also be cautious and only consider surgery if the therapist is confident that the condition has little chance of recurring.  Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a condition characterized by recurrent, intrusive thoughts (obsessions) and related behaviors (compulsions) which attempt to neutralize the anxiety or stress caused by the obsessions.  In consultation, the OCD patient often asks a litany of questions and often asks the next question before listening to the answer to previous one.  OCD patients are extremely difficult to satisfy and even in a very successful hair transplant can focus on a minor imperfection seeming oblivious to the good overall result.   Body dysmorphic disorder (BDD) is a mental disorder that involves a distorted image of one?s body. The person is extremely critical of their physical self, despite the fact there may be no actual defect.  It should be obvious that patients with BDD will not be satisfied with a hair transplant, or other forms of cosmetic procedures, and the condition is best treated by a psychiatrist rather than a surgeon.  Another note of caution is that patients with BDD have a much higher suicide rate than the general population, even greater than patients with depression. [17]    Depression is possibly the most common psychiatric disorder encountered in patient?s seeking hair transplantation, but it is also a common symptom of those experiencing hair loss.  The doctor must differentiate between a reasonable emotional response to balding and a depression that requires psychiatric counseling.  It is important to realize that a hair transplant will be ineffective in curing a medical depression and unfulfilled expectations may lead to a worsening of the condition.References 1. Orentreich N: Autografts in alopecias and other selected dermatological conditions. Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences 83:463-479, 1959. 2. Bernstein RM, Rassman WR, Szaniawski W, Halperin A: Follicular Transplantation. Intl J Aesthetic Restorative Surgery 1995; 3: 119-32. 3. Bernstein RM, Rassman WR: Follicular Transplantation: Patient Evaluation and Surgical Planning. Dermatol Surg 1997; 23: 771-84. 4. Bernstein RM, Rassman WR: The Aesthetics of Follicular Transplantation. Dermatol Surg 1997; 23: 785-99. 5. Gandelman M, et al: Light and electron microscopic analysis of controlled injury to follicular unit grafts. Dermatol Surg 2000; 26(1): 31.\ 6. Bernstein RM, Rassman WR, Rashid N, Shiell R: The art of repair in surgical hair restoration – Part I: Basic repair strategies. Dermatol Surg 2002; 28(9): 783-94. 7. Bernstein RM, Rassman WR, Rashid N, Shiell R: The art of repair in surgical hair restoration – Part II: The tactics of repair. Dermatol Surg 2002; 28(10): 873-93. 8. Bernstein RM, Follicular Unit Hair Transplantation. In: Robinson JK, Hanke CW, Siegel DM, Sengelmann RD, editors: Surgery of the Skin, Elsevier Mosby, London UK. 2005. 9. Unger WP, Shapiro R. Hair Transplantation. New York: Marcel Dekker, Inc. 2004. 10. Bernstein RM, Rassman, WR. Follicular Unit Transplantation. In: Haber RS, Stough DB, editors: Hair Transplantation, Chapter 12. Elsevier Saunders, 2006: 91-97. 11. Norwood OT. Male pattern baldness: classification and incidence. So. Med. J 1975; 68:1359-1365. 12. Haas AF, Grekin RC: Antibiotic prophylaxis in dermatologic surgery. J Am Acad Dermatol 1995; 32: 155-76. 13. Otley CC. Perioperative evaluation and management in dermatologic surgery. J Am Acad Dermatol 2006; 54: 119-27. 14. Gandelman M, Bellio R, Barretto M: Beta-blockers and local anesthetics with vasoconstrictors: A dangerous association. Intl J Aesthetic Restorative Surgery 1995; 3 (2): 143-45. 15. Bernstein RM, Rassman WR: Limiting epinephrine in large hair transplant sessions. Hair Transplant Forum International 2000; 10(2): 39-42. 16. Skidmore RA, Patterson JD, Tomsick, RS: Local anesthetics. Dermatol Surg 1996; 22:511-522. 17. Phillips KA, Menard W: Suicidality in body dysmorphic disorder: A prospective study.  Am J Psychiatry, 2006; 163:1280-82.  18. Bernstein RM, Rassman WR. The scalp laxity paradox. Hair Transplant Forum International 2002; 12(1): 9-10.

The bald fact of the matter is that hair loss is no joke. Whether you’re a man or a woman, thinning hair and bald patches can make you feel incredibly self conscious, can cause your self confidence to plummet, and impact your enjoyment of life.

A thick head of hair and a ‘normal’ hairline are considered to be signs of health, youth and vitality, but as soon as your hair starts to thin, recede or bald, the years seem to pile on.

If you have a number of friends all around the same age you’ll almost certainly have noticed just how much younger and more confident those with full heads of hair appear compared to those whose hairlines seem to be stuck in reverse gear.

For many people the loss of hair or the thinning of hair is gradual, and it may well be some considerable time before you even notice. Often it’s when you glance back at pictures of how you looked a few years earlier that realisation dawns, and you start comparing your hairline to its former glory.

For some people it’s suddenly seeing an unusual angle of your head, either in a photograph or mirror, and realising that the lush head of hair seen each morning is merely the ring around an increasingly thinning crown.

Whether you’ve just noticed your hair starting to thin or recede, or whether you have been watching with mounting despondency the gradual decline of your thatch, the good news is that hair loss doesn’t have to be the end of the story.

As with many aspects of our bodies and physical appearance, help is at hand. After all, if you lose a tooth, you don’t expect to have to go through life with a large gap forever more, sucking on apples and whistling unexpectedly. Cosmetic treatment for teeth is now commonplace and very affordable, and with many other treatments available, it can often seem that the one thing left is the hair.

Previously the solution was either to buy a wig or a toupee, wear a hat, or accept the look. But today we are able to benefit from advanced technologies and more detailed understandings of how hair loss can be treated effectively – and not just in the short term.

There’s no point working on a treatment if it’s either going to be only a short term solution, or if the results are patchy. Any hair loss treatment has to be effective, tidy and with predictable results. Older treatments were often able to only offer patchy results at best, and were rarely guaranteed or long lasting.

It can seem a great shame to those who invest so much time and effort trying to look good, eating well, going to the gym, looking after their bodies and taking care with their appearance, only for it to be let down by a head of hair which, by its very absence, can add a decade or more to your age.

Modern hair loss treatments are varied, and include such options as Follicular Transfer, in which individual hairs are extracted with the follicles intact, and transplanted into the scalp area in groups of four, and in patterns which mimic the way in which hair grows naturally. This is a tried and tested method and does not result in damage to the scalp.

Alternatively some people may benefit from medications which can be used to treat balding or thinning of the hair where this is as a result of hereditary balding or male pattern balding. Hair loss can often be caused due to testosterone being converted into dihydrotestosterone (DHT), but by using medications such as Finasteride or dutasteride this conversion can be inhibited, preventing further hair loss, and in many cases encouraging hair re-growth.

Hair loss is a devastating experience, and can have a real impact on the quality of life. Many jokes abound relating to hair loss, but the reality is that for those suffering from either a gradual thinning or receding hairline or more severe balding, it is no joke at all.

For such people it is good news that modern hair loss treatments offer real solutions, real results and a real opportunity to regain self confidence and an image of vitality.

Balding or thinning of hair is but natural for those who have reached the age of thirty and above. This change in the personal appearance of aging men and women is not a problem anymore because there are now treatments which you can choose from in restoring your hair.

Here are some hair replacement choices which you can choose from in replacing your balding hair.  First is the surgical hair replacement which is a hundred percent guarantee that you will have hair for the rest of your life. But in choosing this to restore your hair, make it sure that it will be performed by the most skilled and dependable surgeon. A surgeon that will ensure you that everything will be successful in dong the hair replacement.

Wearing wigs is another option as a substitute for your receding hair. This is the harmless way of replacing your losing hair. There are now stylish and fashionable wigs that you can use which will look natural on your head.

Other treatments for your hair loss are hair replacement therapy which is usually applied for those who are suffering from Alopecia, and the non surgical which is now the most chosen and safe way of restoring your receding hair. They are now using the most advanced technology of hair replacement. It is the painless way and you will not experience any side effects with this type of restoring hair to your head. It is the most modern technique where they would just bond the hair with your scalp and it will look naturally on your head.

You might have seen attractive models featured in fashion magazines sporting beautiful hair in lovely shades of brown, black or blonde but what most people don’t know is that these lovely models are not really posing in their own hair but are in fact wearing lace front wigs. You too can look as attractive as these models armed with one of the lace wigs. Lace front wigs are actually hair wigs that are either made from real hair or synthetic hair and are made to be worn for fashion and style or to hide balding or alopecia. Also, these lace wigs are very popular with models and celebrities and you’ll find that the general public is also catching up with them.Lace front wigs are made by sewing hair strand by strand onto an invisible lace base that is custom cut to fit the wearer’s hairline perfectly. These lace wigs are the most natural hairpieces available in the market today. They are very light in weight and are shaped perfectly. When put on correctly, nobody will even be able to tell that you are wearing a wig as these lace wigs have a hairline that is not even visible making it appear as if the hair is growing from your own scalp. Lace front wigs provide you an original and natural appearance which is the main reason why they are so popular and for those who are losing hair, it is a wonderful hair replacement option. As compared to other methods like fusion, weaves, strand-by-strand and other kinds of hair extension procedures that can harm your natural hairline and hair, lace front wigs are totally safe.Yet another great characteristic of lace front wigs is that you can style them with ease. Did you like the straight silky hair that Beyonce once showed off? Or Jessica Simpson’s long curls that were very popular?  You can have all these styles and more by using lace wigs; in fact the styling possibilities are endless.  You can get the kind of hair that you always wished for. Besides the fact that these hair units go undetected as artificial, their flexibility and long lasting quality are the main factors which make them so popular.Good quality lace front wigs are made from human hair and you can get lace wigs for as low as $29 ranging to over $100. These wonderful hairpieces are available in a whole range of textures like wavy, curly and straight and colors like ebony, brunette and blonde. Then the lengths too vary from the short crop wigs to the very long hair wigs. These wigs look like they were made to custom fit your head!

There are people that give up when faced with a problem that seems there is no solution to. There are those that would even grow stronger in the face of adversity and would battle tooth and nail to come out of it victorious. The latter is definitely the best attitude to have if you would like to win the fight against alopecia.
Alopecia (which is also called spot baldness) affects a lot of men and some women. It usually causes bald spots on the head. This condition is quite puzzling because scientists haven’t found its cause. Since its root cause is yet to be found, so is the definite cure. It’s great though that at least 50% of patients still manage to grow their hair back in about a year or so. While there are different ways that doctors choose to treat hair loss, there also are ways that an individual can deal with it by him or herself.
The positive outlook on hair
Some people think that lacking hair is a bad thing but the truth is that it can turn into a strong point. There are a lot of famous and prominent people that have had a bald look and pulled it of with grace and dignity. Some of these people would include Jesse “the body” Ventura, Michael Jordan, Andre Agassi, Ron Coleman. They never seemed bothered by the fact that they didn’t have hair, and maybe even saw it as strength.
Bald women
It is usually easier for men to deal with a bald head than that of women. This is because a bald woman is still seen as a taboo in our society but there are those who didn’t care and intentionally went with the look. Some of these women are Sinead O’Conor, Demi Moore, and Sigourney Weaver.
Ways to conceal hair loss
Aside from having enough confidence about the way you look, there are other ways in which you could deal with hair loss. There are people that would choose to wear wigs and in fact, you wouldn’t even notice the difference of real hair and some wigs. There are a lot of styles, colors, and lengths of wigs out there that you can choose from that could complement your natural look.
Other people see it as an opportunity to showcase their fashion creativity. They would use different styles of hats, berets, and beanies to match their outfits. It’s great that there is a big variation of head garments to choose from. There are those that would search pharmacies and health stores for the hair regeneration product that best works for them. A lot of these products are readily available, and many people have claimed that certain products have worked for them.
In whatever way you choose to deal with alopecia and other hair loss conditions, what’s important is that you don’t let yourself beaten down and give up the fight. What you need to think about is that there are a lot of people out there that have dealt with worse things but have chosen not to lose and got through it somehow.

For the past few years we’ve seen more and more guys shaving their heads.  For some this is truly a fashion choice but for more than not this is to counter the negative effects of premature hair loss.  Some feel it’s better to try to fit into a trend than be balding or wear a hair replacement.

The reality is that when guys shave their heads because their going bald and everybody knows that’s why they shaved and they haven’t fooled anyone so why not give a hair replacement a try?  Over the years hair trends come and go—head shaving will definitely go, just like spikes, rat tails and mullets so it’s best to be prepared.

With all the hair available on the internet these days would be crazy for a guy not to give it a try.  Hair replacements these days are more natural looking than in the past and with the right materials and density wearing hair isn’t too much more difficult than putting a ball cap on the head.

The latest trend for men is having multiple hair replacements to assure they always look their best.  The ease of styling is a great feature.  A hair wearer can style the hair off the head and get it exactly the way they want it then simply apply to the head, tap in place and go eliminating the frustration of getting your hair just right front and back.  Some hair wearers have a wardrobe of hair styles ready to go at a moment’s notice.  One for work, one for working out and sports activities and one for going out or special occasions, each a different style to suite the day’s events.

It may not be obvious, but our hair serves an important function in our lives. First, the hair affects our overall image. Your hair length, hairstyle and hair color depicts your persona and fashion sense. Having great hair can also improve your general appearance and boost your self confidence. Other than showing your fashion statement, your hair also protects your scalp and your head. With these roles in mind, it is quite apparent why people should take care of their crowning glory. Here are some tips to follow in the art of hair restoration:
Eat nutritious foods and maintain a balanced diet
Make sure that you are healthy. Avoid going on crash diets as such often causes malnutrition. Note that poor nutrition can cause inadequate supply of vitamins needed to maintain proper hair care. Eat lots of food containing iron and protein since deficiency of these nutrients may lead to excessive hair loss. Also, make sure that you have adequate intake of foods rich in vitamin C. This way, you can promote your body’s immune system and prevent acquisition of various diseases which may induce hair loss.
Avoid excessive hair styling and hair treatments
You should handle your hair in a gentle and tender manner. Do not experiment with your hair every now and then. Recognize that dying, bleaching, and tinting your hair introduces damages to its thickness and luster, especially if such procedures are done in irregular intervals and/or intervals less than six months. Applying chemicals to straighten or curl your hair can also lead excessive loss in the hair’s natural moisture. Losing your natural hair moisture then causes your hair to become dry and dull. Note that dry hair and damaged scalp introduces hair loss conditions. Excessive brushing and tight hairstyles such as buns and braids can also promote hair fall.
Maintain a clean scalp
Keep in mind that your scalp can get infections as easily as your skin can. As such, it is important that you keep your scalp very clean. The best way to do such is to take a bath everyday and cleanse your hair and scalp with shampoo and water. Avoid being exposed to excessive smoke and dirt. Be wary of scalp infections since they do not only cause itching and irritation. More often than not, scalp infections invade your scalp and cause your hair to fall off in the infected portions. When infected, it is best to immediately consult your dermatologist and treat the infection with oral anti-fungal medications.
When taking medications that promote alopecia, opt for alternatives
There are certain drugs that induce baldness or hair loss. These include medications for psychosis, depression, infertility, arthritis, and heart complications. Aside from these drugs, medical treatment processes such as radiation therapy and chemotherapy for cancer patients can also cause excessive hair loss. In such cases, it is best to consult your doctor for possible alternatives to the treatment or to the required medications. However, be at ease with the fact that when you stop taking the drugs or when the treatment process ends, your hair will naturally grow again.

When you are balding, you can actually cover it with hairpieces. The common hair piece is the wig. Although there are plenty of hair replacement methods to solve baldness, wigs are still recommended and used because this is the most affordable method to cover balding hair. Wearing wigs as a non-surgical hair replacement solution to balding does not entail long processes. You can have this attached in your head from hair salons or parlors. Besides, you can buy this anywhere even in department stores and sell-everything stores.  As a hair replacement, you can actually buy customized wigs. This means that you can request for a wig that matches the shape of your head. Upon request, you can also get the color that you want as well as the length. Wigs can be made of animal hair, human hair and the synthetics. The most expensive so far is the human hair but the most durable is synthetic. But if you want to look natural with a wig, you can choose the human hair.  

If you have thinning hair, it is best to ask assistance from hair experts to help you attach the wig. This is because there is danger to have more hair loss if you do not know how to attach it. You might attach it too tightly and may damage the existing hair; too loose and it may fall off easily. At least with hair expert, they can see where to clip the wig. They can even do more than attach the wig. They can also help you through the hair replacement system taking into account your case of hair loss.