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If you’re experiencing hair loss, chances are you’ve heard of Rogaine. Rogaine contains Minoxidil which is used to treat hair loss in men and women with androgenetic alopecia or hair loss caused by a genetic predisposition.

Finasteride is an oral medication used to prevent hair loss. It is also known as Propecia. The mechanism of action is that it reduces 5α-Reductase which is an enzyme that converts testosterone into DHT (dihydrotestosterone). DHT is the main hormone the causes hair loss in men. It causes damage to the hair follicles over time, this is called hair follicle miniaturization. The damage causes hair to grow in thinner and shorter until the hair follicle stops growing hair altogether and it disappears. There is no way to bring a hair follicle back once it is gone.

Our salon sees many African American men and women. Since hair weaves, relaxing and extensions are very popular in the African American community the fact that we specialize in thinning and damaged hair, people of color come to us for help and solutions.

Our skin naturally produces oil. This helps keep our skin and hair moisturized. It is natural to have oil on your scalp however some people produce too much. A balanced scalp is crucial to healthy hair growth. What is behind an oily scalp, is it a bad thing and what can you do about it?

Does your hair ever look limp or feel greasy? It’s a common complaint and when you’re dealing with thin hair the problem can seem even more pronounced. If you’re wishing for more body and volume or you’d prefer not to wash your hair every single day, then you are in the right place.

Let me ask you this? Do you wash your face every day? Do you shower once per day? So, why should your hair be any different.

Trichology is the study of the hair and scalp. Trichologists study problems of the hair and scalp and research the physiology of hair and skin to help patients holistically treat their hair loss.

Images International is always growing and expanding our team of talented stylists. As the premiere non-surgical hair restoration studio in Metro-Detroit we have the top stylists in the industry working with our clients to achieve the most natural appearance in hair replacement. We are so proud to introduce two of our latest additions to the Images family, Rebekah and Sara.

Men have been wearing hair for centuries, but it has never looked more natural than it does today. Due to the many innovations in non-surgical hair replacement you can now can add hair to your existing hair, cover areas of hair loss and feel great about the way you look.

Stress can affect your body in several ways. You may have experienced a fast heartbeat, a cold sweat, an upset stomach during times of stress or high emotion. There are other physiological ways your body reacts to stress like acne, loss of appetite, brittle nails or hair loss.