Images International Hair Restoration Trichotillomania is a disorder that is characterized when one pulls out their own hair. The repetitive nature of the disorder causes widespread hair loss. A body-focused repetitive behavior, or BFRB, trichotillomania is one of several self-grooming behaviors where an individual can pick, bite, scrape or pull their skin, hair or nails ultimately causing damage to the body.
Images International offers free consultations which include a hair and scalp analysis. What is a hair and scalp analysis and why is it important?
Experiencing hair loss as a woman is extremely common. Women may experience hair loss or they may experience hair thinning and in some cases they experience both. This can be caused by a number of factors. For women, hormones can play a role, thyroid hormones as well as fluctuations due to menopause contribute. Nutritional deficiencies can be a culprit as well as poor overall health. Stress, genetics, behavior and chemotherapy have all been linked to hair loss. Figuring out what is causing your hair loss is the first step in solving the problem.
1. The average person has 100,000 – 150,000 hair follicles.
2. Once a hair follicle dies it is dead forever.
Since Images International has become a Trichology Certified salon we have been focused on more than just healthy hair. We know that healthy hair stems from a healthy scalp. If you’re not caring for your scalp, now is the time to start. More and more evidence suggests that regular scalp care can lead to thicker strands and it can even prevent hair loss.
When you start to notice your hairline receding or your crown starting to become thin you may become worried about how you’ll look as your hair loss progresses. Unfortunately, there is no cure for hair loss, however there are things you can do to slow down the process and make your hair appear healthier.
There is some news buzzing this week from South Korea. Scientists feel they are on track to create a cure for hair loss. This exciting announcement comes from a team at Yonsei University that has found that two specific proteins bind together to prevent follicle regeneration. Simply put, there is a protein that controls hair growth and they can control the function of that protein with a new substance called PTD-DBM.
On October 3, 2017 Images International held it's 2nd Annual Women's Hair Loss Seminar. Women were welcomed to join us for an evening of education about the causes of hair loss and the solutions available to them. The special evening was finished with each participant receiving a hair and scalp analysis and a private consultation with a hair loss expert. Each woman was able to receive answers for their own specific hair loss situation.
If you are in the market for a wig, a topper, hair extensions or any type of hair addition you may wonder what the differences are between 100% human hair and synthetic hair. You have the option to choose either type of hair and here we will lay out the pros and cons of choosing human hair versus synthetic hair for your hair replacement solution.
On October 3, 2017 Images International is hosting seminar for women experiencing hair loss. This free seminar is full of information about new innovations in corrective solutions. We welcome you to join us! Here are five reasons why we are so excited to have you attend: