NOVEMBER! It’s a time to be grateful and to give thanks but I bet you never thought about giving thanks to your hair follicles! Take a moment, go ahead, I’ll wait… Our follicles are the complete support system for our hair and an integral part of hair growth as well as hair loss. Like a […]
What is Alopecia? It’s actually an autoimmune disease. If you are losing more hair than usual and are concerned that it might be more than normal shedding, here’s what to look for: The patches from Alopecia are usually round in shape and about the size of a quarter. Some people have more severe hair loss […]
As Glenn Frey sang: The heat is on! Summer is here and you may be out and about more often. One of the challenges this time of the year is keeping your hair looking fabulous. Your hair is exposed to all kinds of damaging conditions throughout the summer season. So, what can help? Less Heat! […]
Are you losing your hair? There are a lot of misconceptions about what causes hair loss and how to fix it. In this blog we will discuss some of the myths about hair loss. Ask yourself if there’s been a change in your health both physical as well as mental health? Hormonal imbalance, stress, or […]
Alopecia is no joke! We all saw it! We all heard it! The slap heard ‘round the world! We at HSLI feel that it was a lost teaching moment. If only Will Smith supported his wife with a hug instead of the path he chose, the world would be talking and learning about Jada Pinkett- […]
HOW DOES VITAMIN D AFFECT OUR HAIR? Did you know that Vitamin D can improve your overall hair health and wellbeing? It’s an essential nutrient your body needs yet more and more people are coming up deficient. What Does It Do? Vitamin D helps stimulate hair growth and it also boosts immunity and keeps your […]
As October is upon us, let’s take a moment to think of the women we love who have dealt with (& dealing with) this upsetting diagnosis. To those we lost and to the survivors – we keep you near and dear. Yes, we are busy. We have long to-do lists. So can’t we add […]
Did you know that alopecia it is an autoimmune disease? The definition of an autoimmune disease is a breakdown of your body’s immune system. Alopecia Areata attacks the healthy hair follicles on the head resulting in patches of hair falling out. They are usually round in shape and about the size of a quarter. Some […]
You might’ve heard by now of the phrase “Long Haulers” which simply put, are people who are experiencing long term complications as a result of having had COVID-19. Among the many long term issues people are experiencing is hair loss. There is not yet any definitive information out yet about the cause of hair loss […]
INFLAMMATION OF THE SCALP Do you have inflammation of the scalp? Most people who have inflammation do not recognize it. Yet, if you were to treat it, there’s a good chance that you would notice the difference. You might even notice your skin feels a bit softer. Often people with scalp inflammation feel tired and […]