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Time was, thinning hair meant it was time to consider a wig, a toupee, or often painful, expensive, artificial-looking hair transplants resulting in “doll head” — the embarrassing telltale look caused by large hair plugs compressed into to small holes.

Are you wondering why you hair is thinning? Of all the possible reasons your hair is falling out, the last might be your innocent-seeming purse—but its heavy shoulder strap can trap hair, pulling it out and leading to thinning hair. “Hair breakage due to handbag straps is actually fairly common,” says board-certified dermatologist Tsippora Shainhouse, MD.

The team at Unique Hair Concepts want to thank Westchester for naming us “Best Hair Restoration 2017” by Westchester Magazine.

Having a baby is one of the most rewarding experiences any woman can have. Yet, it comes with many changes. Not only is your life completely different, but you’ll also experience a significant shift in your body including your hair. Once you’ve had a baby, it is quite common to experience hair loss. Often referred to as postpartum hair loss, this condition can become worrisome when it happens. It doesn’t have to be. Most women will experience this hair loss or hair thinning, but that doesn’t mean it is here to stay. In fact, for many, it will significant improve over time.

Hair shedding isn’t usually a problem. In fact, it is common and a healthy part of the hair growth process. For some people, such as those who already are losing a significant amount of hair and don’t want to lose more, the goal may be to prevent further hair loss. It’s important to realize it is normal to lose between 50 and 100 strands of hair a day. If you are losing more than this, you may be able to reduce that amount by learning what the underlying cause of your hair loss is and then taking steps to resolve it. What can you do to see a reduction in hair shedding then?

Having healthy hair is an option. Many people who struggle with an itchy scalp or hair that doesn’t look healthy – perhaps it’s too oily or just too dry – feel that they cannot do anything about their condition. That’s not the case. In fact, with the help of the right combination of nutrients, your body can significantly improve the way your hair looks and feels and the overall health of your scalp.

Millions of people experience hair loss to one extreme or the other. The amount of hair lost and the cause differ significantly, but one treatment option that may work for many is low level light therapy. Today, hair restoration is a growing industry with numerous opportunities for individuals to see improvement in the amount or quality of their hair. Could low level light therapy help you? For many people, it could be a non-surgical and effective way of seeing significant improvement without pain or discomfort.

You’ve heard it said many times. What you eat plays a role in the way you feel. It impacts every facet of your life. And, in many ways, what you eat also impacts your hair growth and overall quality. The same can be said about exercising. If you want your body to produce better results with your health, you simply have to make sure you are giving it the right tools and resources to make it happen. Is it that easy to slow hair loss and to have a fuller head of hair? For many people, that’s exactly what the outcome is.

How do you know if you are losing too much hair? It’s a common question that many hair stylists are asked on a regular basis. The good news is that most people are not actually seeing a significant amount of hair loss. Rather, they are experiencing hair shedding, the process of losing hair through the normal hair growth pattern. It’s important to choose the right time to get help. Losing too much hair is indicative of an underlying health ailment or complication. But, how do you know the difference?

All men lose hair. There’s no solution for hair loss if your father lost his hair. These are a few of the most common myths many people believe when it comes to men and hair loss. Many men do experience hair loss but there’s no definite requirement that you will lose it even if there are hereditary factors involved. It’s important to watch your hair loss and to understand why it may be happening. Doing so can help you to prevent worsening hair loss or even see some improvement in the loss you’ve currently had. Let’s take a look at common myths about hair loss.