Hair Loss
Our hair is the crown we never take off, I understand first hand that experiencing Hair Loss is exhausting, confusing, and down right frustrating. Healthy and happy growing hair begins at the scalp. By taking a multi-theraputic approach I am able to get to the root cause and help you be in control of your hair loss. Book your in person or virtual hair check today.
What is a HAIR CHECK?
A Hair Check is a 1 hour microscopic Hair loss evaluation where we can asses and get to the root cause of your hair loss. This takes place in a private room for your comfort and privacy.
hair loss products
Allow me to make recommendations of at home products to use for your specific type of hair loss.
Laser for hair growth
Low level light is compressed light of a wavelength from the cold, red part of the spectrum. It is different from natural light in that it is one precise color. These properties allow laser light to penetrate with no heating effect, no damage and no side effect.
Hair & mINERAL aNALYSIS
Our hair stores so much key information to our health. A hair analysis allows us to look to see:
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Deficiencies in Vitamins, Minerals, Antioxidants, Amino acids & Fatty acids
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Toxin exposures
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Food & additive sensitivities
Any of these can cause a distruption to the hair growth cycle and Imbalance within the body and hormones, which can lead to hair loss.
mOST COMMON types of hair loss
fEMALE Pattern Alopecia & mALE PATTERN aLOPECIA
This type of hair loss is hereditary hair loss and is called Androgenetic Alopecia. It is the most common type of hair loss. This is caused by genetics from either side of the family & can be in combination with hormone levels & aging.
tELOGEN eFFLUVIUM (TE) & Diffused alopecia
This type of hair loss is a decrease in hair density all over the scalp. There are several things that can disrupt the hair cycle & can contribute to this type of hair loss.
- Finding the trigger is key.
They are different for everyone.
- Pregnancy / Hormone shift - Stress
- Diet Changes - Surgery
- Medications - Nutrition Deficiencies
- Chemicals in Hair Product - Low Iron & Vitamin D
Alopecia areata
This type of hair loss is described as a sudden hair loss that starts with one or more circular bald patches that may overlap.
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Alopecia Areata is an autoimmune disease that occurs when the immune system attacks hair follicles, and may be brought on by severe stress. This can progress to alopecia areata totalis and alopecia areata universalis.
Traction Alopecia
This type of hair loss is caused by constant pulling or "traction" of the hair. This most commonly occurs during hairstyling like the following:
- Tight pony tails or buns
- Braids
- Weaves
- Clip-in hair extensions
- Improperly installed hair extensions
Scarring Alopecia
This type of hair loss is caused by hair follicle destruction. It’s usually the result of inflammatory or autoimmune disorders. Scarring alopecia can also be caused by skin injuries, burns or certain medical treatments. Scarring alopecia causes permanent hair loss because hair can’t regrow after the follicle is destroyed