How you can look really fashionable and gorgeous with significant hair loss.

Baldness amongst women is something hardly discussed in the fashion press and yet it is estimated that as many as 6 million women in the UK suffer with significant hair thinning, excessive hair shedding, androgenetic hair loss (the female equivalent of male baldness) and significant hair loss through the different forms of alopecia.

For men, baldness has become increasingly socially acceptable, with many men now shaving their heads. If anything this is the preferred trend, currently more acceptable than the �comb-over' or the toup�e. For women it still remains the final taboo, an embarrassment beyond open discussion.

Hair represents so many things to each individual, even if your hair before hair loss could hardly be described as your �crowning glory'. Your hair still probably conveyed your general well-being, your sense of style and personality, even your lifestyle. It's highly understandable that for most women who have spent years defining and refining a hairstyle that makes them recognisable to family, friends and colleagues, should feel devastated at its loss.

With this taboo subject, there is little understanding of the social and psychological pressures women face. Hair loss isn't about mere vanity for women, it is about trying to maintain a healthy attitude to body image, which is critical to the recovery process as well as coping with longer-term hair loss issues.

So how can you deal with those issues? How can you repair the damage to your self-esteem, your confidence, your body image, your look, your style?

Two common options spring to mind: wigs � improving all the time, with the more expensive light weight wefted and monofilament models and wig personalization cutting services becoming more available. However wigs in the summer months can prove hot and itchy when worn over prolonged periods of time. So let's focus on the second fashion alternative - hats/ scarves. There is headwear available on the market specifically for women with hair loss, focusing on the practicalities of hiding that hair loss. Depending on your point of view, you could feel this actually highlights the problem, drawing attention to it, rather than softly distracting the eye away from it. And this doesn't do much to build the self-esteem.

Most women report their biggest concern with the onset of significant hair loss is that they feel everyone is looking at them. How do women get to feel comfortable in their own bodies again or indeed feel they can simply blend in wherever they go? In fashion terms it's all in the planning, take a good look in your wardrobe and figure out what you like to wear, what you feel good in and what other people tell you really suits you. List the number of complete outfits you can put your hand on and then think about how you're going to accessorise those outfits to go with your new hair loss image. Jewellery is key, if you only wear gold or silver consider now picking up colour in a piece of jewellery, i.e. earrings or necklace that complement the colours of an outfit.

This also means coordinating headwear, coordinating because if you're trying to �blend in' it shouldn't dominate your outfit, it should complement it and mimic the style of the outfit. The hat colour should ideally coordinate with you i.e. a colour selected because you know it suits your eyes/skin tone and the colour reflects something in the chosen outfit. Mimicking style can be hard for some people, for most of us it is �everyday casual', in which case soft fabric hats are the most accessible style to find and feel comfortable in. Find a hat style that suits you and stick with it, duplicate it, triplicate it, purchase it in as many colours as you like to suit your key outfits. Suddenly life will feel ordered and calm, we've talked to women, who once they knew they were looking the best that they could, their confidence soared and they felt able to cope. Fashion for them becomes like that magical cloak but they don't disappear, it simply deflects any curiosity and they can get out there and get on with life and focus on the important issue of recovery.

How do you achieve this? With a supportive network and an openness to experiment and work at achieving that new image. Headwear is nothing to be afraid of or concerned about, it is simply another item of clothing. Chose it well and it will serve you well and make you feel gorgeous, and people will only see the hat, your style, and you!

Hair Loss Cure and Remedies

Hair loss also known as Baldness is a big worry to many people, both male and female. Baldness is not usually caused by a disease, but is related to aging, heredity, and testosterone. Hair loss usually develops gradually and may be patchy or diffuse. Some women also develop a particular pattern of hair loss due to genetics, age, and male hormones that tend to increase in women after menopause. The pattern is different from that of men.

Female pattern baldness involves a thinning throughout the scalp while the frontal hairline generally remains intact. Excessive hair loss can occur if any of the stages of hair growth become disrupted. For example, if follicles shut down instead of growing new hairs, there will be less hair on the head. Loss of hair at a very early age has become a common disorder these days. We loose 50 to 80 strands of hair per day. Do not get alarmed, this is quite normal. Unless there is some deficiency in diet, or ill health, lost hair is quickly replaced by new ones. Each hair grows between one quarter and one half inch each month.

Some men have areas on the scalp that are very sensitive to the male sex hormones that circulate in men's blood. The hormones make the hair follicles - from which hair grows - shrink. Another reason might be interference with the formation of new hair cells at the root during the growing phase; this occurs with some anticancer drugs. Baldness is generally regarded as natural, and not a disease. So if a person decides they wish to try to get their hair back, they will probably have to pay for the lengthy, expensive procedure themselves. This hair loss usually can be helped by treatment thyroid disease. Hair loss may occur if male or female hormones, known as androgens and estrogens, are out of balance. Correcting the hormone imbalance may stop your hair loss.

Women can also suffer hair loss, especially those with many relatives who are also prone to losing their hair. Fungal infections of the scalp can cause hair loss in children. The infection is easily treated with antifungal medicines. If a medicine is causing your hair loss, your doctor may be able to prescribe a different medicine. Treatments for alopecia areata include injecting steroids into affected patches to stimulate hair growth. This is not practical for large areas. Other treatments, such as oral steroids or ultraviolet light therapy, are either toxic or impractical. In most mild cases, patients can comb over the affected areas.

Treatment For Hair Loss:

1. Styling hair to cover the areas with the most hair loss is effective for mild cases. Washing and styling the hair will not cause further hair loss.

2. Minoxidil is a liquid that you rub into your scalp twice daily to regrow hair and to prevent further loss.

3. Finasteride: A pill taken once daily that blocks the effects of testosterone on hair growth.

4. If adequate treatment is not available for your type of hair loss, you may consider trying different hairstyles or wigs, hairpieces, hair weaves or artificial hair replacement.

5. Surgical procedures like hair transplants can be useful for some women as well as men to "fill in" thinned-out areas.

Use the following essential oils for massage of hair to reduce hair loss: 1. Jojoba oil.

2. Roman Chamomile.

3. Lavender.

4. Rosemary.

5. Grapefruit.

6. Cedarwood.

Home made remedies for reducing the hair loss:

1. For nourishing your hair, apply coconut milk all over your scalp and massage it into the hair roots.

2. Massage almond oil on scalp 2-3 times a day, daily. This will stop further hair loss.

3. Make a shampoo by mixing 100 g each of amla, reetha, and shikakai and boil in two liters of water until the liquid reduces to half. Use this shampoo for your hair for at least one month. Your hair will become thick.

4. Lettuce is useful in preventing hair loss. A mixture of lettuce and spinach juice is believed to help the growth of hair if taken to the extent to half a litre a day.

5. The juice of alfalfa, in combination with equal quantities of carot and lettuce juice, taken daily, also helps the growth of hair to a remarkable extent.

6. Onion has also been found beneficial in patchy baldness. The affected part should be rubbed with onions morning and evening till it is red. It should be rubbed with honey afterwards.

Sexy Holiday Style for Any Hair Type � Part II

Sensual, loose curls are in this season. Why not make this holiday your sexiest? This style is a combination of sophisticated and casual, perfect for all your holiday galas. Think bed-head elegance. Regardless of hair type, you too can achieve sexy waves in just a few simple steps.

Start with a layered cut to add more depth and sexy volume. Have a professional stylist do this; otherwise hair will look uneven when twisted.

Because wavy hair naturally reflects less light than straight hair, it is important to keep your locks healthy to promote shine. Keep up a weekly deep-conditioning regiment with a treatment such as the ISH Ionic Rescue One-Minute Treatment, which contains pure jojoba crystals.

For hair that's CURLY �

Start with clean, towel-dried hair. Apply a styling lotion like Back to Basic's Style & Finish Texture Defining Lotion. The natural blend will sculpt style, while maintaining movement and shine. Next, braid hair and twist it on top of your head. Hold in place with clips for 15-20 minutes. After, blow-dry hair using an ionic model to preserve moisture and shine.

For hair that's SHORT �

Slick hair back using a control cr�me, such as KMS Curlup Control Cr�me, which bundles hair into sexy curls while controlling frizz. Dry hair completely using a diffuser. Lightly run fingers through hair to create softer waves.

For hair that's STRAIGHT �

Avoid any gels or heavy lotions. Instead use a mousse or foam, such as ISO Daily Foam, and scrunch into towel-dried hair with your head upside down. Use 5-7 butterfly clips to put up sections of hair into zigzags against your scalp. The idea is to pull hair in different directions, giving body to naturally straight hair. Diffuse-dry hair for 15-20 minutes. Release curls and scrunch hair once more. Do not run fingers through the hair, as it may cause curls to relax completely.

Domestic Long Hair - The facts every owner of this cat breed should know

The Domestic Long Hair is the same breed of cat as the Domestic Short Hair, but with longer fur. It is descended from cats that were brought to America aboard ships to hunt rats and was selectively bred in America into today's Domestic Long Hair. The name Domestic Long Hair is given to cats whose parentage is in question; otherwise, it is referred to as an American Long Hair and only American Long Hairs can be show cats.

This long haired cat does require regular grooming if it does not like to groom itself and must be bathed every one to two weeks as part of the grooming process. For this reason, and many others, Domestic Long Hair cats do not make good outdoor cats � their coats are prone to matting which, if not attended to properly, can lead to infections.

Domestic Long Hair coats can come in a wide range of colors and patterns � there is no standard or predictability in color. This breed of cat also has almost as many different personalities so it is relatively easy to find a suitable cat for any environment and family. There is no average weight for this breed, but Domestic Long Hairs tend to be a medium sized cat. On average, they will live for twelve to twenty years.

Domestic Long Hairs are a hearty breed of cat (as part of their 'working cat' heritage) and do not have any specific medical problems or concerns, but they can be prone to obesity so it is important to monitor their diet.

There is a website that has great information on the Domestic Long Hair and most other breeds of cats. It has details that pertain to a cat breeds health, grooming, living conditions, best food choices and more, the website is called: Dog And Cat Facts, and can be found at this url:

http://www.dogandcatfacts.com

By Robert W. Benjamin

Copyright � 2006

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Hair Loss- How to Reverse it

A person with healthy hair and hairy head is considered to be the smart and beautiful person. This thought gives them confidence in them. But if the hair loss is due to heredity chances are very few to be cured. The disappearing of follicles is not due to weak diet. It may be due to genetic problem.

You may have tried on hair growth formulas or pills which have managed to reduce the hair loss, but it would not have satisfied you fully, because you may feel still your hair is falling and the growth has been reduced. There are few formulae that can be used to get full hair growth.

Inversion is the best way to reduce lack of blood flow. Blood flow is very important in healthy hair. Lack of blood flow is one of the major causes for bald head. The simplest way to recover from lack of blood is to reduce scalp tension and invert the body so more blood flows to the head. The other easy way is lie down on the floor and prop your legs up on a chair.

Biotin and zinc are the two essential nutrients for hair growth. Nutrient food is good for healthy living. The body condition is depends on the food you eat. What ever you eat it is stored in your body. If you have oily scalp avoid eating fat and oil. You can change the diet and can eat lean meat, fiber diet and multi-vitamins that contain biotin and zinc.

One another theory about hair loss is derived Chinese form of Mandarin Medicine called the theory of Qi. According to which the body is made of energy of cooling the Yin and the energy of Heat called Yang. The Yin is necessary for hair growth and when the balance of the body is dominated by the Yang energy it results in Hair loss and once the balance is maintained your Hair loss will be cured. But you must totally avoid smoking and drinking as they tend to add toxins to your body.

One has to take a balanced diet full of vitamins, minerals and other necessary ingredient for the body. Only then your nutrient food can do the work it has to do. Stress free is the next important factor in hair growth. The lack of blood flow is due to over stress. If you decide to care your hair growth take steps to reduce your stress and increase the blood flow. The ability to relax and let go the worries is the best way to keep oneself healthy. A healthy person never complains of loss of hair.

How to Have Beautiful Hair

It does not matter how beautiful you are or if you ignore your hair. Hair plays a vital part in the enhancement of beauty in a personality. Hair care is important for both males and females but it is more important for females as compared to males. Females are quite sensitive in this matter. They think that it is a part and package of their beauty and they take it seriously. Long and healthy hair is a symbol of beauty in females. Nowadays trends are changing very fast and some girls prefer to go for simple haircuts. A healthy hair conversion is unexpectedly not too difficult to accomplish. All you need to do is learn a few healthy hair secrets and try home maintenance.

Always remember that great hair starts with a nice hair cut. The professional haircut ensures that hair is free from damaged and split ends and will compose a healthy look for hair. A professional gives you the opportunity to get the right cut for your hair type and texture. Follow up visits for regular trims also guarantee that your hair will look and feel at its best.

Healthy hair is always hydrated and drinks plenty of water. Water not only hydrates your skin and body, it also hydrates your hair. Good hair care contains simple steps like brushing and combing, shampooing and drying, treating baldness, hair conditioning, dandruff, hair dyes, split ends and hair loss treatment and some other methods.. With right care and interest you can bring back its vitality and glossy shine.

Brush hair before shampooing to eliminate the tangles. Brushing is less damaging than combing but brushing for longer duration can also damage the hair. Back combing is very harmful for hair. It causes knotting which is not at all easy to untangle. We should always use a good comb to feel more comfortable in combing. A good comb could be categorized as a comb which have rounded and soft teeth. Nylon brushes with pointed ends should not be used. If hairs are being affected by dandruff, immediately get rid of it by applying suitable hair oils. Keep the head clean. Never try to neglect the hygiene of head. Always use good quality shampoos and conditioners for healthy looking hairs. Nutritious shampoos are the best choice to control nutrition because hairlessness is caused due to insufficient nutrition of hair.

Use of too many products is very risky for hair. The hair overloaded with Product will mull over your hair and make it look weary and slippery. Always remember to use one product for styling and one product for finishing. If a heat styler such as a hair-dryer or straightener or curling iron is being used, then always make sure the application of a heat protection product first. These stylers can rob your hair of moisture and leave your hair strands tightly curled and hard to manage. When we are sleeping our body is working constantly to repair the damages including any hair damage, therefore ample sleep is a must. To further help, try sleeping on a satin pillowcase, this will stop hair from rubbing as you sleep.

To hold the moisture an intensive conditioner should be applied once a week to keep your locks moisturized and to keep your hair soft. For a deeper conditioning action, wrap a warm towel over the plastic wrap. Always choose the right products for your hair. If you've styled with the right products for your hair type and washed with the right shampoo then your hair should be naturally shiny and manageable. Eating a well-balanced diet which is full of healthy proteins and many vitamins will keep your hair glowing. Not to mention your skin and your waistline!

Advice To Stop Hair Loss

Some Considerations For How To Stop Hair Loss

Hair loss can be common for everyone. Knowing the causes and how to deal with it is important. The reasons are numerous and are most likely caused by genetic disposition. However, undiagnosed illness, medicine and/or vitamin use, fluctuations in hormone levels, stress and some factors in the environment can all be causes. It is important to consult a physician to rule out any of those possibilities and to put a plan in place on how to halt the hair loss process.

Hair loss occurs in both sexes. It manifests itself in different ways and hair loss has various causes. It should therefore not come as a surprise that alopecia can be treated in a multitude of ways, and arresting the process is also possible by various means. The first step is to comprehend why the hair loss is occurring before you decide on the most suitable course of action.

Everyone has different reasons and patterns of hair loss unique to them. As is the case with most health care interventions, most treatments work better for some people than they do for others. There is no one right answer to fit everyone.

The first step is to determine why you are losing your hair. If you a a male in good health and hair loss is common in your family history the reason may seem obvious to you that it is genetic. However, it is always a good idea to consult your doctor to make sure that there aren't other contributing issues such as undiagnosed illness or a deficiency of some type. You may also find that some medications you take could contribute to hair loss.

Even if you have a medical condition known to cause hair loss, such as chemotherapy, you should consult a doctor. Although you may feel you know the reason for your hair loss, consulting a doctor can provide information about the factors contributing to your hair loss. Developing an understanding for the processes at work in your particular case can lead to effective strategies to address hair loss.

A wide abundance of hair-loss remedies are currently available. Many do not require a prescription, although some still do. Two of the most popular and commonly recognized products are Rogaine and Propecia which can be purchased from most drug stores and retail outlets. If you or someone you love is suffering from hair-loss, these products can provide relief by decreasing the rate of loss or even promoting new hair growth. As with any product, you must consider your individual health condition and should discuss use of any new product with your doctor. Also available are shampoos which thicken remaining hair, inexpensively minimizing the effect of hair-loss. On the more expensive end of the spectrum are outpatient surgical procedures such as plugs and implants, or more traditional solutions like wigs or toupees. Careful consideration should be given to determine what option best fits your lifestyle and your budget.