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Everything You Need To Know About Hair & Hair Loss

Written by Jeff Waite | Feb 3, 2012 12:00:00 AM

It doesn't matter if you're a male or female, hair loss isn't gender specific. Fortunately, there are ways to combat hair loss. Make sure you know the facts before you take any drastic steps to treat your thinning hair or hair loss.

  • Hair loss is directly connected to stress, hormonal imbalances, cosmetic damage, medical side effects, hygiene, diet, illnesses and other factors related to a person's health.
  • DHT, or dihydrotestosterone, cases hair follicles to shrink and over time disappear, causing hair loss.
  • Hair follicles get their oxygen from a person's blood stream.
  • Over 40% of woman over the age of 18 experience thinning hair, baldness and hair loss.
  • Styling your hair when it is wet can cause strands to stretch and break.
  • One great way to take care of your hair is by eating a balanced, healthy diet.
  • It's considered normal to loose 50 to 100 strands of hair a day.

Your hair is your crowing glory. Although your hair may be thinning, you can still have a full head of hair with hair replacement systems. Visit us at AdventHair.com to learn everything you need to know about custom hair replacement systems and other hair loss solutions.