No, hair is basically protein and keratin and has no blood supply or nervous system. Your body does not know that your hair is cut because it has no way of communicating this information to your body. People often believe that shaving causes the beard to grow faster or thicker, but facial hair typically grows …
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Stem Cells
A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, Department of Dermatology, and published in The Journal of Clinical Investigation, found that the number of hair follicle stem cells did not differ between those suffering from Androgenetic alopecia, more commonly known as male/female pattern baldness, and those who had a …
Nutritional supplements
Nutritional supplements have been used for many years to help reverse or slow down hair loss. There are numerous supplements that may improve the strength and quality of your hair or help reduce hair loss including essential fatty acids, MSM, inositol, biotin, vitamin B complex, raw thymus glandular, zinc, vitamins C and E, coenzyme Q10, …
Keratin, good or bad?
Many women are turning to Keratin treatments to smooth and straighten their hair. This method is the latest in taming frizzy hair. None of the companies that supply Keratin hair treatments claim that it ‘straightens’, but it does ‘smooth’ the hair. They all claim that it improves the hair’s condition, but smooth hair always appears …
Straightening, can it cause hair fall?
Straightening your hair does not directly lead to hair loss, however the heat from such processes can cause damage and weaken the hair. With frequent use, heat from these products can dry out hair and cause breakage. A cuticle layer covers each hair on your head, protecting two inner layers. The cuticles of healthy hairs …