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Facts and Myths about Hair Loss


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Everyone has a favorite myth about hair care and generally do not want the truth we break our myths! This article discusses the most popular myths about hair loss.

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Wash your hair causes excessive hair loss:
FALSE: Frequency of washing does not damage your hair. Wash your hair as often as you like, although it is recommended to do it three times a week. Use the shampoo suitable for your hair type and texture to give it shine, body and moisturize.

More shampoo = cleaner hair:
FALSE: Do not waste your shampoo! A portion of shampoo, the size of a dime is usually enough for long hair.

Conditioner helps repair split ends:
FALSE: No conditioner can “repair” damaged hair. What it can do is soften the hair cuticle and make it appear to be in better condition. A good conditioner can also prevent the damage occurring in the first place.

The hair dryer helps hair loss:
FALSE: The dryer can damage, burn or dry hair, which can cause some hair loss, but the hair will grow back immediately. It produces a permanent hair loss.

Sleeping with wet hair can bring scalp fungus:
FALSE: The fungi-related diseases are not caused by sleeping with wet hair. These occur by infections and occur mostly in children who have lower defenses and are more susceptible to skin infections.

To make your hair grow you must pass 100 brushed per day:
MYTH: If you brush your hair a lot can damage the hair cuticle. NOT recommended! Actually, your hair reacts better to a comb than a brush.

Sharing combs and brushes can spread scalp diseases:
TRUE: Lice and other parasites can be transported from the scalp through the sharing of combs, brushes and other hair care tools.

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Cutting hair makes it grow faster and / or stronger:
FALSE: This common error comes from the fact that hair is thicker at the base of what is at the tip, so shorter hair appears and more to be shorter. Haircut does not affect the biological process of growth or texture.

The dye can cause hair loss:
FALSE: Most hair coloring products contain chemicals that can damage the hair if not used correctly, but not the cause of hair loss.

The products in the salon hair products are identical to the supermarket:
FALSE: Although there are exceptions, the salon products are generally of higher quality. They contain more expensive ingredients and are designed to provide a more intense cleaning, increased hydration and improved performance. The quality of the ingredients found in hair salons products not usually found in the supermarket brands. If in doubt – read the labels.

The long sun exposure favors hair loss:
FALSE: Your hair acts as a shield against the sun. Hair loss occurs in the follicle, which is in a deeper layer of skin is the dermis. For that the sun would penetrate the depth to do harm.

The diet is linked to hair loss:
TRUE: It is important to eat well to stay healthy in general. However, no food has proven to be beneficial or detrimental to hair.

Stress causes hair loss:
TRUE: Severe stress (e.g., surgery, childbirth or a death in the family) can close the hair production, causing temporary hair loss (alopecia aerate).

Smoking causes gray hair:
FACT: Smokers are 4 times more likely to have gray hair than nonsmokers. Worse, the consumption of snuff has been linked conclusively to hair loss.

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Democrats Reveal Facts About Health Care


For the first time, Democrats admit what Americans already know about their health care bill: it would raise premiums, it’s a windfall for drug companies and insurance companies, votes were secured through backroom deals, it cuts hundreds of billions of dollars from Medicare, and it raises taxes.

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Organics Foods: The Facts Revealed By A Recent Study.

A world-wide awareness of health issues have resulted in more and more people deciding to go organic especially in terms of the food choices they make when they go grocery shopping for their families. For most people this move is the result of a belief that organic food contributes more to one’s health because of increased nutrients. There are many who have also made the switch because of the better taste they believe organic foods have.

Aided by this move and perception, the organic industry last year grew by a whopping 18% in the US alone. Coming on the heels of these ‘positive’ developments for the organic industry is the latest study conducted in the UK. This study, commissioned by UK’s FSA (Food Standard Agency) was led by Dr. Alan Dangour, (who is a Public Health Nutritionist) and a team of experts from the well-known London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine.

The study took into consideration and examined data that has been compiled over the past 50 years. The results have rocked the world, especially the organic industries and all the consumers who’ve been forking out more money to pay for what they believe are healthier products. The findings of the research study revealed that vegetables and fruits, as well as dairy products obtained from cattle that are organic-food fed bring no additional nutritional value to humans than their industrially produced counterparts.

Before you take this at face value though, it’s important to note that Dr. Alan Dangour is a nutritionist and therefore restricted his study to the nutritional aspect which does not take into consideration the effects of pesticides and insecticides which are ever present in regularly grown or processed food products.

The study revealed that there are minimal nutrient differences between organically grown and chemically grown fruits, vegetables and other processed food products including dairy and meat items. So minimal are these differences that Dr. Alan Dangour believes they’re practically irrelevant.

Though a whopping 52,000 scientific papers were looked at in the course of the study, only 162 of them were said to be relevant to the study and that number went further down to 55 as the experts continued to search out those papers that met their quality standards.

The organic industry along with The Soil Association, obviously aren’t pleased with this study and its results which they believe hasn’t taken into consideration some important factors. Dr. Dangour said that the impact of pesticides and insecticides might be the next area to be studied though there are no concrete plans for such a research as yet.

This, however, isn’t the last word on the issue so consumers will have to keep watching and waiting. A second study in this area is now being awaited. This study led by Carlo Leifert, of Brussels is set to be published this very year. Leifert is a professor in the field of Ecological Farming and is currently employed at Newcastle University.

In response to Dr. Dangour’s study Professor Liefert has revealed that his study has found organic foods to be richer in antioxidants which he points out are helpful in combating heart disease and cancer.

Looking beyond the nutritional benefits, of organic food, consumers and researchers alike will be able to appreciate the benefits that organic farming has on the environment.

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Important Facts About Hair Extensions

What are hair extensions?

Hair extensions are special hair pieces designed to add length to a person’s hair style. They come in a wide array of colors and textures so that they may be matched to any person’s hair and made to look completely natural. Extensions may be made of natural hair or synthetic fibers.

What are the benefits of hair extensions?

Clip-on hair extensions are a temporary way to change your look, either for fun and style or as a test drive for “real” hair extensions. Some clip-on hair extensions are small sections of hair attached to metal clips, much like barrettes. This type of clip-on hair extension is not meant to be used alone and you will need at least three or four of them. You simply clip the extension wherever you need added volume or body. Then the hair can be styled as usual. These hair extensions can be either synthetic or natural.

Another type of clip-on hair extension is already pre-styled and used as formed. A popular style for this type is the ponytail. These extensions are widely available at department stores, beauty supply stores and some grocery stores. They are generally synthetic and low-cost with a short lifespan.

Hair care products

When it comes to selecting hair care products, people may find the entire process a bit confusing especially if they are not equipped with the right facts. With a wide variety of hair care products and an array of brands to choose from, it only becomes vital to know your hair type, the hair concern that needs to be addressed as well as have a fair amount of knowledge about the formulation or chemicals that go into certain hair care products. The following tips and advice will help you make a better choice when selecting shampoo, hair conditioner, styling aids and appliances. While choosing hair care products, there are three important factors that you should keep it in your mind:

•Know your hair type and ascertain your hair concerns

•Tools and hair equipment

•Perform a thorough research about various product lines

At Sexy extensions, you will find wide range of hair extensions and hair care products that suits your hair.

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Common Hair Extension Facts Part 2

A lot of people are worried about getting hair extensions applied as they are under the impression that doing so will ruin their natural hair. The only way that this will happen is if your stylist doesn’t know what they are doing! Hair extensions should be a safe process that leaves you hair in the same condition it was in when you first had the extensions applied.

The amount of time that you hair extensions will last depends on if you take the correct after care procedures and also the rate at which your hair grows. You will need to re-visit your salon about every six to eight weeks to have your extensions looked at and if needed replaced. This is because as your hair grows the bounds of the extensions will get lower down your head so the bounds will need to be taken out and then put back in at your roots.

As well as your extensions not damaging your natural hair they also shouldn’t hurt when they are being applied. If you are in pain when your extensions are being applied your hairdresser isn’t applying them correctly. If you do feel pain when you are having your extensions applied you should always notify your stylist as you are running the risk of not only damaging your hair but also damaging your scalp if you say nothing. Your stylist should braid your extension tracks firmly but comfortably to your natural hair. You will feel tension when they are being applied but this tension should be even across your head so that you aren’t in any pain. Once your extensions have been applied your head and hair will feel different for about the first two days; it will most likely make your hair feel heavier but once two days have passed your extensions will feel just like your normal hair.

When your hair extensions are being applied your stylist should not place them any lower than the base of your scalp, say about the middle of your ears. The reason that they are not applied any lower than this is so that your hair under this point covers the extensions if you want to wear your hair tied back or in styles such as French braids or French twists. This allows your extensions to be versatile and means that it really will feel just like your natural hair. Basically you will be able to create any style that you wish with your hair extensions in as you will just have to treat them exactly the same as you would treat your own hair.

Treating them exactly how you would treat your own hair also applies to the after care of your extensions, you should however use a mild shampoo and a strong conditioner when you are washing them as this will keep them in the best possible condition.

One worry that many people have when it comes to hair extensions is whether they will be able to wear their extensions whilst on holiday. You are free to keep your hair extensions in whilst you are on holiday as long as you take care. Getting your hair extensions wet will soften the bonds on them, which is why it is important that you dry your hair as soon as you can as having wet hair will put increased pressure on the bounds of your hair. Also you need to take care where chlorine is concerned as this can also damage your extensions. If you are wearing your extensions whilst on holiday it is advised that you tie your hair back and you use UV protection when sunbathing.

Helen is the web master of Inanch, specialists in all aspects of Hair Extensions.

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