Avoiding Traction Alopecia

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Avoiding traction alopecia

Traction Alopecia is one form of hair loss easily overlooked.
In the spirit of celebrating Martin Luther King’s life this week, we took one of his well known quotes to heart and put it into action. MLK said this “Life’s most persistent and urgent question is ‘what are you doing for others?’” At HPIHair, we strive to do just that. Help others! Our specific goal is to help others with their hair issues. Right now, we want to help you avoid traction alopecia, or begin to reduce the effects of traction alopecia on your life. Here are a few helpful facts to remember. However, the real help starts when we meet you in person and understand your exact journey to better provide you with a solution.
traction_alopecia2.jpg1.) It Shouldn’t Hurt! – When you pull up your hair into a tight, slick bun, ponytail, weave or braid it should not hurt! If it does, your hair follicles are being stressed beyond what they can withstand. Doing this too often will result in dead hair follicles and once that happens, there is no going back. If you leave a stylist after a braid or hair extension and you begin to feel pain for days and/or little bumps around the hairline that were not there before, your follicles are in danger. Although you may think it was a waste of money, get someone to take out your style right away. You’ll save money in the long run by reducing traction alopecia occuring and needing to purchase hair replacements.
2.) Changing Styles – Ponytails and buns may be good for the ends of your hair, but not so much for the hairline and temples where the hair is delicate. Of course, it’s fine to wear these styles, as long as you remember to change the part and loosen your hair at night. Also, consider picking a few up do’s and down styles you like based on the time of year or what you’re doing in life. Change them up to give your hairline a break.
3.) Children – (Traction Alopecia is now happening at a younger age) Interestingly, a rise in receding hairlines at a younger age seemed to coincide with the availability of home relaxer kits. Especially seen in children approaching their teen years, a balding hairline could have been prevented if a professional was applying these chemicals for straightening. Leaving chemicals on too long, or using one that is too strong is going to damage the follicle. While you may be saving money short term, you’ll regret not letting a professional do it. Again, once a follicle is dead, there is no regrowing the missing hair. If you continue to relax you or your children’s hair at home, make sure you remember;
a. Do NOT shampoo your hair 7-10 days before relaxing.
b. Avoid scratching your scalp – an irritated area will result in burning from the chemicals
c. Do a strand test. Even if you haven’t been allergic before, do this before every relaxer.Traction Alopecia already effecting your life? We would love to meet you at HPIHair and see how we can help!

Thank You – When Gratitude and Happiness Meet.

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thank you – when gratitude and happiness meet

January is National Thank You Month! Did you know that being grateful can actually make you healthier and ultimately happier?
Studies on gratitude show that people suffer less from depression, sleep better and are less anxious – all leading to being happier with their lives.
“A positive attitude can protect against poor health later in life and may be a powerful antidote to stress, pain and illness”, according to a paper in Current Directions in Psychological Science.
I know what you’re thinking. It’s not easy to see through the clouds of life and be thankful. Maybe for some people, but not for me. Right? Let me ask you something. When you are around your children or grandchildren, do you have a moment of thankfulness? If so, how do you feel?
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Here’s an easy challenge for you:
1. Find something to use as your journal and write down how you feel. (emotionally & physically)
2. For 1 week, each evening before bed write down 5 things that happened in your day that you’re thankful for. (maybe a stranger said hello, or your waitress at lunch gave you a compliment on your outfit…ANYTHING)
3. After a week, journal about how you feel emotionally & physically. You may be surprised by how your attitude and happiness have increased!
4. Continue to consciously do something thoughtful for someone else each day. The gift of giving not only creates thankfulness, it gives you a sense of worth.
Now that’s something to be thankful for!
Join us in thanking others during the last few days of National Thank You Month. Show everyone in your life how much you appreciate them with two simple words, “Thank You.”
Our Thank Yous,
Thank you to all our wonderful clients in trusting us with making you look and feel like yourself again.
Thank you to those of you who have helped others by referring them to HPIHair. A simple act of giving can be seeing a need and providing a resourse to fulfill it! What a great feeling it is to help others!

HPIHair Focus Group – Invitation to Join!

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hpihair focus group – invitation to join!

Do you have thinning hair? We want to talk with you!
Have you noticed your hair is thinning? Have you lost your hair because of genetics or medical-related treatment?
Would you be willing to share your thoughts, opinions and suggestions in less than two hours of your time to talk with us?
If so, we need your participation in a small, confidential focus group!
Date: Thursday, February 4
Time: 4:30-6:00pm
* Complimentary Dinner will be served
Location: 4525 Harding Pike, Floor 2 Nashville TN 37205
Please RSVP to Kimberly Vaughn at kvaughn@hpihair.com or (615) 662-8722 by 5 p.m. on Wednesday, February 3, if you wish to participate. Participation is completely confidential.

Micro Point SOLUTIONS® by Cyberhair® !

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Micro Point SOLUTIONS® by Cyberhair® !

This exciting new non-surgical procedure (for both men & women) uses micro-mini extensions that are light, comfortable and non-damaging. Cyberhair® is significantly stronger than natural growing hair, has moisture content, style memory, plus looks and behaves just like your own hair!

https://youtu.be/lLxZZ3K0Pug

Micro Point Links are an invisible solution to fill in areas of the scalp where other extensions can’t. Our certified trained professional will knot the link to your hair strand, without the use of adhesives. Each link contains four Cyberhairs® that will connect to your one single strand of growing hair.

Why is Micro Point Solutions totally unique from any other processes?

  • Cyberhair® is so lightweight and similar to growing human hair; you can’t feel it or differentiate it from your own hair.
  • Absolutely NO chemicals are used
  • Micro Point Link is a non-surgical process that can potentially volumize your hair by 400%
  • With Micro Point Link, you can have up to 600 additional strands of hair added to your own growing hair… in just one hour!!!

Check out our video and Call us TODAY (615) 662-8722 for a consultation with our Micro Point Technician, Summer!

HPIHair: Micro Point Solutions

Are you a new mom experiencing hair loss? Don’t panic. It’s normal.

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are you a new mom experiencing hair loss? Don’t panic. it’s normal.

The American Academy of Dermatologists states that noticeable hair loss postpartum is completely normal. “Excessive hair shedding after pregnancy is very common and caused by falling estrogen levels,” said board-certified dermatologist Jessica J. Krant, MD, FAAD, assistant clinical professor of dermatology, SUNY Downstate Medical Center.

Although the shedding is temporary, you can take active measures in speeding up the process of regaining normal fullness. Call us at (615) 662-8722 or schedule a consult to learn more about the therapeutic benefits of our products, supplements, and treatments scientifically proven to re-stimulate growth and get you back to your thicker, fuller hair!

In managing the transition during the peak months of shedding, HPI recommends the following all natural products and tips:

Scripts® Bio-Therapy Shampoo. This product is designed to gently cleanse the scalp while blocking DHT, which has been found to be the primary cause of hair loss.
Scripts® Vitamin Plus Conditioning Treatment. This product adds fullness and shine, and is the only product on the market with 25 vitamins, minerals and amino acids for hair and scalp health.
Scripts® Maximum Growth Therapy. This unique formula is scientifically proven to help stop hair loss using 11 topical DHT blockers. It provides the hair with protein-building nutrients directly to the follicle to help with regrowth. Vigorously massage the leave-in gel-like serum into the scalp and resume styling regimen.
Scripts® COMPLETE oral supplement. Complete was clinically developed to help grow your hair stronger, fuller, and faster.

Added Recommendations:

Use the Vitamin Plus Conditioning Treatment primarily on the ends of your hair. Avoid your scalp and the top half of your hair to prevent your hair from being weighed down.
Try a new hairstyle. Some haircuts can make hair appear fuller. An experienced hair stylist can help you find a cut, style or color that works well for you. Avoid treatments that may worsen hair loss, such as chemical treatments or excessive styling.

Human Hair Eyebrows are here!

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human hair eyebrows are here!

These brows are incredible! For women and men who have very thin or lost their eyebrows due to any cause; Alopecia Areata, Trichotillomania, Genetic Hair loss, Chemotherapy, etc, this is an amazing option for you!
The brows are made of silicone material and injected with human hairs. They come in three different shapes and 10 different colors! Once adhered onto the skin, the brows literally look like they are naturally growing from the brow area.