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Wait! Why am I in competition with my dog with all the hair that’s falling from my head?! Yikes! Before you hit the panic button, if you’ve ever had a pet dog, you probably know that once or twice a year, your pet sheds out an enormous amount of hair. What you may not realize, however, is that humans shed seasonally too.

Coconut oil is the new health care craze that has been recommended for everything from treating skin problems to curing cancer. Whether or not coconut oil helps or not is up to science, but we do know that coconut oil is a bad choice when applied directly to the hair. This unique oil has a lot of features to it, and has gotten a lot of good publicity—much of it deserved. That being said, it isn’t useful for everything, and applying it to your hair may cause big problems.

At first, you might think that wigs and hair systems are basically the same thing. They both do the job of giving you your confidence back and help give you back hair when other options simply don’t work. When professionals are talking about general hair replacement options, they tend to talk about “Hair Pieces.” This term is a general catchall for everything from wigs and toupees to hair systems themselves.

Approximately 50 million men each year experience hair loss due to male pattern baldness. If you find that you are one of the 50 million, you may not know where to turn to restore your full head of hair. One potential solution you have probably come across in your search is the medication Finasteride. Are the benefits worth the side effects? This is your guide to everything you need to know about Finasteride in the treatment of hair loss.

It is a well-known fact that as men age, they tend to experience thinning and balding. Male pattern baldness is the most common cause of hair loss among men. Most men don't expect to lose hair until their 30s, 40s, or even 50s. However, for some, hair loss begins in their 20s. This is called premature balding. Here's everything you need to know about hair loss in your 20s and what you can do about it.

Your body goes through incredible changes during pregnancy (and a lot of them). Many lucky women experience thicker, stronger, shinier strands of hair while pregnant. These luscious strands may continue after the baby is born, but many experience postpartum hair loss. While this is understandably frustrating, there is no need to panic! Postpartum hair loss is a temporary condition. The best news is that you can easily get help while waiting for your natural hair to grow back. Here's what you need to know about seeking help for postpartum hair loss and your treatment options.

You've noticed thinning hair and suspect you are in the beginning stages of hair loss. What do you do? Where do you turn? The good news is that balding is not something you have to live with. Topical regrowth and thickening products are effective at slowing the progression or even stopping hair loss. Let's take a look at the benefits of using plant-based products for hair loss.

You've probably heard mixed reviews about whether shampooing your hair too much is unhealthy. Some say washing your hair daily can lead to hair loss, while others believe that frequent shampooing is necessary to keep your hair and scalp healthy. Where does the truth lie? Here is what you need to know about washing your hair and hair loss.

It's a new year, which means a new you! Millions of Americans each year experience some form of hair loss. Understandably, it can be frustrating, traumatic, and emotional. The good news is that this is not a condition you have to live with. There is something you can do. With the help of San Jose's most trusted hair restoration studio, you can once again enjoy a full head of hair that you are proud of! Each person is different. Hair restoration solutions are not one-size-fits-all, which is why New Look Institute offers a full range of custom hair loss solutions to fit every need.