What is keratin? You may have heard the word keratin before but not really know what it means, other than it has something to do with our hair, right? Keratin is a type of fibrous protein that is mainly found in our skin, hair, nails, in humans, as well as in hoofs, claws, feathers and fur in animals. This is an essential protein for all mammals and humans are no exception, as we rely on keratin for the thickness and density of hair and nails, which serve for protection and are a healthy part of our immune system. Keratin is very important in the human body and has a role to play in the skin’s thickness, moisture retention and absorption as well...
Many women suffer from thinning hair, due to hair loss or damage. Much like with men, there are many common causes of hair loss. Although men can also suffer from a lower self-esteem as a result of this, the psychological effects are often far more substantial for women. If you’re looking for ways to combat thinning hair, the following tips could help to slow down, stop and even recover from the condition. The first step is to determine the type of hair loss which is affecting you. Finding this out allows you to establish the cause of your hair loss, establish what the long term effects are and analyse potential preventative measures. One of the most common types of hair loss in...
It’s easy to blame thinning hair on the circumstances of some extraneous event. Perhaps you’ve started using a new shampoo? Or maybe you’ve been drinking a little more heavily recently? It’s easy to assume that it’s a simple one-off incident and that everything will soon thicken up again once everything gets back to normal. In the early stages, it’s impossible to put the idea that you may be losing your hair to the back of your mind. It seems like the worst thing to happen to anyone, ever! The first stage of the process is denial. After denial comes anger. Why me? I’ve always taken good care of my hair! How has that guy still got such thick hair? Etc. You’re...
If you’re looking for tips on how to style thinning hair, or how to style your hair to conceal signs of hair-loss, you’ve come to the right place. Whether you are a woman or a man there are different ways that you can style your thinning hair. We have plenty of tips for both women and men. Tips for Women Layers The next time you head to the salon to get your hair cut ask your stylist to give you several layers. By having layers cut into your hair you will be adding volume and depth. This volume and depth helps to conceal thinning hair that appears to be flat. While you are there, why not ask your stylist for...
Thinning hair might be a natural process for many of us, but the truth is that a thin or balding head of hair just isn't attractive. It makes you look a lot older, and it leads to many embarrassing situations. If you are tired of experiencing hair loss, then you might want to try one of the many popular solutions that should help your hair. This article will show you why a lot of the popular or well-known methods aren't that great, and why there is one alternative method that really does the job. Pills Pills like Propecia are rather effective when they do work. There are two problems with this solution. The first is that Propecia only works on...
