You only live once, do whatever you want. I heeded the above advice for my hair when I was young(er) so you can imagine all the crazy things I’ve done to my hair— colouring, perming, bleaching, and rebonding. You name it, I’ve probably done it. It’s only when I started noticing significant hair loss that I stopped those hair “adventures”. And what I’m referring to is spotting a wider hairline and overall thinning over the years. The worst part was
In our quest for youthful looking hair, we often do things that damage our hair and scalp conditions. For instance, your straightening habits, frequent hot showers, blow-dry addiction, and regular hair dyes can bring more damage. Damaged hair is fragile, and it tends to break. Hair breakage can leave us with unhealthy, frizzy hair. Fortunately for you, simple changes can prevent further hair damage. DANDRUFF Dandruff is a common scalp condition in which small pieces of dry skin flake off
Do you know that emotional stress from job loss and financial strain as a result of the pandemic contributes to hair loss? According to experts, there are exactly two types of hair loss COVID-19 seems to be causing. The names to note are telogen effluvium and alopecia areata. Telogen effluvium The first type is termed as telogen effluvium. It is a condition where people lose more than the average amount of 50 to 100 hairs per day. Telogen effluvium usually
Compared to other countries, Singapore generally has a pretty stable weather forecast all year round. But that doesn’t mean we’re better off since we have to endure the hot and humid temperatures and its effects on our scalp and hair. During cold or dry climates, our scalps tend to produce less sebum so the chances of clogged pores are kept to a minimum. But on our sunny island, the hot and humid climate causes our scalp to release more sebum.
Did you know that losing up to 100 strands of hair per day is considered normal? If you have longer locks, it may be more obvious as they appear on your bathroom floor or on top of your pillowcase. But if you’re starting to notice unusual clumps of hair, bald spots, or patchiness, it’s time to do something about it. In this article, we will take a quick look at the five reasons for hair loss first. Thereafter, we will
