Here at Exotic Hair Extensions, we are all too aware of the great social and cultural importance society places on hair and hair styles. Hair has always been referred to as our "crowning glory".
If hairlines start to recede or hair thins, both men and women may become very concerned about the loss. Without understanding why their hair is falling out, they may resort to so called "magic potions," megavitamins, scalp massage and electric treatments to encourage new hair to grow.
Hair loss is common - nearly two out of every three men develop some form of balding. An even higher percentage of men and women have some form of hair loss during their lives. With correct diagnosis, many people suffering from hair loss can be helped.

Normal Hair Growth
About 90 percent of a person's scalp hair is continually growing, a phase that lasts between two and six years.
Ten percent of the scalp hair is in resting phase that lasts between two three months.At the end of its resting stage, the hair is shed.
Shedding 50 to 100 hairs a day is considered normal. When a hair is shed, it is replaced by a new hair from the same follicle located just below the skin surface.

Scalp hair grows about one-half inch a month. Natural blondes typically have more hair (140 000 hairs) than the brunettes (105 000 hairs) or redheads (90 000 hairs). As people age, their rate of hair growth slows down.

Hair is mostly made up of a form of protein, the same material found in fingernails and toenails.
Everyone, regardless of age, should eat an adequate amount of protein to maintain normal hair production. Protein is found in meat, chicken, fish, eggs, some cheese, dried beans, tofu, grains and nuts.

Causes of Abnormal Hair Loss
Abnormal hair loss can be due to many different causes. People who notice their hair shedding in large amounts after combing or brushing, or whose hair becomes thinner or falls out, should consult a dermatologist. It's important to find the cause and whether or not the problem will respond to medical treatment.

Dermatologist, physicians who specialize in treating diseases of the hair and skin, will evaluate a patient's hair problem by asking questions about diet, medications taken within the last six months, family history of hair loss, any recent illness and hair care habits.