Hair Dilemma Answered - HAIR LOSS - Telogen Effluvium

Hair Dilemma’s answered

My Hair is falling out!

For a woman, unexplained and excessive hair loss can be a very dramatic, scary experience. The great news is there is often a way to fix it. A lot of women find the subject hard to speak about so we thought we would put together the most common causes of hair loss in women and how to treat it. This week we are looking at a very common condition.

Telogen Effluvium

a.       Occurs after pregnancy, major surgery, drastic weight loss or extreme stress.

This condition makes you lose large amounts of hair every day, and is noticeable when shampooing, styling and brushing. This condition can also be a side effect of certain medication such as antidepressants, beta-blockers and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs.

With this condition the hair moves faster than normal between its growing phase into the ‘resting phase’ and quickly moves on to the shedding (telogen) phase.

Symptoms: Women with telogen effluvium typically notice hair loss 6 weeks to 3 months after a stressful event. At its peak you can lose handfuls of hair.

Tests: There are no tests for telogen effluvium but your GP may ask about recent life events. They will look for small ‘club-shaped’ bulbs on the fallen hairs roots. By seeing a bulb it means the hair has gone through its complete cycle of growth and a new hair will be forming. This suggests that the cycle has been sped up due to stress.

What can I do: In cases where the main reason looks to be pregnancy or major surgery it is mainly a case of waiting for the hair cycle to slow down and your hair to return to its normal growth cycle. However if it is due to medications you can ask your GP to lower your dosage or switching drugs. Again if it is stress related, try your best to reduce your anxiety and relax.

Current Popular Summer Looks 2014

Current Popular Summer Looks 2014

PEEK-A-BOO HIGHLIGHTS 

Peek-A-Boo highlights are pretty simple – in theory and a great way to lighten your hair for the Summer as it is a great colouring technique used when you want a little wild in your style but are constrained by perhaps a conservative living situation or job or do not like to see regrowth.  

The idea is that the highlights are placed in the hair so that the hair is styled over the highlights. In other words, the highlights are placed away from partings and the hairlines at the front of the head and near the face. These highlights then only become visible when the hair moves and separates, revealing them and avoids seeing a re-growth line.

PIXIE –CROP CUT

Tired of spending hours maintaining your lengthy locks? Why not be daring and go short for spring/summer 2014. Sleek bobs and chic pixie crops have been at the forefront of the fashion catwalks and red carpets this season.

HIGHLIGHTS         

Go brighter for summer and add some colour to your locks with half a head or a full head of highlights.  Highlights can be done in natural or unnatural colours. Colour highlights come in four categories: temporary, semi-permanent, demi-permanent, and permanent. Hair lightened with bleach is permanent and can create a beautiful sun-kissed look.

Get your locks ready for Summer, what will your Summer Style be?

5 Styles for a rainy day

5 Styles for a rainy day

Posted by Zerooti Hair Design at 21:25, April 30 2014.
Even though it is almost Summer, lets face it we are going to get rainy days in the UK. Don't let your style be dampened by the rain and be prepared with these stylish hair do's for a rainy day.

1. TOP BUN

This is one of the greatest go-to rainy day hairstyles. Grab that hair and pull it on the top of your head into a cute little bun. The great thing about this is that you can make it as messy or clean as you want. This will keep your hair from frizzing up and keep it from getting that huge look. If you have a fringe, this is a great way to pin it back, you can create a quiff for height or style across and secure with a cute side grip.
2. FISH TAIL BRAID


This is one of our salon fav's and a great go-to hairstyle on those rainy days. It’s still stylish yet practical for work or play. It takes two seconds to do, and can be done when your hair is still wet. Spray some hairspray on before braiding to help keep the fly away strands at bay.
3. BRAIDED CROWN


Along the same braid category, this is great if your hair fuzzes up with the rain. Keep all your hair in one place on the top of your head with this unique look. Split your hair into two, braid those pieces and wrap each around the crown of your head. Pin in for support and you are ready to go! That simple and beautiful.

4. HALF CLIP


Haven't got time or the energy to do much with your locks then this look works wonders and look great on those rainy days. All you need is a small clip, then you just grab half the top of your hair, and clip. On those simple days out when you have to brave the wind and rain, this is a great way to keep the hair away from your face and still look stylish.
5. MESSY PONY


Ok this look can work any time of the year, whatever the weather so does suit rainy days. Puff up the back a tad and make it a bit messy by teasing it. You can make this look laid back but you can also make it look dressy. Help by pinning back the sides as well so that the loose pieces don’t fly out if you have layers.

5. WEAR YOUR NATURAL CURLS




If you have curly hair, don’t even think about straightening it on a rainy day. Put away that heavy cream and just live it out. Even if you have straight hair, put some serum in it to make it a tad heavier, and it shouldn’t frizz out. Don’t bother straightening it or trying to make it curl, this is the time you need to accept your hair for your hair.