March, 2011
Sheryl
McCaleb Waugh
Dear Friend,
     I hope this edition of our newsletter finds you well and happy.  Spring is a time of rebirth in nature and it can be for you, too.  It's as simple as calling our office at 615-662-8722 to schedule a free and private consultation. 
     Or if you have a friend you think would benefit from our services, why not treat yourselves to a day at the Southern Women's Show.   Print and cut out the $1 off coupon to the right and stop by our booth for a quick introduction.  Sometimes breaking the ice is all that's needed.
     We hope to see you soon!
 
All the best,
Sheryl
 

New Arrival - DHT Sensor Products!

HPI is always on the cutting edge when it comes to providing products that are the most beneficial to battling thinning hair and hair loss.  The DHT Sensor line includes an enzyme complex shampoo, conditioner, concentrate gel and vitamin/mineral compounds--each one designed to provide optimum benefits for your hair, inside and out.  They are available for purchase from our salon individually or as a complete set.
 
   
  
Renew Your Resolutions This Spring!
     Remember you resolved to do something about your hairloss this year, but it's Spring & you're still not made good on that promise to yourself! 
     Spring is a great time for self-renewal and what better place to start than at the top!  If you're considering a new style, click here to see a few that popular choices for the new season.  
 Or, bring in your own photo and the stylists at HPI can help make it happen for you.   Freshening your look can make you feel free enough to dance among the dandelions, regardless of your age!
 
 Lady Gaga Loses Hair
     Have you heard about the latest celebrity experiencing hair loss?  Lady Gaga mentioned in a statement that after all the years of dyeing her brown hair blonde, her hair was now falling out.  Let's hope she's getting good advice on how to handle her situation!  Click here for more.
      

Margie's Story
     We are all guilty of  being our own worst critic when it comes to judging our physical features.  It’s during the most innocent of situations that true reality slaps our face and we are forced to address an issue we consistently denied exists, while accepted by those closest to us as they lovingly overlook our physical flaws.
     This scenario is especially true when it involves female hair loss.  I want to share Margie's testimony, which is a prime example of  how a comment that was meant to be encouraging, however misguided, was actually the key to forcing her to face her hairloss problem.
    

 
Best Candidates for
Laser Hair Therapy:
  • Men and women with male and female pattern thinning
  • Those suffering from stress-related alopecia
  • Transplant patients
  • Those with damaged or broken hair
  • People with seborrheic dermatis
  • Sufferers of alopecia areata
  • Anyone whose hair appears not to grow, is thin and dull
Our laser light therapy isn't for everyone, but the results can be amazing.  Outcomes vary with each individual, but those who have the best responses are in the early stages of hair loss.   It's more effective when used with Minoxidill, proper scalp hygiene, a DHT blocker and sodium laurel sulfate free shampoo.
 
 
Our laser light therapy is done in a private setting, as demonstrated by an HPI staff member.
Q.  I hear about 'DHT' a lot these days.    
What is DHT and how is it associated with hair loss?
 
A.  DHT is an abbreviation for Dihydrotestosterone, which is a metabolite created by the body when testosterone is combined with an enzyme, 5 alpha reductase.  When DHT reaches the hair follicles through the bloodstream, it usually prevents proteins, vitamins & minerals from reaching the follicles to provide the needed nourishment to the hair.  Therefore, the hair follicles may reproduce at a slower rate which shortens the growing phase of the hair follicle or lengthens it's resting stage.  DHT can also cause the hair follicle to shrink in size, making the hair finer and smaller.  This process is called miniaturization and eventually leads to the hair falling out.   Men and women who experience hair loss are usually those who are genetically predisposed to producing more DHT than others.  So it's important to block the synthesis of DHT at a molecular level to curb hair loss in men and women.

Save $1 with this coupon & join us at the Southern Women's Show, April 14-17 at the Nashville Convention Center.
 

Don't forget, Easter & Mother's Day is just around the corner!  Allow us to show you want we can do for you.  You could leave the Easter bonnet at home this year and enjoy the freedom our hair addition designs will give you! 

 
 

 
3D Mammograms -
Wave of the Future?

The 3-D mammogram recently done at Massachusetts General Hospital is the most technologically advanced tool used to detect breast cancer.  If all goes well with current studies, 3D mammograms may become the new standard.  Read more from CBS News.

    
 
 

 

Tight Hairstyles & Overprocessing Can Lead to Traction Alopecia

Although traction alopecia is more likely to affect African-American women and men who wear their hair in tightly-pulled styles such as braids, it can cause hairloss to anyone wearing a hairstyle that's pulled tightly, such as ponytails, buns or braids, over an extended period of time.  Hair restoration centers are seeing an increasing amount of young people suffering from hair loss as a result from traction alopecia damage after wearing such popular styles over a long period of time. 

     Traction alopecia can also be caused by excessive chemical processing of the hair, such as through dyes, straighteners and perms.  The chemical treatments can weaken the hair possibly causing heavy fall out during combing or brushing.
     Traction alopecia generally causes hair loss to the frontal and temporal areas of the scalp.   If it  is discovered in its early stages, the condition will eventually heal itself after discontinuing the tight hairstyle.    However, if left unattended, the hair follicle can become permanently damaged causing irreparable hair loss. 
 
 
BEFORE LASER THERAPY
 
  
AFTER LASER THERAPY
 
Many of our laser light therapy clients are experiencing great results as you can see from the above  photos.  Results are solely based on an individual's reaction to laser and aren't guaranteed, but we'd be glad to discuss if this is a suitable option for you during a free consultation and evaluation.  Call 615-662-8722 today and schedule a consultation time that's convenient for you.
  
 
     Click the title above to connect to the HPI blog about a woman fighting breast cancer during her pregnancy.  Click on the bottom left corner of the blog  photo to watch the video.  Amazing!
 

 

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