SALE now on! Applying Hair Fibers the Easy Way

Frustrated with how your hair fibers look?  Do you want to get your style just right?  Using Hair Metrics FBRFX Hair Fiber Styling Applicator Brush makes blending and distributing your hair fibers easy, and finishing your style a breeze.

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This is so we can get this product into the hands of as many people as possible.  Now for under $10 you get your very own to simplify your morning routine.

Using hair building fibers is a very affordable and effective way to camouflage hair loss.  The most popular are made from keratin (real hair) or cotton.  They are designed to cling to your hair giving it a fuller look and conceal the bald spots.  They can also be called hair concealer or hair camouflage.  They are available in many different colors so you’d be sure to find one to suit your hair color.

Styling with hair fibers can be a challenge and it can take some practice.  FBRFX is designed to be used to blend and distribute your fibers into your hair giving it a more natural look.  Then after you apply your holding spray, your FBRFX brush can then be used again to finish off your style.

Do you want 5 tips to make applying hair fibers easier?

1. Make sure your hair is dry before application.  The fibers become lumpy when they get wet, so be sure your hair is completely dry.  This also assists with the static electricity needed for the fibers to adhere to your existing hair.  Using a holding spray will also help the fibers stay where you want them to!
2. Get the amount right.  If you want your fibers to look natural you won’t want to apply too many hair fibers.  Practice makes perfect here, as you do want good cover, but generally you don’t want it to look unnatural.
3. Get the right tools. Applying with a shake or a spray applicator can be effecting, but the real science comes in when you use your FBRFX applicator brush, as it will give your fibers a more natural looking finish as it optimally blends the fibers into your hair.
4. Get the color right.  There are some great options of colors on the market and getting the right color for your hair goes a long way to making sure you get a natural looking finish.
5. Using a holding spray after application is a must!  Our favorite is this one.  Check out our products page to see our other favorite products to make this an easier task.

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The Science of Thinning Hair

Most men and many women start experiencing thinning hair and ultimately lose hair as they age. But, why does thinning hair actually mean and why does it happen? Knowing how your body grows and maintains hair is important to make sure you are engaging in the proper hygiene to promote a healthy scalp and hair follicles. Read on to learn everything you need to know about thinning hair.

Hair Anatomy and the Growth Cycle

Let’s start with some basic medical information. Hair follicles are skin organs shaped like tiny cavities from which hair grows, and at the base of each follicle is a hair bulb. There are over 100,000 follicles on a full human scalp serving to anchor hair into the scalp. Cells in the hair bulb grow and divide to create your hair strands, which are made out of the protein keratin. Stem cells tied to the follicles keep hair follicles in good working order. This process is regulated by numerous genes, all of which contribute to differences in the color, diameter, count, and appearance of your hair.

Three phases describe the growth cycle of hair for a specific follicle: anagen, catagen, and telogen. In the anagen phase which could last up to 7 or so years, hair begins growing from a root at the base of the follicle, and can grow for several years when nourished well by blood vessels at the base of the follicle . At some point toward the end of this phase, a new phase begins (catagen phase). In this phase, hair growth slows and the follicle starts to reduce in size. In the final telogen phase, the hair stops growing completely, falls out, and new hair begins to emerge from the base of the follicle, beginning the three phase growth cycle again. Hair typically grows at about half an inch per month.

When Your Body Turns On You

The hair growth process works really well until it doesn’t. Don’t blame your hair though . . . outside factors often start mucking up the works, and the result is what is called miniaturization. When hair follicles are not well nourished, attacked by hormones (e.g., DHT), ravaged by age and stress, or otherwise bothered, the result is often a progression to a thinner, colorless hair strand that may fall out completely over time. In short, the hair follicle shrinks, the anagen growth phase shortens, and the resulting hair just isn’t as strong or prominent as it used to be. Thinning hair becomes more noticeable everyday, and the follicle ultimately will die and cease to grow any hair.  Pigment cells which produce melanin to color your hair also die over time, leaving your hair gray.

The good news is that different follicles are in different stages of growth, and some are more sensitive to outside influences than others. For example, hair around the horseshoe area of your scalp are less sensitive to DHT, a major cause of miniaturization. Follicles in this area are often those used for transplantation to thinner areas of the scalp.

Curing Thinning Hair

Knowledge of the hair growth cycle and the concept of miniaturization are essential for developing and seeking out a cure for thinning hair. The most effective hair loss treatments attempt to avert miniaturization by blocking toxins from reaching the follicle (whether that toxin is a hormone or simply stress-induced), nourishing or increasing blood flow to the follicle, or replacing dying follicles with others resistant to miniaturization. Elongating the growth (or telogen) phase of growth is necessary for ensuring strong, vibrant hair.

Myths about what causes or cures hair loss also are easier to identify if you understand the process of hair growth. For example, hats do not cause hair loss, which is clear if you understand that the follicle is nourished from underneath it, not above it.

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Do You Suffer From Male Pattern Baldness?

The Baldness Epidemic

If you’re a man and you’re losing your hair, you likely have the male pattern baldness (MPB) type of androgenetic alopecia. Well over half of men will lose at least some of the hair in their lifetime, which could lead to low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, and even loss of sexual confidence. Unless you’re fond of wearing hats all of the time or have an attractive scalp worthy of a shaved head, this condition follows you everywhere you go and is noticed by everyone you see. You may not have to stare at that shiny sunspot on your head everyday, but your co-workers, girlfriends, and friends do. Laugh off the jokes if you can, but you’re stuck with this for the time being unless you make some major changes.

The Birth of the Bald

You probably know the early signs: receding hairline, thinning crown, and if left too long, the dreaded horseshoe around your ears and back of your head. You may have had a full head of hair in your 20’s (or not, some people start thinning as early as their teens!), but your baldness was always predestined. As with most things, blame your genes. In this case, it’s the genes controlling sensitivity to dihydrotestosterone (DHT) a derivative of testosterone. For afflicted men, DHT attacks the follicles in certain areas such as the forehead and crown, impacting their ability to absorb nutrients and shortening the growth phase of follicles. At first, the follicle may grow fine, colorless hair, and then no hair at all. Oddly enough, the follicles in the horseshoe area are not impacted by DHT.

It is still commonly believed that male pattern baldness is passed down from the mother. While this may be partially true, as one of the genes increasing the risk for baldness is located on your X chromosome, there are other genes at play that can come from both sides. Genetics is anything but simple.

Grading Male Pattern Balding

The earlier you start a treatment for baldness, the better your outcome will be. As such, it’s important to make sure you grade your baldness properly to see where you fall on the baldness scale. The standard grading system for male pattern baldness is called the Norwood Classification scale and rates baldness from 1 (minimal to no hair loss) to 7 (horseshoe coverage only or less).

Knowing your grade will help you determine what treatments would be appropriate for you, and you may be asked to inform your doctors by phone of your grade prior to initial appointments. It is also important to ask how successful any hair loss professional has been with your particular degree of hair loss.

Male Pattern Baldness Mythbusting 101

As with many pervasive conditions that do not yet have a complete cure, myths about the cause and treatment of baldness are everywhere. If you’re worried that sexual activity (or lack thereof), sun exposure, hair products like shampoo or gel, or wearing a hat are causing your hair problems, don’t. There’s no consistent research that these choices have an impact. And, for the most part, your diet doesn’t have an effect either. Save yourself some time, energy, and money and make sure you’re getting the right information from a qualified professional.

Hair Loss Treatment Options

There are a few effective hair loss options out there, and how effective they are for you depends on your degree of hair loss. In general, you have two choices for managing your hair loss: conceal or replace. If you’re further along toward a full horseshoe, a full hair restoration system (i.e. a wig or toupee) may be your only option. Early in the hair loss trajectory you may get great results from hair fibers (a concealment solution), minoxidil (Rogaine®) or topical ketocanazole.

When you’re in the middle of the hair loss spectrum, more expensive and invasive treatments may be necessary. Finasteride (Proscar®, Propecia®) and dutasteride (Avodart ®) are medications that reduce levels of DHT, but must be taken daily and you may experience side effects. Hair replacement surgery should be your last option due to the cost, risk, and overall inconvenience. An alternative treatment you can consider at this stage is Platelet Rich Plasma Therapy (PRP). In PRP, platelets and growth factor proteins are extracted from a patient’s blood and injected into the scalp to promote increased blood flow, hair growth, and healing.

Whatever you choose, stay safe and good luck!

 

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