Different Solutions To Hair Loss

by Kelly Hunter

Everyone in the world is different, thus, everyone is going to need different things that can help them cure baldness. Finding a baldness cure is not easy, because there are so many out there. All of them work, but not all of them are going to work for you. That is why there are so many different types of products out there.

Today we are going to cover a few of the different products you may want to think about using. Now, do keep in mind that the products and steps we are going to talk about today are not going to work for everyone. Lots of people have different issues that could be causing their hair loss, and they have to deal with those issues first.

The first thing that you may want to try as a baldness cure is a topical solution. The most popular of which, would more than likely be Rogaine. There are some other generic kinds of this product that you can get out there that are going to be cheaper if that is a route that you are willing to go. Either way, the product that you get is going to have an active ingredient in it called minoxodil.

Usually the product is going to come in some kind of foam or cream form, which you apply right onto your head. Before you rush out to try this product, you need to know that topical solutions do not work for your hair line, just the crown of your head. Thus, if you have a hairline that keeps on moving back, Rogaine is not going to do much to help you. Also, remember that there is a Rogaine for women, but they have to be sure to get the one made for women, because it has different ingredients in it.

The next thing that you could do is take propecia to help take care of your baldness problems. Now it's important to note that women can not take propecia and it come in the form of a daily pill that you will have to take for the rest of your life. You will notice your hair stops falling out as soon as you take it and starts again as soon as you stop. Once again, this is a type of product that will not work for your hairline as so many people have a problem with. This is a type of product that works for thinning and balding areas on the top of your head. If younger men do take it, it has been proven to be effective in keeping hair from falling out in that area if take early enough.

Now, if you want to take care of your hair problems once and for all, you have to go with a hair transplant. A lot of people thing that hair transplants are not a good baldness cure, because they look so fake. However, those people have not seen the new type of transplant. The days of doll looking hair are over. New science has shown its head, and you are able to have hair from the back of your head move to the front of your head and placed in. The best part about it is the fact that you will not be able to notice that it's a transplant, unless it's looked at by a microscope.

About the Author

Kelly Hunter owns and operates http://www.bestbaldnesscure.com and writes about Baldness Cure

Beauty Tips - Hair Shampoo Basics

by Debrah Dragon

Shampooing your hair is the most common and effective way of keeping your hair clean. Most experts recommend that you shampoo your hair every day. Shampoo actually helps eliminate the dirt and germs that may have gathered in your hair during the course of the day. However the shampoo you pick will purely depend on your scalp type. There are many types of shampoos available to choose from so a good starting point would be to actually know your scalp type and pick a shampoo accordingly.

Shampoos are designed to clean the hair of dirt, oils, skin particles, dandruff, environmental impurities and other contaminants that build up in hair. The liquid shampoo is combined with water and massaged into the hair and scalp. Lather is generated with helps clean the hair shaft, scalp, and ends. Shampoo manufacturers are constantly offering new and innovative shampoos for a wide variety of hair types and conditions. There are daily cleansing shampoos which contain mild ingredients and are used to remove build up of dirt, styling products, and other debris. There are shampoos engineered for color-treated hair, which prevent color from fading and provide extra conditioning agents that treat dry, overstressed hair.

Shampoos are also available for normal hair, oily hair, and fine hair. There are shampoos which boost volume and increase strength and hair elasticity. There are shampoos that promote shine and manageability for hair types that are coarse or tend to be frizzy and for naturally curly and permed hair, which helps maintain the integrity of the curls.

Shampoos sometimes will be combined with a conditioner ingredient. These are known as "2 in 1" formulas. Shampoo manufacturers even cater to children. Large selections of products are available specifically for infants and children and often provide a mild shampoo which does not irritate the eyes. These are known as tearless shampoos. Kid shampoos usually come fruity-scented and in brightly designed containers. Some shampoos are even colored; however, they do not stain the natural color of the hair itself. For older children and adults, there are shampoos specially formulated to maintain and bring out the tones and highlights of hair's natural colors for blondes, brunettes, redheads, and hair that has matured to gray or white.

There is emerging technology for the over-the-counter treatment of such issues as dandruff, scalp problems, and head lice which are available in shampoo form. For more severe issues, medical intervention and prescription shampoos may be required. Several manufacturers have begun using sunscreen as an ingredient in shampoos to protect the hair from sun damage. Alopecia (hair loss), baldness, and thinness are sometime treated with specialty or prescription strength shampoos which promote thickness and encourage hair growth. Swimmers who have lighter colored hair find frequent exposure to chlorine and other pool chemicals turn their hair shades of green. There are several shampoos available which cleanse the chemicals out of the hair, restore the natural color, and recondition the hair.

Shampoos are a one stop solution to all your hair problems, ranging from hair lice to dandruff. But it is imperative that you pickup a shampoo that suits your hair, experimenting with new brands and products is a good idea just so that you know which other products can be used. In the end it all boils down to actually buying a shampoo that really works for you.

About the Author

Debrah Dragon is a writer for Beauty Items, a website about everything beauty-related - beauty tips, Phoenix hair salons, shampoo products, etc. Debrah is also a featured author at www.ArticleKing.com