2010 Hollywood Hair Trends – Versatility is the Key

February 4th, 2010


Versatility is the key trend in hairstyles for 2010. Long hair can provide the most versatility in styles. A look at the red carpet will show longer celebrity hair being styled in numerous updos that range from sleek and sophisticated to loose and casual buns. Long layering and fringe will give the effect of those loose sexy wispy layers around the sides. Sexy updos never go out of style as shown on this link from the Zimbio website:  (http://www.zimbio.com/pictures/__ADO3Zyh2Y/Premiere+Screen+Gems+Dear+John+Arrivals/R-xmJGXlOrz/Amanda+Seyfried)

Lady GaGa has set the new precedent for the variety in looks this year. A look at the official Lady GaGa site, (http://www.ladygaga.com/photos/) shows that being able to achieve a wide range of looks is very hot this year. Anything goes as far as originality and creativity in creating a whole new look and a whole new you any day of the week. Bright colored streaks will continue to be popular with the younger crowd. These temporary colors can add zing to any hairstyle without the color commitment. Celebrity hair is always a popular topic and making a statement or creating a unique look is one way to stand out in a crowd and get noticed. Those that don’t have it can fake it with extensions and wigs. Short pixies can become long haired goddesses with a few clips or weaves.

High Hair using Bumpits are still a popular style for celebrity hair in 2010. Ashanti demonstrates this in a photo from Total Hair (http://www.totalhair.net/hair-styles/gallery-photos/Celebrity-Hairstyles-Women/Ashanti/1/2689/hairstyles.html). Taking hair to new heights are the girls from Jersey Shore. Snooki has made this trend popular as shown in this photo from the MTV website: (http://www.mtv.com/photos/jersey-shore-jersey-shore-hook-up/1628517/4521404/photo.jhtml) Accessories are key this year. Designer hair sticks, hair forks and Ficcares are showing up everywhere. Having the hottest hair accessories can brighten up any basic style.

Celebrity hair can demonstrate the hottest trends in the fashion industry. Photos of celebrity hair give new ideas to try and let people know how to stay in style. The most important thing is to find a style that works best with an individual’s hair. Fashion trends will always come and go. Although it can be fun to try out new styles, knowing one’s own hair type and working with that type is the best way to avoid frustration by trying to copy a celebrity photo. Finding celebrities with similar hair can be the best way to emulate and maintain celebrity styles.

 

If you are suffering from hair loss and are not among the luckiest ones with a full head of hair, you are not alone. Thousands of people around the world suffer from hair loss. Luckily there are several solutions that are available. One of the most popular hair loss restoration options is hair transplant. Hair transplant is a hair restoration technique in which a physician takes hair from the back of a head and surgically implants it in the receiving area. NewlookMD is a pioneer in Hair Transplant and Hair restoration surgery. For more information, please visit www.newhairmd.com

 

 


The Social Significance of Hair in Our Society – Dealing with Hair Loss

January 19th, 2010


When a couple planning to marry is asked what they initially noticed about the other person when they first met, a reply will undoubtedly include physical attributes.  It was her eyes, his smile, their beautiful hair.  In this extremely image-oriented world, appearance can be everything.  Even though male pattern baldness and female pattern hair loss can be completely uncontrollable medical conditions, it can be seen as unhygienic, even though this conclusion makes no sense based on the source and cause of the problem.  As it is, many people are judged based on their appearance, which of course includes the abundance of hair on a person’s head, or the lack thereof.

Thick hair is considered by many men to be their pride and for women, styling flowing hair is a way to embellish their looks.  It can be extremely disheartening to see your hair thinning as you age, finding that more hair is collecting in your shower drain and hair brush than you have left on your head.  Thinning hair is often associated with the loss of youth and diminishing strength.  These are both very negative implications for both men and women, whose goal is often to remain young forever, so to speak.

Because of the judgments people are quick to make about each other, many men and women suffering from baldness develop a downward spiraling level of self-esteem.  They stress more about their appearance and feel suddenly less comfortable in public settings where younger people with full heads of hair will be gathering.  Some people are more sensitive about their hair loss than others, but the vicious cycle continues because of stress.  Stress and anxiety may be the initial cause of the first signs of hair loss, and as a person takes their condition too hard, the hair loss actually worsens, causing levels of stress to continue to increase as well.

Because this cycle can begin early, you should try to catch your hair loss in its earliest stages.  It may be easy to cover up the first signs of hair loss, but if left untreated it will undoubtedly worsen with time and increase the levels of stress associated with your appearance.  People could argue all day about the negative fact that society today is so image-oriented.  The truth of the matter is that this is the state of things today, so if your self-image is being affected by your hair loss, only you can do something about it.

Hair loss is a condition that is completely reversible. There are several ways of dealing with hair loss. Shampoos, topical creams, wigs, and other medications are available to decrease hair loss or in some instance even re-grow new hair. One of the most successful ways of dealing with hair loss is hair transplant or hair restoration surgery. In a hair transplant surgery hair from a donor strip are placed in a reception area through precise angles resulting in natural and permanent hair.

NewLookMD, a San Diego Hair Transplant clinic is renowned for a medical breakthrough procedure that provides such impeccable results that no one may ever suspect you had a hair restoration surgery. Our San Diego Hair Transplant office provides free one on one hair restoration consultation. Our San Diego office is located in beautiful La Jolla. For more information please visit our website www.newhairmd.com

Reasons for Hair Loss in Men – Plus Options for Treatment

January 18th, 2010

The medical condition of androgenic alopecia is commonly known as male pattern baldness and female pattern hair loss.  95% or more of cases of extreme amounts of hair loss are due to this medical condition.  If you notice large amounts of hair coming out in the shower or in your hair brush, you might be suffering from androgenic alopecia.  The cause of hair loss in this condition is due to the thinning of single hair strands until they get too thin and the hair shafts simply break off at the scalp.  By the time the hair reaches this condition, the follicle becomes useless to support hair growth.

There are other causes for hair loss than simply a medical condition that you have no control over.  Nutrition and overall health play a huge role in the health, thickness and shine of your hair.  You may have a protein deficiency, leading to hair loss because the body will use the protein ordinarily set aside to support healthy hair growth and use it in more critical areas of the body.  Stress is also a common reason for hair loss.  Comic strips portray it well, but it is a serious issue that can escalate to unhealthy levels.  Severe dandruff could be another cause for hair loss.

To treat baldness in both men and women, a medication that has been approved by the FDA called minoxidil is available.  When applied to the scalp, this product promotes the growth of hair in about 40% to 90% of people.  A number of other products in the form of shampoos, sprays and herbal treatments can be used to help naturally promote hair growth.  Shampoos are only effective in mild cases but can be especially effective when used simultaneously with other hair loss treatment methods.  Sprays hide the problem rather than treating it and using herbal treatments can be tricky because you need to find the right combination for your personal needs.

A more effective and permanent way to treat even the most severe cases of hair loss is a method called hair transplant surgery.  You can achieve that natural-looking flow with virtually undetectable results.  Hair transplant surgery is when hair is grafted into thinning areas of your scalp from the fringe of the scalp.  Modern technology has transformed the surgery tremendously from one of great risk and scars to a procedure where individual hairs can be transplanted accurately, including the roots.  This may be the answer to your hair loss dilemma.

If you have tried several different products and are frustrated with the lack of results, hair restoration might be the best option for you. NewLookMD hair transplant centers provide a medical breakthrough hair restoration surgery in San Diego, Los Angeles, Orange County, San Fernando Valley, Irvine, and San Francisco.

Our San Diego hair transplant clinic is located in beautiful La Jolla. We offer special travel incentives to clients from all over the country. Patients choose NewLookMD hair transplant for several reasons including our customized hair restoration plan, upfront pricing, stellar results, convenient locations throughout California, and experienced board certified physicians.

You can schedule a free private consultation with one of our following clinics in California:

San Diego Hair Transplant and Hair Restoration Clinic
La Jolla –Scripps Hospital
Scripps Memorial Hospital Campus
9834 Genesee Ave. Suite 428
La Jolla, CA 92037

Los Angeles Hair Transplant and Restoration Clinic
Beverly Hills Office
Wells Fargo Bank Building
433 North Camden Suite 400
Beverly Hills, Ca. 90210

Oceanside Hair Transplant and Hair Restoration Clinic
2103 El Camino Real, Suite 101
Oceanside, CA 92054

San Fernando Valley Hair Transplant and Hair Restoration Clinic

5805 Sepulveda Blvd Suite 600
Sherman Oaks Ca. 91411

Orange County Hair Restoration and Hair Transplant Clinic
Lake Forest Executive Suites
22865 Lake Forest Drive, Suite 15
Lake Forest, CA 92630

Hair Transplant, What You Need to Know – Is It For You?

January 13th, 2010


For many men, hair loss is a serious issue. Though a very typical and natural effect of the progression of time, losing one’s hair can make a man feel less confident and attractive and can make him want to keep his head covered with hats or toupees. Despite the assertion that bald is beautiful, there are many men that are just not having any part of it. Many different products and techniques to either stop their hair from thinning or to reverse the hair loss process. For men like these, hair restoration is a strong consideration. Many men will try, a hair transplant being a successful option.

 

Hair transplant is a form of hair restoration wherein hair from one part of a man’s head is surgically removed and then implanted in the thinning areas of the scalp. Common places for the hair implants to be taken from are the back of the neck and in some cases, even the sides of the head. Strips of healthy hair follicles are removed and then split into tiny hair grafts. These individual hair follicles will then be implanted into the thinning or bald areas in different directions, in order to mimic the appearance of a normal healthy hairline.

 

The end result of hair transplant surgery is the appearance of a fuller, thicker head of hair that will continue to grow, just as normal hair does. Hair from the back and sides of the head is used for hair restoration, because these types of hair follicles do not typically experience the same type of genetic hair loss that follicles from the crown, hairline and temples typically do. Hair surgery is relatively safe, and because the donor hair is coming from your own head, there is no risk of rejection or any of the other types of complications that typically are associated with transplant surgeries.

 

If you are suffering from hair loss and would like the opportunity to have a full, thick head of hair again, then hair transplant surgery just might be for you. Meet with a doctor to discuss the cause of your thinning hair or baldness and make sure that there are no greater, underlying medical conditions causing your hair to fall out. Once you have established this, you can begin to discuss your hair restoration treatment options immediately, and have a full healthy head of hair by this time next year.

 

NewLookMD is a San Diego hair transplant specialist. Our unique hair restoration procedure restores a fuller, thicker, and natural hair line at a fraction of a cost. We provide a free no obligation hair transplant consultation to all of our clients. It’s important to seek a second opinion before you opt for a hair transplant surgery. We invite you for a private one on one consultation in our San Diego hair transplant center. Feel free to visit our website http://www.newhairmd.com which is a valuable source of information regarding hair restoration and hair transplant procedures. 

Hair Transplant and hair Restoration Specialist In San Diego

December 21st, 2009


If you are frustrated because of your hair loss, there are many solutions that may work for you.  There is no need to live with thinning hair that makes you feel self-conscious when there are options that are designed to help you achieve that full head of hair you had when you were younger.  One option is a hair transplant.  If you are considering this option, be sure to do plenty of research and comparison shopping because skilled doctors are the only ones you want performing a hair transplant surgery on your scalp.  Hair Surgery performed by an inexperienced doctor in this field can have a very negative result on the skin of your head and the overall quality of your life.  Hair Transplant surgery is a fairly expensive and invasive procedure, so there are other options you should look into first.

Hair restoration products include things like proteins, thickeners, special shampoos and Rogaine.  It could also include having natural wigs or hair weaves integrated with your naturally-growing hair.  This works well for women with thinning hair.  For men, professionally fitted toupees can look very real.  You can also improve hair restoration in the form of improved diet, being sure to include fruits and vegetables, probiotic supplements, high quality multivitamins and omega-three fatty acids.  All these add to a healthy immune system and healthier growing hair.

The concept of hair transplant has come a long way since its initial introduction years ago.  The once complex and painful procedure is now considered safe with a high probability of success.  It involves grafting hair from other parts of your body to where you actually want it: the top of your head.  Any kind of hair restoration procedure that you undergo has a chance of not being successful.  Hair transplant, however, has one of the highest success rates of any hair restoration method.

Sometimes combining methods can be beneficial.  If you decide to look into getting a hair transplant in San Diego, consult a local hair restoration center. NewLookMD is a premier San Diego Hair Transplant and San Diego hair restoration center. We have successfully preformed thousands of transplants throughout the United States. Our hair transplant procedure is the only way to restore hair naturally.  We offer a free one on one hair restoration consultation in our offices throughout California. For out of State clients we have a great travel incentive program. Pelase visit our website http://www.newhairmd.com/for more information.