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For men especially, it’s an accepted part of aging. By their late 30s, most men experience a receding hairline. It is important to note that women can have receding hairlines but most often have thinning hair. What causes a receding hairline? Keep reading to learn everything you need to know about a receding hairline and what you can do to combat hair loss.

With so many heated styling tools available, you may wonder if too much heat is bad for your hair. The short answer is yes! Excessive heat can damage your hair. Keep reading to learn how heat damages hair and what you can do to prevent it.

Dry hair is more than a minor inconvenience. How it looks and feels makes it impossible to style as you normally would. It is also more prone to breakage, which can lead to hair thinning and loss. Dry hair strips away your self-esteem and leaves you wondering, "Why is my hair so dry, and what can I do about it?" This guide will take an in-depth look at what causes dry hair, treatment for dry hair, and how to prevent dry hair in the future.

There seems to be no shortage of myths about men’s hair loss. Some of them sound absolutely outrageous and are easy to dismiss for exactly what they are – tall tales. Others sound just plausible enough that unsuspecting men experiencing hair loss may jump on the train even though the theories are not backed by any real scientific evidence, and the promised results never happen. Understandably, this often leads to disappointment and frustration. As the most trusted hair restoration studio in North Carolina, LH Hair is here to set the record straight and bust the most common myths about men’s hair loss.

When it comes to hair loss and thinning, there are many different solutions. Two of the most common are hair extensions and hair replacement systems. What’s the difference between the two? Let’s take a closer look at each. By the end of this guide, you will know which hair loss solution is right for you.

There’s no one-size-fits-all answer to how often you should wash your hair. It depends on how much oil your scalp produces. Sebum oils produced by sebaceous glands on the scalp are responsible for keeping the scalp and hair protected and moisturized. People with oily hair may wash their hair as often as every other day, while every two or three days may be sufficient for those with drier hair. This is your guide to the factors that influence sebaceous oil production and how often you should wash your hair.

You can’t change most factors affecting hair growth, including age, genetics, health, and environmental exposures. But you do have control over your diet. Proper nutrition is essential to achieving the healthiest hair and scalp possible. This is your guide to the most important nutrients for maximizing hair growth and having the luxurious locks you’ve always dreamed of.

Medications are widely used to successfully treat a variety of illnesses and diseases. However, certain drugs also have unwanted side effects, such as hair loss. Hair loss of any kind, including medication-induced, understandably can have a negative impact on your self-esteem. This is your guide to how medications cause hair loss and what you can do to regain your full head of hair more quickly.

Healthy hair starts at the scalp. Out of sight, out of mind. It's all too common to focus on the health of our hair and stop there. However, the condition of your scalp plays a crucial role in normal hair growth and should not go unnoticed. Achieving and maintaining a healthy scalp is the key to luscious, thick locks. This is your guide to the importance of scalp care.

Alopecia is a general term for hair loss, a condition millions of American men and women experience yearly. There are several kinds of alopecia, each with its own causes, effects, and treatment. This is your guide to the different types of alopecia and how they affect your scalp and subsequent hair growth.