Halloween is full of candy, scares, and dressing up in costumes! A lot of the time, dressing up means doing something crazy or out of the norm with your hair. While this can be fun, silly, scary, and about 30 different other adjectives, it can take a toll on your locks! So how do you still get that look you want without destroying your hair? Let’s talk about the dos and don’ts of Halloween and your hair!

Go ahead and spike that hair! There are so many products out there that allow you to safely spike, push up, and hold your hair in ways you wouldn’t think possible. You can also use colored hair sprays to temporarily change your hair color to something funky! But whatever you do, don’t use harsh dyes or chop your locks off just for Halloween. You’ll spend the next 3 months in regret while your hair grows back and fights against the mistakes you made. Be smart! Be temporary!

If you have to go super drastic, try using a wig, even a wig you’ve previously used for other Halloweens. You can wash old wigs in the sink, cleaning them up a bit and making them good as new! You can even use the previously mentioned products (colored hair spray, gel, etc.) in wigs.

If you end up using your own hair and not a wig, make sure you take a shower and wash your hair before you go to sleep! Some of those products use some pretty harsh chemicals, so keeping it in your hair longer can have negative effects. Even applying pressure to your hair when it’s got a holding product in it can damage your hair. So wash it before you go to bed on the night of Halloween, and you’ll feel better the next day, even if you are hungover! If your spray-in hair color doesn’t wash out right away, that’s okay! Give it a second go, and try using some conditioner to soften up the chemicals in the products. If you need to leave the conditioner in a little longer than usual, that’s okay too!

Only use hair products for your hair! Don’t try to get cute and find something around the house that’ll do the trick. Be sure you read labels and use things exactly as they’re supposed to be used. Make sure every product you use is non-toxic, preventing your hair from getting unnecessarily damage .Your hair is important, and can also be fragile! Take care of it, even on Halloween! 

So get out there with your best costumes, and don’t be afraid to do something wild with your hair! Just always remember to take care of your hair before, during, and afterwards to ensure the least amount of damage as possible.

Have thinning or balding hair? Call Apollo Hair Replacement of Dallas/Fort Worth today for your free consultation! Don’t get scared to death, call us today and get your hair back! Get your life back! Happy Halloween!

Halloween is almost here! That means virtual parties, Drive thru haunted houses, adult beverages, and most importantly, costumes. It’s 2020 and access to creative ideas for costumes is easier than ever. A quick Google search can give you a ton of ideas on what you’re dressing up as for Halloween! Whether it’s for your office party, or a themed get together with friends, you have to make sure your costume is on point! Often times, that means doing something wild with your hair, or even wearing a wig. 

Wigs are a great way to transform your look without damaging or drastically changing your hair. However, wigs aren’t always the safest idea for your hair, especially if you wear the wig wrong. If you attach the wig improperly by attaching it directly to your hair, it can cause damage by pulling individual hairs from the follicle. The same effect happens when you wear hats too often, especially if they’re tight around the scalp. This causes a lack of blood flow to your scalp, ultimately causing hair loss. Another issue wearing wigs like this could cause is heat. If your wig is too tight and you attach it directly to your hair, it can heat up your scalp and damage the root of your hair and your follicles.

Wigs can tend to cause itchy, dry skin on your scalp. And how do you tend to a dry, itchy scalp? Typically, you scratch it. This can worsen the dryness and completely damage and pull out hairs… like raking a lawn.

So how do you wear a wig correctly? Let’s start with the condition of your hair. Don’t wear wigs if your hair isn’t freshly washed and conditioned. Wearing wigs over greasy, dirty, matted down hair can essentially suffocate your hair, causing it to fall out. Always wash and condition your hair before sporting that sweet wig!

Always take the time to neatly position your hair to fit under a wig, typically in a wig cap. This reduced pull and strain on your real hair. Wig caps reduce friction on your hair, especially with lace wigs. The wig cap will keep your hair healthy and neatly placed under the wig, while reducing damage.

If you’re bald or have bald spots, make sure to moisturize your scalp to prevent dry, peeling skin from wearing a wig. A conditioned, moisturized scalp can make all the difference!

Wigs are a great way to spice up your Halloween costume, but follow these simple guidelines when wearing wigs. It will protect your hair and your scalp, and ultimately make your hair last longer for Halloweens to come!

Is your hair thinning or are you going bald? Apollo Hair Replacement of Dallas/Fort Worth offers free consultations on how to get your hair back. From wigs to complete hair replacement, we offer advice and services that are the best in the business! Call Apollo today for your free consultation! Get your hair back. Get your life back!

Wind, rain, and cold are all traits of fall and winter. A lot of people love this weather, as they can drink more hot coffee (the ol’ pumpkin spice latte is back!), watch the rain through the windows of their homes, and throw on layers when leaving the house. But fall and winter brings more than just relaxing rain and frigid temperatures… it also brings damage to your hair! 

Your hair grows in a lifecycle that ranges from 2-6 years. Approximately 90% of your hair is in a growing phase at any time, and the remaining 10% is in a resting phase (telogen). Hair remains in telogen for 2-6 months, then falls out. Typically, the hair follicle goes into a resting phase for 3 months, then repeats the process. However, if you’re balding, the hair follicle doesn’t repeat and your hair does not grow back.

So most of your hair is in resting phase during the summer months, then when fall hits, your hair sheds. A lot of it. The fluctuation in the weather and temperature is a huge cause to so much of your hair falling out. The body holds onto those hairs during the heated summer days, and when the weather switches, your body decides to let go.

On top of the weather, if you have an iron or protein deficiency, a specific diet (such as Keto), stress, and a multitude of other things, your hair falling out could compound and that’s why you see so much of it falling out during the autumn months.

There is medicine, however, that you can take to increase follicle activity and encourage hair growth. Biotin, minoxidil, and finasteride are all medicines you can take to help prevent your hair from shedding so much during the fall. Not only do these medications help prevent hair from falling out, they can also promote regrowth of hair, allowing you to keep your head warm with those beautiful locks during the fall and winter!

If none of these medications work, Apollo Hair Replacement of Dallas/Fort Worth offers free consultations to research and discover the best way for you to keep or regrow your hair during the temperature dropping months! We offer anything from state-of-the-art wigs to laser hair therapy to full hair replacement surgery.

Call Apollo today to get your free consultation, and discover ways to increase your confidence, your hair growth, and your happiness! Get your hair back. Get your life back!

Male-pattern baldness (MPHL) affects over 50% of men over 50 and more than 50 million more Americans of all ages each year. While there is technically not a “cure” for male-pattern baldness, there are many remedies that have been and are being developed over the years. 

There are different types of hair loss in men, with MPHL being the most prominent, and there are two types of male-pattern hair loss. Anterior hair loss is a receding hairline that is moving back toward the crown of your head. Vertex hair loss is thinning hair at the crown moving forward to your hair line. These are hereditarily, taking effect when male hormones begin to change with age.

There are multiple treatments that Apollo Hair Replacement of Dallas/Fort Worth has to offer. . 

You should generally start treatment by using a a topical treatment such as minoxidil (Rogaine) or biotin. You can simply just buy these at the store. There are also different kinds of spray, ointments, or shampoos that help stop the thinning of hair. Sometimes, it can even promote hair regrowth! 

Another effective method is laser hair therapy. Apollo Hair Replacement uses the HairMAX Laser Comb to stimulate hair follicles, strengthen existing hair, and prevent further thinning. It’s a great method to hair loss, even the hereditary male-pattern baldness. 

We specialize in total hair replacement, which is a great treatment for hair loss in both men and women. When we speak of “hair replacement,” we are speaking of a specific non-surgical hair loss solution. When we speak of “hair restoration,” we are speaking of a specific surgical hair loss solution, also known as “hair transplant surgery.” Though the two terms are often used interchangeably in the hair loss industry, they are two different solutions.

Also known as non-surgical “hair systems,” high-end toupees typically consist of an extremely durable mesh base that is colored to match your skin tone. High-end European hair (or Asian hair for Asian clients and Indian hair for Indian clients) is tied to this mesh base using special knotting techniques that not only fasten the hair to the base, but also allow the knots to disappear on the base giving the illusion of growing hair.

Finally, we offer a hair transplant surgery that consists of taking healthy hair and strategically planting it into your scalp for a natural look. Doing this helps the hair take root and will actually continue to grow over time. It’s a great way to get a fuller, healthier head of hair and remedy the dreaded MPHL. This is typically a last result after trying the other treatments and seeing what hair growth results come to fruition. 

Apollo Hair Replacement of Dallas/Fort Worth offers expert advice on how to proceed with treating your hair loss and getting your life back! Call Apollo Hair Replace of Dallas/Fort Worth today for your free consultation!