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What do we really know about our hair? Is it fabulous? Absolutely. But there’s a lot more to those beautiful locks than most people know. So let’s run through some cool facts!

Your hair grows about 1.27cm each month!

This is an average, of course, and it doesn’t seem like a lot. But because our hair is different lengths all over, that growth rate can quickly disrupt styles and start to look shaggy or unkempt.

As we grow older, our hair permanently thins and falls out.

As terrifying as that sounds, it’s a fact of life. Our hair will never be as thick and lucious and beautiful as it once was in our younger days. Unless we’re George Clooney. Which we aren’t. Unfortunately. But if you’re getting older or even if you’re young and your hair is thinning, you could always get a free consultation from Apollo Hair Replacement!

Curly hair growth is less visible!

Did you know if you have curly hair, you can grow your hair out longer without it being as visible or noticeable as someone with straight hair? That sounds like common sense, but it’s something we don’t always realize or think about. If you have curly hair, you’re saving money on haircuts! Nice.

People with red hair require 20% more anaesthetic before surgery than blondes or brunettes.

How crazy is that? Who would have thought that because the MC1R gene (the gene that causes people to have red hair) belongs to the same family of genes that play a role in pain, the mutation causes redheads to be more sensitive to it. Because they’re more sensitive to pain, they need more anaesthetic!

Whether you have red, gray, brown, blonde, or pink hair, make sure it’s thick and healthy! If you’re hair is thinning or balding, call Apollo Hair Replace of Dallas/Fort Worth to schedule your free consultation and see how we can help you!

Contact us now for a free consultation! Get your life back for the holidays!

Whether you have long, short, or medium length hair, there will always be some “dos and don’ts” in everyday hairstyles. This goes for the holidays as well. We understand that everyone has their own style, and that’s okay! But just in case you’re wondering, we put together a list of hairstyles on the naughty and nice list for the holidays.

The Naughty List

The holidays are a time to dress up, look cute, and spend time with family. This time of the year almost always commands scarves, layers, and close-toed shoes. With that being said, updos don’t make a lot of sense. It’s not necessarily a fashion faux pas, but it’s contradictory to clothing styles and the weather. We aren’t fashion experts, but exposing your neck in the winter time sounds chilly! On the same kind of note, there are multiple ways to leave the heat, such as blow dryers and straighteners, off your healthy hair to avoid more damage.

For guys, it’s the same. Avoid the man bun. Not just because they’re so 2016 (and we’re almost to 2019), but because a tight man bun isn’t going to keep you warm! You could always scarf it up as well, but consider letting those locks flow like Santa’s glorious beard. However, if you somehow end up sticking with the man bun, don’t forget your toe socks and argyle sweater vest.

The Nice List

So. Many. Options. It’s actually hard to decide which hairstyle to go with if you’re leaving your hair down. With so many different styles appropriate for the holidays, what do you do? I’ve mentioned it already, but try to avoid the blow dryers and straighteners. When hair changes temperatures quickly and drastically, it becomes damaged, resulting in cracks, split ends, frizziness, and so forth. So that leads us to a natural drying beach look. Let your hair down and air dried for a wavy, relaxed look. Use bobby pins and clamps to style and texture the look into something like a half-up top knot or side swept bangs! My personal favorite

is the side braid. This look is elegant, simple, and healthy. Plus you still get that feeling of getting ready, even though it’s a quick do!

Gentlemen, a slick, short cut and style is both appropriate and sharp. Try a side-part with a low-shine pomade. Or you could go full Toby McGuire in Pleasantville and make it glisten! Next up, the messy look. This style fades in and out, and it has to be done right. Definitely don’t roll out of bed and go to Christmas lunch with the family. You’ll look sloppy. But a nice wax and some finger magic can make you look like Fight Club Brad Pitt. And that’s a Christmas gift anybody will want.

If you aren’t comfortable with your hair because it’s thinning, severely damaged, or long gone, Apollo Hair Replacement can set you on the path to the right do… even if it’s a man bun! If you’re looking for a fuller head of hair, contact Apollo Hair Replacement today for your free consultation. Get your life back for the holidays!

Some Hair Thinning Can Be Self-Inflicted

Easy Does It - hairstyles like cornrows or too-tight braids can cause hair loss called traction alopecia.

All of the things women do to manipulate their hair -- dyes, chemical treatments, bad brushes, blow dryers, and flat irons -- can result in damage and breakage, Roberts says. This includes brushing too much and towel drying aggressively when the hair is wet.

Luckily, for most of these issues, the hair grows back or the loss can be reversed with medical treatments. But it is important to see a professional if there seems to be something wrong, because the sooner treatment is started, the better the chances are for improving your growing season.

Here at Apollo Hair Replacement of Dallas/Ft. Worth, our hair restoration specialists offer a number of treatment options to fit your specific needs. From hair regrowth for women, hair transplants, chemotherapy wigs, and laser hair therapy—we are your number-one resource for hair replacement services in the Dallas and Ft. Worth areas. 

Call us now for your free consultation (800) 339-4247

Iron Deficiency And Hair Loss

If you are suffering from hair loss, then an iron deficiency may be to blame. Women who are of childbearing age are at the greatest risk of suffering an iron deficiency because of their menstrual cycles. However, iron deficiency can also affect men and postmenopausal women.

How Iron Deficiency Can Cause Hair Loss
Iron is one of the nutrients that is required for healthy hair. Your hair follicles are constantly growing. That is why you need to frequently replenish your body with iron. Furthermore, some people are prone to hair loss because of genetics or an illness. Iron-deficiency can accelerate this hair loss.

How To Correct An Iron Deficiency
In most cases, an iron deficiency can be corrected with proper diet. Oysters, spinach, lean beef, tofu, raisins and prunes are some of the foods that are high in iron. If your diet does not correct an iron deficiency, then you can take a supplement. However, you should not take a supplement unless recommended by your physician.

Iron supplements are safe when they are used as directed. However, if they are not used properly, then you can develop iron overload. Iron overload can potentially be dangerous.

The IRON Smoothie (Prune & Spinach)

1 Cup Baby Spinach
1/4 cup Prunes
1 cup Ice
1/2 cup Milk
1/2 Water
1 Tbsp Honey

Hair Pulling Disorder

Hair is often a source of vanity for many individuals, and sometimes, it can be a source of frustration. However, for some people, their hair is a way to relieve anxiety and tension. Individuals may obsessively pull out hair from the scalp, eyebrows or other areas of the body, in an effort to make themselves feel better. This disorder, clinically called trichotillomania, can cause bald spots and may lead to infection from the damage to the scalp or skin.

Symptoms of Hair Pulling Disorder
Individuals with this condition may exhibit a number of behaviors:
Pulling out hair from the scalp or other areas of the body, either individually or in clumps
Experiencing an increase of tension that leads up to the hair-pulling episode
A feeling of relief after the hair pulling
Certain rituals that accompany the hair pulling
Preference for certain types of hair pulling
Biting or chewing the pulled-out hair
Playing with the pulled-out hair or rubbing in on the face or lips
Resulting bald patches on the scalp, which the individual may try to cover with a variety of methods

Causes
Researchers believe that hair-pulling disorder is a result of genetic factors and environmental conditions. The individual may be predisposed to certain behaviors because of their genetic make-up. They may not produce a sufficient amount of serotonin or dopamine, important brain chemicals that are involved in mood regulation. This predisposition, combined with environmental tensions, can lead to the behavior. Both men and women can experience the disorder, but it is much more common in women.

Complications
Hair-pulling disorder can cause the individuals extreme embarrassment and distress. In some cases, the guilt and fear of discovery can cause the individual to avoid working or social activities. The bald patches can become permanent and can cause an unnatural appearance. Skin infections can occur from open wounds causing by pulling out clumps of hair.

Treatment for Hair Pulling Disorder
Treatment for this disorder may include cognitive behavioral therapy to help control pulling impulses, as well as anti-depressants to regulate mood. Hair replacement can help to restore the appearance to help the individual so that they can resume work activities and social engagement without embarrassment.