Cigarette Smoke and Damaged Hair
Most people are aware of the damaging affects of cigarette smoke when it comes to their skin, but fewer know the affects it can have on your hair. Whether you are a full-blown smoker or just light up on occasion, each puff has consequences. Some affects are obvious, like the lingering odor of cigarette smoke clinging to your hair, while others take time to truly show.

Are You Willing to Risk Your Hair?
Smoking cigarettes has been shown to damage hair follicles in men and women. This damage may be caused by many of the known toxins contained within cigarette smoke or can be caused by the decreased blood flow to the scalp. As the follicles become damaged, they are less capable of producing healthy hairs. This can lead to thinner, more brittle strands. In turn, the damaged hairs are more prone to breakage and splitting. This makes it harder to maintain longer locks, and may make hair appear more frizzy as hairs break at different lengths.

On top of damaged hair, smoking can also lead to premature signs of aging of the hair. Smoking lowers the amount of oxygen being transported to hair follicles. This can cause graying hair at a younger age than would otherwise be seen in a non-smoker.

Can Smoking Lead to Hair Loss?
Smoking increases levels of the hormone DHT in the body. DHT can affect a follicles ability to produce hairs and is considered to be notable responsible for male patterned baldness. Couple the hormone-related hair loss with the loss caused by follicles damaged by toxins and lower blood flow, and you may experience significant reductions in hair growth much more quickly. This may be particularly troublesome for men concerned with premature balding, but can cause a noticeable impact on a woman's hair as well.

No matter your primary concern, smoking will likely have a negative impact on your hair. Whether through premature graying, follicle damage or hair loss, smoking can prematurely age the look and feel of your hair. Add this to the list of known risks and consider it the next time you consider lighting up. Is it worth it?

Solutions for Hair Loss

At Apollo Hair Replacement of Dallas / Fort Worth, we take pride in being able to offer you both surgical and non-surgical hair loss solutions. By introducing new and innovative technologies, we can provide our clients with the widest array of hair loss solutions.

We understand what it's like to be frustrated in the search for answers. At Apollo of Dallas / Fort Worth that frustration ends! We strive not only to solve your hair loss problem, but to provide the most positive, comfortable, and confidential service in the hair replacement industry.

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The Real Facts About Hair Loss

Hair Loss Myth: Hair loss is inherited from your father.
Fact: Genes from parents are a factor. Androgenetic alopecia is genetically-linked hair thinning.

Hair Loss Myth: Female pattern hair loss causes abnormal bleeding.
Fact: Menstruation is not affected. Hair loss typically begins between the ages of 12 and 40.

Hair Loss Myth: Extensive hormonal evaluation is required.
Fact: Hormonal evaluation is only required if the patient is also experiencing irregular periods, infertility, hirsutism, cystic acne, virilization, or glactorrhea. Androgenetic alopecia usually doesn't cause menstrual issues or interfere with pregnancy or endocrine function.

Hair Loss Myth: Teasing, using hair color, other products, or frequently washing hair increases hair loss.
Fact: Normal hair care doesn't affect hair loss. The only drug approved for promoting hair growth in women is Minoxidil.

Hair Loss Myth: Pluck One Grey Hair And Two Grow Back
Fact: Pulling out grey hairs won't make more grow back.

Hair Loss Myth: Over-Shampooing Can Make You Lose Hair
Fact: Each day 100 to 200 hairs shed and these hair follicles are replaced by other hair follicles entering the growth phase.

Hair Loss Myth: Standing On Your Head Makes Your Hair Grow
Fact: Hair loss is not a blood flow problem, but instead can be caused by other factors like age and genetics.

Hair Loss Myth: There's No Cure For Baldness
Fact: While there is no "miracle cure" there are certainly many treatments like government-approved drugs, laser therapy procedures or hair transplants. Let us help you find the right procedure for you.

Hair Loss Myth: Hats Can Cause Baldness
Fact: Keep your hat on. Hats do not cause hair loss in any way or form. Period.

Hair Loss Myth: You Can Grow Back Dead Follicles
Fact: Medications or laser therapy, for example, can help hair follicles grow thicker and healthier, but once the follicle is dead and gone, the only option for regrowth is a hair transplant.

Hair Loss Myth: Losing hair every day means you're balding
Fact: It's normal to lose as many as 100 hairs a day. But if you are losing more hair than normal then it is advised to consult a dermatologist.

Hair Loss Myth: Smoothening or straightening can cause hair loss
Fact: Hair care products don't cause hair loss. However, if you notice that you are losing too much hair, it is better to go slow on such treatments as it can aggravate hair fall.

Hair Loss Myth: Massaging the scalp can reduce hair loss
Fact: Blood circulation doesn't boost hair growth. Too much brushing is not good for your hair as it may lead to hair breakage, leading to loss of hair.

Hair Loss Myth: Cutting your hair will make it grow back thicker
Fact: Cutting your hair will not help your hair grow, follwoing a haircut your hair feels thicker because hair is thicker at the base.

Hair Loss Myth: Daily use of blow dryers cause thinning hair
Fact: Too much heat from the blow dryer can dry your hair and cause brittleness and breakage. It will not, however, make your hair thinner.

Apollo Hair Replacement of Dallas-Fort Worth has been specializing in hair loss solutions for more than 30 years.

Producing a hair system requires expert skill in the design and production, using only the highest quality hair and the most state-of-the-art technology to create the part, hairline and density that allows a woman’s hair to behave just llike her own natural growing hair. Then, it’s up to our exceptionally talented stylists to apply the solution to the client so that it seamlessly blends with their own hair.

Cosmetic Reconstruction: What Is It and What Can It Do for You?

 According to the American Hair Loss Association, hair loss affects nearly 85% of men by the time they’re 50. Women, though less likely to make their hair loss known, make up 40% of hair loss sufferers across the country. Fortunately, there are solutions. Hair systems are nonsurgical replacements for hair that help men and women regain the self-confidence that comes with a full head of hair.Available at Apollo Hair Replacement of Dallas/Fort Worth, Apollo Cosmetic Reconstruction (ACR) is a hair system that is custom-designed for both men and women. This system utilizes the greatest innovations and advancements in hair replacement technology. Created to fit your hair loss needs, ACR can restore your hair to its original condition.