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Fun Facts about Hair and Cosmetology.

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Did you know???

The main purposes of hair is protection from heat, cold, injury and adornment.

Trichology is the technical term for the study of hair.

When looking through a microscope the hair bulb would display living cells.

Hair grows from a tube-like “pocket” called a root sheath or a follicle.Anatomy of Hair 5

Oil glands are attached to the side of the root sheath or follicle.

Sebum helps protect the hair and skin from becoming too dry.

Human hair, on the average, grows about 1/2 inch per month.

Cilia is the technical term for eyelash hair.

Hypertrichosis describes an abnormal coverage of hair on areas of the body where lanugo hair normally appears.

Cosmetology is the art and science of beauty care.cosmetologist

Ergonomics is the science that looks at how work is performed and what body movements, tools and equipment benefit the health and comfort of the cosmetologist and client.

Cells that fight bacteria and other foreign substances are called leukocytes or white blood cells.

The brain is the largest nerve tissue in the human body.

Desincrustation causes sebum to be broken down or blackheads to be liquefied, as in deep-pore cleansing.facial machine

Tesla, a high frequency current, is know as the violet ray.

Bacteria that cause skin infections can be killed by ultraviolet light.

Treatment with light rays is called light therapy.

Clarifying shampoos often have a higher alkalinity in order to be able to remove residue, such as product build-up or dirt.

Medicated shampoo is designed to treat scalp and or hair problems or disorders.

The pH of skin and hair is in the range of 4.5-5.5.

Surfactants contain a lipophilic and a hydrophilic part and are used to remove oil from the hair.

Cleaning the hair and scalp and removing all foreign matter without adversely affecting either the scalp or hair is called shampooing.

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The average daily hair loss is 40 to 100 strands.

Hair follicles that are predetermined to produce short, fine, non-pigmented hair that covers most of the body are called vellus.

Wet hair is able to be stretched 40% to 50% of its length.

Pospartum alopecia is the normal temporary hair loss occurring at the conclusion of pregnancy.

Traumatic alopecia is hair loss caused by excessive pulling or twisting on the hair, or by chemical damage.

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Scalp massage involves manipulations performed on the scalp to relax the muscles and stimulate blood circulation.

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Vitamins and Your Hair

What Vitamins Does Your Hair Need?

With today’s unhealthy diet and fancy lifestyles, a lot of people fail to realize that good nutrition is vital to one’s health.  It is also important to have a healthy hair growth.  Just as our body needs vitamins to maintain proper body functioning, the hair also contains vitamins that are mainly responsible for hair growth and health.

Your hair consists of proteins. When you try to have a hair relax, use heat to dry, or perm or color, you are trying to strip off the nutrition on your hair.  Your hair needs not only protein but it also needs heavy amino acids and vitamins to form hair.  Thus, it is necessary that the right vitamins should be given to your hair. Lack of vitamins slows down the growth of hair, making your hair look dull and easily broken and may cause thinning hair.

It takes about a month or so for the hair to absorb the hair vitamins and get into the system.  You should start seeing your hair grow at a rate of 1/2 inch per month.  As you take vitamins it is important that you have checked with your doctor before starting into a program as this may have adverse effects on your health. Vitamins have also been reported to help with dandruff and scalp issues.

Some of the healthy hair vitamins are as follows:

1.      Vitamin A – This vitamin is an antioxidant that helps produce healthy sebum in the scalp. Food sources: Fish liver oil, meat, milk, cheese, eggs, spinach, broccoli, cabbage, carrots, apricots and peaches.   Daily dosage should be 5,000 IU. More than 25,000 IU is toxic and can cause hair loss and other serious health problems.

2.      Vitamin C – It is an antioxidant that helps maintain skin & hair health. Food sources: Citrus fruits, strawberries, kiwi, cantaloupe, pineapple, tomatoes, green peppers, potatoes and dark green vegetables. Daily Dose: 60 mg.

3.      Vitamin E – This vitamin is an antioxidant that enhances scalp circulation. Food sources: Cold-pressed vegetable oils, wheat germ oil, soybeans, raw seeds and nuts, dried beans, and leafy green vegetables. Daily dose: Up to 400 IU. Intake of this vitamin can raise blood pressure and reduce blood clotting.  Those under high blood pressure medication would need clearance from their doctors.

4.      Biotin – This vitamin produces keratin that prevents hair loss and hair graying may prevent graying and hair loss. Food sources: Brewer’s yeast, whole grains, egg yolks, liver, rice and milk. Daily dose: 150-300 mcg.

5.      Inositol – This vitamin keeps hair follicles healthy at the cellular level. Food sources: Whole grains, brewer’s yeast, liver and citrus fruits. Daily Dose: Up to 600 mg.

6.      Niacin (Vitamin B3) – This vitamin allows scalp blood circulation. Food sources: Brewer’s yeast, wheat germ, fish, chicken, turkey and meat. Daily dose: 15 mg.

7.      Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) – This prevents graying and hair loss. Food sources: Whole grain cereals, brewer’s yeast, organ meats and egg yolks. Daily dose: 4-7 mg.

8.      Vitamin B6 – It prevents hair loss and helps create melanin that gives hair  it’s color. Food sources: Brewer’s yeast, liver, whole grain cereals, vegetables, organ meats and egg yolk. Daily dose: 1.6 mg. High dosage of this vitamin can cause numbness in hands and feet.

9.      Vitamin B12 – It prevents hair loss. Food sources: Chicken, fish, eggs and milk. Daily dose: 2 mg.

We strongly suggest that you look into hair growth supplements like hair vitamins are the strongest sources that allow hair growth and strengthen your existing hair even without experiencing hair problems. Take a good hair vitamin and start making those locks looks shiny and healthy. Vitamins can also help to prevent premature gray hair and other premature aging problems associated with the hair.

For those of you have other hair and scalp concerns such as premature balding, or balding in spots we strongly recommend that you seek the advice of your physician. Please remember that the hair, skin and nails will give your doctor clues about your medical conditions.

Here are just a few facts about the average head of hair.

Trichology is the technical term for the study of hair.

The hair has three stages of growth, anagen, catagen, and telogen.

The hair strand has three main parts, the cuticle, the cortex and the medulla.

In humans the average hair growth rate is ½ inch per month.

The average head has about 100,000 individual strands of hair.

We loose from 40 to 100 strands of hair each day.

 

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Have a great day,

Penny Miller