Directors View On Ultimate Hair Restoration

Posted on February 6, 2012 by admin

The Directors/Producers Views, Experiences and Positive outlook on Hair Restoration.

Before I get into the sheer amazement I have seen in the past 2 years of doing Video Production, Directing and editing for an amazing hair restoration company, let me introduce myself.

My name is Tim, and I own and operate Fourten Visuals Motion Pictures and video production in San Diego. I have had the honor to do video commercials and web video for a Company called Ultimate Hair in San Diego over the past few years. As Someone with thinning hair myself, I related with a lot of the issues, feelings and questions that go behind wanting to get your hair back to a fuller state.

I found myself astounded at the results not only for men, but for women also from Ultimate Hair. Through Doing Video Testimonials I found that this is a life changing experience for a lot of [...] Continue Reading…

The 411 on Sulfate-Free Shampoos and Conditioners

Posted on October 24, 2011 by admin

Cleanliness is close to godliness. It’s a popular idiom that gets repeated time and time again by mothers and teachers sick of sloppy homework assignments. Of course, you won’t become an immortal for keeping yourself clean, but it helps set a proper personal image; not to mention, proper hygiene is directly related to a healthy lifestyle.

When it comes to personal hygiene, we often don’t realize all the chemicals and ingredients that often go into the products we use. Keeping clean is important, but what we clean ourselves with plays significantly into that concept of cleanliness and health.

Sulfates, an ingredient found in shampoos and conditioners, among other cleaning products, have recently come under fire as a potential catalyst for hair loss.

Understanding Surfactants

Before delving into the world of sulfates, we have to under surfactants. Surfactants are found in every cleaning agent, whether it’s shampoo, body soap, facial wash, or laundry detergent. [...] Continue Reading…

How to Get Long, Beautiful Hair with Extensions

Posted on October 19, 2011 by admin

Have you ever thought about just how important the hair on your head is? A bad hair day can completely affect your demeanor all day long, while a good hair day gives you that extra push of confidence to rock what you’ve got proudly. As always, long, healthy hair is desired by women all over the world, but growing your hair out, while properly caring for it, can take whole years. It doesn’t help that hair grows at different rates for everyone.

However, there’s no need to wait years for long hair. Hair extensions have become increasingly popular in recent years. In the past, hair extensions were mainly made from synthetic fibers that looked and felt fake, but these days, hair extensions can be made from real, healthy human hair that blends into your own to create long, luscious locks.

Ultimate Hair Dynamics here in San Diego offers hair extension services [...] Continue Reading…

Going Grey: Our Hair Color and the Meaning Behind the Change

Posted on September 29, 2011 by admin

Hair is an important feature. For some of us, hair is the first thing we notice when we meet someone new. Hair is ultimately versatile. It can be styled differently on a whim, shaved off, or grown long. With the right hairstyle, you can completely change the way your outfit looks. It is the perfect accessory.

However, as we age, hair often grows weaker and thinner. In the worst case scenario, we will succumb to baldness. Hair loss affects about two-thirds of men over the age of 60 and a quarter of women over the age of 50. Baldness happens for various reasons. The most common form of baldness is androgenetic alopecia—which you might know as pattern baldness—and is hereditary. Other causes of baldness include stress, the environment, or specific medications.

Even more common than baldness is graying hair. As you age, your hair will undoubtedly turn color. That’s just how [...] Continue Reading…

Premature Hair Loss: Are You Too Young to be Balding?

Posted on September 23, 2011 by admin

We all get older. It’s one of the things we can count on in life. Some people are excited to grow up. It means staying out late and doing things you couldn’t as a kid. Others wish they could return to childhood, to that doe-eyed sense of naïve bliss.

Everyone ages differently. Some people seem to perpetually look like high school students, while others have deep lines and wrinkles. One of the most common signs of aging is hair loss. Baldness affects as many as two-thirds of men over the age of 60. Even some women—about one in four—will suffer some form of hair loss by age 50. Believe it or not, some men and women lose their hair even earlier in their 20s and 30s.

For those not so fond of hair loss, there are numerous methods for restoring hair such as surgical or non-surgical hair replacement. However, as ominous [...] Continue Reading…

The History of Hair Transplant Surgery

Posted on September 9, 2011 by admin

Baldness has always been a very common condition, especially in men. Far from being considered unattractive, baldness can actually be fairly appealing; many people prefer the lack of hair. Of course, not everyone shares this sentiment and would rather hide their exposed scalps under large hats.

Baldness affects a vast majority of people, both men and women, in the world, and though there isn’t a single, definitive cause, heredity and genes tend to take the cake. A long line of parents, grandparents, and relatives with baldness might point to your own potential hair loss.

For those who aren’t so happy about losing their hair, there are dozens of options for regaining it, from medical procedures to pharmaceuticals. The most common hair loss treatment is hair transplant surgery.

Hair transplant surgery has come a long way since its original inception. Believe it or not, hair transplantation has been around for decades. Let’s take [...] Continue Reading…

The Anatomy of Hair

Posted on September 1, 2011 by admin

When it comes to fashion accessories, hair is probably the most versatile and effective. All those expensive necklaces and bracelets and gaudy rings can’t match up to a good hair style, but hair isn’t as simple as you might think. Hair is a complex mammalian material that has different parts with different functions. It just happens to be outside your body and can be cut and styled. Hair is not just a material with a biological function; it becomes a part of our psychological identity. Even those suffering from baldness can make use of hair restoration services and enjoy the stylistic aspects of hair.

Although it might not always be obvious, we are covered in hair. Aside from the bottoms of our feet and the palms of our hands, our entire bodies consist of tiny hairs, making it a much more prevalent matter than we might initially believe.

So what is [...] Continue Reading…

5 Hottest Summer Hair Trends

Posted on August 3, 2011 by admin

The sun shines through every window. Outside, the world seems to be illuminated by a soft, golden light. Kids are out of school, running and playing in the grass. The air is warm and welcoming. Weekends are punctuated with cold drinks and barbeques.

All signs point to summer, and the warmth and the sun shouldn’t overshadow your own beauty. Of course, that doesn’t mean you should rush out and spend your money on the most expensive, stylish outfits. Even the simplest of outfits can look elegant with the perfect hairstyle.

Summer hair trends are all about looking and feeling good in the sun. Here are five of the hottest hair trends for the summer.

Layers

Layered lengths with casual textures are the perfect complement to just about any summer hair style. Layers make for simple, low-maintenance looks. Add some subtle waves for a bit of volume and shape, or couple it with a [...] Continue Reading…

Hair Replacement Options for Women

Posted on July 26, 2011 by admin

Once, it was believed that men were the only ones who had to deal with hair loss. However, female pattern baldness has become an all too common occurrence. Millions of women deal with thinning hair or bald spots.

Many women choose to hide their thinning hair and feel ashamed or unattractive. Rather than concealing their hair, women should understand that balding, thinning hair is perfectly normal and usually at no one’s fault.

Most importantly, women suffering hair loss should maintain hope: there are numerous effective hair replacement options available. Let’s take a look at the causes of female pattern baldness and the surgical and non-surgical methods of restoring that hair.

Causes for Female Hair Loss

Pinning hair loss on any single cause is hard. There are dozens of possible reasons a women may be losing her hair. What makes things even more difficult is the fact that the patterns of hair loss in [...] Continue Reading…

How Hair Replacement Works and Different Techniques

Posted on July 19, 2011 by admin

As important as a person’s clothes and accessories might be to his sense of fashion, the hairstyle can completely make or break the overall look. Unfortunately, many men suffer hair loss and eventual baldness.

Although baldness has become generally accepted by society and is often a sign of maturity and sophistication, some individuals do not find their baldness attractive, and lose quite a bit of self-esteem along with their hair.

However, if you are suffering a receding hair line or bald spots, don’t fret. There are numerous hair replacement procedures and techniques available to you. Let’s take a look at some effective hair replacement treatments.

Non-Surgical

With non-surgical hair replacement, the aim is to conceal or otherwise reduce visible bald spots without the use of any invasive procedures. Non-surgical methods are generally reserved for those with extensive hair loss.

-Hair duplication. Non-surgical hair replacement techniques include hair duplication. This technique in itself has many [...] Continue Reading…