Most people lose over 50 hairs a day, but several factors can contribute to more rapid hair loss. Thinning hair is often the result of age or a nutrient deficiency, while breaking hair results from harsh styling or improper care. A doctor can help determine which type of loss you are experiencing and discuss treatment options with you.
Wearing a baseball hat can be a fashion statement. However, if you play baseball or softball, it is an important and functional part of your uniform. For example, when you look up to catch that pop fly, you don't want the sun t...
You have about 300,000 scalp hairs, of which 100 to 150 are lost each day. But hair breakage is not the same as normal hair loss. Any number of factors may be the culprit, even your hair's genetics, notes a study cited in the "...
The relaxer process breaks down the chemical bonds in the hair shaft in order to relax the hair straight. The breakdown of the bonds makes the hair strands weaker. Hair also loses protein during the relaxer process. To stop re...
Weak, brittle hair that breaks easily can be caused by a variety of factors. Harsh hair styling tools such as blow dryers, flat irons, permanent solutions or hair colorants can damage hair and make it break easily. Swimming in ...
Thinning and breaking are two processes that can damage your hair and lead to significant hair loss. In some cases, these processes result from temporary emotional or physical changes. In others, they result from grooming choic...
