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Is Hair Loss Normal?

Hair loss can affect anyone – and it does! It is normal to shed 50-100 hairs per day! Follicles throughout the head get tired and need rest. Once they go through this resting phase, the hair then returns. This cycle continues throughout a lifetime until there are no more cycles. The hair then becomes finer […]

How to Protect Your Hair From Damage This Summer

Tips To Prevent Summer Hair Damage In the summertime we love to spend our time poolside. But spending too much time in a chlorinated pool can wreak havoc on your hair. Chlorine is known for causing hair damage consisting of split ends and breakage. If you have a perm or color your hair the damage can […]

Chemotherapy Wigs – What You Need to Know

Chemotherapy & Breast Cancer Wigs Every year millions of people around the world are diagnosed with cancer. Medical advancements have increased greatly which has lead to longer survival rates and much better of people beating many different cancer types. At Hair Styles Unlimited in Kenner, Louisiana, we work with many cancer patients day in and […]

Crash Dieting, Stress, & Hair Loss

Summer is almost upon us and as we start to shed the bulky clothing for shorts and t-shirts we notice it’s also time to diet. Thinking of doing a crash diet? Stop, don’t do it as it can actually cause you a number of health problems and do damage to your skin and hair. This […]

Keeping Your Hair Healthy

Keeping your hair healthy is an important part of maintaining your health. Many people think that keeping your hair health is a simple as avoiding harsh chemical treatments and making sure to get a trim a few times per year. While these types of maintenance practices are important, it doesn’t just end there, particularly if […]

Male Pattern Baldness: What Are the Warning Signs?

It is common for men to experience male pattern baldness and some even experience this before the age of 30. Hair loss can happen suddenly, leaving individuals feeling embarrassed and frustrated. However, by recognizing some early signs of male pattern baldness, individuals can better assess the next steps for hair loss solutions. This post discusses […]

Hair Replacement & Self-Esteem

As we start a new year many of us have new resolutions. Some may want to eat better, while others may look to simply be more healthy, and there are those that want to improve their self-esteem. If you are an individual that has hair loss, then you know how difficult it can be to […]

Alopecia Areata: A Closer Look

Alopecia Areata is a condition that affects men, women, and children where they can lose hair in patches on their scalp from this disease. What causes hair loss is a change in your immune system. It attacks the hair follicles that are growing hair. This forces the hair follicle to go into a resting phase […]

A Look at Hair Styles Throughout History

Some of today’s trendy hairstyles were conceived from world history. Women and men have valued their hair since the beginning of time. Let’s walk through a timeline of hairstyles that were unique to several different cultures and eras. Egyptian Times Shoulder-length hair was trendy for both men and women in Ancient Egypt. It was trendy […]

Female Hair Loss: Myth vs. Reality

Since it’s July and summer is truly upon us here in the New Orleans area, I thought I would talk about a few of the many myths surrounding the topic of female hair loss. So here goes: A baseball hat does not cause you to go bald. Human hair wigs are not hotter than any […]