October 2001

WHEN THIN ISN'T IN...

Perhaps it's a sign of the times. A recent industry survey of hairstylists reveals they are noticing large increases in hair loss and thinning in both men and women. The male age group with the most hair loss is between 25 to 34. For women, The age group is between 35 and 44. Statistically, hair is at it's thickest at age 20. It's natural for hair to gradually thin over the years. Cosmetically, The best way to deal with thinning hair is to use volumizers, root lifters, a gentle shampoo, and a hair style that makes the hair look fuller. Nutritional research has shown that the essential amino acid L-Lysine seems to be helpful in reducing some hair loss. For further details about products for aging hair click on; www.FranklinPhilip.com

FUN HAIR FACTS;

The average hair follicle produces more than 30 feet of hair in a lifetime.

The first permanent waves were reported to have been done in Egypt 4000 years ago. Women took mud from the Nile (which is alkaline) coiled it around wooden rods and let it dry in the sun. The results.... lasting curls!!

A PLUG FOR ION BLOW DRYERS

Ion blow dryers really do help to reduce frizziness and static electricity in the hair. These dryers use negatively charged ions to neutralize the positive charges that are in the air. In other words it takes the spark out of your hair.

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