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Hair loss is a natural part of life, and it’s

actually normal to lose up to 100 hairs

a day. But what if you begin to shed

noticeably more than that, and it doesn’t

seem to be growing back? First of all,

“Don’t panic,” advises LaDonna Roye,

a hair restoration expert and owner of

LaDonna Roye Hair Stylist and

Hair Loss Solutions. “There are two

types of hair loss: genetic and reac-

tive,” she explains. Genetic hair loss

results in follicles gradually shrinking

and producing finer, shorter hairs with

each passing hair growth cycle. Reactive

hair loss is the most common and can be

triggered by several factors: hormonal

imbalances, stress, iron deficiencies,

hypothyroidism and hyperthyroid-

ism, vitamin B12 deficiencies, dramatic

weight loss, and age. Telogen effluvium

(excessive shedding) is temporary and

usually occurs three to six months after

the trigger, she says. The good news is

hair will grow back. It’s always prudent

to consult a dermatologist or general

practitioner who can

provide a diagnosis,

course of action,

and testing for any

internal imbalances.

While you wait for

regrowth, Roye gives

some tips on how to

mitigate the fallout.

(ladonnaroye.com)

5 THINGS TO DO:

• Use a low setting on
  your blow-dryer


• Brush the scalp gently
  with a boar bristle brush
  to stimulate blood flow


• Use a wide-toothed
  comb, or a wet brush with
  wet hair


• Use a lightweight condi-
  tioner to avoid brittle hair


• Eat a protein-rich diet

5 THINGS TO AVOID:

• Stress


• Hairstyles that place
  weight on the hair and
  hair follicles, such as tight
  pony tails or braids


• Heavy styling creams
  and serums


• Flat ironing, which can
  cause breakage


• Playing with your hair


• Over processing and
  styling

LADONNA

ROYE’S

PRO TIPS

Growing

PAINS

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