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One of the most common concerns from our clients who are seeking hair extensions is whether these extensions will cause hair loss, or worsen their alopecia. Older, more traditional styles of hair extensions can cause hair loss, because the way they are applied and the weight of those strands can damage your thinning hair and follicles. However, today’s hair extensions are much safer than they used to be, including Ultrastrands and Affinity used here in our hair loss salon.

Summer is in full swing, and the sun is beating down on us like never before. Record-breaking heat is afflicting many parts of the world, especially here in Los Angeles, and it’s hard to escape the sun. Even if we aren’t vacationing, we still need to go outside at some point to live our lives.

“Your hair looks so sexy pushed back...” This is one iconic movie quote that has more emotional layers to it than we’d like to think!

Tanning beds generally use UVA rays to tan your skin, and some tanning beds also emit UVB rays to produce a better tan. However, we now know that UV rays can age and damage skin – and they do this by creating a molecular reaction that produces damaging changes to the DNA and cell membranes.

When seeking hair replacement solutions, one of the first decisions many people come across is what type of piece to purchase. They wonder if they should invest in a custom hairpiece or if instead they should purchase a ready-to-wear stock wig that’s quick and, in some cases, less expensive.

Summer is around the corner, which means you’re probably thinking about flying away to the beach, or you’re planning your next getaway to a place other than home.

Generally, the answer to this question is no, it is not recommended that you enter a pool or ocean with your removable wig or hairpiece. However, there are exceptions and varying scenarios where you can protect your hair from the potential damage your removable wig or hairpiece might suffer when you’re swimming.

Humidity is no fun when you want to have a nice, fun hairstyle to go out in. The moisture in the air causes real hair to frizz if it’s too dry, or to go limp, which makes all that time you put into styling your hair go to waste!

If you’ve checked out the top hair trends for men in 2018, then you’ll notice that voluminous hair is in. Not only that, but hair that has volume looks healthier and gives you more options for styling.

The recent hair color trends are off the charts amazing. While you might think that colors are going bigger, brighter, and bolder than ever, you’re in for a surprise! Lately, the beauty world has been fawning over trends that are soft and desaturated. Hair color that is silver, smoky, or “ghosted” are what’s hot right now, and they aren’t going away any time soon. These colors are fabulous, unique, and also office appropriate!