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Hair grows 1/2 inch per month, sometimes slightly faster during the spring and summer months. This adds up to 6 inches a year. Hair goes through growth cycles. The active growing phase of a individual hair is called the Anagen phase. The Anagen phaselasts an average of 3 to 5 years. The hair then goes into a resting phase called Catagen phase. In the Catagen phase, the hair rests. During the resting stage, the hair is shed. The shedding stage is called Telogen. When a hair is shed, it is replaced by a new hair from the same follicle and the growing cycle starts again. Every hair follows its own cycle of growth, resting, and falling out, which means all hairs grow at different rates. It is normal to shed between 50 to 100 strands a day. There is a difference between shedding and breakage of the hair. Shedding of the hair includes the whole hair follicle including the hair bulb. Breakage of the follicle includes part of the follicle usually the weakest which is located in the middle or end of the follicle.




FACTORS THAT EFFECT HAIR LOSS

01) Chemicals:A) Perms, B) Cuts, C) Relaxers Over processing the hair through the use of chemicals causes breakage of the hair and damages the scalp which can result in hair loss.

02) Heat.:A) Hot Comb, B) Flat Comb, C) Hot Curl, D) Blow Dry Excessive heat will cause the hair to become dry , brittle, and split at the ends. The scalp from excessive heat will start to get dandruff.

03) Hair Spray:Avoid the aerosol spray can. It contains synthetic resins of varnish, shellac, lacquer emulsions laced with perfume and alcohol. The resins of aerosol spray not only seal the hair, they also seal and clog the follicle openings. Heavy use of spray can lead to hair breakage, dandruff, itching, sores, dry brittle hair and even hair loss.

04) Brush:A) Plastic, B) Nylon, C) Metal These brushes pull, tear, and break the hair cuticle. The Boar Bristle brush is suitable for all kinds of hair and will help promote health, maintenance, and vitality to the hair and scalp.

05) Split Ends:Split ends must be cut off the hair or the hair will split up to the scalp and fall out. Let the hair tell you when it needs to be cut. Don't wait until the ends of the hair are too thin, dry, tangled or split.

06) Combs and Combing.:Do not force the comb through the hair or you will stretch the hair follicle thus making it weak, which causes breakage. Use a comb with the teeth a comfortable distance apart to prevent tangles, knots and breakage.

07) Gel.:After prolonged use of gel the hair gets dry, dull and brittle, then it loses its sheen and luster. The scalp can also become very dry causing dandruff.

08) Weather:A) Spring, B) Summer, C) Fall, D) Winter In the Spring and especially the Summer the hair dries out from the humidity. In the Fall and Winter the hair gets hard from the Rain, Snow and Wind. Then it gets dry because of the heating systems in the homes.

09) Hereditary:The color, quality, texture, thickness of the hair has been genetically transmitted from parents to offspring.

10) Traction Alopecia:A) Rollers, B) Corn Rows, C) Sleek chignon style, D) Rubber Bands, E) Freeze. Traction Alopecia is hair that is receding or patching bald spots from pulling.

11) Anything that disrupts the internal system contributes to hair loss. A) Malnutrition, B) Pregnancy, C) Severe illness, D) Underactive Thyroid, E) Certain medications, F) Chemical or X-ray therapy.

12) Dandruff is caused by A) Nutritional deficiencies, B) Poor physical health, C) Bad diet, D) Mental and emotional stress, E) Overactive sebaceous glands, F) Scalp injury, G)Accumulation of scalp bacteria, H) The use of harsh and injurious hair and cosmetic products. If dandruff is allowed to persist it develops into thick layers of dead cells which smother the scalp causing the hair root to lose sufficient oxygen. This results in hair loss and the hair to grow in weak, dry and thin through the scalp.

IN ORDER TO HAVE HEALTHY HAIR, WE MUST STOP ABUSING IT. Hair must rest in order to heal itself.

HAIR AND SCALP TREATMENT REGIMEN FOR VARIOUS STYLES

Hot Comb:Leave-In Conditioner: The night before you go to the beauty salon, massage the Leave-In Conditioner into the scalp. Use a heating cap for about 15 to 20 minutes for deep heating conditioning. Leave the conditioner on the scalp until the next day and let your stylist wash it out. This treatment will give you the healthy hair and scalp you desire. Booster: Massage the Booster on the scalp twice (2) a week.The hot comb is drying to the scalp but the booster will give it moisture as well as vitamins and minerals. Hair Oil: Put the hair oil on the hair twice (2) a week, don't forget to put some hair oil on the ends of the hair. The hair oil will give sheen and luster to the hair.

Cuts: Leave-In Conditioner: Massage the Leave-In Conditioner on the scalp three (3) times a week to keep the hair follicles strong. The chemicals in the curl weakens the hair follicle and the follicles opening. HAIR AND SCALP BOOSTER : Massage the Booster on the scalp twice (2) a week. The hot comb is drying to the scalp but the booster will give moisture to the scalp as well as vitamins and minerals. Hair Oil Twice (2) a week put a little hair oil in the hair all the way through to the ends. The Hair Oil will add moisture and protect the hair from the elements (weather).

Perms: Leave-In Conditioner Three (3) times a week massage the scalp with Leave-In conditioner. The Leave-In- Conditioner helps combat the drying and thinning associated with perms. Booster massage the Booster into the scalp once or twice a week if the hair is dry. The Booster creates a healthy environment for the scalp to grow hair. Hair Oil once (1) a week put a little amount of hair oil on the hair all the way through to the ends. The Hair oil will help to prevent split-ends.

Braids::Leave-In Conditioner: Three (3) times a week massage the Leave-In-Conditioner into the scalp. The Leave- In-Conditioner will encourage the hair to grow from the scalp. Booster: Three (3) times a week massage the Booster into the scalp. The Booster protects the scalp from losing hair follicles that are pulled during the braiding process. Hair Oil: Put the hair oil in the braided hair starting at the root to where your hair ends. The Hair Oil will protect your hair from being stripped by the braid hair of its moisture which will leave your hair dry,dull,and lifeless.



WINTER AND FALL HAIR CARE

The seasons are upon us. Taking care of the hair for the fall and winter seasons is crucial. First of all, the weather is changing from the Hot Summer heat to rain, snow, and windy weather. The weather starts out mild, but by the end of the day the temperature drops considerably. The fall and winter seasons can make the hair very hard and brittle. When the atmosphere is chilly and cold, you have to warm up by turning on some sort of heating system when you get inside whether it is at work or home. The heating system can also affect the hair by making it dry and brittle. The various temperature change from the atmospheric condition to the one at home produce le trouble.

Problems:

The scalp gets dry, flaky, itchy, and tight. Hair gets dry, brittle, and tangled. Hair ends start to dry out, get wiry, split and knot.

Solutions:

A. HAIROBICS LEAVE-IN CONDITIONER:
Step 1. Shake bottle, spray onto the scalp and massage.
 
B.HAIR AND SCALP BOOSTER:
Step 2. Apply throughout the scalp and massage. The scalp will feel cool and tingle, and the hair root will receive vitamins,and amino acid from the herbs that are in the products. These products keep the scalp in excellent condition and also help in growing healthy hair.

Recommended usage: 5 days a week, (Hairobics Leave-In Conditioner, Hair and Scalp Booster 

C. HAIROBICS HAIR OIL:

Step 1. Feel your hair for dry spots.
Step 2. Put Hairobics hair oil along the whole strand of hair. Hairobics Detangling Oil is another great product for the hair during this type of weather. It keeps the hair soft, shiny, and tangle free, after a couple of applications.
Recommended usage: Hairobics Hair Oil and Hairobics Detangling Oil, can be used daily.

THE FOLLOWING TECHNIQUES CAN BE USED TO PROTECT YOUR HAIR:

A. Wear a scarf to protect the hair from direct exposure to the harsh elements during the Fall and Winter seasons.

B. Humidifiers can add moisture to the air, at home or work, from using heating appliances. If a humidifier is not available, simply place a pot of water on the stove and bring to boil, then turn the stove off, to allow the steam to evaporate into the air.

C. A hot oil treatment with the Hairobics Hair Oil will keep moisture in the hair and prevent breakage.

Step 1: Put the Hairobics Hair Oil on the hair, starting from one end to the other.
Step 2: Sit under a heating cap for approx. 15-20 inutes. Recommended usage: Once a week.

HOW DOES STRESS EFFECT YOUR HAIR?

Stress is a factor that produces body and mental tension. Whatever happens in the mind influences the body and vice versa. Whenever they are out of sync, physical and mental stress will occur. Some of the symptoms of stress are irregular breathing, frequent tapping of fingers, change in appetite, loss of humor, inability to sleep, oversleeping, frequent stomach upset, difficulty in thinking, increased drinking and smoking, increase in tranquilizer intake, endless anxiety and depression, cold hands, frequent gritting of teeth, eyestrain, repeated headaches, and high blood pressure. Stress can also result into hair loss in patches known as ALOPECIA AREATA, thinning, and TRICHOTILLOMANIA, pulling out of ones own hair.

When stressed out, the body sets off a chain of chemical reactions 1. The blood sugar soars. 2. Minerals are mobilized from the blood stream and the bones. 3. Fat is produced at an alarming rate. 4.The heart rate and breathing speed up. 5.The body is drained of vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. 6.The hair and nails get nutrients last from the body nutrition system, due to stress, the hair and nails don't get the required amount of nutrition, which results to very slow growth, dry, brittle, and wiry.

Hair is 97% percent protein and 3 percent moisture. This strong, fibrous protein, called Keratin, also comprises our nails and, in animals, claws, feathers, horns, and fur. The factors that can affect the health of your hair include hormone changes, genetics, environmental circumstances, thyroid problems, immune disorders, smoking, the use of harsh chemicals on the hair, medication, stress level, infections, hair dressing techniques, and a diet that does not have the proper vitamins, mineral and fatty acids. Some of the possible causes for hair breakage are fungal infections, permanent relaxers or waves, or color treatments, excessive exposure to sunlight, and poor diet. The best way to provide hair follicles with the nutrients they need for active growth is through the bloodstream. Hair is also a very good indicator of our general state of health and well being. The vitamins helpful for improving the condition of your hair include vitamin A, vitamin B, vitamin B6, vitamin B12, vitamin B17, vitamin C, vitamin D, vitamin E, vitamin K, Biotin, Calcium, Choline, Chromium, Copper, Linoleum Acid, Fiber, Folic Acid, Inositol, Iodine, Iron, Lecithin, Magnesium, Manganese, Niacin, Paba, Pantothenic Acid, Potassium, Selenium, and Zinc.

Recommended remedy to balance stress:
 
1. Proper nutrition, exercise, and stress management.

2. Always check with your doctor or health care practitioner before starting anything listed above.

            There is an old Chinese proverb concerning the effects of stress of the hair:
                            "GRASS DOESN'T GROW WELL ON A BUSY STREET."

                             
                            SUMMER CARE FOR HAIR

1. Getting in shape for the summer, sometimes means going on a diet. Remember protein and fatty acids are essential for all major organs. Protein provides the body with energy. Protein is also needed for the manufacture of hormones, antibodies, enzymes, and tissues. Fatty acids are the most concentrated source of energy available to the body. When there is not enough protein and fatty acids the hair, skin, and nails are the first to show signs of deficiency. The results of long-term dieting to the hair is breakage, split ends, baldness, or areas of thinning. These results depend on the severity of the diet. To get the energy necessary to stay in shape for the summer, eat a well-balanced and healthy diet.

A. Protein sources: Chicken, fish, beans and rice, nuts and seeds, yogurt, tofu, brewer's yeast, spirulina, soy products.

B. Fatty acids sources: Olive oil, flaxseed oil, omega 3, canola, oils of nuts and seeds

2. To keep the moisture balance in the hair, put a little HAIROBICS HAIR OIL on the hair to the ends to protect the hair shaft before going out in the hot sun.

3. DEEP-HEATING CONDITIONING TREATMENT:

Shampoo with HAIROBICS THERAPEUTIC SHAMPOO. Next take the HAIROBICS LEAVE-IN-CONDITIONER and massage the entire scalp.

When you feel the tingle ... HAIROBICS IS WORKING!!!

Deep condition the hair with HAIROBICS MOISTURE RETENTION CONDITIONER and HAIROBICS HAIR OIL:

Take a little of the Hairobics Hair Oil and apply a small amount throughout the hair working down to the ends. Take the Water Retention Conditioner and apply on top of the Hairobics Oil working down to the ends. Massage the scalp, then use a heating cap for 15-20 min. Do this one a week for a deep heating conditioning treatment. After this treatment, the hair will have moisture, sheen, and shine.

4. When you think of protecting your skin from the harmful UV rays, think of protecting your hair. Wear a scarf to protect the hair from the scorching sun and UV rays.

5. Keep the ends of the hair protected by wearing hair styles which require that the ends are tucked. Before the ends are tucked put a tiny bit of the HAIROBICS HAIR OIL and POMADE on them. The HAIROBICS HAIR OIL will give the hair moisture and the Pomade will seal in the moisture. The purpose of treating the ends is to keep them moist so that they do not split, break, dry out, frizz, or tangle.

6. Keep your ends trimmed. Clip your ends every 8-10 weeks because the hot summer heat gives the ends of the hair a beating in the hot summer months. The ends of the hair are constantly attacked by the environment inside (air conditioner) and the environment outside (UV rays for the sun), which damage the ends of the hair because the ends are the oldest and weakest part of the hair follicle.

7. The weather is great for all types of exercise in the summer. When a person exercises, the blood circulation is excellent for the hair growth. When the blood circulates it delivers nutrients. The more nutrients that reach the scalp, the healthier the hair will be and the faster it will grow. HAIROBICS HAIR VITAMINS have all the vitamins, minerals, and amino acids necessary for hair growth. By eating nutritious food along with taking HAIROBICS HAIR VITAMINS you can maximize hair growth. Don't forget that hairs grow faster in the spring and summer!!!

8. Last but not least, the key to happy summer hair is to condition, moisturize. Don't forget to use your Hairobics Hair Products!!! To get the maximum hair growth during the summer months remember to exercise, eat right (fruits, vegetable, nuts, seeds, chicken, fish, beans, and rice), take supplements (Hairobics Hair Vitamins), get lots of rest and sleep, and don't forget to drink plenty of water.