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Biomethod I Unveiling the Top 5 Causes of Alopecia
If you're experiencing significant or persistent hair loss, it's advisable to seek professional guidance from an Accredited Trichologist for a comprehensive evaluation and appropriate interventions. Shann Christen offers a complimentary hair and scalp analysis at his Biomethod Salon in Los Angeles. Text today to make an appointment (323) 350-6230.
Easy Hairstyles for Beginners, as Told by Stylists
With so many creators on TikTok making hairstyle creations look easy AF in 20-second videos, mastering your own hair can feel pretty intimidating. But even if you have absolutely no experience doing hair, there are some easy hairstyles for beginners that nearly anyone can do.
10 Best-Kept Secrets to Strong and Shiny Hair, Experts Say
"Protecting the hair's protein from UVB rays and the color from the UVA rays preserves both strength and shine," says Shann Christen, a Beverly Hills-based celebrity hairstylist and the founder of BioMethod. To that end, he recommends SunPotion, a finishing product from the BioMethod line that protects the integrity of the hair while adding shine and gloss.
Are There Risks to Using a Scalp Massager?
While scalp massagers seem like they’d be pretty low risk, they are kindof polarizing in the trichologist community. Most of the reasoning against scalp massage comes from two factors: that people tend to use them too aggressively and that they are sometimes thought to be solutions to some scalp issues when, in fact, they can make them worse. “Using such a device on any kind of weakened hair and scalp will only lead to damage and hair loss,” says hairstylist, trichologist and founder of BioMethod Shann Christen. “For instance someone who is only washing their hair once a week has oil build up inside the follicle. This build up weakens the hard Keratin that holds the papilla in the scalp. Such aggressive action of the scalp massager will only aid in the hair falling from the scalp. Also, someone suffering from Male Pattern Hair Loss is experiencing the miniaturization of the hair shaft. In this weakened state, a scalp massager will only cause the hair to fall from the follicle. Again, the action is too aggressive to be healthy for the hair and scalp.”
W Magazine: A Scalp Specialist Debunks Common Hair Myths
There are two key factors standing between you and perfect hair: your genes, and following a healthy haircare regimen. Although being genetically blessed will only get you so far—at a certain age, hormonal changes, taking birth control, and getting pregnant could change the nature of your hair—you can control how you tend to your coif. The products and tools you use, who cuts your hair, your diet—these details are all paramount to your locks’ lifeblood.