Black Hair Styles

If you are like me you may have started to get a little thin on top and not even know it.  Or maybe you have noticed the hair line retreating from your forehead over the last couple of years.  I really never realized how much hair I had lost until a trip to Hawaii opened my eyes.  Actually, it wasn’t the trip so much as the pictures we took on the vacation.  One night, back on the mainland, we were looking at the photos and a shot of the top of my head happened to come up.  I was almost completely bald.  Actually it looked worse than it was because I was swimming so my hair was not fluffed up but still I was going bald.

There is no way I wanted to look like my dad or worse yet my brother who was completely void on top by the time he was thirty.  I made a vow to find out which hair restorer really worked.  I did a lot of research and found out there are only two drugs which have been authorized by the US FDA for the treatment of male pattern baldness.  These are Finasteride, which is only sold by prescription and has the potential for nasty side effects; and Minoxidil which is purchased over the counter.

I decided to try a generic form of Minoxidil and I am very happy with the results.  My wife says the spot is all gone and she is upset because she doesn’t have anything to tease me about any more.  I apply the liquid twice a day, in the morning and night, and that is all there is to it.

I have stopped losing my hair and I have actually had some hair grow back in.  This is not a permanent cure because I will have to use it as long as I want my hair to grow, but it is much better than being called chrome dome, or bald eagle. There are also some hair restorer natural products like saw palmetto but for now I am happy with what I am using.

If you have progressed from thinning hair to actual bald spots then don’t even mess around with any hair restoration products.  There is nothing on the market that can grow hair on a bald head.  If you want to get hair growing, and you want to stop looking fifteen years older than you really are, then your only option is to have hair implants.  Also called hair transplants and hair grafts, this procedure has been around for about 50 years but the last ten years have seen a dramatic change in the treatment.  A dramatic change for the good.

The new hair implants for men procedure is much simpler and less painful than the old method.  Originally, if a man wanted hair implants he would have to undergo fairly substantial surgery.  First the hair restoration doctor would actually cut out a piece of scalp which had hair growth.  The doctor would then sew the incision up while a team of assistants would remove the individual hair follicles from this scrap of scalp.  Once the follicles were removed and cleaned, the surgeon would make incisions in the bald spot and transplant the follicles into these areas.  The incisions here would have to be sewn up also.

All this cutting and sewing caused a lot of bleeding, pain, and chances for infection.  Something had to change.  That something was the Direct Hair Implant procedure.  Now, using a specially designed medical tool, the hair restoration surgeon can remove the hair follicular unites directly from the scalp without cutting.  He or she then implants the individual follicles in the same manner.  There is no more cutting and sewing.

Most of the time the procedure can be done in the doctor’s office and the patient leaves with no bandages on his head.

If you are finding no hair loss remedies which are beneficial to your balding then it is time you looked in to the only proven method for getting hair to grow on that shiny spot.  Hair implants work and work well.

If you have coarse hair, you may have a hard time finding a flat iron that can tame your hair, but never fear: they do exist. A professional flat iron is a good investment because they are usually sturdier, longer lasting, and have adjustable heat settings. The Hot Tools Hot Air Flat Iron comes with 600 watts of power with two speeds and two heat settings, plus a "cool shot" setting. The flat iron heads are removable and cleanable, and the iron has a heavy duty swivel cord for convenience. It comes with a one-year limited warranty.

Another great choice, particularly for longer coarse hair, is the Solia Flat Iron 1-3/4". The ceramic/ tourmaline plates make hair shinier and silkier and can be used on dry or damp hair. The heat settings go up to 450 degrees F - hot enough to tame even the coarsest hair. The ceramic heater gives quick, evenly distributed heat, and the heating plates wrap around the edges so you can easily finish off a section of hair without snagging. The Solia Ceramic Ion Flat Iron comes with a two-year limited warranty making it a really reliable choice. Straightening your hair with a flat iron has never been easier! Just check out some of the solia flat iron reviews and we are sure you will see how it stands up to others.

CORIOLISS CLASSIC HAIR STRAIGHTENERFLAT IRON PINK    US $38.99

Heat Resistant HOLDER for Straightening Flat Iron    US $6.99

Babyliss Pro Ceramic 1 2 Mini Straightening Flat Iron    US $19.95

Leonardo ZEBRA POUCH CASE for Flat Iron Straightener    US $6.99

CORIOLISS CLASSIC HAIR STRAIGHTENERFLAT IRON PURPLE    US $38.99

The HAI Convertable Ceramic Flat Iron is another consideration for thick, course hair as it has sapphire ceramic plates that are as good as it gets for equal heat distribution. Infrared heat technology keeps hair shiny and healthy. It heats up fast (less than 25 seconds) and has the on / off switch on the temperature control thermostat. There are five heat settings ranging from 140 degrees F to 410 degrees F, so it definitely gets hot enough to cope with thick hair. It comes with a swivel cord and ergonomic design that's perfect for pressing, holding, and curling hair. The plates are 1-1/4 inches wide for every hair length, and it comes with a one-year limited warranty.