We all carry genes from our parents in equal proportion. If anyone of our ancestors has had permanent hair loss it is carried forward to our lives also and hence irreversible.

1. HAIR LOSS
Are Sulphate-Free Shampoos Really
Better for your Hair?

2. HAIR STRUCTURE
• We will begin by defining the hair. Hair is composed primarily of proteins
(88%). These proteins are of a hard fibrous type known as keratin. Keratin
protein is comprised of what we call "polypeptide chains." The word,
polypeptide, comes from the Greek word "poly" meaning many and
"peptos" meaning digested or broken down. In essence, if we break down
protein, we have individual amino acids. Many (poly) amino acids joined
together form a "polypeptide chain". Two amino acids are joined
together by a "peptide bond", and the correct number of amino acids
placed in their correct order will form a specific protein; i.e. keratin,
insulin, collagen and so on. The "alpha helix" is the descriptive term given
to the polypeptide chain that forms the keratin protein found in human
hair. Its structure is a coiled coil. The amino acids link together to form
the coil and there are approximately 3.6 amino acids per turn of the helix
(coil). Each amino acid is connected together by a "peptide bond". The
peptide bond is located between the carbon atom of one amino acid
extending to bond with the nitrogen atom of the next amino acid.

3. Types of
Hair Loss
Psychological Effects of Hair Loss
Every body knows or experiences
that society places great value on
hair. Balding men do suffer stress
over hair loss, particularly young
single men. The more extensive the
loss, the greater the stress that is
induced. Frustration, loss of self
confidence, self conscious about
looks, feeling of looking older than
persons age, not being so
attractive, other people's reaction
are some of the negative aspects
which creep in a balding
gentleman's personality. This may
be in the form of seeking
reassurance about one's looks,
worrying about how much more
will be the loss of hair, feeling
sensitive to other's criticism and
thereby avoiding social get
together.

4. HAIR
STRUCTURE

5. How to Repair Damaged Hair: Five
Steps to Repairing Damage
The Five Habits of Healthy Hair You Should
Adopt
The road to healthy is paved with products,
potions,protein, and deep conditioners... oh
my! If your hair is fried or suffers from split
ends, sun damage, tangles, and broken brittle
pieces, it's time to take charge of your hair's
health. It's easy to forget that our hair can be
very fragile. Exposure to the sun, hair dryers,
flat irons, and even daily brushing can take it's
toll and leave you wishing for a time machine.
It's important to remember that repairing
damaged hair won't happen over night, but
over time developing these habits will aim you
down the road to recovery.

6. Types of Hair Loss
• Normal Hair Loss :Certain amount of loss of hair is natural in both men and
women since that is the cycle of growth programmed by creator of mankind. The
average head has around 1,00,000 hair follicles and on an average we lose
around 70 to 100 follicles everyday. It is a cycle and is offset by new re growth in
healthy scalp. On an average the hair follicle grows for 7 years and it grows by
half an inch in a month and if never cut will grow up to 42 inches.
• Alopecia Areata/Totalis :Alopecia Areata is a patchy hair loss that occurs with
great unpredictability. It means hair will fall from certain parts of the head in
one, two, three or more locations. Alopecia Totalis is a total or complete hair
loss, which may extend to body hair, eyelashes etc. In either case the hair may
commence re growth only to be lost again at a later date. Little is known of these
disorders. Theories run from hereditary to immunological. There is no cure that is
viable long term. Only advanced cosmetic solutions seem to be providing the
best cure.

7. De-Gunk Your Tresses
• The products we use and even the
water we use to remove the products
we use, can cause your hair to have a
less-than-healthy sheen. Build up is a
serious issue with hair and can cause
it to be limp, lifeless, and even cause
your ends to be split and feel brittle.
Getting this built up gunk off your
hair is the first step in repairing
damage and having healthier hair. A
good clarifying shampoo, a baking
soda clarifying, or an apple cider
vinegar rinse are great options for
removing product build-up, hard
water deposits, and mineral build-up
on your hair. How often you need to
remove build up really depends on
the products you use and the water
coming out of your tap. Most people
could use a clarifying treatment at
least once a month.

8. Protect Your Hair
from Sun Exposure • One of the biggest culprits of hair
damage,colar fade, and brittle ends
is sun damage. If you're not
protecting your hair from the sun's
UV rays, the time to start is now.
Even though we are more exposed
in the summer, don't forget that the
sun shines all year long.These tips
offer a great start to protecting your
hair from the sun. After a long day
of sun exposure (trips to the beach,
hiking, outdoor sporting activities)
it's a good idea to give your hair a
nice long hydrating treatment to
keep damage at bay and help your
hair stay in tip-top condition.

9. Try a ARGAN Oil
Treatment
• I am a huge fan of hot oil treatments to
infuse hair with shine and moisture. Hot oil
treatments are simple to do right at home.
Apply your favorite ArganLife Argan Oil
generously to clean, towel dried
hair. Cover with a shower cap or plastic
wrap and apply heat using a hot towel
(fresh from the dryer), your hair dryer, or
sit in the sun on a warm day. After heating
the oil, allow your hair to cool at room
temperature, and rinse with cool water.
Hot oil treatments can be done one to
three times per month depending on the
amount of damage and how dry your hair
is. Too much oil can cause your hair to
appear greasy, so be careful not to over-do
it.