Professional Hair Products Can Save Your Hair's Life

Have you noticed your hair's beginning to thin? Are you wondering where those luscious locks of your youth have disappeared to? 

You're not alone!

Did you know that over 80 million Americans are affected by hair loss? While many people associate baldness with men, research from the American Hair Loss Association estimates women make up 40% of that 80-million number. 

Hair loss among men and women is so prevalent that August is National Hair Loss Awareness Month, and September is Alopecia Awareness Month. 

At The Color Room, we aim to provide professional services and products to give you the healthiest hair you can imagine. 

Reasons You Might Be Losing Your Hair

Genetics plays a role in hair loss. So do medical conditions like thyroid disease, fungal infections, and even natural hormonal changes caused by pregnancy or menopause. Even certain medications can cause hair loss. 

Stress is another huge contributor to hair loss. According to the Mayo Clinic, "significant stress pushes large numbers of hair follicles into a resting phase." 

The good news? 

Most reasons contributing to hair loss are reversible with lifestyle changes and professional hair care products and treatments.

If you're experiencing stress-induced hair loss, here are some ways to regrow healthy hair: 

Manage your stress

Stressful life events are unavoidable. You might not even realize you're experiencing stress impacting your well-being until you run your hands through your hair and find strands of hair between your fingers.  

Some stress management tips that might work for you could be taking a yoga class, practicing meditation, or spending time outside. If these techniques don't help, consider therapy or counseling. 

Eat a healthy, balanced diet

Eating healthy isn't only necessary to prevent hair loss. It's also essential to your overall health. Crash dieting and starvation diets can stress the hair follicles, even if you don't feel stressed. So, if your hair isn't as thick as it once was and you're concerned about how much hair is in your hairbrush, eat a diet rich in fruits and vegetables, lean protein, and whole grains.

Get your labs checked

Certain nutritional deficiencies can also cause hair loss, even if you eat a healthy diet. The most common deficiencies that affect our hair's growth and appearance include: 

• Vitamin B12

• Vitamin D

• Zinc

• Ferritin

Is Your Haircare Routine Causing Your Hair Loss?

You might not know that certain hairstyles and harsh hair habits like excessive bleaching can damage hair. Celebrities like Ariana Grande and Lady Gaga have been outspoken about how over-bleaching has led to premature hair loss, with Lady Gaga likening over-bleaching to getting a "chemical haircut." Additionally, too-tight hairstyles can lead to Traction Alopecia (aka Ballerina Baldness). 

We're not going to tell you not to dye or bleach your hair but follow this pro advice: Never dye or bleach your hair yourself. Always trust professional stylists to manage your hair coloring needs. 

The Color Room stylists won't ever recommend a style or coloring service that will damage your hair—ever!   

Practice Healthy Scalp Care

Switching up your shampoo, conditioner, and styling products could also help you manage hair loss! 

You want to practice healthy scalp care, starting with the products you use to wash your hair. 

First, you always want to use professional products. L'Oréal Professionnel's Pro Longer line is an excellent product for thickening hair and resurfacing it, resulting in longer, thicker hair. Products like the Pro Longer line use ingredients such as FILLER-A100, L'Oréal's patented technology. The exclusive combination of FILLER-A100 and Amino Acid work to "renew lengths and fill-in ends." 

The Pro Longer Line is a 3-step cleanse, treat, and protect home solution. 

• Use the Pro Longer Lengths Renewing Shampoo to cleanse.

• Apply the Pro Longer Ends Filler Concentrate Single Dose to treat thin ends.

• Finish with the Pro Longer Renewing Crème for complete nourishment.

Another professional product line we recommend is the invati advanced™ 3-step system. This line instantly thickens hair to make it stronger, and it reduces hair loss from brushing by 53% after twelve weeks of usage. 

The trademarked 3-step system is naturally derived, vegan, and aims to improve scalp health. After all, improving your scalp health is the #1 way to reduce hair loss. 

If you're concerned about hair loss due to breakage from brushing or your hair appears thin, invanti advanced™ 3-step system is for you. The 3-step system includes: 

• Light exfoliating shampoo

• Thickening conditioner

• Scalp revitalizer

We carry L'Oréal Professionnel's Pro Longer line and Aveda's invati advanced™ 3-step system in our newly remodeled retail section. 

If you're fed up with thinning hair, have bald patches, or want to take a proactive approach to keep your hair healthy, we can help. 

We carry complete lines of professional products that are gentle on your scalp and don't contain harsh ingredients that strip your hair of nutrients. Our products actually nourish your hair. 

The bottom line is this: Professional hair products can save your hair's life—and stop hair loss! 

Find Your Favorite Professional Products

Not sure what you need? We have you covered! We have the widest selection of professional haircare products in Wentzville. Our staff can help you find the right product for your haircare needs. 

Have questions about damaged hair? Schedule a consultation with one of our expert haircare professionals to discuss your concerns. We'll help nurture your hair back to health! 

To schedule an appointment, contact The Color Room's concierge team at 636-856-1400.