Millions of people around the world are diagnosed with cancer every year. Fortunately, medical advancements are leading to longer survival rates and increased odds of remission for many types of cancer. The downside is that several cancer treatments, including chemotherapy and radiation therapy, can actually cause other conditions like hair loss. While not as serious as cancer, hair loss can be incredibly debilitating, and it can cause stress and anxiety...

If you have been suffering from alopecia, the professionals at Continental Hair are here for you. We have decades of experience offering hair loss solutions to both men and women with alopecia, and you can rest easy knowing we can tailor our services to your specific needs. If you aren’t sure whether or not you have alopecia, we first recommend receiving a diagnosis from your doctor. In general, hair loss...

It is well known that stress, diet, hormones and medications can cause hair loss. Of course there is genetic hair loss and hair loss caused by certain conditions like Alopecia or illnesses like Lupus. But, do the young people today know about the fact that their hairstyles can also cause thinning, shedding and hair loss as well? We are talking about long term damage. No matter what race or gender,...

It wasn’t really something that I noticed over-night….it was gradual. I suppose that I avoided the truth for as long as I could because of vanity or fear or denial. Nevertheless, I had to face the fact that I could no longer wear my hair the way I was used too. The crazy thing is that my hair was thin on only one side and the rest seemed normal. I...

I wanted to share a story on of our bloggers share with us. I have a neighbor who is enjoying her retirement! She takes a daily walk for an hour a day come rain or come shine. She is the most energetic person I have ever met (especially for her age). I stare in awe as I see her fast walking past me every morning and I feel slightly guilty...

Aesthetician: Trained to administer facials (also called a facialist) . advise customers on make-up, skin and hair Anagen: Growth phase of hair cycle during which new hair is formed Catagen: Phase of hair cycle between growth phase and resting phase if hair follicle Chemotherapy: Use of chemical agents to treat or control disease (especially Cancer) Often is responsible for partial or total hair loss. Cosmetologist: Person who gives beauty treatments to skin and...