Posted by Rino Jasper
on October 5, 2009 in Life Cycle of Hair
Our hair grows continually from the time we are born through old age. And just as children go through “growth spurts”, so does our hair—it grows, stops growing, falls out and the process begins anew.
The first part of the cycle, called Anagen, is what is known as the hair shaft’s growth phase. This stage can last from between two to eight years and it’s the space in time when the hair begins its journey from the bulb nestled inside the follicle to the moment it sprouts and grows as a visible strand of hair. (more...)
Posted by Rino Jasper
on July 1, 2009 in Life Cycle of Hair
Which of my hair traits are due to my DNA?
Common hair issues, such as baldness, hair loss, and hard-to-manage textures are often blamed on genetics: “I’m losing my hair because my mother lost hers…” is a classic. So which issues can be attributed to genetic factors? (more...)
Posted by Rino Jasper
on March 5, 2009 in Life Cycle of Hair
Hair follicle
Cuticle (surface of hair)
It is common knowledge that our hair is a fair indicator of our general state of health, but what is it actually made of?
The main ingredient is keratin, a sulfur-rich protein which is also found in our nails, teeth and skin. Every strand of hair is therefore made up mainly of protein, 97% to be exact, and the rest is moisture. Protein is what gives hair its strength, while the 3% “moisture” hydrates it.
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Our hair grows continually from the time we are born through old age. And just as children go through “growth spurts”, so does our hair—it grows, stops growing, falls out and the process begins anew.
