Laser Comb-HairMax

 

The LaserComb bathes your hair root with a nourishing light and is designed to energize your hair’s light energy.  All living cells "like" light and your hair is no different. The most common example of light converting into chemical energy is photosynthesis, where plants are fed via light converted into chemical energy.

Scientific studies on cell cultures have shown that laser penetrates into soft tissue and increases the action of adenosine triphosphate (ATP), a molecule that is a major carrier of energy from one reaction site to another in all living cells.

Another scientific theory behind this concept is that, for healthy function, cells are largely dependent on an exchange of energy and 'information' with surrounding cells.  This is achieved via individual wave systems by which cells 'communicate' through inter-connective plasma - which is affected by low level laser working at quantum level.

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Toppik

Toppik is a natural, safe way to conceal the appearance of thinning hair and baldness.  It can be very useful if you have thinning hair and want to give the illusion of coverage.  It can be effective for up to two days if you do not wash your hair.  Toppik can also be used safely after a hair transplant, though it is recommended you wait two weeks following your procedure.

Toppik is not a spray-paint, cream, cover-up lotion, or a hair piece.  Rather, Toppik uses something known as "micro-fibers" which, when applied, bind to your hair, and create the illusion of thickness.  The fibers used by Toppik are made of the same protein, Keratin, that real human hair is composed of.  These fibers actually mesh with your hair so completely that it's nearly impossible to tell that you have anything in your hair.  With Toppik, you will instantly see a more natural and thicker looking head of hair.

 

How to use toppik?

 

You can apply Toppik by simply holding the custom container over your thinning area, and shaking it gently.  In seconds, thousands of tiny color-matched hair fibers will intertwine with your own hair. Charged with static electricity, they bond so securely that they will stay in place all day and night, even in the strongest wind or hardest rain.

• Towel or blow dry your hair, or allow it to air dry completely. Use only on dry hair.
• Hold the container in one hand 3-6 inches above the area to be thickened.  For targeting small regions, you may bring the container right to the area.
• Shake Toppik liberally over the desired areas.  Don't worry about any fibers falling into surrounding hair because they will simply disappear.
• If you cannot see your back-of-the-head area in the mirror during application, use your another hand to guide you to the areas to be enhanced.  If necessary, apply Toppik with your head down, and look in the mirror afterwards.
• Fill in further as needed.  With practice, you will soon learn to apply Toppik effectively, with only an occasional glance at the mirror, if at all.
• In frontal areas, spread your thumb and forefinger and place your hand on top of the forehead below the hairline to keep stray fibers from falling to forehead and eyes.
• Patting your hair will help disperse fibers throughout the area.  Use an open, plastic, non-bristle brush to style your hair as you wish.  You will notice that your hair is much easier to style with the added bulk of the Toppik fibers.

Hair Replacements (Hair Systems)

A hair system (also known as non-surgical hair replacement, hair bonding or hair integration process) by any other name is a wig, toupee, hairpiece, appliance, weave or, to use the vernacular, a "rug". A source of great amusement to the fully haired, and the butt of a million bad jokes, the male wearer of a wig often lives in a constant state of low level paranoia and anxiety about his public discovery and subsequent humiliation. For some men and women, however, a hair system is a viable alternative to confronting the world in a state of balding.

Women seem to have been dealt a better hand than men when it comes to wigs. Society is more accepting of females altering their appearance in general: makeup, cosmetic surgeries, Botox, hair coloring, and the use of wigs. Indeed, there is a certain glamour associated with singers and actresses changing their hair to reflect a changing personality. Be that as it may, it has been a slow process for our current culture to accept "hair systems" as an option for balding men.

Now, however, this method has permeated our common lexicon ("I'm not only the Hair Club president, I'm also a client!"). So let us discuss the wigmaker's art, the types of systems, and the strengths and drawbacks of "borrowed hair".

The materials used are of two main types: real hair and synthetic hair. There are currently no synthetics that rival real human hair; it simply lacks the natural texture, feel and look of real hair. Of the sources of human hair, most is Asian, but European hair is more highly prized. Asian hair tends to be more coarse, and, when dyed to match the wearer's shade, tends to look even more so. Also, unless it is used in a full wig, there may be more difficulty matching with the person's existing hair.

Many wigs and hairpieces are mass-produced, and these tend to be of lower quality than hand-made pieces. A few wigs are still custom made by fine artisans, with multiple fittings for the client, much like a fine tailored suit of clothes. Obviously, with such a range of quality, there is a corresponding price range, and hairpieces can be purchased costing from a few hundred dollars to five thousand or more, depending on hair type and construction. Maintenance is also an issue, and most clients choose to purchase at least two wigs, so that one can always be worn when one is returned to the maker for maintenance.

All wig construction begins with a foundation of fabric or synthetic material. Many are sewn into fine mesh-like or "lace" foundations. Others are made using polymer bases that are promoted as "like a second skin". The quality here also varies, as it does according to the skill with which the weaving is done. A finely crafted piece will honor the normal directionality, that is, the angles at which hair normally emerges from the scalp; this is of great importance in hair transplantation, and will be covered in detail later.

Regardless of the type of foundation used, all hairpieces, with the exception of full wigs, must be attached to the head. This is accomplished in a variety of ways, including clips, tapes and bonding agents. These all have their advantages and disadvantages, and the choice has much to do with the size and shape of the piece and the personal preference of the wearer.

Clips are the easiest for getting the piece off and on; the downside is they can cause traction alopecia from the constant pulling force on the existing hair they are clipped to. Adhesive tapes are easy, but leave sticky residue on the hairpiece that requires cleaning and may prematurely age the appliance. There are also systems that are bonded to the scalp (temporarily) using adhesives, usually applied to a polymer (type of plastic) foundation. Sometimes these systems are marketed as "non-surgical hair implantation" because the plastic has hairs imbedded into it.

Hair weaves are another method, by which the foundation fabric of a hairpiece is woven to the client's existing hair. This affords the wearer good stability; however, as is the case with the "bonded" systems, they become loose as the underlying hair that remains grows out. Then, the client must return to the office for maintenance. This re-tightening or re-bonding must be done about every month, usually for a fee. Incidentally, many hair restoration surgeons feel that prolonged wearing of wigs and systems may accelerate the process of hair loss, probably through a variety of mechanisms.

Many men chose to use a hairpiece rather than undergoing surgical hair transplantation because of the latter's cost. However, when we calculate a lifetime of periodic purchases of hairpieces (they do wear out!), the need to have two or more pieces available, the periodic maintenance, and, for many systems, monthly maintenance and/or re-tightening charges that may range from $100 to over $500, the cost obviously adds up. Hair transplantation, on the other hand, provides a permanent growth of natural hair from the patient's own head, and this may require only one procedure for a lifetime. Some men have such advanced baldness and such limited "donor" hair, that a hairpiece is a good option. Only a consultation with a physician specializing in hair restoration can help the balding patient make a truly educated decision.

 

Non-Surgical Hair Loss Solutions

There are a number of other, non-surgical, hair loss solutions out there.  Some of these include hair pieces, concealment products, hair building fibers and the laser comb. Hair pieces may be a good solution for individuals with excessive hair loss, but not for the individual who is young and has minimal hair loss.  Once you begin wearing a hair piece, it is very difficult to stop.  They are hot to wear in the summer and require monthly maintenance to keep them looking their best.  You will also have to deal with the constant concern that you will be unmasked. Toppik, Couvre, and Dermatch are all concealment products.  They help make your hair appear thicker and reduce the contrast between your hair and the area of thinning or baldness.  The Hair Max laser comb has been shown to improve hair counts and/or reduce hair loss in at least one study.

Hair loss and hair transplant treatments Information

		Hair Replacements
		Toppik
		Lazer comb