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There are some men who lose hair or get thinning hair at an early age or in their 30′s. Some at a later part in life. But not all people quickly lose their hair and are quite confident on how they look. To gain a bit more confidence, those with thinning or receding hairlines try to regrow their hair using a hair loss product. With their hair growing back, they have again the confidence of their younger selves and can again wear their favorite hairstyles just like before.

Most of us think that hair loss affects only men but it also affects women. Women can suffer from female pattern hair loss just like men. Hair loss can also be hereditary and can be caused by stress, hormonal changes, pollution and excessive perming or coloring. Just like for men, there are also products that would prevent hair loss for women or promote its growth. Women do lose a lot of hair everyday but it’s truly hair loss when it does not re-grow. A bit of treatment can help in growing them back and some products can also revitalize hair.

Your hair becomes a natural extension of you and enhances your own uniqueness most especially if you have a healthy hair and a great hairstyle. The first step to great hair is keeping it clean and manageable. Healthy hair is essentially ‘dead’ at its length, but is actually attached to a living, reproducing structure- the root, which is situated just below the surface of the scalp. Living cells within the root produce hair and, if not properly nourished, their ability to make hair is badly affected.

To achieve a healthy, glowing hair, yu need a gentle shampoo and a conditioner that takes away dirt and excess oils but does not strip your hair of its natural moisture. A good shampoo is protein-based and the best hair conditioner moisturizes and strengthens your hair without leaving it overly soft and perfect for hair styling. Consider the range of lengths you can choose from in wearing your hair and make it indeed an extension of yourself.

Your hair is a natural extension of you and at the same time enhances your own uniqueness. That is why it is important to select the perfect hairstyle that complements your face shape.

Most of us have a combination of curved and angular shapes. If yours is such, decide which aspect is more appealing to you. You can play up your angles and curves if you see some of each to enhance your uniqueness.

If your face is more curved (heart, pear, oval, or round), any hairstyle ca work, from a short bob to long tresses, but match it with the overall softness. Create a contoured hairstyle that adds height where it is needed for balance. Wear soft bangs to slim a wide forehead.

For a round face, bring your hair forward on the cheeks to reduce width. For a heart-shaped face, meanwhile, use an off-center part to soften and narrow your forehead, and add fullness at the chin level. For a pear-shaped face, add fullness and width at the forehead area to make it appear wider, and keep your hair long enough to soften your chin line, Just like the round face bring your face forward at the cheek level. For an oval face, use softened styles with a slight angle.

If your face is more angular (square, rectangle, triangle or diamond), a chin-length hairstyle can frame the face, softening the sharp face line. A blunt cut, an asymmetrical cut, an off-face style, a bob, and angular hairline treatments are some styles for this kind of shape.

For a square face, emphasize your angles with asymmetrical styles or geometric cuts. You can add off-center part or bangs, or fullness on the sides to accentuate your cheekbones.

If your face is rectangular, the same hairstyles for the square face apply, except the adding of height on top.

For a diamond-shaped or triangular face, emphasize your cheekbones with angular hairstyles, keep your hair flat at the cheekbones, and add fullness or bangs if your face is diamond shaped, while off-center part or bangs would make your forehead appear narrower for a triangular shape.

Use your signature style to camouflage flaws or to draw attention to your best features. Avoid crossing the fine line between expressing your signature style and becoming pretentious. A signature look can be something as sentimental as a charm bracelet or as breezy as brightly-colored pantyhose-just make sure it feels like you and fits your personality.

1. Asses your current style; decide if you are traditional, modern, fashion-forward, casual, natural, etc.
2. Determine what you want to accomplish with your signature style-to be more memorable, develop an always-chic look or have more fun with fashion?
3. Study famous trendsetters. Don’t hesitate to imitate a look and make it your own, but make sure it fits into your personality.
4. Decide what you would be most comfortable changing – your hair, wardrobe colors or accessories.
5. Try a new hairstyle or color in stages to see how it works.
6. Start with a shirt, tie or scarf color in choosing a bold new color to see how well it works for you.
7. Accessories such as sunglasses, big pins, bright hosiery or vintage handbags are a safe, easy and inexpensive way to start a personalized look.
8. Experiment and alter your signature style pieces as you grow more confident.
9. Once you get into your signature look, be sure to change your supporting wardrobe frequently enough so that you don’t look the same everyday.

SHORT HAIR TIP

Use a toothbrush to tease a short strand. The tiny bristles will give you more control, and give your hair more lift.

BLOW-DRYING

1. Blow-dry bangs first, since they are first to dry. Use a round toothbrush.

2. Use fingers to separate hair until almost dry.

3. Divide hair into sections, and dry sections first.

HINT: Always brush and blow dry in same direction.

TRIM YOUR OWN BANGS

1. Comb bangs straight down across your forehead.

2. Separate into three sections.

3. Clip back the two side sections.

4. Grasp the middle section between the fingers, and looking straight ahead cut off about ¼ inches.

5. Unclip side sections and repeat.

SLEEP ON SATIN

Keep your hair from losing its style overnight by always sleeping on a satin pillow. Carry one with you when you travel.