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3-D Technology – A New Wave in Hair Replication
In this episode of Hair Loss Solutions TV™, you will discover the following:
- Tour of the Cesare Ragazzi Laboratories in Bologna, Italy, where CNC 3-D prosthetic hair pieces are created [0:40]
- The process of mapping and casting the head to create the molding to be transformed with 3-D Printing into a Hair Replacement [0:55]
- The 39 steps involved in the Cesare Ragazzi Labs to produce a second scalp with hair to replicate growing hair [1:50]
- The DNA and quality control checks performed to ensure that the hair and scalp are of the highest quality [5:22]
- The art of injecting one hair at a time into the second scalp [8:15]
What is CNC 3-D Prosthesis?
By using the most technologically advanced, dermatologically-tested, non-invasive hair replacement system found anywhere today, this “Second Scalp” that allows people suffering from hair thinning and loss to enjoy a completely custom made full head of beautiful hair. After taking a mold of your scalp and mapping the areas of hair thinning and loss by a licensed certified center, the Cesare Ragazzi team is then able to take this mold and leverage 3-D Printed Technology to replicate a model of your scalp, perfectly matching the contour and shape of the hair loss site. 
The model is produced with breathable biopolymer material that becomes your customized “second scalp.”
The prosthesis is hypoallergenic and secured with a dermatologist-approved adhesive and allows you to live a normal life, including swimming, showering, exercising, etc. With a base consisting of antifungal, antimicrobial material, and biomedical materials, it adapts to your body temperature and allows sweat and heat to pass through. Only virgin, unprocessed hair is used in the CNC prosthesis, which makes it the highest quality of human hair. With the CNC 3-D prosthesis, you can truly live your life without compromise!
What are the Steps for Receiving Your New Look?
Alopecia Didn’t Stop Annie!
In this episode of Hair Loss Solutions TV™, you will discover the following:
- What Alopecia is and how it affects people of all ages
- How Jeffrey Paul, founder of Wigs for Kids, works with Italian company, Cesare Ragazzi, who creates advanced prosthetic hair pieces
- How the hair piece is securely attached to ensure proper placement and the dermatologically-approved adhesive used
- How Annie regained not only a beautiful head of hair, but also her confidence with the help of the Cesare Ragazzi’s 3D technology and printed hair systems
In the video above, Annie faced Alopecia at a young age and looked for solutions to help restore her confidence. When she turned to Wigs for Kids, a nonprofit organization that provides hair systems to children with medically-induced hair loss at no cost, she not only received a full head of natural-looking hair, but she also regained her confidence. She has always been beautiful, but now she feels it as well! Annie has taken her life’s journey with hair loss and used it as a platform to share her story of courage and hope to others. Check out what Annie considers to be her most treasured possession. Click here to listen to her incredible story!
Think Bald is Beautiful…But Not on You?
Hair loss for both men and women is common, affecting more than 75% of men and nearly two-thirds of women at some point in their lifetime. For many, any degree of hair loss can be a traumatic experience. This simple truth essentially drives a multi-billion hair loss treatment industry filled with products and treatments claiming to cure hair loss. Understanding hair growth and accurately measuring and diagnosing the cause of hair loss can take the unknown out of treatment and can curb or delay future hair loss.
It is a normal and healthy part of hair growth to lose some hair each day. Men with healthy hair shed between 60 and 80 strands each day, while women normally lose up to 100. But when does it all become too much? Typically, it takes 50% loss in hair density for hair loss to become noticeable to the naked eye. As with any medical condition, early detection can be key in effectively treating hair loss. Once hair loss progresses to a certain point, treatment becomes more difficult and costly in achieving good results.
If you’re wondering if you are experiencing hair loss, the rate at which you are losing hair, or even the effectiveness of a hair loss treatment regimen, wonder no more.
Restoring Hair Loss with Laser Light Therapy
In this episode, you’ll discover the following:
- The definition of Trichology
- The history of Laser Light Therapy
- What advancements have been made in Laser Light Therapy
- The different types of Lasers that are available to help you when suffering from hair thinning and loss
- How surgeons, hair stylists, and hair restoration experts work together as a team to take care of your new, improved, and beautiful hair
Hair Loss and Thyroid Disorder – What You Need to Know
In today’s episode…
If You Have Hair Loss Due to a Thyroid Disorder,
You are Not Alone!
Meet Linsey…
She got more than her hair back…she got her life back as well.
After being diagnosed with Grave’s Disease and suffering the side effects of this thyroid disorder and the medications associated with it, Linsey 
decided to seek help for her thinning hair. Too much of her life had been spent hiding and covering up, and she was ready to live her life again. After spending time with Hair & Scalp Specialists, a plan was put into place to help repair her beauty – both on the inside and out.
From the Consultation to determine the best solution for Linsey to the Design & Mold session, a personal blueprint was created specifically to meet her needs. To determine the best custom design solution, we had to consider her lifestyle, coverage needs, and maintenance requirements. These necessary conversations helped determine the best attachment method for Linsey, allowing her hair system to allow her to live her life without compromise! Watch Linsey’s story…
Hair Loss Solutions TV™ Coming May 15
We are pleased to announce the Jeffrey Paul Hair Restoration Center is adding a brand new feature to this blog on May 15 that is sponsored by Wigs for Kids – the first online TV program addressing hair loss – Hair Loss Solutions TV™!
My team has been working on this project for over a year now, recording interviews with experts, capturing real life stories of people like you who are experiencing hair loss, reviewing products and technologies, and I am so excited to soon be sharing it with you.
For those who have hair thinning or loss, are using hair pieces, or know someone who is experiencing this, the roll out of our videos will be an incredible resource. Watch the following preview…
What is Hair Loss Solutions TV™?
Imagine the most influential, knowledgeable and successful leaders in the Hair Restoration world all gathered on one platform. Imagine others, like you as well as children, who have experienced the trauma of hair loss and the effect it has had on their self-esteem, relationships, and outlook on life. They have all come together to share a message of hope: that you are not alone!
Hair Loss Solutions TV™ Coming Soon
It’s almost go “live” time! If you have hair thinning or loss, if you’re wearing hair, or if you know someone who does, you’re going to love my new Hair Loss Solutions TV™ program. And it’s launching soon.
Watch the brief montage below to see some images from my time at the recording studio with my amazing co-host and Emmy® nominated journalist, Andrea Vecchio. Then continue reading more below to see the All-Star lineup we have ready for you!
So, what is the Hair Loss Solutions TV™ program? I’m glad you asked! Imagine the most influential, knowledgeable, and successful leaders in the Hair Replacement world all gathered on one platform. Imagine women and children who have experienced the trauma of hair loss and the effect it has on their self-esteem, relationships, and outlook on life. Imagine they are all sharing their secrets, their strategies, their fears, their victories, and their ultimate message of hope – that You Are Not Alone!
Decoding the Common Beauty Product Label
Ever wonder what those little icons on your shampoo, skin care or makeup bottles mean? If you’ve never taken the time to understand the common beauty product label, you may just be surprised at what’s hiding inside.
While today’s shoppers are smarter and better informed about food packaging labels, many are still unaware of some of the basic symbols used in labeling cosmetics and beauty products. Knowing what these symbols mean is just as important for consumers as understanding similar packaging information on food in the grocery aisle.
All cosmetics and personal care products sold in the United States are required by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to be labeled with ingredients, including botanicals and chemicals used in manufacturing. There are also universally recognizable symbols used for package labeling that provide more specific product contents and safety information. Symbols indicating a product’s expiration date, organic makeup or even whether a company adheres to strict animal cruelty-free standards appear on every health and beauty product you use.
It’s important to note that if a product advertised as “organic” doesn’t carry an expiration date, it’s likely not entirely organic. The FDA has distributed information about the term “organic” as it pertains to cosmetics, which is available for public view.
Making sure you know what’s inside of the product you’re considering, as well as having a basic understanding of label symbols and their meanings will help you make a more informed purchase. Here’s a short list of a few of the most common symbols on the market today; recognize any?
Not Your Grandmother’s Wig
To many, the term “hair loss solution” conjures up images of painful hair restoration techniques or the unnatural looking, one-size-fits-all wigs many of our grandmothers wore back in the day. You know the kind of wig we are talking about here, the kind made primarily of low-grade synthetic materials, that unless you weren’t paying any attention at all, you could tell when a lady was wearing one.
Today’s Hair Solutions
There are many advantages to our hair solutions today, including a more natural look in terms of texture, shine and movement, color dimension, and authentic look and feel. Wigs of your Grandma’s days were often hot, itchy and generally uncomfortable. Today’s hair solutions, on the other hand, lack any of those discomforts. Human hair solutions also offer many more styling options. In contrast to synthetics, human hair solutions are heat resistant, so they won’t melt or curl when applying heat.
Pregnancy and Hair Loss: From Glow to “Oh No!”
As we mentioned in our February newsletter, we’re celebrating the pregnancy of one of our stylists, Clair. She and her fiancé are expecting a baby boy in the coming months. This got us talking about pregnancy and its effects on hair and the scalp.
Many women look forward to the “glow” of pregnancy. During this exciting time, higher levels of hormones can cause many physiological changes – bright, shiny skin and fast growing, fuller hair. Increased estrogen in the body extends the growth phase of hair, resulting in reduced shedding and changes in texture which can make for seemingly fuller locks.
Valentine’s Day Prep – Homemade Shaving Cream
Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! Whether you’re going out for a romantic dinner or staying in for the evening, we all want to look and feel good.
In preparation for your night, I have a recipe to make homemade shaving cream.
Ingredients:
- 1 cup virgin coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 10 drops essential oil (of your choice)
- Glass container of your choice
Directions:
Blend all ingredients together in a blender or stir really well with a fork and place the mixture in your glass container. Make sure to shake well before each use.
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Remember…Beauty Begins Within
Hair Helps Heal
Thinning tresses and hair loss can be difficult for men and women of any age. Hair loss can be caused by a variety of factors, including stress, hereditary, the result of illness or disease, or a side effect of medical treatments such as chemotherapy. Any hair loss can be traumatic and impart serious damage to one’s self-esteem.
We’ve heard it from many of our guests – their stress levels may have initially caused their hair loss, which resulted in additional strain. It’s a vicious cycle that’s extremely difficult to break. In dealing with all this added pressure, people turn to different coping mechanisms, such as overeating, staying within the confines of their home or overspending. These methods bring about their own problems and can result in even more concern for the person and their loved ones.
Is Your Shampoo Causing Hair Loss?
We all have a favorite shampoo. You know, the one that makes your hair smell like vanilla and promises shinier, thicker and healthier tresses. Maybe you chose that shampoo based on the recommendation of a hairstylist. Or, maybe you began using it because your best friend swears by it or you read that it’s your favorite celebrity’s secret to her gorgeous locks. But have you ever really read the ingredients of your shampoo and considered how they interact with your hair and your scalp?
The recent buzz around claims that certain conditioning cleansers and dry shampoos cause hair loss has many wondering if their favorite shampoo could be causing damage that can lead to hair loss, too. While those products may not be causing direct hair loss, the wrong product on the wrong hair type can certainly cause hair and scalp issues, including dreaded hair loss.