What Are the Phases of Hair Growth?

by LA FUE Hair NYC | Sep 19, 2024 | Hair Loss, Health and Hair Care

There are some people who will insist that their hair grows fast or grows slow, but most people have no idea how hair actually grows. Most people believe that all your hair is growing at the same pace all the time and that every hair on your head – or anywhere else –...

Stress & Hair Loss

by LA FUE Hair NYC | Aug 15, 2024 | Hair Loss, Health and Hair Care

Life is stressful and there are a lot of things out in the world that add more stress to the pile. These stressors affect us both mentally and physically. It can cause your muscles to tense, can trigger asthma attacks, raise blood pressure to lead to heart problems, a...

What is DHT?

by LA FUE Hair NYC | Jul 18, 2024 | Hair Loss, Health and Hair Care, Testosterone

Dihydrotestosterone (DHT) is a hormonal byproduct of testosterone formed when the enzyme 5-alpha-reductase acts upon testosterone. DHT plays a key role in the sexual development of people assigned male at birth (AMAB) including the development of facial hair, a deeper...

Testosterone’s Effect on Hair Loss

by LA FUE Hair NYC | Jun 13, 2024 | Hair Loss, Health and Hair Care, Testosterone

It is commonly believed that high or low testosterone levels can cause thinning hair or balding. While this androgenic hormone indeed plays a role in hair growth and hair loss, the relationship is indirect and complex. How Does Testosterone Affect Hair? During...

Are Hair Loss Shampoos Effective?

by LA FUE Hair NYC | May 16, 2024 | Hair Loss, Health and Hair Care

The anti-hair loss shampoo industry is big business, with a market valued at around $3 billion dollars. Many of these products claim to prevent hair loss and promote hair growth, while improving the health of the hair and scalp. Containing ingredients like vitamins,...

Common Hair Transplant Myths

by LA FUE Hair NYC | Apr 18, 2024 | Hair Loss, Hair Transplant

Hair restoration is an increasingly common procedure, but the process is still surrounded by quite a few misconceptions. Most of these stem from outdated information about who can have a hair transplant, the experience of having a procedure, and what the final results...