Hormones and hair: a deeper connection than you might think The link between hormones and hair is very real and involves much more than just aesthetics. In fact, hormones influence: the hair’s life cycle, the quality of the hair shaft, sebum production and the balance of the scalp. When hormonal balance changes, so does the hair…
Stress and hair: a direct link The link between stress and hair is real, profound and often underestimated. Many people notice that they lose more hair during difficult periods. However, they rarely link this signal to what they are experiencing. In reality, stress does not only act on a mental level. It acts on the body, the skin and...
Thinning hair is not just an aesthetic issue Thinning hair is often experienced as a purely aesthetic problem. One notices that the line appears wider, that the density seems reduced, that the volume is not what it used to be. The first reaction is to look for a quick solution, often focused on the product...
When discomfort becomes a message Scalp itching is one of the most common and underestimated disorders. It is often treated as a simple momentary annoyance, to be soothed with a specific shampoo or soothing product. But is itching really just a symptom to be silenced? Or is it a sign that the skin ...
Because inflammation is the real starting point When we talk about skin and hair abnormalities, the focus is almost always on the visible effect: hair loss, excess sebum, itching, redness, thinning, brittle or dull hair. Rarely is attention paid to what is happening beneath the surface. According to experience gained in Trichotechnical Centres, over 90% of the...
The widespread belief to overcome hair loss When hair loss occurs, the first reaction is almost always the same: to look for a solution for the scalp. Specific shampoos, lotions, localised treatments, grandmother's remedies and alchemical concoctions... The focus, whatever the approach, in most cases, is on the visible area,...
Why it is important to distinguish integrated trichology from classical trichology When talking about trichology, the term is often used generically, as if there were only one possible approach to the study of the scalp and hair. In reality, in recent years an increasingly clear distinction has developed between classical trichology and...
