What really strengthens and weakens hair?

There are so many myths about what strengthens and what weakens your hair, it is hard to know what is true.

Let's start with the things that weaken your hair:
1.  Not keeping up with your trims:  So cutting your hair won't necessarily make it grow faster, but keeping the split ends away will.  If you don't keep your hair trimmed on a regular basis, split ends will form and sometimes they can split all the way to the root, which in turn will cause hair loss.  We recommend coming in for a trim about every 8 weeks to insure your hair is kept at its healthiest.
2.  Extensions:  This is something we are experts at and know that not all extensions are created equal. Using extensions that are glued, braided or sewn in, have a high probability of causing your hair to weaken and eventually break. At Donte's of New York, we know what hair extensions will actually help and not harm your hair.  Please see hair strengtheners below for more details.
3.  Using chemicals:  Bleaching your hair on a regular basis will only break down your hair by drying it out and in turn cause hair loss.  If you must bleach your hair, do it sparingly and when you do, be sure to use a high quality conditioner, such as Sudzz FX Moxee a few times a week.
4.  Stress and anxiety:  When your body goes through a high level of stress or anxiety, your hair feels it. Keeping stress and anxiety at a low is hard, we know it, but do whatever you can to lower your stress, and your hair will thank you for it.
5.  Medications:  There are many prescribed medications that will cause hair loss. If you find that whatever you are taking is having this effect on your hair, check with your doctor to find out if there are any alternatives that you can take.

Hair Strengtheners:

1.  Diet and exercise:  Keeping yourself healthy from the inside will help keep your skin and hair healthy on the outside. Make sure you eat a balanced diet, take your vitamins and that exercise is a part of your daily routine.
2.  Hair Extensions: So earlier in the hair weakeners section you read how hair extensions can damage your hair, but did you know that there are many non damaging options out there?  At Donte's of New York, we know how important your hair is and if you already have thinning hair, you do not want to loose any more of it.  We use the finest quality hair extensions to make sure that you keep your hair and add some to it, no damage and no loss.
3.  Products:  We have been fortunate to learn about the Hair Support line.  This line of products will strengthen your hair from the root and will open up your follicles to allow new growth.

Donte's of New York, is a leader in the hair replacement industry. We offer hair replacement, hair extension and hair loss treatments to both men and women.  Call us today to learn more about how we can help you get back the hair you love, 480-483-8800 or visit us on the web at:  www.dontes.com