A New Move for Pink Hair Solutions

The Pink Hair team have some exciting news to share – we’ve moved into a new premises!

Luckily though we haven’t moved too far, we’ll be providing our hair replacement services at the Advanced Appearance premises, our partner company just two doors up. Advanced Appearance offer hair loss solutions specifically for men, and whilst we’ll continue to help women experiencing hair loss, restoring their identity and confidence, the new move will afford Pink Hair great opportunities to improve our customer care.

The bigger premises, located upstairs from the Advanced Appearance floor, will allow us to provide more confidential consultations with our customers and improve our hair replacement and private styling services. All our expert team will be moving and we’ll still offer all of the same services, including stock and custom made hair replacement solutions, NHS referrals, headwear, lingerie and microscopy. 

We can’t wait to show you our new shop front, which should appear over the weekend - we'll post some photos for you as soon as we can! It means that it’s business as usual for us, so don’t worry if you have an appointment booked.

Our new address is:

86-88 Hawthorn Road

Birmingham

B44 8QP

We look forward to your visit. If you have any questions or would like to book an appointment with our friendly team, please call us on 0121 350 3826 or contact us here and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.

What is Trichotillomania and How Can I Regrow My Hair?

Trichotillomania, known as trich or TTM, is a compulsive related disorder causing people to pull their hair out, from their scalp, eyelashes and eyebrows, pubic area or any other area of the body. It is not exactly known what causes the condition, although experts suggest a number of possible factors, including stress and anxiety, genetics, self-harm, hormone imbalances, or obsessive compulsive behaviour. Sufferers will most likely experience the following:

• Persistent pulling or plucking of hair, leading to noticeable hair loss
•  Anxiety or a building tension before hair is pulled and a sense of relief once plucked
•  It impacts upon their ability to deal with social, career-related or other aspects of everyday life
•   The problem is not linked to another medical disorder

Many people suffering from trichotillomania incur noticeable bald patches from pulling their hair, however the level of hair pulling and its effects vary widely, as does the area affected and the treatment needed. Although some may be able to control their urges, others may find it unbearable and could cause permanent damage to the hair follicles. In many cases, sufferers may be able to fully regrow their hair once they have stopped pulling, yet for more severe cases where damage has resulted, the hair follicles may not be able to regenerate, causing permanent hair loss.

Improving the condition of hair

There are a number of things you can do or changes you can make to your lifestyle, to speed up hair regrowth if you have stopped pulling, or strengthen the condition of the hair:

Take on a healthy balanced diet: Although this is a simple change, making sure you’re feeding your body with essential nutrients - vegetables, fruits and proteins – will help hair grow more effectively.  Proteins are essential for hair regrowth as hair is comprised of mostly protein. Minimising your intake of processed foods and consuming lean meat, fish rich essential fatty acids, or protein in eggs, pulses and nuts, will give your body the right fuel it needs to repair hair follicles and strengthen hair strands. 

Supplements: Although it is probably better to get the vitamins and minerals you need for healthy hair from your diet, there are supplements available which can aid hair regrowth. Biotin, a B vitamin, and vitamin E supplements, are commonly used to support speedy hair growth and re-establish your natural growth cycle. Biotin will help to generate amino acids, which form proteins, and vitamin E acts as an antioxidant to help restore damaged follicles and promote hair growth. Massaging castor oil, high in vitamin E and protein, into the affected area, can also be an effective treatment for hair regrowth for those suffering from trichotillomania. 

For baldness caused by the disorder, minoxidil is a medication in lotion form, which can be used in some cases to help with the regrowth process – seek professional advice.

Coping with trichotillomania

For women who have been pulling their hair out for a number of years, it is advisable to get checked for signs of hair thinning, telogen effluvium or female pattern hair loss. Whether the effects are permanent or temporary however, hair loss through trichotillomania can be a highly distressing experience, which can offset an ongoing hair pulling cycle. Sufferers may feel embarrassed about their condition or guilty about their behaviour, affecting confidence and happiness.

Many women opt for hair pieces or wigs to cope with hair loss, as they can help maintain self-esteem and comfortableness in everyday situations. Hair pieces are highly effective for trichotillomania sufferers, as they can be customised to match the colour of the wearer’s existing hair and can be subtly placed to cover partial areas or fully cover the head. Mane Spray can also be used to give the illusion of full hair coverage if hair loss is less severe and is available in various different colours to match the natural hair colour. There are a variety of different types of natural looking hair pieces and wigs available we have available to help people with trichotillomania feel more confident in themselves during their difficult time, without impacting on daily activities.

For more information and advice, feel free to give us a call on 0121 350 3826.

Women and Hair Loss – Coping With Losing Your Hair

Whilst losing your hair is never easy, no matter who you are, but hair loss can be particularly difficult to deal with for women, especially if they are young or going through a difficult time in their life.

There are many different reasons for hair loss in women, including hormone deficiencies, age, stress, dehydration, as well as illness and side effects of medical treatment. It is estimated that as many as 8 million women in the UK suffer from hair loss, however, there is still a considerable social stigma associated with losing your hair when you are a woman, making this time all the more difficult. As hair is so commonly associated with beauty and femininity, going bald can be extremely hard to take.

It is not unusual for women to avoid social activities where their hair loss may be discovered, or become generally reclusive. Some women may even worry whether their friends will still like them, or their partner still love them. It is not uncommon for women to lose a lot of self-esteem, but there are ways to cope with hair loss.

By visiting a hair replacement clinic, a woman can find out the best solution for them. By using microscopy hair analysis technology, hair specialists can take a close look at the condition of the scalp, as well as individual hair follicles and hair bulbs. By looking closely at the scalp, they can often see problems taking place before the hair even penetrates through the scalp – this allows them to treat hair loss problems at the source rather than having to wait to until hair shows or having to identify why hair is not growing at all.

Once the cause of hair loss is identified, hair replacement specialists can then identify the right solution to help. In some cases of more minor hair loss, the problem can be treated with specialist scallop and shampoo products that are designed to strengthen and support the hair as it grows naturally, as well as balancing out any nutritional deficits in the roots of the hair.

If your hair is unlikely to grow back, there are other solutions for thinning hair or partial hair loss:

• Powder based spray can be used to colour the scalp, creating the appearance of much thicker hair. These kind of products wash out and simple to use.
• Stock or custom made human hair pieces can be colour matched and styled to blend in with a person’s own hair.

For women suffering with severe, or complete hair loss, human hair or synthetic wigs can be bought from stock or custom made to discreetly create the appearance of a full head of healthy hair. There are a number of considerations for a woman to make before choosing a wig. Synthetic hair wigs may be less expensive than human hair wigs, however, they cannot be styled, so if a woman wishes to wear her hair in different ways, she would have to buy more than one wig. However, if a woman is happy to wear just one style, a synthetic wig returns to same style when washed and are as such very low maintenance. On the other hand, human hair wigs are much more natural in terms of colour and feel, and can be styled in any way.

When it comes to making the choice of which wig to buy, it all comes down to personal preference, and what makes a woman feel better about herself, allowing her to feel more confident and happy.

It can also be hugely beneficial for women suffering with hair loss to talk to other women with the same problems to learn more about different coping methods - There are many Alopecia support groups around the UK. Some people may prefer to talk to others online and this can be equally helpful.

To find out more about coping with hair loss and hair replacement solutions for women, you can visit pinkhairsolutions.co.uk.

How Pink Hair Can Provide A Practical Solution For Women Experiencing Hair Loss

There are many reasons as to why women lose their hair, and here at Pink Hair Solutions we are able to provide a selection of realistic hair replacement systems which can help to ease the distress of the individual experiencing the hair loss. Hair loss can be caused by anything from stress and hormone imbalance, to undergoing chemotherapy treatment, alopecia or trichotillomania, and whatever the reason for the hair loss, it is bound to have a huge emotional effect on the woman involved.

We all use our hair to make a personal statement about us.  Whether we choose to style and colour our hair regularly or whether we prefer to go for the more natural look, our hair can be seen as a reflection of our personality, and most women would agree that our hair is a key element of our femininity.  Women who experience hair loss can therefore feel daunted at the prospect of losing their hair and will often want to speak to a specialist who can help to disguise their hair loss as discreetly as possible.

At Pink Hair Solutions our experienced team are able to offer women a caring and personal service in which the most suitable hair replacement system can be identified and utilised.  Whether the lady needs just a small section of hair loss to be covered, or perhaps a whole head, we will carefully choose a system which will match the woman’s natural hair colour and texture.  Our clients can choose from a hair system which either integrates human hair or artificial hair, and it is down to personal choice as to which hair is used within the hair replacement system.

In the past, it was usually fairly obvious if a woman was wearing a wig, however wigs have moved on enormously and it can be quite difficult to determine a wig from a woman’s natural head of hair.  We aim to use the most realistic hair replacement systems wherever possible in order to give the client the best possible result, to allow her to feel confident and back to her normal self.

If you are experiencing hair loss and you wish to learn more about hair replacement for women, please feel free to get in touch with us on 0121 350 3826 or visit our website.