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Q&A With Beauty And Lifestyle Influencer Marlena Stell
Instagram: @marlenastell Marlena Stell is the founder and CEO of her own beauty brand Makeup Geek. Marlena joined our iRESTORE family in 2019 as she too experienced a history of hair loss, one reason for beginning postpartum. We’re excited to share with you a special Q&A where she drops a few gems that you can pick up for your hair journey. Let’s get started Q. Can you tell us a little about yourself? A: Marlena Stell is the founder and CEO of her own beauty brand Makeup Geek. Marlena joined our iRESTORE family in 2019 as she too experienced a history of hair loss, one reason for beginning postpartum. We’re excited to share with you a special Q&A where she drops a few gems that you can pick up for your hair journey. Q. What’s one of your favorite things about iRESTORE, and when did you begin losing your hair? A: My favorite thing about iRESTORE is how easy the system is to use! Because I can just put the device on and relax, it gives me a great time to sit and read while I use my device. It’s convenient, fast, and easy, which I need as a business owner and new mom. I started losing my hair almost 10 years ago when I lost 125 pounds. I lost the weight slowly and then cleaned up my diet and exercised. I didn’t realize with the weight loss came hair loss. I lost almost 50% of my hair in less than a year. It affected my self-esteem for a long time. Q. Where do you live, and does it affect your hair? A: I recently moved from Washington State to Houston Texas and am enjoying it so far! My location doesn’t affect my hair loss at all as in recent times, my hair has gotten in a great place after using my device for a couple of years now. Q. When did you start noticing your hair growth? A: I started noticing hair growth about 5-6 months after using my iRESTORE device. I began to see the baby hairs coming in the top of my head, and that’s where a lot of my loss happened. My current hair got softer and shinier, which is a side bonus! I was consistent and used it every other day. Q. How do you want to improve yourself and your hair growth in 2022? Did you have a support team while going through your hair growth journey? A: I focused on eating better when I started losing my hair, and I want to continue improving my nutrition. I would love to continue taking iRESTORE's supplements for prevention and using the shampoo and conditioner because it smells so good and leaves my hair feeling soft and manageable. My support system was my IG community. Sharing the journey with them and finding others with similar conditions has been a great support. Q. How did you feel about your hair before using iRESTORE? A: Before I started using my iRESTORE device, I felt defeated. I tried EVERYTHING I could find on the market- pills, hair serums, vitamins, smelly shampoos… None of it worked. During that time I gave up on my hair growth journey. Q. What’s your daily routine? From morning to night, can you walk us through the day? A: I start my day by washing my hair (every 3-4 days) in the shower with my Thickening Shampoo then applying a deep conditioning hair mask on the ends of my hair. After I towel dry it, I use light hair oil, then let it air dry for an hour before blow-drying the rest. I keep styling to a minimum, and I wear my device for 25 minutes at night. On the days I don’t wash my hair, I brush it gently and style it only if needed. Q. Can you name some activities you do while using your iRESTORE device? A: When I’m wearing my device, my favorite thing to do is read. When wearing my device it gives me the perfect excuse to relax at night before bed and read. I love reading business or inspirational books. I’m currently on my self-discovery journey. Wearing my device gives me the perfect excuse to relax at night before bed and read. Q. Do you think the condition of your hair has changed since you started using iRESTORE? A: My hair now is not only fuller but it’s actually shiny and soft! Even my hairdresser said “Your hair looks so healthy! What are you using? Q. A lot of people think that hair growth should happen quickly. Do you have some tips for those people who are considering beginning their hair growth journey? A: My advice for anyone going through their hair journey is to be patient! It takes time and consistency to see results. I started seeing growth in about 6 months, and during that time, I consistently used my device, but I improved my healthy habits to support my hair growth. I ate healthier, cut out sugars and processed foods, drank more water, and connected with my doctor to ensure I had the vitamins my body needed. It takes time to make these changes, but the results are SO worth it! Keep UP To keep up with Marlena, you can follow her on social media: Instagram: @marlenastell
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The Pros of Biotin: Everything You Need To Know
Biotin helps create thick and shiny hair to boost your hair's health and give it vital nutrients. Here's how biotin can help you reach your hair goals!
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Spooky Tales: Hair Loss Edition
Hair loss can often seem frightening when experiencing it. Check out these "spooky" hair loss stories and tips to prevent future hair loss.
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Professional vs. Essential: The Most Powerful Devices On The Market
What makes the iRESTORE Professional different from the Essential we’ll look at what each device offers, answer some frequently asked questions.
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10 Mistakes That Could Be Making Your Hair Loss Worse
Let's discuss some common mistakes that could be speeding up your hair loss or thinning. And if you’re experiencing sudden or unwanted hair loss, try to avoid the 10 missteps below and test out some of our suggestions for healthier hair.
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Q&A With Health And Beauty Influencer Deepa Berar
Meet Deepa; she's a health and beauty influencer diagnosed with Alopecia; check out our Q&A, where she shares how she grew her hair back.
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Alopecia Areata: What Are The Signs & Treatments Available
One common form of hair loss is alopecia areata. And it’s essential to pay attention to sure signs that might indicate that you’re suffering from it.
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Menopausal Hair Loss: How It Can Cause Hair Loss
Being a woman comes with a variety of hormonal changes that you’ll see throughout your lifetime. So, it’s essential to know that when your hormones change, you often encounter effects that you should be aware of. One defining moment of a woman’s life is menopause. And the symptoms of menopause can, of course, affect each woman differently. Whether it’s hot flashes, sleep issues, or mood swings, you’re bound to experience some traits out of the norm. One change that many women experience but are not as well-known is hair loss. Losing your hair during menopause is not an indicator of something wrong, but it can be pretty shocking to many. Here, we’ll take an in-depth look into menopausal hair loss and give some tips on what you can do to help handle it. YOUR HAIR GROWTH CYCLE Don’t panic if you start to see hair loss during menopause; it’s completely normal. Over 50% of women experience hair loss, and factors such as age, genetic factors, and diet play a role in experiencing hair loss during or after menopause. However, the main reason for hair loss during menopause is the declining levels of estrogen and progesterone in your body. Estrogen and progesterone are responsible for keeping your hair in the growing phase, which causes it to grow quicker and stay on your head longer. But when those hormonal levels drop, you’ll see your hair grow at a slower rate, along with more noticeable hair loss. Your body also creates more androgens during menopause due to the lack of estrogen and progesterone. Androgens shrink your hair follicles, which leads to hair loss. Ironically, androgens can also increase hair growth in other parts of your body, such as on your face. To better understand androgens and the different hair growth stages, check out our blog here regarding everything you need to know about the hair growth cycle! The Four Stages of Hair Growth As we’ve said before, daily hair loss is average so, it could be somewhat challenging to determine when the actual hair loss process begins. But you know your body and your hair, so it will likely become more evident to you at some point. If you’re noticing excessive breakage or more hair falling out than usual, consider talking to a doctor about menopausal hair loss. You can monitor it by paying attention to if you see more hair on your pillow, in the shower, on the floor, or in your hairbrush. And don’t worry, you shouldn’t expect to see sudden hair loss! Menopausal hair loss takes time and usually begins at your part-line and thinning at the front of the scalp. Hair Shedding Luckily, there are a handful of options to aid menopausal hair loss and thinning. From diet and lifestyle to supplements and treatment, be confident in knowing there are ways for you to address unwanted changes. As mentioned previously, diet plays an essential role in managing hormones. Licensed naturopathic doctor Kate Denniston recommends an anti-inflammatory and low-glycemic diet to help with menopausal hair loss. She also recommends a higher-fiber diet to stabilize your blood sugar and discusses bringing ground raw flaxseed into your diet to help increase estrogen activity. At iRESTORE, we recommend our delicious Biotin Vitamin Gummies, which are filled with your daily dose of vitamins and fatty acids needed to repair your hair back to its former health. And our Hair Growth Formula is a mixture of scientifically researched ingredients that helps overcome the effects of DHT, the hormone responsible for genetic hair loss. It’s also suggested to transition from regular hot styling machines to an ionic hair dryer, which uses less heat to dry hair and causes minor damage to your hair shafts. And, as expected, you should steer away from chemical hair treatments. For some, hormone therapy could be an option, but it would need to be explored under close medical attention. Since hormones play the most prominent role during menopausal hair loss, it could be beneficial to some. Through hormone therapy, women may notice an improvement in hair growth during treatment. However, this type of treatment would only be used if you’re experiencing multiple symptoms of menopause, not just hair loss. Last but not least is the growing popularity of red light treatment to promote hair regrowth at the scalp. Red light therapy is fascinating and highly effective, and for more information on the specifics, read our blog on everything you need to know about the process. At iRESTORE, our Elite, Professional and Essential hair growth devices are FDA-cleared to combat hair loss and hair thinning. By combining lasers and LEDs, we outshine other available devices, and people can expect to reverse thinning and see thicker hair within three to six months. Our devices see optimal results when paired with our Thickening Duo, which is professionally created to revive thinning hair, invigorate hair follicles, and repair damaged hair. So, when you start to notice some changes to your hair during menopause, revisit this blog and know that you are not alone! And that iRESTORE is your trusty support through these changes to aid in strengthening your hair. Join us on Facebook Groups for more hair loss tips. https://t.jo.my/irestore-fb-group
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Q&A With Lifestyle Influencer Asheria Anderson
Asheria is a mother and a health & lifestyle influencer, who joined our iRESTORE family in 2020, the same year she was diagnosed with an autoimmune skin disorder. We are so excited to be a part of her growth journey and to share with you a special Q&A where she drops a few gems that you can pick up for your hair journey.
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Lasers and LEDs: How They Work Better Together
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Finasteride vs. Minoxidil: Are These Hair Loss Products Right For You?
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