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25 Ways To Get Through Your 25 Minutes With iRESTORE
We've got you covered on 25 ways to get through your 25 minutes with your iRESTORE. Don't forget to bring a notebook and you won't want to miss this.
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Q&A With Blogger Serein Wu
Serein is a new mother, wife, and one of our favorite lifestyle bloggers. With every new vlog, her message remains the same...take care of yourself from the outside in, inside out. She started to experience hair loss at the young age of 32! We are 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: My name is Serein Wu Ledford, and my hobbies consist of working out, spending time with my husband and new baby daughter. I’m also really passionate about health and nutrition. A fun fact about myself is that I’m DEATHLY afraid of latex balloons. Q. What’s one of your favorite thing about iRESTORE, and when did you begin losing your hair? A: I love that iRESTORE helped me feel more confident in my hair. Especially after giving birth when women (including myself experience hair loss). I started losing my hair around 32 years old. Q. Where do you live, and does it affect your hair? A: I live in Los Angeles, and I actually believe things like the air quality and daily stress could affect my hair loss. Q. When did you start noticing your hair growth? A: So I was JUST talking to my husband about this. I noticed after a month of using iRESTORE, and I could see and feel a difference. I also noticed less hair falling off when I showered. Q. How did you feel about your hair before using iRESTORE? A: I used to always thinking about my hair. I would try to hide it in photos and with how I styled it. You can only imagine how my job made this even more of a “thing” for me. Q. How do you want to improve yourself and your hair growth in 2021? Did you have a support team while going through your hair growth journey? A: My goal has always been the same. I want to live clean and be as strong and healthy as possible. That goes for my hair as well. My husband is a personal trainer, so we are always active and trying to stay fit. I feel like working out helps me stay positive, and that DEFINITELY helps with my hair growth. Q. What’s your daily routine? From morning to night, can you walk us through the day? A: So the first thing I do every morning is wake up and have a giant glass of water. Then I like to snuggle in bed with my daughter while I drink my coffee. From there, I usually get up and do a workout with my husband for 45 minutes to an hour. Next, I shower and get ready for the day. After I’m dressed and ready to go downstairs, my husband typically has breakfast prepared for us, and we eat together. From there until about 5 pm I am working working working. I film content for my YouTube channels or write blog posts or answer emails. Whatever is on the schedule for the day. Around five is when I shut down for the day and go back to mom mode. My husband and I feed our daughter and do her bath time together, and then I dress her and get her ready for bed. I like to end my day with a 30-minute stretch routine and then have dinner with my husband before watching an hour of TV and heading off to bed. Q. Can you name some activities you do while using your iRESTORE device? A: I do all kinds of things! I like to watch tv or catch up on editing videos for my YouTube channel. It kind of just goes where I go. Q. Do you think the condition of your hair has changed since you started using iRESTORE? A: Yes. It feels MUCH more fuller. Take a look at Serein’s latest video on her favorite iRESTORE Products. 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: NOTHING happens quickly. You have to be patient and also understand that everyone is different. My journey is different from yours, and yours is different from everyone else. Do everything you can to make your whole body as strong and healthy as you can, and everything else will fall into place. Serein’s Must-Haves You can learn more about Serein’s favorite products, such as our iRESTORE Professional as well as our Thickening Shampoo, Conditioner, Hair Serum, and Biotin Vitamin Gummies.
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Postpartum Hair Loss: When It Starts, How Long It Lasts, and Ways to Recover
Postpartum hair loss affects up to 50% of new moms. Learn when it starts, how long it lasts, and what actually helps recovery, including when to see a doctor.
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Red Light Therapy: Everything You Need To Know
Learning about a new product can be quite scary especially when you don't necessarily know the facts behind the technology. Well not to worry we're here to help break down the technology behind our hair growth devices. Everything you need to know is right this way.
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6 Most Common Hair Loss Questions Answered by a Board-Certified Dermatologist
Losing hair is the most frustrating and depressing thing to experience. Luckily, Dermatologists can help you determine what is causing your hair to thin and how to treat it. Dr. Jenny Liu is a Board-Certified Dermatologist who has the answers to the most common questions about hair loss and Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT).
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6 Most Common Triggers Of Hair Loss (And How To Prevent It Now)
Many people experience hair loss, but most people don’t talk about it, or even know the reason why their hair is falling, thinning, or disappearing. It’s a hard struggle to think or talk about, and even harder to come to terms with. The good news is that you are not alone.
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100% of Users Grew More Hair: iRESTORE's Clinical Study Results (Modern Aesthetics Review)
Our recent clinical study trials proved iRESTORE 100% effective in treating hair loss for all subjects. Check out our feature in the March/April 2018 issue of Modern Aesthetics, a leading source for expert advice on patient care and practice development for cosmetic surgeons.
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Eat Your Way To Fuller, Thicker Hair [Huffpost Feature]
Our CEO and Founder, Craig Nabat, understands that it can be a challenge to prioritize preventive hair care, yet there’s something important that we can all do to prevent or slow down hair loss. Find out how Craig uses the REVIVE Max Growth Kit and makes nutrition a priority for his hair health in this Huffington Post Article.
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McDonald’s Fries: The Cure For Hair Loss?
Recently, researchers from Yokohama National University in Japan have developed a method that may lead to a new treatment for hair loss and potentially help cure baldness. A particular chemical used in the study called dimethylpolysiloxane has been linked to an unexpected source —McDonald’s french fries. But some people may ask, “How many fries do I have to eat to grow my hair?”
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iRESTORE vs HairMax vs Capillus vs iGrow: Which Laser Helmet Actually Works?
How do you know which laser device is right for you? David DiMuzio, a successful singer, YouTube creator, and a hair loss sufferer, provides an in-depth review on a variety of laser hair growth devices. Check out what he has to say about what worked best for him.
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iRESTORE Is Clinically Proven to Grow Hair: What the 16-Week Study Found
Dr. Adam Bodian, a board-certified laser surgeon and member of the American Academy of Dermatology, conducted the 16-week clinical study for the iRESTORE Laser Hair Growth System. Find out how the iRESTORE performed in the study.
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If You’re A Woman Over 40, You Need To Know This About Your Hair
Is your hair acting out? Suddenly feeling drier or more brittle than you remember? Thinner or less manageable? Have you looked at yourself in the mirror and wondered, “What is going on?” You’re not alone. Many women over 40 are experiencing similar changes—in a BIG way. Changes come in waves, some slow and subtle and others make you feel like you’re a different person overnight. Let’s start at the top with the mane attraction––your hair. What was once thick and lustrous may have started to become dull and grey. And even if you always had thinner hair, it’s hard to ignore there’s even less there to gripe about. So what’s going on? And more importantly, what can you do about it? Here are a few tips that will take the stress out of dealing with your mature tresses: 1. Dull, Dry & Brittle Hair Most women experience a change in the texture and appearance of their hair as they age. We’re not just talking about the pesky grays (more on that later), but the unmistakable coarse and brittle nature that serves as an unrelenting reminder that mother nature is turning the hands of time. What’s going on: One word – hormones. Yes, they’re back again. Actually, it’s what’s missing that’s at play here. Estrogen levels steadily decline as women reach their forties and head towards menopause (oh no!). As a result, testosterone levels––the same sex hormone in men––start to dominate. Now, testosterone isn’t all bad (it actually can help women live longer), but it does come with a price and that often means drying, dulling, thinning hair. What you can do about it: First and foremost, put the styling products down. That’s right, while your instinct is to style your way out of lackluster hair, you are in fact adding to the problem. Sorry, but your styling products are most likely further drying or damaging your hair. Don’t worry! You actually have an ACE up your sleeve that can help... Okay, not literally, but take a peek into your medicine cabinet or refrigerator, we’re talking about Vitamins A, C, and E all of which help promote cell and tissue growth. Add to that a healthy diet of foods rich in calcium, antioxidants and Omega-3 fatty acids and you have a recipe for success. You can, in fact, eat your way to more luscious locks, which will reduce your risk of overstyling and further damaging your hair. And don’t forget the obvious counter punch to dry, brittle hair—stay hydrated! 2. Gray Hair Probably the most common issue all women (and men) over 40 face is the appearance of gray hairs. It’s become the universal symbol for aging even though it’s not always the case (you can actually start seeing gray hairs as early as your late teens). To be fair, premature graying is most often rooted in genetics. Individuals that witness gray hairs popping up in their late teens or early twenties are likely lacking the melanin production needed to give hair its color. What’s going on: The first thing to note is that your hair isn’t turning gray…it’s GROWING in gray. As mentioned earlier, the color of your hair is rooted in the production of melanin, which gives your hair (and your skin) its color. As you age, your melanin production slows down and eventually as your hair grows and finally sheds, the new hair grows in gray. It’s not surprising then, that individuals with red or lighter hair tend to show grays sooner than their darker hair counterparts. Aside from mother nature, there are other potential culprits that pepper some salt in our hair—a lack of Vitamin B12, B7 (more commonly known as biotin) and Vitamin D. Low levels of B12 affect the production of melanin, and as we age our body has a harder time absorbing B12. In more serious cases, low levels of B12 is attributed to pernicious anemia and one of the symptoms of that includes gray hair. Low Vitamin D levels lead to a host of problems from auto-immune issues, to low bone density to grey hair. However, there is a silver lining when it comes to Vitamin D. Increasing your vitamin D intake can actually help restore the growth of your pigmented hair and seemingly ‘reverse’ grays. What you can do about it: Let’s start at the root of the matter. You can’t run away from gray hair, none of us can. But you can slow it down and in some cases reduce the appearance of grays by growing healthier, pigmented hair (some researchers have actually suggested that low-level laser therapy can restore your hair and reduce graying). The most common response is to dye your hair. This is certainly effective but requires regular maintenance to keep up appearances. Our advice is to be very conscious of the types of products your hairstylist uses because harsh chemicals and too much hydrogen peroxide actually contributes to bleaching out your hair more in the long run, not to mention the drying and thinning effects. If you haven’t had your Vitamin B12 and D levels checked recently, it would be worth paying your doctor a visit and having them order some blood work. If it turns out that you’re lacking in those areas you can easily boost your levels with supplements, diet, and even just some good ol’ sun. That’s right, if Vitamin D turns out to be the culprit, letting your hair/scalp get some sun helps to stimulate melanin production. At the end of the day, don’t forget: “Gray hair is a blessing, just ask any bald man!” 3. Thinning Hair One of the more alarming changes women experience is female pattern baldness or thinning hair. All women can expect to experience some level of hair loss. According to Prevention: 50% of women will experience some form of hair loss by age 50. For some, the hair loss is minor and for others it can be pretty drastic, even revealing parts of the scalp through the hair. What’s going on: Hair growth rate naturally slows down with age, that’s to be expected. More significant hair loss is attributed to changes in hormone levels, especially as women approach and reach menopause. An underactive thyroid is often another major cause. In essence, it’s not so much that you’re losing hair, you’re just not growing more hair than you’re shedding. What you can do about it: If you’re not certain what’s causing your thinning hair, consult your doctor, ideally, an endocrinologist since hormones and thyroid function are their specialties. Identifying the cause could help you press pause and slow down the fall out rate. If there’s no significant underlying cause for your hair loss, you might find relief in FDA-cleared solutions designed to restore thicker and fuller hair growth – like the iRESTORE Laser Hair Growth System. CONCLUSION At the end of the day, no matter what issues you face with your hair, there are steps you can take steps to minimize its impact on your life and appearance. For some, the challenge is greater than others. No matter what the end result is, the most important thing to remember is – don’t stress over it too much. Gray and thinning hair is a part of aging and a natural part of life. We’re all for taking advantage of the (safe) solutions out there to reverse the effects and improve your appearance, but sometimes it’s more important to simply embrace it and enjoy your life. After all, stress never made anyone look or feel younger! P.S. If you’d like to start taking care of your hair more and don’t know where to start, check out our drug-free and non-invasive solutions, which includes some of our favorites: the Thickening Shampoo and the Hair Growth Formula.
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