Does Your Aesthetician Hold the Key to Healthy Hair?

Millions of Americans battle some form of hair loss, spending
upwards of $3.5 million annually on treatment solutions that
oftentimes are ineffective. Though hair loss is commonly due to
genetics, it can also stem from unhealthy or aged scalp conditions.
Research recently conducted by Rhonda Allison, founder and CEO of
Rhonda Allison Cosmeceuticals, found many of the cosmeceutical
ingredients used to maintain skin health, produce the same
rejuvenating benefits when applied to the scalp and hair. The scalp
ages much like the rest of the body's skin. It loses tone and
elasticity, and cell production declines. As the scalp ages, the
hair weakens. It is part of the lifecycle of the hair follicle, but
that lifespan can be extended when the same methods and ingredients
for skin care are applied to the scalp. "Through research, we now
know that many of the ingredients traditionally used in aesthetic
treatments also have the power to inhibit the progression of hair
damage and loss," Allison said. "Using cosmeceutical-grade
peptides, amino acids, antioxidants, and organic stem cell
technology we can stimulate the mitochondria, support keratin,
fight free radicals, and maintain a healthy hair cycle." In healthy
conditions hair strands go through three stagesthe anagen (active
growth) phase, catagen (transition/end of active growth) stage, and
the telogen (resting) phase. The hair falls out and is usually
replaced by new hair. The cycle continues like clockwork, but as
the scalp ages or is affected by a disorder or disease, the cycle
can be disrupted.