The Nourkrin Hair Loss Blog

Beverly C, twice winner of British Hairdresser of the Year, is the UK’s most prolific female hairdresser. She is also a world-class educator and leading hairdressing expert. As one of the industry’s leading icons, here at Nourkrin we are delighted to announce that she has been appointed brand ambassador for Nourkrin for the duration of 2010.

Beverly is the winner of numerous awards and a past President of the Fellowship of British Hairdressing  and the current Patron of HABIA (Hair & Beauty Industry Authority). She is easily one of the best-known people in the industry and has a tremendous reputation. Her creative skills are also appreciated in fashion and she is a popular session stylist for the London, Paris and Milan fashion shows. Beverly's ethos is to make women look sexy. Her  signature style ‘commercial with an edge’ has attracted reams of top celebrities, as well as some of the most discerning beauty editors, to Beverly’s long client list. Beverly also understands the problems of thinning hair and hair loss:

“Thinning hair is a huge problem and one that hairdressers come across every day in the salon. If you have very thin or thinning hair or even bald patches try Nourkrin® Natural Hair Recovery Programme. It is a totally natural food supplement specially developed to reduce hair loss and promote existing hair growth. Don’t just live with the problem – do something about it and get your hair how it should be. You just take a couple of tablets each day and should see improvements in re-growth and thickness in 3 to 6 months.”

Winter can cause havoc on our tresses as much as in the Summer – wind and rain followed by central heating, increased use of hot hair appliances and of course all the Christmas partying and late nights!!

For thin and/or thinning hair the problem is just exaggerated, plus we have the added problem of flyaway and static hair to deal with! So here’s my top pieces of advice for keeping your hair in tip top condition this Winter:

1.) Wear a hat or scarf to protect your hair from the cold, wind and rain.
Make sure it’s not too tight though as tight hat bands are going to increase your chances of traction alopecia. A tight band will pull on the hair underneath possibly pulling it out. Also tight hats can reduce the circulation to your scalp.
Wear something loose (perhaps a slouchy beret or beanie style), soft and breathable like cashmere or a cosy headscarf.

2.) Never go outside with wet hair.
Your hair will literally freeze if it’s cold outside and possibly break off. If you’re used to washing your hair in the mornings and blow drying before you leave the house, consider washing it the night before and allow to dry naturally instead. Make sure if you do blow dry your hair you use a non-oil based heat protection spray.

3.) Give your conditioning treatment a boost.
Indulge in a good super-moisturising conditioning treatment once a week to boost moisture levels and a leave-in conditioner. Also use Nourkrin’s Scalp Lotion (£19.95) for a weekly scalp massage. Just because your hair is thin it shouldn’t feel greasy if you use quality products.

4.) Boost your immune system.
As we all know Winter is flu season and our immune systems take a bit of a battering. If you hair is thinning or thin take Nourkrin Extra Strength (3 month Starter pack £99) and if you have normal hair but want to give it a boost try Nourkrin Maintain (£39.95 for 1 month’s supply). It has the perfect balance of nutrients to give your hair a helping hand.

5.) De-stress.
Christmas can be a stressful time and the dark Winter nights and mornings can make us feel lethargic and sleep-deprived. Try to get as much sleep as possible to allow your body to re-coup and take it easy. Stress is one of the most common causes of hair loss so try to avoid it.

There’s nothing better than hearing your products have actually helped change somebody’s life for the better and made a real difference to their confidence and self-esteem. Here’s a great testimonial from one happy customer, Pat Marshall, who wrote in and you can see from the pics below how effective Nourkrin has been for her – and could be for you!

These are Pat Marshall's comments on using Nourkrin hair loss products:

'My hair has always been fine, but when I had to stop taking HRT a few years back it got so much worse. Then I saw the video taken at the night before my son's wedding. The camera had been positioned just behind me (which I didn't realise). All I could focus on was this bald-looking head right at the front of the picture. As you can see, it was horrendous and very embarrassing.

I have an underactive thyroid, but my blood tests were ok,  thyroxin levels correct, so that wasn't the problem, just genes I think. I had reached the point of looking at wigs, when I saw your advert and thought I hadn't anything to lose. I used to tell the hairdresser not to show me the back of my hair through the mirror as it only left me depressed, but now it looks so much thicker. I'm never going to have thick, abundant hair, but at least I don't feel that people are looking at my bald bits any more. 
 
The first ones are about 2 years ago. My hair is shorter now, which also helped, but I think you'll agree how much better it looks.   Thank you, Nourkrin!! '
 

The Godfather of soul once said ‘Hair is the first thing. And teeth the second. Hair and teeth. A man got those two things he's got it all.’

When James Brown passed away there was an auction of many of his personal items including hair rollers, combs, styling products and picks. He was iconic not just because of his music but of his entire look, especially his hair. It’s rumored that he spent hours priming his barnet before shows and it had to be just perfect before he went on stage. Reading about him and the pride he took in his locks got me thinking about how much our hair really says about us as a person (look at Lady Gaga!) and how losing it can really damage our confidence. Newly thinning hair also can also make us conscious of how other people perceive us and make us feel as though we are losing part of our identity. We feel like everyone is staring at us because we’re ‘different’, even know they’re probably not!

Fortunately there are now some great solutions and regaining lost hair can be achieved much more naturally through products which actually work! Try Nourkrin Extra Strength Starter Pack for 6 months (2 tablets daily) and you will really start to notice an improvement. Also being clinically proven we are sure you will see some great results!

Hi All,

As we all know thin or thinning hair can be a nightmare to style and choosing a cut when we’re not feeling our best ranks alongside visiting the mother-in-law or going to the dentist! Choosing a style for thin or thinning hair can be a challenge; especially if the problem has come on quite suddenly or you are used to having thicker hair which has now thinned.

However visiting the hairdressers needn’t be a traumatic experience. Talk to your hairdresser who will be understanding about your concerns and be specific about how you want the style to reflect your personal sense of style and make the most of what you have – after all they are there to make you feel fabulous! Here are Nourkrin's top cuts and styling tips:

1. Bob’s your uncle – depending on your face shape and the thickness of your hair go for either the ear-length or chin length classic bob, it will give the illusion of volume and will make your hair look super-healthy.
Tip: use a shine spray to add gloss and super-sleekness

2. Chop chop – similar to the classic bob but with choppy ends. It will give more shape and add movement.
Tip: if you are time-poor this will be better than the classic bob as you can wear it messy with some wax to texturise

3. Fringe benefits – be brave, have a fringe cut in! It will help hide thinning hair on your hairline and transform your look. A good stylist will know which style of fringe will suit you best so don’t be afraid to ask!
Tip: fringes are perfect for shaping petite or oval faces and accentuating beautiful eyes

4. Crop, look and listen – crops, or any short style, give greater volume and lift for thinner hair and can help strategically hide thinning patches when used with wax or a little gel.
Tip: crops draw attention to your profile, skin and eyes so make sure you are primed to perfection with a crop cut and speak to your stylist about which style will suit your face shape!

5. Lay it proud – The best cut for adding volume and bounce; go to just to or below the shoulder to add dimension. However don’t go for too many layers as it will end up looking limp and straggly. This look isn’t for everyone but if you prefer your hair a little longer is definitely the best option.
Tip: get regular trims – there’s nothing worse than ragged, straggly split ends!

Hair loss comes from the mother’s side
False. While baldness is genetic, it is not limited to the maternal side of the family. The hair-loss gene can come from either side. If your uncle Charlie on your father’s side has a receding hairline, then chances are you might not be in the clear. Brushing the hair 100 times a day will stimulate the circulation and prevent hair loss False. Vigorous brushing is more likely to injure the hairs and make the problem worse.

Hair needs to breathe, so wigs and toupees worsen loss of hair
False. Hair does not need to breathe. Only the root of the hair is alive and this gets its oxygen from the blood in the scalp. Wigs and hairpieces will damage hair only if they are too tight.

Frequent shampooing makes hair fall out
False. Shampooing simply gets rid of the hairs that have already fallen out.

Wearing hats causes hair loss
False. In order for the hair to fall out, the hat would have to be so tight that it cuts circulation to the follicles. So no, wearing hats does not cause hair loss. Could you just imagine how many pro sports players would be bald if that were the case?

Blow-drying and heated brushes can worsen hair loss
True. The reason is that extreme heat damages the proteins in the hairs, making them fragile and liable to break off. Brushing the hair during blow-drying causes more damage. Careless use of heated brushes can even burn the scalp, so that the hair follicles are permanently damaged in that area.

Hair dyes, perms and hairsprays worsen hair loss
False. Hair dyes, perms and hairsprays do not affect thinning hair. Perms and hairsprays can help to disguise the problem.

If your father has a full head of hair, you will not go bald
False. A tendency to baldness is inherited and probably involves a combination of genes. So you are not automatically in the clear even if your father has a full head of hair. It is not true, as sometimes claimed, that only genes from the mother’s side are involved.

Stress can cause hair loss
True. Scientists have now identified some chemicals that are produced in the body during periods of stress, which can affect hair growth (Journal of Investigative Dermatology 2004;123:455–7).

It is normal to lose hair from our early 30s
True. A person aged 20–30 years typically has 615 hair follicles per square centimetre. The number falls to 485 by 50 years of age and to 435 at 80–90 years of age. Also each hair is thinner. So, with ageing, hair becomes both finer and sparser.

Cutting your hair will make it grow back thicker
False. This common misconception comes from the fact that hair is thicker at the base than it is at the tip, so it appears thicker at first. Cutting your hair does not affect hair growth at all; it will grow about half an inch each month no matter what.

Kevin is an expert in the world of hair care and has a wealth of experience quite literally at his fingertips! Kevin has over 22 years of experience in the hairdressing business and can boast 10 years at the award-winning Toni & Guy and 2 years at Lee Stafford.

two years ago he also opened his own boutique salon in Brighton where he works on recommendation only. Kevin started taking the Nourkrin Extra Strength programme just this month and so we will be tracking his progress as well as giving you all the top tips and advice for beautiful, healthy hair.

Hi there

Welcome to our Nourkrin hairloss blog - a blog totally dedicated to you and your hair!

You will be able to find tips and advice concerning hair loss and hair thinning and how the Nourkrin programme can help you not only help stop hair loss but also encourage re-growth of the hair and enhance its overall condition.

Beautique.com is collaborating with Kevin Ware, a top stylist and hairdresser from Brighton, who has also experienced hair thinning and hair loss over the past few years. Kevin has just started the Nourkrin programme so please feel free to post your comments and queries as well as reviewing any of our Nourkrin products on the web site.

many thanks

Jane from Nourkrin