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With the holidays now quickly approaching, it is not only a time of great excitement, but also a time of stress.  For many, a great deal of energy is expended on organizing events, planning and cooking meals, finding the “ideal” present, and dealing with annoying family members.

Hair loss can be devastating, and is a huge cause of stress for the majority of men and women who experience it.  Hair to us represents a big part of our health, our attractiveness, our youthfulness.  And while many people can sympathize, they have no idea what it truly feels like to go through such an ordeal.  While it is a hard situation to go through emotionally, there are a number of ways you can help yourself deal with the stress induced by hair loss.

Blow drying and ironing is fine every once in a while, but if done on a consistent weekly basis can lead to thin, damaged hair. Too much heat causes changes in the molecular structure of your hair, and loosens the hydrogen bonds that hold strands of hair together.

A big misconception about thinning hair is that you should leave it alone as much as possible. And it is understandable. You want to avoid shampooing, combing and roughing it up too much because you are afraid it will fall out.

Tight hairbands, tight ponytails, braids, avoid styles that pull on your hairline.  These styles cause stress and tug the delicate hairs leading to thinning and even loss.  If you really enjoy putting your hair in a ponytail either for style or practicality, be sure to use elastic ties that do not have metal.  This will help you avoid tangling and pulling out small strands of hair when removing your ponytail.

Chlorine is a chemical disinfectant added to pools to keep us safe from harmful bacteria and viruses. However, the benefit doesn’t come without a downside...

Privacy and confidentially: Two concepts that are very important to us – because we’ve been there. Be assured that every visit to Images of Princeton, including your initial consultation, will be handled in the strictest of confidence; right down to the room it takes place in.

Low Level Laser Therapy (also known as photo-bio stimulation or phototherapy) is a new field which promises great benefits for thinning hair and hair management.