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MTF hair removal: Electrolysis Transsexual Road Map > Physical > Hair removal > Electrolysis > Index Google Transsexual Road Map The information on this page is written for a transsexual audience. For a general market discussion of hair removal, please visit: hairfacts.com Electrolysis This page covers the absolute basics TS women should know about electrolysis. I have moved all electrolysis information that is not specifically for TS women to hairfacts.com . For TS women, there is probably no task in transition more daunting than electrolysis. It's expensive, sometimes painful, and always time-consuming. However, the benefits are remarkable. It makes you look much younger and more feminine. For some, it's the most important thing they do to become passable. While passing isn't everyone's goal, I will assume it's yours since you're reading this. Passing as well as you can in your chosen gender will generally make your life much easier, since there are very few things more disturbing to most people than a contradictory gender presentation. Because electrolysis is such an unpleasant thing to do, people constantly hope there is a faster, easier, cheaper, less painful way to remove facial hair permanently. They will try ANYTHING they hear might work rather than submit to electrolysis. This has led to a lot of speculation and misinformation floating around, and a lot of unscrupulous people willing to prey on our false hopes. Here's the bottom line: If you cannot afford to risk your time, money, or complexion on unproven methods that may or may not work, it's vital that you invest in electrolysis with a practitioner recommended by another TS who is done and happy. About hairs and hormones Hormones control the development of every organ, including the hair follicles (which are end-organ targets for androgens). Androgens stimulate receptor cells to produce hair, especially pubic and axillary (underarm) hair. Hair growth in other areas is dependent on heredity, androgen sensitivity and the amount of androgen produced. Hair growth that has reached the full terminal stage will usually be permanent and will not diminish even if androgens are blocked. The only way the hair can be permanently removed is by destruction of the papilla. Hormones will probably not reduce existing facial hair at all. They may make hair removal of existing hairs easier, though. It's good to get on an androgen blocker prior to starting electrolysis. Brief answers to the five big electrolysis questions How Long Will Electrolysis Take? Clearing typical transsexual women's facial hair generally takes about 100 to 400 hours of treatment time (some need even more, some less). This is spread out over approximately one to four years (some need even more, some less). Many variables affect this, and these numbers are based on anecdotal data rather than survey results. How Much Does Electrolysis Cost? Electrolysis usually costs about $25 to $150 an hour for treatment (some pay even more, some less). You should plan on spending $25 to $250 a week (some pay even more, some less), tapering off over time, with a total cost to clear a face between $2,000 and $20,000 (some pay even more, some less). Many variables also affect this. How Much Does Electrolysis Hurt? Most people find it tolerable, but most also take steps to alleviate the pain. Some find it extremely painful. Once again, many variables affect this. What Will Electrolysis Do To My Skin? Some temporary post-treatment redness and swelling are common. Other more serious temporary side effects may arise, and the worst-case possibility is permanent pitting or scarring in some clients. Many variables affect this. How Should I Prioritize Electrolysis In My Transition? Generally, it should be one of the very first things you start when beginning to transition. Advice in a nutshell Electrolysis is the most reliable option available today that has been proven to remove TS facial hair permanently. Laser can be an acceptable or even preferable alternative in some cases, but laser is usually not enough by itself to remove TS facial hair permanently. If you cannot afford to risk your time, money, or complexion on unproven technology, start electrolysis now and make a commitment to stick with it. There are three main types (modalities) of electrolysis. The following generalizations are hotly debated. Thermolysis uses heat and is generally considered to treat more hairs per session but is not as efficient at killing hairs with one treatment. Galvanic uses an electro-chemical reaction and is generally considered more effective at killing hairs with one treatment but treats less hairs per session. The Blend combines both modalities in an attempt to get the benefits of both. All three methods have vocal champions and detractors, as do the many kinds of electrolysis probes available. Many people contend that electrologist skill is more important than modality used. Others feel very strongly that one modality is better than another. Start electrolysis as soon as you possibly can in your transition, and stick with a regular treatment schedule. Start treatment on your face. Worry about body hair once the face is down to one hour a week. Try to get as much as possible done before going full-time. Find an electrologist who has had experience successfully removing male facial hair. Choosing an electrologist will be the most important factor in how long your treatment takes, how much it costs, how comfortable it is, and how your skin fares. Ask the recommendation of local TSs who are done and are happy. Meet the client in person and look at their face, if possible. 'Gender-friendly' doesn't necessarily mean 'skilled.' Many states regulate electrologists, and certification from professional electrolysis organizations can help you decide as well. Your choice of electrologists and your adherence to a strict skin care regimen are vital in avoiding permanent skin damage. Electrolysis may take from 1 to 4 years or more , with an anecdotal average around 2 years. Even the fastest options usually require 10 months of treatment just to get you to maintenance levels. Completion may require less than 40 hours to more than 700, with a widely accepted anecdotal average between 200 and 300 hours. It takes a big time and money commitment, so plan accordingly. Electrolysis may be the most expensive part of your transition , even more than SRS. Luckily, the costs are spread out over time. But since it will cost anywhere from $25-$250 a week or more, you must have a realistic budget in place. If your money situation is tight, you should spend as much as you can afford on electrolysis each week, because even a little is better than nothing. Also, the biggest financial strain is early on when you are trying to get your face cleared. Once you're past that, maintenance is much more financially manageable. Female hormones will not get rid of existing facial hair. Hormones are not necessary for electrolysis to work, but anti-androgens like spironolactone, etc. probably help retard future growth. However, some electrologists feel that by retarding regrowth, you slow your time to completion, and many clients feel that hormones make their skin more sensitive to electrology. Hormones (specifically anti-androgens) do affect body hair, so work on the face while the hormones start to work on the body hair. Some feel that shaving is important in the early stages of treatment (and it doesn't make hair grow in thicker). Electrolysis is most effective on actively growing hairs. Treating your resting hairs is a waste of time and money, it can hurt more (they're closer to the surface) and increases the potential for skin damage. If at all possible, do not shave until your face has recovered from your last session, but once it's healed, some suggest you shave before your next session. That way you are only treating hairs that will be affected. If you absolutely must shave immediately after treatment, you may find an electric foil razor less irritating on inflamed skin. You will need 18 to 48 hours' growth for treatment so your electrologist has enough hair to see the angle and to grasp with tweezers. Others feel that if you don't need to shave between sessions, it's best to avoid it. There are many ways to manage or eliminate the pain of electrolysis. Topical anesthetics like prescription EMLA, or over-the-counter ELA-Max provide the best combination of ease, cost, safety, and effectiveness. For those requiring complete pain reduction, some use injected anesthesia ad ministered by medical professionals. Injections are illegal in some states that regulate electrolysis, so you may need to approach this with discretion. However, pain or fear of pain should never keep you from getting electrolysis. Some transgendered women have reported success with do-it-yourself electrolysis . Others had theirs done at Electrology 2000 . These options are great for some, but they aren't best for everyone. Please see my pages on these options for a discussion of advantages and drawbacks. Anyone considering sex reassignment surgery is strongly urged to consult with their surgeon about genital electrolysis prior to SRS . In many cases, genital electrolysis can help eliminate the need for skin grafts taken from the abdomen or hips, and it can help prevent the problem of hair growth inside the vagina post-surgically. There is no 'one way' that works for everyone. Listen to the first-hand experiences of others, but consider it advice, not gospel. You must find what works best for you . Because of all the variables, your situation will be unique and not exactly comparable with anyone else's. For detailed discussions, click on the appropriate links below. Practical tips on: Reducing expense Reducing pain Reducing side effects Reducing time to completion Prioritizing electrolysis in your transition Miscellaneous topics Other TS electrolysis topics at this site: Do-it-yourself electrolysis Body/genital electrolysis (prior to SRS) Chart of my electrolysis progress Finding a TG-recommended electrologist Choosing an electrologist Directory of TG-recommended electrologists Electrology 2000 Nu-Woman Electrolysis Was this useful? Transsexual Road Map is reader-supported. Please support this project! Transsexual Road Map > Physical > Hair removal > Electrolysis > Index 1996-2005 Transsexual Road Map. All rights reserved. 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Is your hair naturally straight, wavy, curly or kinky ? Is your hair fine, medium or thick ? Lastly, take volume into consideration. It's hard to be objective about your own face shape, but here's a sure fire way to be sure your not biasing your own analysis. Hair designers are the ultimate judges of your face shape, but if you need a little help try this experiment. There are lots of suggestions on how to figure out your shape, from outlining your face shape on a mirror with lipstick to draping it with a towel and asking others to help you guess the shape. But, there is actually a scientific way to determine your face shape once and for all. To find out the shape of your face, measure it with a tape measure or ruler. You will take the following measurements. 1. Measure your face across the top of your cheekbones. Write down the measurement on a piece of paper. 2. Measure across your jaw line from the widest point to the widest point. Write down the measurement. 3. Measure across your forehead at the widest point. Generally the widest point will be somewhere about halfway between your eyebrows and your hairline. Write down the measurement. 4. Measure from the tip of your hairline to the bottom of your chin. Oval Face - Length equal to one and a half times width. Round Face - Your face is as wide as it is long. This may vary a little but generally the measurement is close. Oblong - Longer than it is wide. Heart - Narrow at jaw line, wide at cheekbones/and or forehead. Square - your face is about as wide as it is long. Diamond - Widest at cheekbones, narrow forehead and jaw line of approximately equal widths. Oval Only slightly narrower at the jaw line than at the temples, with a gently rounded hairline. Try A variety of styles . . . most any hair shape looks good on you. Your "perfect" features allow you to wear more styles than any other face shape. Have you ever noticed the majority of models fall into this shape? Have you noticed how many different hair styles they can wear? You can wear short, medium and long hair styles. Your face shape is well "balanced" or in even proportion. You will look best when styling your hair off your face. Most oval face shapes can wear slicked-backed looks as well. Avoid Covering up your "perfect" features with heavy bangs, or too forward-directed styles. In wearing your hair style on your face, you'll lose your face shape behind the hair. It may appear to add weight to your face. Click on the name to see a picture of celebrities with oval faces: Jennifer Aniston Cameron Diaz Mariah Carey Cindy Crawford Jewel Heather Locklear Sharon Stone Uma Thurman Julia Roberts Courtney Cox Arquette Elle MacPherson Tyra Banks Rectangular or oblong Long and slender, about the same width at forehead and just below cheekbones. May have a very narrow chin or a very high forehead. Try Short to medium lengths. Fullness at the sides of your face. Soft wispy bangs. You'll want to balance the look of a long and slender face. Soft wispy bangs will shorten the appearance of the length. Fullness at the sides of your face will add width to the look of your face shape. By cutting the hair into a short or medium length, the outline of the cut will also shorten the look of the length of the face. Layers work great with your face shape, as they will add softness to the straight lines in your face. Try side parts, and you may be able to wear straight back styles. Avoid To much hair length . . . your face will look even longer! Too much height lengthens your face. Center parts. When your hair gets past your shoulders there is a good chance it is doing you more harm than good. The models with rectangular face shapes and long hair, get by with it only because they have a "on call" hairdresser who is busy primping and teasing, setting and styling to add fullness to the hair. Since most of us don’t have this luxury, my suggestion is keep it above shoulder length. Click on the name to see a picture of celebrities with rectangular faces: Gwyneth Paltrow Kirstie Alley Janet Jackson Gabrielle Reece Niki Taylor Stephanie Seymour Round Full-looking face with a round chin and hairline. Widest point is at the cheeks and ears. Try hair styles with fullness and height at the crown. Off center parts. Short hair styles with a swept-back direction or hair styles that are longer than chin length. By layering the top to achieve fullness and keeping the rest of the cut relatively close to the face, your face shape will appear longer and narrower. Avoid Chin length hair with a rounded line that mirrors face’s circular shape. Center parts. Short-short crops, straight "chopped" bangs. Fullness at side of ears. A rounded haircut ending at the chin will certainly add weight to your face shape. Because the widest part of your face is at the cheeks and ears, you need to avoid having the fullness of the cut here as it will make your face appear wider. Click on the name to see a picture of celebrities with round faces: Ingrid Bergman Roseanne Barr Kate Winslet Natalie Merchant Drew Barrymore Christina Ricci Charlotte Church Square A strong, square jaw line and usually an equally square hairline. Try Short-to-medium length hair, especially with wave or roundness around the face. Wispy bangs. Off-center parts, height at the crown. You want to soften the square look of your face with layers and wispy looks around the face. Height at the crown will elongate your symmetrical shape. If your hair is straight you may want to consider a body wave, as some curl or wave to the hair will achieve a nice balance to the straight features of your face shape. Avoid Long straight styles that accentuate square jawbone. "Linear" straight bangs or center parts. A straight bob ending at the jaw line is the wrong thing to do for your face shape. You can wear a layered bob, however it should end above or below the jaw line. Make sure in styling that you achieve some roundness to the shape and some height at the crown or bangs, and you will be on the right track. Click on the name to see a picture of celebrities with square faces: Kristin Scott Thomas Holly Marie Combs Sandra Bullock Demi Moore Isabella Rosellini Heart Face is wide at the temples and hairline, narrowing to a small delicate chin. Try Chin-length or longer styles. Side-parted hair styles. Swept-forward layers around the upper face, gently wispy bangs. A chin length bob is great on your face shape! This creates a balanced look by giving fullness where you need it. You can wear shorter styles, however, if you are a dramatic heart shape you need to leave weight in the back nape area. This will achieve more balance between your dramatic cheekbones and more narrowing chin. Avoid Short, full styles that emphasize upper face. Height at the crown. Severe, slicked back looks. If you are a dramatic heart shape, the short full styles with tapered necklines which emphasize the upper face will make you look top heavy. Too much height at the crown will give the appearance of a longer and narrower chin. Just remember if you have a dramatic heart shape face, you have great cheekbones to emphasize! Don't miss the boat by getting a cut which is to top heavy. Click on the name to see a picture of celebrities with heart faces: Michelle Pfeiffer Ashley Judd Jennifer Love Hewitt Claudia Schiffer Emmanuaell Beart Juliette Binoche Lisa Kudrow Lucy Lawless Naomi Campbell Triangular Reverse of the heart-shape . . . a dominant jaw line with narrowing at the cheek bone and temples. Try Shorter hair that balances prominent jaw line. Styles that are full at the temples, taper at the jaw. Off center parts. Wedges and shags look great on you. You need lots of layers to achieve fullness through the upper part of your face. By wearing styles which are full at the temples and taper at the jaw line, you achieve a balance which can be remarkable, in accenting features otherwise understated. Try tucking hair behind your ears as this will draw attention to your eyes and add width in this area. Avoid Long, full hair styles that draw attention to jaw line. Center parts—off-center is more flattering. Too much height at the crown. You want to stay away from putting most of the weight of a haircut at the jaw line and below. This will give the appearance of added weight to the face. If going with long hair, it should be kept tight at the nape. Click on the name to see a picture of a celebrity with triangular shaped face: Kathy Ireland Diamond A cross between heart and a dramatic oval. Widest at the cheekbones, and narrow equally at the forehead and jaw line. Try Your face shape is balanced and dramatic. Try a variety of styles. Almost everything works with your face (as long as you are a true diamond). You can wear shorter styles, however if you are a dramatic diamond shape you need to leave weight in the back nape area like a heart shaped face. This will achieve more balance between your dramatic cheekbones and more delicate chin line. Avoid You can do just about everything, but try not too wear to much hair on your face, thereby hiding your great features. Click on the name to see a picture of celebrities with diamond shaped faces: Katherine Hepburn Linda Evangelista Sophia Loren Related Articles Sedu Hair Styles Don't Work With All Face Shapes Hair style & face shapes, now body shapes too Hair style change . . . or lifestyle change? Stuck in a hair style rut? 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Group III, D.C., Ph.D, N.D.,CCN The use of natural and herbal supplements is becoming increasingly popular in treating hair loss. Natural Supplements to Treat Hair Loss Saw Palmetto Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens) has been used as a traditional herbal medicine to treat hair loss. It works by blocking the production of DHT. Take 320-400 mg daily of an 85 percent liposterolic extract. Vitamin B12 , Iron, and Zinc People who are vegetarians suffer from hair loss the most considering they lack Vitamin B12 . This form of hair loss can be reversed by taking Vitamin B12 supplements. Similarly, iron and zinc deficiencies can lead to hair loss. Include a spoonful of usulfured blackstrap molasses every day in order to get needed iron. Have iron levels monitored. Take 30 mg of zinc daily along with 3 mg of copper. Biotin, Folic Acid, and Inositol Deficiencies of biotin can lead not only to hair loss, but also premature graying as well. Lack of folic acid and inositol has been linked to severe hair loss. For these reasons, biotin, folic acid, and inositol supplements can be taken to help prevent and treat hair loss. Take 2,000 to 3,000 mcg of biotin daily. Essential Fatty Acids Take 4,000 mg of fish oil or 1-2 tapblespoons of organic freshly ground flaxseed. OptiMSM MSM contains the mineral sulfur, which helps promote hair development. Take 3,000 mg daily. Silica 500 mg two time daily. Helps with hair development. Rosemary Essential Oil To one ounce of organic shampoo add 3 to 5 drops. Use daily to help improve circulation. Natural Progesterone Cream Will help to balance hormonal problems (causing hair loss) occurring in pre-menopausal, peri-menopausal and menopausal women. Also helpful for men. Healthy Diet Hair loss can be caused or aggravated by poor diet and nutrition. Include organic fruits and vegetables along with lots of filtered water . Try to eliminate sugar and grocery store dairy and meat. Stress Reduction High stress and negative emotions can cause hair loss. Hair loss can be attributed to extreme shock or grief. Meditation, yoga, pilates, positive music and walking for 40 minutes every day are suggested. Retane Retane is a natural botanical formula that contains 8 unique herbal ingredients and vitamins shown to be effective in stopping hair loss and promoting new growth. A recent clinical study showed that 86% of men and women using Retane had stopped their hair loss and shedding within 4 weeks of treatment. As you get older your hair and scalp changes structure. When this happens its nutritional needs change. Retane is fills this gap by providing the following essential vitamins and nutrients: Inositol A member of the vitamin B-complex family, Inositol is essential for fat metabolism and has been shown to help maintain healthy skin and hair as well as preventing fallout. Biotin Known also as vitamin H, Biotin is required for healthy metabolism and growth, especially for proper fatty acid synthesis and enzyme productions. Research has also pointed to Biotin playing a key role in maintaining healthy hair, as well as preventing hair loss and graying. Protodioscin The active ingredient of the herb Tribulus terrestris L., protodioscin has been proven by many clinical studies to help regulate the body's androgen levels and may help in preventing hair loss due to the overproduction of the androgen DHT. Folic Acid Necessary for the formation of new cells and protein metabolism, Folic Acid is a key ingredient for the maintenance of healthy hair and skin. Vitamin B5 In addition to its beneficial effects in helping to counteract stress and promote metabolism, building new cells, and maintaining normal cell growth, vitamin B5 also helps to protect skin and cells against the signs of aging. Vitamin E A powerful anti-oxidant, this skin soluble vitamin helps maintain healthy cells by eliminating harmful free radicals generated in the course of cellular metabolism. Ginseng Panax Extract Used in Asia for thousands of years, Ginseng's long list of benefits include regulating cellular metabolism, helping cells to assimilate vitamins and minerals, promoting protein synthesis, and improving vascular circulation. Aloe Vera In addition to its great healing properties, Aloe is an effective hair conditioner that helps prevent hair damage. Stopping Hair Loss The adage "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" rings very true for hair loss. Preventing baldness and thinning hair by stopping hair loss in the first place is much easier and much more effective than attempting to re-grow dead hair follicles. Therefore, you should stop hair loss immediately before it gets out of control. A clinical study conducted on twenty-two men and women with varying hair loss severity showed that Retane is an effective natural hair loss treatment. After only four weeks of treatment, 86% of the study's participants reported a significant decrease in hair shedding, with no unwanted side-effects. Many of the subjects with early cases of hair loss also reported new hair growth and a reversal of the hair loss process. Once excessive hair shedding has been stopped, the focus can change to reversing the hair loss process. If caught early enough, Retane has been shown to help promote new hair growth. Its herbal ingredients and multi-vitamin compounds provide the essential nutrients for healthy hair growth. Retane's effectiveness in regrowing hair can also be seen clearly in cases of alopecia aerata - a condition where hair loss occurs rapidly in localized patches. Despite many years of research, there is currently no effective means of regrowing hair from dead follicles at advanced stages of baldness. So, use Retane as soon as you notice shedding on your pillow or in the drain and you'll be able to stop and reverse the hair loss process, and keep your own natural hair. Retane is a natural botanical formula that is easy and convenient to use. It comes in a ready to use spray bottle - simply hold the bottle about 3 inches from your scalp and spray the desired spots liberally with short, even bursts. Use approximately two teaspoons of Retane per application. (Each teaspoon is approximately 25 to 30 even bursts). Wet the root of your hair and massage your scalp thoroughly. Do not rinse your hair, as this will rinse away the nutrients and vitamins. Let dry Retane naturally without blow drying your hair. There is no dietary restriction with Retane. Retane offers a choice of three easy programs: Normal Program For men and women with light hair loss and thinning hair, use Retane at least once a day, preferably before bedtime. At this level of use, each bottle of Retane should last approximately two months. Accelerated Program For men and women with moderate amount of hair loss, use Retane twice a day, in the morning and at night before bedtime. At this level of use, each bottle of Retane should last approximately one and a half months. Optimal Program - Recommended For men and women with more severe hair loss and thinning hair use Retane at least three times per day, with one application before bedtime. At this level, each bottle of Retane should last approximately one month. It is important to remember to wet your hair roots and scalp thoroughly with Retane to deliver enough amounts of the nutrients. Remember that exercise increase circulation everywhere in the body and is highly recommend for all health concerns. Sleep is also essential for hair renewal and growth. The body does the most healing and repair during the hours between 10:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m. Following the above suggestions will help to improve the over-all health of the body including hair growth and repair. Natural Remedies to treat Alopecia by Edward F. Group III, D.C., Ph.D, N.D.,CCN The use of natural and herbal supplements is becoming increasingly popular in treating hair loss. Natural Supplements to Treat Hair Loss Saw Palmetto Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens) has been used as a traditional herbal medicine to treat hair loss. It works by blocking the production of DHT. Take 320-400 mg daily of an 85 percent liposterolic extract. Vitamin B12 , Iron, and Zinc People who are vegetarians suffer from hair loss the most considering they lack Vitamin B12 . This form of hair loss can be reversed by taking Vitamin B12 supplements. Similarly, iron and zinc deficiencies can lead to hair loss. Include a spoonful of usulfured blackstrap molasses every day in order to get needed iron. Have iron levels monitored. Take 30 mg of zinc daily along with 3 mg of copper. Biotin, Folic Acid, and Inositol Deficiencies of biotin can lead not only to hair loss, but also premature graying as well. Lack of folic acid and inositol has been linked to severe hair loss. For these reasons, biotin, folic acid, and inositol supplements can be taken to help prevent and treat hair loss. Take 2,000 to 3,000 mcg of biotin daily. Essential Fatty Acids Take 4,000 mg of fish oil or 1-2 tapblespoons of organic freshly ground flaxseed. OptiMSM MSM contains the mineral sulfur, which helps promote hair development. Take 3,000 mg daily. Silica 500 mg two time daily. Helps with hair development. Rosemary Essential Oil To one ounce of organic shampoo add 3 to 5 drops. Use daily to help improve circulation. Natural Progesterone Cream Will help to balance hormonal problems (causing hair loss) occurring in pre-menopausal, peri-menopausal and menopausal women. Also helpful for men. Healthy Diet Hair loss can be caused or aggravated by poor diet and nutrition. Include organic fruits and vegetables along with lots of filtered water . Try to eliminate sugar and grocery store dairy and meat. Stress Reduction High stress and negative emotions can cause hair loss. Hair loss can be attributed to extreme shock or grief. Meditation, yoga, pilates, positive music and walking for 40 minutes every day are suggested. Retane Retane is a natural botanical formula that contains 8 unique herbal ingredients and vitamins shown to be effective in stopping hair loss and promoting new growth. A recent clinical study showed that 86% of men and women using Retane had stopped their hair loss and shedding within 4 weeks of treatment. As you get older your hair and scalp changes structure. When this happens its nutritional needs change. Retane is fills this gap by providing the following essential vitamins and nutrients: Inositol A member of the vitamin B-complex family, Inositol is essential for fat metabolism and has been shown to help maintain healthy skin and hair as well as preventing fallout. Biotin Known also as vitamin H, Biotin is required for healthy metabolism and growth, especially for proper fatty acid synthesis and enzyme productions. Research has also pointed to Biotin playing a key role in maintaining healthy hair, as well as preventing hair loss and graying. Protodioscin The active ingredient of the herb Tribulus terrestris L., protodioscin has been proven by many clinical studies to help regulate the body's androgen levels and may help in preventing hair loss due to the overproduction of the androgen DHT. Folic Acid Necessary for the formation of new cells and protein metabolism, Folic Acid is a key ingredient for the maintenance of healthy hair and skin. Vitamin B5 In addition to its beneficial effects in helping to counteract stress and promote metabolism, building new cells, and maintaining normal cell growth, vitamin B5 also helps to protect skin and cells against the signs of aging. Vitamin E A powerful anti-oxidant, this skin soluble vitamin helps maintain healthy cells by eliminating harmful free radicals generated in the course of cellular metabolism. Ginseng Panax Extract Used in Asia for thousands of years, Ginseng's long list of benefits include regulating cellular metabolism, helping cells to assimilate vitamins and minerals, promoting protein synthesis, and improving vascular circulation. Aloe Vera In addition to its great healing properties, Aloe is an effective hair conditioner that helps prevent hair damage. Stopping Hair Loss The adage "An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure" rings very true for hair loss. Preventing baldness and thinning hair by stopping hair loss in the first place is much easier and much more effective than attempting to re-grow dead hair follicles. Therefore, you should stop hair loss immediately before it gets out of control. A clinical study conducted on twenty-two men and women with varying hair loss severity showed that Retane is an effective natural hair loss treatment. After only four weeks of treatment, 86% of the study's participants reported a significant decrease in hair shedding, with no unwanted side-effects. Many of the subjects with early cases of hair loss also reported new hair growth and a reversal of the hair loss process. Once excessive hair shedding has been stopped, the focus can change to reversing the hair loss process. If caught early enough, Retane has been shown to help promote new hair growth. Its herbal ingredients and multi-vitamin compounds provide the essential nutrients for healthy hair growth. Retane's effectiveness in regrowing hair can also be seen clearly in cases of alopecia aerata - a condition where hair loss occurs rapidly in localized patches. Despite many years of research, there is currently no effective means of regrowing hair from dead follicles at advanced stages of baldness. So, use Retane as soon as you notice shedding on your pillow or in the drain and you'll be able to stop and reverse the hair loss process, and keep your own natural hair. Retane is a natural botanical formula that is easy and convenient to use. It comes in a ready to use spray bottle - simply hold the bottle about 3 inches from your scalp and spray the desired spots liberally with short, even bursts. Use approximately two teaspoons of Retane per application. (Each teaspoon is approximately 25 to 30 even bursts). Wet the root of your hair and massage your scalp thoroughly. Do not rinse your hair, as this will rinse away the nutrients and vitamins. Let dry Retane naturally without blow drying your hair. There is no dietary restriction with Retane. Retane offers a choice of three easy programs: Normal Program For men and women with light hair loss and thinning hair, use Retane at least once a day, preferably before bedtime. At this level of use, each bottle of Retane should last approximately two months. Accelerated Program For men and women with moderate amount of hair loss, use Retane twice a day, in the morning and at night before bedtime. At this level of use, each bottle of Retane should last approximately one and a half months. Optimal Program - Recommended For men and women with more severe hair loss and thinning hair use Retane at least three times per day, with one application before bedtime. At this level, each bottle of Retane should last approximately one month. It is important to remember to wet your hair roots and scalp thoroughly with Retane to deliver enough amounts of the nutrients. Remember that exercise increase circulation everywhere in the body and is highly recommend for all health concerns. Sleep is also essential for hair renewal and growth. The body does the most healing and repair during the hours between 10:00 p.m. and 2:00 a.m. Following the above suggestions will help to improve the over-all health of the body including hair growth and repair. -- //-- Site Map | Health Products | Articles | Newsletters | Seminars | Resources | Privacy Policy | Contact Us | News DISCLAIMER: The statements enclosed herein have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. The products and information mentioned on this site are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Information and statements made are for education purposes and are not intended to replace the advice of your treating doctor. 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