Category Archives: Science & Hair

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The Link Between Sleep & Hair Loss

by Colleen Welsch on April 30th, 2021
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You probably already know that not getting enough sleep at night can have negative effects on your health. But can it cause hair loss? Keep reading to learn more about the link between sleep and hair loss. Can Lack of Sleep Cause Hair Loss? Many factors can lead to slow hair growth and hair loss. […]

Repair Time: How to Reactivate Dormant and Dead Hair Follicles

by Viviscal Hair Expert on February 12th, 2021

Originally posted on October 6th, 2017 Is your thinning hair simply in the resting phase of your natural hair growth cycle or are your follicles actually dead? Learn how to reactivate dormant and dead hair follicles to re-grow strong, healthy hair.

Birth Control and Hair Loss

by Colleen Welsch on March 26th, 2020
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Oral contraceptives, otherwise known as “the pill”, are some of the most popular forms of birth control in the U.S. In fact, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 25.9% of American women who use contraception choose oral birth control pills. But like any medication, birth control pills can have side effects. […]