Posts by Penny James
Scalp Treatments for Relaxation and Rejuvenation this Holiday Season

Scalp care is often overlooked in self-care routines, yet it plays a significant role in both physical and mental well-being. The phrase “feeling good” is often used without much thought, but how often do we actually prioritize our well-being on a deeper level? In this blog, double board-certified trichologist, Penny James, breaks down the best scalp treatments for relaxation, rejuvenation, and optimal scalp health, especially around the holiday season.

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A Tell-All Guide to Personalized Hair Care and Styling Tips

Get insights from double board-certified trichologist, Penny James, IoT, AoT, to help you achieve optimal hair health and elevate your hair care routine. All hair types, even those with hair or scalp conditions like alopecia, deserve to feel confident when treating, coloring, or styling their hair. With over a decade of trichology experience and a long-standing career as a master stylist, Penny combines beauty and science in this blog.

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Understanding Alopecia: Stress, Hair Loss, and Emotional Well-Being

At Penny James Trichology Center, double board-certified trichologist, Penny James sees firsthand how clients facing alopecia often feel overwhelmed, isolated, and unsure of how to cope with the emotional toll. That's why she took it a step further and completed specialized CPD training focused on the psychological effects of hair loss, ensuring she can provide compassionate, well-rounded care that supports both your hair and your emotional health. In this blog, she discusses the science behind different forms of alopecia, how stress impacts hair loss, and the emotional toll it takes.

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Should You Triple Wash Your Hair? What a Trichologist Says

Triple washing, as the name suggests, involves washing your hair three times in a single session. While this may seem excessive, it could be an effective hair care strategy for certain hair types. However, many factors determine if this method is suitable for you. As a double-board-certified trichologist, Penny James knows the value of finding a healthy hair care regime that works for you. For some, this might include triple washing. But what are the pros and cons of engaging in this routine? Let's explore the potential benefits and drawbacks of triple-washing your hair along with best practices. 

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Seasonal Shedding or Hair Loss? What You Need to Know from a Trichologist

Noticing more hair falling onto your brush recently? Do not be alarmed. Seasonal shedding, common during spring and summer, is a natural process where hair falls out more than usual and typically resolves on its own. If you have concerns about seasonal shedding vs. hair loss, double-certified trichologist, Penny James, is breaking down the facts about seasonal shedding, how to care for your hair and how to tell if you might have an underlying condition, like alopecia.

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Top Five Questions I Get Asked as a Trichologist

As a board-certified trichologist with a practice in New York City for over a decade, Penny James been asked countless questions from clients about their hair and scalp health. That’s why she’s sharing the top five questions she most frequently encounters at her center—so we can keep learning together. Through these inquiries, you get simplified answers that jumpstart your journey and a glimpse into the meticulous approach Penny takes as a trichologist to address hair and scalp concerns.

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What You Need to Know about Surfactants in Shampoo: A Trichologist’s Take

The shampoo market is competitive, flooded with brands and specialists offering their distinct formulas that all intend to offer people some variation of healthier hair or scalp. So, what are the primary ingredients in your shampoo and how are they helping (or hurting) you? As a board-certified trichologist, I am especially passionate about educating people on hair and scalp product knowledge, including shampoo. That’s why I’m telling you all about the primary active ingredients in shampoo you should know about: surfactants. 

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Trichology Insights on Nutritional Wellness to Prevent Hair Loss

Navigating hair loss conditions is complex. There is an interplay of various elements that contribute to the health of hair and the functioning of hair follicles. It can be influenced by a combination of genetic, hormonal, environmental, and lifestyle factors. Inadequate nutrition, especially deficiencies in vitamins, minerals, and amino acids, can also contribute to hair loss. Board-certified trichologist, Penny James, is offering her nutritional insights for preventing hair loss.

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Homeopathic Solutions for Hair Loss: Insights from a Leading Trichologist

In her daily practice at Penny James Trichology Center, leading board-certified trichologist, Penny James, witnesses clients feeling isolated and overwhelmed due to their hair loss. Recognizing the enormity of this issue, she consistently strives to enhance her knowledge to better support those who need it. In this blog, she’s offering the top homeopathic solutions she recommends to her clients who experience some form of alopecia.

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Understanding the Science Behind Hair Pigmentation Change

Going gray is a common experience for most people, and it occurs due to changes in melanocytes, the cells responsible for hair and skin color. Most people think it’s inevitable and irreversible, but is it? New York City trichologist, Penny James, is breaking down the causes of hair pigmentation changes, like stress, hormones, and diet, and her findings regarding the reversibility of gray hair.

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Navigating Hair Loss: Understanding Common Conditions, Causes, and a Trichologist’s Role

Expert board-certified Trichologist, Penny James, shares the most common hair loss conditions including Telogen Effluvium, Anagen Effluvium, Androgenetic Alopecia, Alopecia Areata, Trichotillomania, and Traction Alopecia. Reporting from New York City, she’s giving us insight into the common causes of hair loss and how a trichologist can help.

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From Dull to Dazzling: 9 Powerful Solutions for Common Scalp Symptoms

Are you tired of dealing with lackluster hair, itchy scalp, or those pesky flakes that just won't go away? Well, I've got news for you! From tackling dull and lifeless hair to soothing that incessant itch and banishing those stubborn flakes, I've got you covered with my tried-and-true solutions based on my experience as a certified trichologist with my own center in New York City.

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