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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