The Masters… truly a tradition unlike any other. And it’s here! This week is Masters week, but no worries, we’re sticking to hair topics. It’s one of the greatest events in sports, but not only because of the money purse, the high profile athletes, or the most exclusive golf club in the world. It’s one of the greatest events because of the tradition that goes into it. Augusta National is one of the hardest places to visit, and almost impossible to actually play a round out there, no matter how hard you try. And believe me, I’ve tried. But I digress. So how could hair and golf possibly be related? Well, there are a few things that correlate between hair and golf. Let’s talk about ‘em!

Hats. Everybody likes a good hat. And it’s part of the golf attire. Hats help block the sun while you’re shanking golf balls off the tee, keep your hair in check during a round, and you can even clip ball markers to the bill! But what a lot of people don’t think about is the damage that hats can do to your hair. A round of golf takes about 4 hours (unless you’re Jordan Spieth, then it takes like 6 hours). So wearing a hat for 4+ hours at a time, multiple times, can cause significant damage to your hair! Your hair is a living, growing part of your body. Think of a brick on grass. If you leave a brick in your front yard all day, then remove it, the grass beneath it will be a different color, matted down, and on the verge of dying. The same goes for hats, but in a less dramatic fashion, and takes much longer than a day. But constantly wearing a hat has the same effect over the course of months and years. Try playing a round without a hat. You can wear sunglasses to block the sun, and apply sunscreen to your forehead and face to help protect your skin! Or you pull a Bubba Watson and rock that sweet visor to save damage to your hair! There are definitely options.

Next, the elements. Again, a round of golf is a long time outside. You sweat, get dirty (especially if you’re playing from the sand traps all day like me), and it could be windy, hot, and about a thousand other things. The dirt and sweat clog your pores on your scalp and can cause negative effects to your hair and hair growth. Windy rounds of golf can give your hair a beating, and so can the hot sun! We talked in another blog about keeping heat off your hair during the summer months, and this pertains to that same scenario! Be sure to condition your hair to strengthen it, so you can brave those hard Texas elements when golfing!

Whether you’re a scratch golfer or can’t break 100, your hair matters. If your hair is thinning, if you’re going bald, or if you’re just noticing more damage to your hair, Apollo Hair Replacement of Dallas/Fort Worth is here to help. We offer free consultations to discuss how you can manage your hair, and we offer multiple ways to keep your hair healthy, thick, and even regrow what you’ve lost! Keeping your hair beautiful is also a tradition unlike any other.

Call Apollo Hair Replacement of Dallas/Fort Worth today for your free consultation! Get your life back… because you won’t be getting that water ball back.

It’s April! That means it’s getting hot in Texas, which means sweat, dirt, oil, and grease in your… pretty much constantly. The Texas heat can really put a beating on your hair. Mostly, your hair can dry out and become damaged to to the heat and dirt. But you can remedy that dry hair to prevent breaking, damage, and, of course, hair loss!

The first thing you want to pay attention to during the summer is over washing your hair. Think about something else you wash, like clothes. If you take a black t-shirt, and you wash it every single morning for 3 months, you’re going to end up with a damaged, stretched out, and probably more of a gray-ish shirt at the end of those 3 months. The same concept goes for your hair. If you wash it every single day, you’ll cause damage to your hair and could even cause hair loss. We recommend washing your hair every other day. Unless, of course, you end up in a mud pit somehow… then definitely wash your hair. Just be mindful of how often you wash it! Did you know some people only wash their hair once a week to keep it healthy?

Next, choose the right shampoo. There are shampoos for almost every type of hair, including thin, greasy, dry, etc. When you go shampoo shopping, pay attention to what kind you buy, read the bottles to figure out if it’s the right one for you, and then don’t use it every day because, remember, we aren’t washing our hair every single day this summer! Don’t be afraid to splurge a little when buying the right shampoo. It’s worth the cost!

Do you flat iron or curl your hair? Try turning the heat down when getting ready. High heat can already damage your hair, but then when you bake under the Texas sun, it causes even more damage than your hair tools. It’s also good to just braid it or go all natural some days to back off the heat a little bit. There are thousands of hair styles you can sport so you don’t damage those beautiful locks. Even taking colder showers can help keep your hair healthy when the heat is seemingly inescapable!

Finally… condition, condition, condition! Conditioners help moisturize your hair and your scalp. It’s like hair lotion! Again, make sure you buy the right conditioner for your hair, and don’t worry about spending a little extra. This is a huge factor in keeping your hair healthy and undamaged during the summer months!

Is your hair already thinning from heat or too many summer days? Is it damaged or beginning to fall out more frequently? Apollo Hair Replacement of Dallas/Fort Worth can help you with all of your hair thinning needs!

Don’t wait until it’s too late, call Apollo for your free consultation!

Male-pattern baldness. Something that, for some reason, with all of our technology, we can’t find a hard and fast cure for. Of course, there are remedies and treatments that work in a lot of people (queue Apollo Hair Replacement of Dallas/Fort Worth!), but there is no exact “cure.” Male-pattern hair loss (MPHL) affects over 50% of men over 50, and about 50 million more Americans of all ages each year. So what do you do? Do you go full-on The Rock and Bic it? Too bad we aren’t all 6’5, gigantic movie stars that can pull that off. Do you go with Prince William’s move and just not do anything and own the thinning? Or do you maybe consider the Donald Trump style toupee/comb over? Please don’t do the last one. Apollo Hair Replacement has much better replacement methods! So let’s talk about what to do.

There are different types of hair loss in men, with MPHL being the most prominent. There are two types of male-pattern hair loss. Anterior hair loss consists of hair loss beginning with a receding hairline and moving back toward the crown of your head. Conversely, vertex hair loss is where you start losing hair at the crown and it moved toward your hair line, usually causing thinning and hair loss on the entire top of your head. All of this happens hereditarily, and when male hormones begin to change as you get older.

To treat MPHL, you have a wide variety of options at Apollo Hair Replacement of Dallas/Fort Worth.

Typically, treatments start with a topical treatment such as minoxidil (Rogaine) or biotin, or some kind of spray, ointment, or shampoo that helps stop the thinning of hair and can actually regrow hair.

Another effective method is laser hair therapy. Apollo Hair Replacement uses the HairMAX Laser Comb to stimulate hair follicles, strengthen existing hair, and prevent further thinning. It’s a great method to hair loss, and especially male-pattern balding.

Our expertise is in hair replacement, which is a fantastic method of treatment for hair loss in both men and women. When we speak of “hair replacement,” we are speaking of a specific non-surgical hair loss solution. When we speak of “hair restoration,” we are speaking of a specific surgical hair loss solution, also known as “hair transplant surgery.” Though the two terms are often used interchangeably in the hair loss industry, they are absolutely two different solutions.

Also known as non-surgical “hair systems,” these high-end toupees are typically comprised of some sort of extremely durable mesh base that is colored to match your skin tone. High-end European hair (or Asian hair for Asian clients and Indian hair for Indian clients) is tied to this mesh base using special knotting techniques that not only fasten the hair to the base, but also allow the knots to disappear on the base giving the illusion of growing hair.

And finally, the hair transplant surgery that consists of taking healthy hair and strategically planting it into your scalp for a natural look. Doing this helps the hair “take root” and will actually continue to grow over time. It’s a great way to get a fuller, healthier head of hair and remedy the dreaded MPHL.

Apollo Hair Replacement of Dallas/Fort Worth is the place to go! We offer and expert advice on how to proceed with treating your hair loss and getting your life back! Call Apollo Hair Replace of Dallas/Fort Worth today for your free consultation!

When people think of hair loss or balding, they usually think of men. And while, yes, it is much more common in men, it’s pretty common in women as well. Female-pattern hair loss (FPHL) is a hereditary condition that affects about 30 million American women, according to the America Academy of Dermatology, and is the most common kind of hair loss that we treat at Apollo Hair Replacement.

Typically, each time a normal hair follicle is shed, it is replaced by hair that is equal in size. But in women with female-pattern hair loss, the new hair is finer and thinner. It’s basically a more miniaturized version of itself, and as the hair follicles are shrinking, they eventually quit growing altogether.

Any woman can be affected by hair loss, but it is usually more common in:

• Women older than 40.

• Women who have just had babies.

• Women who have had chemotherapy and other certain medications.

• Women who often have hairstyles that pull on the hair roots or use harsh chemicals on their hair.

Most people lose between 50-100 hairs a day, with an average of about 80. However, if you’re consistently losing 150 hairs or more per day, then it is considered significant hair loss. Typically, when that happens, some hairs aren’t growing back and this is the onset of FPHL or a reactive issue.

When it comes to hair loss, there are so many potential triggers, making it harder to figure out exactly why your losing hair and which approach to take to remedy it.

On the genetic side of things, it’s a hereditary condition where you can use topical treatments, laser hair therapy, or even a hair transplant. But there are other reasons as well, called reactive hair loss. Reactive hair loss is your hair’s reaction to a crash diet, cutting carbohydrate or protein, or using chemicals on your hair. Your hair can react poorly to improper nutrients in your diet, and obviously to harsh chemicals. But it doesn’t happen to everyone, and it’s important to figure out why your hair is falling out in larger volumes and at a quicker pace than it normally should.

Apollo Hair Replacement of Dallas/Fort Worth has been specializing in women’s hair loss solutions for more than 30 years. We offer multiple solutions, including our popular hair replacement solution. But we also offer hair transplants, the HairMAX laser comb, topical treatments and more. Let’s pinpoint why you may be losing more hair than you should during a free consultation!

Apollo Hair Replacement of Dallas/Fort Worth is the place to go! We offer and expert advice on how to proceed with treating your hair loss and getting your life back!

Call Apollo Hair Replace of Dallas/Fort Worth today for your free consultation!