Category Archives: women’s hair loss

Look Good, Feel Better – It’s a Group Effort

  Hair Prosthesis Institute has long held to the philosphy that when you look good on the outside, you feel better on the inside. While it’s important for the self-esteem of every woman with hair loss, it’s never more crucial … Continue reading

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Finally Conquer Your Hair Loss This Year!

How many of you made new year’s resolutions?  The definition of “resolve” is “to come to a definite or earnest decision.”  The “decision” is usually tied to a plan of action. It’s my experience at HPI that it’s not that women … Continue reading

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Women With PCOS Should Avoid Caffeine

          At Hair Prosthesis Institute, we see many women who suffer hair loss as a result of Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome.   Although hair loss is only one of several symptoms of PCOS, one major problem with PCOS is … Continue reading

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Surgical Hair Restoration Not Always Solution for Women with Hairloss

Carla is an HPI client with female pattern thinning on right and with her human hair prosthesis on the left.   While HPI is an expert in non-surgical hair restoration for women and children, we get calls regularly inquiring about surgical hair replacement.   Women … Continue reading

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“Bald Girls Do Lunch” in Tennessee

If you haven’t heard, HPI is sponsoring “Bald Girls Do Lunch” at three stops in Tennessee.  The events will be hosted in Memphis, Nashville and Knoxville.  Make sure to go to click on this website link to make your reservations. If … Continue reading

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Are You Among the 40%?

Would you be surprised if I told you that for every 10 people you meet with hair loss problems, four of them will be women?  However, if any of those four women with a hair loss issue were wearing a hair … Continue reading

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Simple Detox Tips for Diet & Home

During our consultations at HPI, we talk to many women with hair loss resulting from hormonal or thyroid issues and I can’t help but wonder exactly how much of those type of problems are caused by environmental elements.  Among the … Continue reading

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Red Wine May Help Slow Breast Cancer Cell Growth

At HPI, we’re always interested in advances in cancer prevention,  new treatment options, etc.  I remember not long ago a study that was published that cautioned women from having two or more alcoholic drinks per day as that could lead … Continue reading

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Breast Cancer Symptoms – More Than a Lump

October is Breast Cancer Awareness month.    Hair Prosthesis Institute serves many women diagnosed with breast cancer.  We’re happy that what we do can restore some sense of confidence during such a challenging time.   When my sister lost her hair during her … Continue reading

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Women’s Hair Loss a Common Story

 According to the American Academy of Dermatology, 30 million women in this country suffer from genetic hair loss.  An article by Lynn La, published in the Tennessean newspaper, “Women who lose hair struggle with identity,” relayed a story that is all too familiar … Continue reading

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