Category Archives: SMP

Hair Replacements

Because hair loss is such a common phenomenon for both men and women worldwide, people have turned to a wide variety of solutions to manage it. Some people adapt their diet by eating more protein- and biotin-rich foods. Some people try topical treatment such as hair loss shampoos, such as Alpecin. But many people resort […]

What Size Needle is Used in Scalp Micropigmentation? How Much Pain Is There?

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If you are considering scalp micropigmentation as a solution to your hair loss, you likely have a number of questions about the process. One of the most common questions clients have about SMP is what type of needle will be used during your sessions, and how painful will it be? At Trillium Ink, we strive […]

Inspirational Hair Loss Sufferers

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Hair loss can happen to anyone regardless of socioeconomic status, including those at the very top of the social ladder. For both men and women, hair loss often happens at some point later in life due to genetic makeup. As your body ages, the cells in your hair follicles naturally begin to degenerate and fail […]

Five Natural Remedies for Hair Loss

If you begin to notice that you are losing hair, try some natural remedies before hurrying off to get a hair transplant or purchase a fancy wig. Oftentimes, natural remedies work just as well, or even better, than synthetic solutions you can buy in the stores. Read more about natural solutions to hair loss below. […]

Antidepressants and Hair Loss

While hair loss is a natural occurrence for many people, both men and women, as they get older, it can also be caused by other factors such as certain medications. One type of medication that can cause hair loss is antidepressants, which work to elevate your mood by balancing your hormones. However, antidepressants can sometimes […]

Are Wigs Really a Good Solution for Hair Loss Sufferers?

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If you have noticed your hair thinning or falling out, you’re probably looking everywhere for a solution. There are myriad choices to deal with hair loss, from taking supplements to using a special shampoo. One of the most traditional solutions is to reach for a wig. But is this really the best solution for your […]

The Salman Khan Hair Transplant Story

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Salman Khan is one of Bollywood’s brightest stars and a well-respected actor, producer, and writer. Because of his fame, he experienced high pressure from the entertainment industry to maintain his good looks even as he began to see the effects what most other men endure with age – male pattern baldness. To combat the effects […]

Propecia vs. Proscar

Propecia and Proscar are both medications you can take to reduce the effects of male pattern baldness. The active ingredient in both medications is finasteride, but Propecia is usually prescribed in 1mg tablets and Proscar in 5mg tablets. Finasteride is usually prescribed to treat an enlarged prostate but can also be used to treat hair […]

Telogen Effluvium and Extreme Emotional Stress

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Telogen effluvium is a temporary loss of hair that manifests during a period of extreme emotional stress in a person’s life. It can occur after a dramatic shock to the body, such as getting into a car accident. People of all ages can experience this type of hair loss and it can happen to both […]