Continued from page 1
After birth, there is no new growth of hair follicles. The hair strand itself consists of three layers. The outermost layer called
cuticle is thin. The middle layer called
cortex is thick. The cortex provides
hair its strength, color and determines whether hair will be wavy or straight.
* Hair Growth
The hair grows at
rate of 12 millimeters every month. Hair grows
best between 10 AM to 11 AM and again between 4 PM to 6 PM. It is also generally known that hair grows faster in summer than winter. Hair grows
best between
ages of 15 to 30 and slows down from
age of 40 onwards. Both genders start natural hair loss in 50s.
Hair rejuvenation takes place on a daily basis. Hair grows and sheds. You normally shed 50 to 100 hairs per day. Any loss above that or visible patches of baldness are a cause for worry and can be classified as hair loss. =========================================================== Find out what causes hair loss, and discover latest techniques and ideas for effective hair loss treatment. For lots of valuable information and articles, click http://www.hair-loss-treatment-101.com/

Rachel Stepsen suffered hair loss from her mid-20's. In an effort to find treatment, Rachel learned all there is to know about hair. She's written a series of articles to help others learn about hair, and how they can most effectively reduce their own hair loss with the right treatment.