Hair Bible, the

by SCOTT (Author)

• New

  Paperback
  2002

  $19.46

  At last, medical science explains bad hair days -- and what you can do to avoid them!
  The straight-haired among us long for curls, yet those so endowed wish to tame their headstrong locks. Although you can't change what you were born with, you can make the most of the hair you have -- by knowing the physiological, chemical, and even psychological causes of the most common hair problems. Dr. Susan Craig Scott, a hair-replacement surgeon, consults with other medical authorities and beauty experts to present the ultimate companion to having vibrant, healthy hair at any age. The Hair Bible is every woman's guide to
  Best daily treatments, products, and hair care tools
  Styling without damage
  Finding your look
  Fixing styling mistakes
  Choosing wigs, extensions, and other alternatives
  The Hair Bible also tackles a major concern for millions of women: hair loss. Dr. Scott explains how stress, diet, prescription medication, vitamin deficiencies, chronic illness, and other factors affect hair growth -- and, with a keen awareness of the emotional strains on women coping with thinning hair, she presents up-to-the-minute information on all treatment options:
  MEDICAL AND PHARMACEUTICAL: minoxidil, cortisone, and hormone therapies NATURAL: herbal products, stress management, and fitness
  NUTRITIONAL: dietary changes for improved hair
  SURGICAL: implants, grafting, scalp reduction, and more
  Get to the root of your hair care concerns. Turn to The Hair Bible for answers -- and make every day a great hair day!