Holiday Hair Hacks

Kevin Rolston [00:00:02]:
Make a plan for a more permanent solution. Now, there are options like powder concealers and hair fibers, which can actually help tide you over during the holiday season. But ultimately, winter is a great time to research regrowth options so that once the holiday craziness is over, you know what you want. So many people spend January and February trying to get their bodies in shape. Maybe for you, it's getting your hair in shape. Welcome to hairpod, the podcast where you get to hear real people talk about their hair journeys. I'm your host, Kevin Ralston, and each week we talk about all things hair loss. And this week it's just you and me, baby.

Kevin Rolston [00:00:53]:
And I'm going to take you through five hair hacks that are going to help you get through the holiday season. If you're a person that is experiencing hair loss, the holidays really can be traumatizing, challenging, stressful. Think about the parties you have, the new people you might meet, all those photos. And if you're sensitive about your hair, they always seem to capture the worst part of it. That bald spot just is so pronounced or somebody looking, laughing, pointing. You just feel so self conscious. Going to events sometimes means that you can't wear a hat, which is what a lot of us do to try to cover it up. So what I got for you is how you can go hat free during the holidays and not sweat.

Kevin Rolston [00:01:32]:
They're just quick tips all about getting you through the worst of the holidays and helping you look and feel your best in all those family photos and those awkward encounters with the in laws that you probably don't like too much. Hack number one, hair health cleansing and moisturizing your hair. Now for me, my whole hair scalp, it changes because during the winter everything gets all dry and I already have dry and sensitive skin. So typically this is a time where if you're experiencing less humidity like I am, depending upon where you are, you probably find your scalp getting dehydrated. It gets flaky, it's very sensitive. The easy hack on this is trying a moisturizing shampoo probably every other day. You don't have to over wash your hair. That's not good for it either because you can strip out all the natural oils and then your hair is going to be thin or flat.

Kevin Rolston [00:02:24]:
But that moisturizing shampoo will do a world of wonders for your scalp. Now, if you do have an oily scalp and you're worried about adding moisture, shampoos containing only like aloe vera may help you get the moisture that you need without causing more oil to Build up on your scalp. You can also clean and moisturize your scalp. Doing that is very important for the health of your hair follicles and hair growth in general. So you do want to make sure that you are regularly cleaning and moisturizing your scalp. Hack number two, styling and adding volume and texture. Now, we want to make sure that the hair that you have looks beautiful, healthy and full. There are good ways to do it and not such good ways to do it.

Kevin Rolston [00:03:11]:
You want to avoid heavy gels. That's going to weigh your hair down. And it doesn't look good often either. What you want to look into is some of the texturizing powders or sprays that they have today. Very effective. It gives you the volume and the lift that you want without making your hair feel all kinds of heavy. You can actually hold your head up high and look fantastic. Hack number three, switch it up with a new look.

Kevin Rolston [00:03:36]:
You know, there are certain styles that can actually make your hair appear more voluminous. If you part your hair, for instance, maybe just try parting it on the other side can actually make a world of difference. And also too, it kind of gives your hair a little bit of a break and a breather trying something new. You can also even try blow drying your hair with a round brush or maybe even going upside down. Just don't do that too long. Just remember though that you got to keep the heat as low as possible and use a heat protectant on your hair if you do, because heat can make your hair more brittle. Heat is the enemy to healthy hair. You also might want to consider going to a hairstylist and getting a haircut from a professional who specializes in working with clients who have hair loss.

Kevin Rolston [00:04:20]:
You always hear about smoke and mirrors. Well, the same is true when it comes to your hair. You can use smoke and mirrors and there's so many different tactics where you can hide your balding and look absolutely fantastic. And if you don't have time right now for a long term treatment and the holidays are right here, this is the best way to do it. So going to a Tru Hair professional, they can give you the right products and they can show you how to style it the right way. Wet. I go to hair club and they're experienced in all this kind of stuff. So if you have one near you, that's where I would tell you to go.

Kevin Rolston [00:04:56]:
Hack number four, you want to hold on to the hair that you have. So many people are worried about replenishing the hair, but still you're going to continue losing It So half the battle is making sure you keep the hair that you have. Now. Maybe you've heard of some of these end sear medical products like Finasteride or Minoxidil. Now, their products aimed at stopping hair loss in men. In fact, if you go to episode 34 of the Hair Pod, it's an episode with Dr. Phipps and she dropped a bomb on me because I was a finasteride client for 10 years and it really did slow down my hair loss. But then eventually it just caught up and I got to the point where I needed another move.

Kevin Rolston [00:05:40]:
But I didn't realize that I was part of the 10% of people that actually need the extra power of Dutasteride, which is another product that you can get. It's kind of a step up from the finasteride. 90% of you fine with finasteride. People like me, you need the Dutasteride. And if I would have gotten to Dr. Phipps years ago, I wouldn't have had to go down the path I did and it would have saved me. Unfortunately for me, it might be a little too late. That's why I love for you to find out about it right now.

Kevin Rolston [00:06:09]:
Get more information on episode 34 with Dr. Phipps and really pay attention to Dutasteride. If the finasteride is not working for you. Another name for Finasteride, by the way, is Propecia. That is more the name brand. I started with Propecia and went to Finasteride when I found out it was the generic version and it was about half the price for me. Now, other little ways to hold onto the hair that you have, you can actually use satin or silk. Believe it or not, this material is better for your hair because it helps reduce friction.

Kevin Rolston [00:06:42]:
Now, a couple of ways you might do it, you might want to get a satin or a silk pillowcase. Everybody sleeps with a pillow, I assume. And for ladies, this might work for you. Or if you have longer hair, they actually have satin or silk bonnets that can keep your hair from getting all tangled. And if you find yourself always working through tangles and brushing hard, typically what you're doing is you are ripping that hair out and the hair is going to come back probably not as thick. And so that's going to be a thing that's damaging your hair. The silk and the satin products can really help out. And doing both of these methods will help limit breakage.

Kevin Rolston [00:07:18]:
They're not like the cure for hair loss, but when it comes to a short term solution, they can definitely help and hack number five, make a plan for a more permanent solution. Now, there are options like powder concealers and hair fibers, which can actually help tide you over during the holiday season. But ultimately, winter is a great time to research regrowth options so that once the holiday craziness is over, you know what you want. So many people spend January and February trying to get their bodies in shape. Maybe for you, it's getting your hair in shape. And if you end up using a regrowth option like laser therapy or finasteride, the results only show up as quickly as your hair grows. So start early and you're going to be ready for next year's holiday pictures. Imagine that.

Kevin Rolston [00:08:12]:
No hats needed. Now, if regrowth isn't an option for you, or you prefer a little bit more instant gratification, you might want to try a hair system, which is what I have. You can walk into your salon that does a hair system, and you will walk out with the full head of gorgeous hair that you've always wanted. It is transformational, and for me, it knocked easily 15 to 20 years off of my look. Now, if you want to really pop, that's amazing. But you may be saying, okay, well, I can't just walk into the family for the holidays and I've got brand new hair. Everyone's going to know. But, you know, there are things that you can do if you go to a place like Hair Club, because the stylists there are used to dealing with these kind of situations, and they may find ways for you disguise the new hair that you have.

Kevin Rolston [00:09:02]:
Things like growing facial hair. If you're a man, you're a woman, I guess you could do that, too. They'll definitely pay attention to that more than they will the hair on your head. You can actually even try glasses, things like that. That just lets people know that there's something different about you. But they may not pinpoint that it's brand new hair. But I love the hair system and would recommend it for anybody that is to that level. But the important thing to know is that there are options for everybody that is out there.

Kevin Rolston [00:09:27]:
No matter what stage you're at, they have an option. No matter what your budget is, they can work for you. So those are five easy hair hacks. Thanks for listening to another episode of Hairpod. Check us out at Hair Club on Instagram or search Hairpot on Facebook to continue the conversation. If you know somebody who could benefit from hearing this episode, we would love it if you would share with them. If you're enjoying the show. Consider leaving us a rating and a review on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app.

Kevin Rolston [00:10:01]:
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