STRUT Wig & Hair Extensions Blog

What is alopecia? Here’s what you can do to help!

05/25/2023

What is Alopecia? Alopecia refers to a medical condition characterized by hair loss, typically on the scalp but can also affect other areas of the body. It is a relatively common condition that can affect both men and women of any age. The severity and pattern of hair loss can vary widely, ranging from small patches to complete loss of hair on the scalp or body.

Hair Loss and Hair Thinning during Pregnancy

02/28/2023

I often hear clients in the studio talking about how thick their…

Hair Loss and Menopause-How does menopause affect my hair?

12/13/2022

Menopause typically happens to women about 12 months after a woman’s last period. Menopause is a normal part of aging for women. The duration of menopause is different for every woman depending on the woman’s lifestyle factors. Many women have trouble with menopausal symptoms, such as loss and thinning of hair, hot flashes, weight gain, trouble sleeping and more.

Women’s Hair Shedding Versus Women’s Hair Loss

10/11/2022

When a woman suddenly loses a lot of hair, as opposed to the average loss of 50-100 hairs per day, it is referred to as hair loss. The medical term would be Alopecia (and, it’s important to note that there are 3 types of alopecia). Most women typically lose between 50 and 100 individual hairs each day.