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It's most mens biggest nightmare - discovering lumps of hair in the shower, clogging up the drain hole. Though most men would be too shy to admit it, going bald IS the biggest fear and insecurity amongst even the best of us. The sheer thought of going bald leaves most men reaching out for a hair loss solution that will take all their problems away in an instant, but unfortunately there is no miracle hair loss cure currently selling on the market. Hair loss is an unfortunate gene passed down through the family tree - you are either destined to have it or you are one of the lucky men that has dodged it. As covered in an earlier article in our blog, An Alternative To Propecia , we'd like to further review one of the most popular selling none-prescribed hair loss treatments globally - Procerin For Men . Procerin continues to fetch glowing reviews from a customer base that stretches from the US to Europe and is currently trying to break into the UK market. (please see the An Alterna...

Going bald can leave many men absolutely mortified and reaching out for a cure at any cost. Propecia is regarded as the most popular treatment for hair loss in men. Propecia comes in the form of tablets which are functioned to stop  DHT (Male Pattern Baldness) . Though the success rates are high and the reviews rather glowing, Propecia does come with a very big catch - and a nasty one at that! Common known side effects for using Propecia are: Low Sex Drive Erectile Dysfunction Noticeably Bad Skin (Rash, Spots, Redness) For some men, keeping their head of hair comes at a price that they are willing to pay both physically and emotionally. The drug itself will cost you around £30 a month and once you stop using it, the hair loss stages will continue just where they left off. For other men, the side effects risks that come with Propecia aren't worth keeping the hair over and they continue to look elsewhere for a miracle formula that will cure the male pattern baldness with no side effe...

When most people think about how the food they eat affects their appearance, bulging waistlines or greasy skin blemishes might come to mind. But did you know what you eat can go a long way to help your hair? Whether you want to increase your hair's length, shine or thickness, you can do so by simply eating and maintaining a well balanced diet that gives your hair the essential nutrients it needs. If you want to learn more, you can check out my slideshow on CBS.com, here . 

Singer Adam Levine surprised his fans recently by debuting a shaved head. Could it be the star is trying to hide something with his new look?  Levine, 33, was beginning to see early signs of recession before the decision to switch to a closely shaved style. While that is one way to deal with hair loss, there are many other non-invasive treatment options available. He might want to think about a preventative treatment, like FDA-approved Propecia or Rogaine, which could help him avoid any further recession. Levine  would hardly be the first celebrity to embrace these treatments, more celebrities are investing in hair restoration than ever before. New technology and non-invasive procedures are selling points for many actors looking to enhance their looks discreetly. 

Good news for men everywhere, even with a receding hairline you can still be a Hollywood heartthrob and an A-list actor! Just look at Leonardo DiCaprio.  In recent photos of the actor, 37, you can see early signs of temporal recession, which isn't at all uncommon for a man his age. Thirty percent of men in their 30s experience hair loss and the number increases to 40 percent as men enter their 40s. But luckily for DiCaprio, while his hairline is maturing, typical of an adult hairline, he is fortunate to have an otherwise full head of hair. Considering his status on the Hollywood A-list, DiCaprio might want to consider a proactive hair regimen of FDA-approved Propecia or Rogaine, which could help him avoid any further recession. He would hardly be the first celebrity to take action against hair loss, more celebrities are investing in hair restoration than ever before. New technology and non-invasive procedures are selling points for many looking to enhance their ...

The first question that comes to mind when you think of Peyton Manning these days is which football team is going to snatch up the legendary quarterback. But if you look close, you could ask yourself another question, what should Peyton be doing to slow down his receding hairline?  The star athlete, 35, is showing some recession is his hairline, nothing out of the ordinary for a man his age. 30 percent of men have some degree of hair loss in their 30s, and that number increases to 40 percent as men enter their 40s.  Manning might want to consider a proactive hair regimen of FDA-approved Propecia or Rogaine, which could help him avoid any further recession. He would hardly be the first athlete or public figure to take action against hair loss, more are investing in hair restoration than ever before. New technology and non-invasive procedures are selling points for many athletes looking to enhance their looks discreetly with little downtown and reco...

Has the stress of the spotlight, not to mention her quickie marriage, finally gotten to Kim Kardashian? The reality star was recently photographed with what appears to be a thinning patch of hair. From the photo, you can see the 31-year old has what appears to be a bald spot, a telling sign that she is likely suffering from a condition called traction alopecia. Kim, who is said to be a frequent user of hair extensions, now appears to be dealing with the consequences of the pulling, styling and abuse her follicles have suffered over the years. Traction Alopecia is common among people who wear tight braids, those who use hair extensions over a long period of time, attach wigs or weaves with glue/clips/tape, or those who suffer from trichotillomania (hair-pulling disease), traction alopecia is a result of the chronic tension or pulling on the follicles causing irreparable damage. The definitive cure is hair transplantation which permanently replaces the follic...

Is your hair hungry? When it comes to healthy hair, it's not just what you put on your tresses that count - it's what you put in your body, too. Which means, whether you want to increase your hair's length, shine or thickness, you can do so by simply eating and maintaining a well balanced diet that gives your hair the essential nutrients it needs.    Since March is National Nutrition Month, I recently talked to Huffington Post Canada about  healthy hair foods and the link between diet and healthy or unhealthy hair. To learn more about the foods you should be eating, check out the feature  here .