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Anatomy of Hair

Our hair is mainly composed of protein cells which are of a hard fibrous type called keratin. These protein cells are compactly bound together before they leave the follicle cavity to become hair.

The hair grows out of tubes of cells which are located in the deeper layer of the skin (dermis) and receive a supply of blood from surrounding capillaries.

Hair can be separated into two parts. The root which is in the shape of a bulb, has capillaries and nerve fibres leading into it. Over time, the cells in the centre of the bulb divide and gradually push the previous cells up. These cells that are pushed upward then slowly die and form what is known and then seen as the hard hair shaft.

Hair Growth Cycles

There are three stages to hair growth:

Anagen (growth stage)
Catagen (transition stage)
Telogen (resting)

The amount of time a hair follicle remains in the Anagen phase is genetically determined but, on average, a hair will remain at this stage for about 85% of its life cycle before entering the Catagen (transition) phase.

During this second stage, certain changes occur within the hair follicle and these changes cause the hair to retract and stop growing for around two weeks before the hair moves into the final stage Telogen (resting).

During this final stage, the hair begins to fall away while the follicle is stimulated to recommence the cycle and grow new hair.

If simplified, the sequence of events is anagen, catagen and telogen and this repeats constantly until a hair ceases to be formed.

Due to the amount of protein, keratinised cells and melanin within the hair, it is during the Anagen growth stage that hair is most receptive to hair removal treatments such as Laser Hair Removal (see www.laser-hair-removal.co.uk), Intense Pulsed Light (www.iplhairremoval.co.uk), and electrolysis (see www.electrolysishairremovalco.uk).

Individual hairs are never in the same stage of hair growth at any one time and this is why all hair removal treatments need to be repeated over a period of time, in order to destroy the hair in it’s Anagen phase.

News

International Master Course on Ageing Skin (IMCAS)

Absolute Aesthetics are delighted to announce that Vicki Smith will be presenting at the International Master Course on Ageing Skin (IMCAS) conference being held in Paris next week. Vicki will present her findings on using Advanced Electrolysis for the removal of Xanthelasma (see our Xanthelasma website.)

IMCAS is one of the most important international conferences dedicated to aging skin treatments and their Annual Congress held in Paris welcomes more than 3500 delegates from 40 different countries.

A not to be missed night of fun and fashion - 8th Feb. 2012

The team at Absolute Aesthetics invite you to an evening of fun and fashion at the L K Bennett store in Guildford on Wednesday 8th February from 18.00 to 20.00.

There will be a 20% discount on LK Bennett purchases made (excluding sale items and their signature collection) and a 15% discount off selected Absolute Aesthetic treatments booked on the evening.

RSVP : by Email Or call 01483 477 189 Text 07787 040 146

LK Bennett
133-135 High Street
Guildford
GU1 3AD

2012 New Year Offers!

Are you tempted by a half price Thermage skin tightening treatment? We have a small supply of tips that will expire during the early part of 2012 so if you book and pay in January, the treatment will be discounted by 50%.

We are reducing the price of a Microdermabrasion treatment from £95 to £65 throughout January. Microdermabrasion is a skin restoration procedure that makes the skin look smoother and clearer and is perfect for clearing blackheads, whiteheads, sun damage and fine lines.

Please call us for more details.

Laser Hair Removal

Absolute Aesthetics has recently invested in a new system for laser hair removal treatment.

Imagine never having to shave, pluck or wax ever again!

The Soprano System is a unique, virtually pain free hair removal treatment, which works on all skin types, including tanned skin and all hair pigmentation. It works by safely and gently heating the dermis (skin) to a temperature that damages the hair follicle, preventing re-growth. It is fast, reliable and suitable for all skin types.