2004 Spring

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Customizing Solutions

ISHRS Report

The Media hasn’t gone away

by Bobbi Russell

The 10th Annual Live Surgery Workshop

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How They See Us

Dave Barker ...and his Hair Loss vision

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The National Hair Journal

Volume 8 No.29

THE PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATION OF HAIR REPLACEMENT & RESTORATION AND SKIN HEALTH

Spring 2004

Stem Cells That Grow Hair Identified

HAIR CARE GIANT’S PROFITS SOAR 22%

Philadelphia, 03/04 – Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have identified the stem cells that turn into hair follicles. Dr. George Cotsarelis and his team were able to mark the bulge stem cells (the part of the hair follicle where stem cells are located) by getting them to produce a green fluorescent protein (GFP) that the surrounding cells did not have. Standard

cell sorting machines were then able to separate out the glowing cells from the others. Four weeks after transplanting the stem cells into the skin of mice, they had created new cells that produced hair. "Now that we can isolate stem cells involved in hair growth, we can develop targets for manipulating hair growth," the doctor commented, adding that he hopes to isolate

The Art of Head Shaving

Transgenic Mouse Has 80% More Hair

Venice, CA, 02/04 - An ergonomic new razor specially for shaving the head has been launched by HeadBlade. Made of yellow plastic with non-slip rubber grips, users slip their middle finger through a loop to hold it s e c u r e ly. Shaving is claimed to simple and fast: resting the HeadBlade on the scalp, users are advised to take long smooth strokes using no pressure. HeadBlade is a California Limited Liability Company founded by Todd Greene.

Los Angeles, 02/03 expressed in the skin. Scientists at the University Noggin appears to play a of Southern California critical role in the developheaded by Cheng-Ming ment of integument (skin Chuong, M.D., Ph.D., proand associated features). fessor of pathology at the Chuong and his associates Keck School of Medicine, found that the fur of the have designed a transgenic transgenic mice was sigmouse that grows more n i fi c a n t ly thicker, with hair than other mice. In a hair follicle density Dr. Cheng-Ming Chuong paper in the American increasing by as much as Journal of Pathology, the researchers 80 percent. They also grew more whiskers describe the creation of a mouse in which than normal mice, with several whiskers a particular gene called “Noggin” is over- sprouting from each follicle.

Cincinnati, OH, 02/04 - Procter & Gamble, the world’s largest hair care products manufacturer, saw its profits leap 22% to $1.82 billion. In the last quarter of 2003, P&G, often described as the most astute marketing company in the US, has been investing heavily in hair care and recently acquired Clairol and Wella. P&G has been shedding marginal brands in recent years in order to focus more aggressively on the higher margin personal care market. P&G recently circulated a letter indicating that the company was prepared to participate in hair loss research and inviting inquiries.

Farrell Hair Replacement Partners with Premiere Products Los A n ge l e s , 0 3 / 0 4 - Fa rrell Hair Replacement, a manufacturer of highend lace hair systems, has formed a marketing alliance with Premiere Products Inc. (PPI) to create a new line of products called, Farrell Formula. It will include a four-step adhesion process, removers, shampoos, conditioners, and skin treatment products. PPI has been m a n u facturing adhesives and related products for the medical and healthcare industries for over 25 years and provides specialist services for the motion picture industry. Richard Farrell is well known for designing the “Ultra-Custom” lace hair systems, claimed to be the most undetectable products available.

Bald Cocaine Dealer Fingered by Shampoo Brescia, Italy, 02/04 – Italian police were not fooled by a drug dealer who let his imagination get the better of him. The smuggler stuffed a shampoo bottle with 400 grams of cocaine and packed it with his other toiletries so as not to arouse any suspicion. What he failed to notice is he had a thinning problem – in fact he was totally bald! The police were more observant. After his arrest, the man told the officers he was only a local dealer and offered to cooperate with them to trace a ring which was smuggling drugs from Colombia and Peru. To date, this information has led to 16 more arrests.

We’ll Leave the Light On For You San Diego, O3/O4 - It has been long known that light makes plants thrive and even helps regulate the internal clock of the human body, but scientists are still discovering the potential of something so commonplace we take it for granted. Lack of light can create mood swings and depression. Daylight bulbs in offices can enhance concentration and productivity. Even the return of the sun in Spring causes the fur in animals to change color and texture, so why are people so surprised that that same light focused into a low l evel laser beam can stimulate hair growth in humans? In 2004, it is expected that the FDA will join Health Canada and Health Singapore and approve a hand held laser for the treatment of hair loss. This may be the beginning of a flood of laser applications that will embrace wound-healing therapies, treatment of inflammation as well as multiple cosmetic applications. Meanwhile, the fashion industry has discovered the benefits of light and a ladies handbag designer is planning to introduce a line of purses with luminescent interiors, using the latest EL light technology. Over the next few years, luminescence is predicted to touch every aspect of consumer’s lives.

Sparring with the Future Temecula, CA, 03/04 - Should hair management professionals add more clientpampering to their traditional hair care services? Consider this. Hotel spa resorts are expanding faster than any other category, according to the International Spa Association, more than doubling from

stem cells in an adult human scalp also and transplant them to other areas of the scalp, generating new hair growth. However, he predicts that an effective treatment using this technology is still many years away. Hair grows from cells located at the base of the hair follicle and hair loss often occurs when follicles do not continue through a natural cycle of growth, rest and re-growth.

1999 to 2001, the last year tabulated. Men and women stressed out from demanding business schedules are rushing to find ways to unwind and be pampered. And hotels and day spas around the country are investing millions to make sure they find the experience they are seeking. The La Costa Spa outside San Diego, CA recently spent $12 million to renovate its facilities, and it is not alone. If you think spas are just for women, think again. Although 70% of spa visitors today are women, the industry now has its eye on men and even teenagers. It predicts that relaxation and well-being services are only just beginning. In 2002, spa spending topped $14.5 billion, up 300% from 1999 and seven times the size of the hair management market

New Physician-Directed Marketing Group Gastonia, NC, 02/04 - Michael Sumner, president of the Sumner Group, has founded a new marketing group offering marketing support to hair restoration physicians. The MDH Alliance owns the vanity number, 1-800-MD-HAIRS nationwide, and is offering to lease local area access to the number to doctors who enroll as Alliance members. The Alliance positions itself as the only “physician-directed” marketing group. It is headquartered in Gastonia, NC. Mark D. Baxa, MD is the Medical Director. The Alliance will hold its first meeting in June in Hilton Head, SC

L’Oreal Launches Men’s Thickening Shampoo New York, 03/04 - New Vive for Men is a daily thickening shampoo with Regenium-XY that L’Oreal claims give “Up to 50% thickerlooking hair for better scalp coverage.” Advertising repeats L’Oreal’s established theme,"Because You’re Worth It.” The “thickness” claims are based on user experience described in the fine print as, “Consumer perceptions among men who saw a thickening effect using shampoo and gel.”

Korvue Receives 2003 Technology Award San Diego , 0 3 / 0 4 - KO RVUE® has been nominated as recipient of the National Hair Journal 2003 Technology Award. Korvue is a software program developed by Verasoft Corp. for use in hair replacement and restoration studios and is the indust ry ’s only dedicated salon/clinic management application that automates eve ry d ay tasks to improve accuracy and efficiency. Since early 2001, over 30 studios have p a rticipated in on-site testing and product development. Their feedback led the software engineers to add and ref ine features including contract creation/management, hair system ordering/tracking, multi-level security, and a built-in appointment book. The trophy was received by Gerald McCaig and Chief Technology Officer, Martin Trivonov.


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