Hair/Scalp Concerns + Effects
What causes premature hair aging?
Premature hair aging liks shedding, graying and scalp aging is driven by a combination of factors, including environmental stressors such as UV exposure, pollution, and blue light, as well as emotional stress, hormonal changes, chemical exposure, and
What causes shedding?
Both internal and external oxidative stress can increase hair shedding by pushing follicles out of their active growth phase too early and into catagen (the regression phase) and then telogen (the maintenance/resting phase). During telogen, enzymes c
What causes graying?
The same factors that contribute to premature aging can also contribute to early graying. Excess oxidative stress can overwhelm the follicle’s natural antioxidant defenses, reducing pigment production (melanogenesis). As pigment production declines,
How does stress negatively impact the hair growth cycle?
High levels of oxidative stress (and emotional stress) can disrupt the normal hair growth cycle by shortening anagen, the active growth phase. This pushes follicles into catagen and telogen sooner than normal, which can lead to earlier shedding. At t
Why does the scalp age faster than the rest of the skin?
The scalp may age more quickly than other areas of the skin because it is constantly exposed to environmental stressors with less intervention and preservative practices in place than the face or body (e.g., sun protection). In addition, the scalp su
Are there areas of the world that see less hair loss?
Some research suggests that rates of hair loss may vary between different ethnic groups and geographic regions. However, it is difficult to draw firm conclusions because the amount and quality of research can differ significantly from one population
Can I use FutureIQ on hair that has been colored, bleached, relaxed, chemically straightened, or treated with keratin?
Yes. FutureIQ is applied directly to the scalp, so contact with treated lengths is minimal when used as directed. As this is a water-based serum, it may revert hair textures that have been non-permanently straightened. If this is a concern, spot trea
Will FutureIQ affect silk presses, blowouts, or other non-chemically straightened styles?
As this is a water-based serum, it may revert hair textures that have been straightened. If this is a concern, spot treatment around hairline and edges is recommended vs full head application.