Fun, Interesting and Random Hair Facts – Post #1

Did you know that hair is the fastest growing tissue in your body or that hair can absorb its weight in water?  My guess is that you didn’t know that and I’m assuming you’ll never need to, but hair gurus like us at Ovation think facts like these are kind of cool!  In fact, there are so many cool and interesting hair facts out there that I’ve broken up this post into two parts.

While today’s Hair Fun Facts Post #1 may not fill you with a ton of useful information on hair health, it may provide a little entertainment and/or some fun conversation starters. Check them out:

• The average person has between 100,000 and 150,000 strands of hair on their head.
• A natural blonde usually has more hair strands then dark or red hair. Towheads generally have 120,000 strands; brown/black-haired people 100,000 strands, and redheads average about 80,000 strands.
• Hair is the fastest growing tissue in the body. The only thing that grows faster is bone marrow.
• Everybody sheds between 40-150 strands of hair per day.
• Hair is made up of mostly keratin, which our outer layer of skin and fingernails are made out of.  In animals, horns, hooves, claws, feathers, beaks, quills (porcupines), and baleen (whales) are all also made of keratin.
• On an average adult scalp, 25 meters of hair fiber is produced every day.
• At any random time, 90% of the hair on a head is in a growing phase, while the other 10% is in a resting phase.
• Hair can absorb its weight in water.
• The hair follicle contains its own muscle, nerve and blood supply.
• Hair grows the fastest during the summer, sleep, or between the ages of 16 to 24.
• The process of removing unwanted body hair dates back to the ancient Egyptians.
• At one time, in Russia, there was a random tax for wearing a beard.
• Humans have the same amount of hair follicles per square inch as a chimpanzee.
• The first African-American hair products were created by Madam CJ Walker, the first American black woman to become a millionaire.
• Body hair is generally shorter because the growing phase is a lot shorter than the growing phase of hair on the scalp.
• Human hair and fingernails continue to grow in death.
• Scientists have discovered that people with a higher IQ, have more zinc and copper in their hair.
• The purpose of hair is to act as a thermal protection, since our head lacks the thermal insulation fat layers.
• Less than 4% of the world’s population has natural red hair.
• Research shows that hair becomes drier with age.
• Gender is one thing that cannot be identified by a hair strand.
• Stress can make dandruff worse.
• The average American woman spends between 10-23 thousand dollars in a lifetime on unwanted hair removal.
• The color of hair depends on how much melanin each strand has.
• Men without hair on their chests are more likely to get cirrhosis of the liver than men with hair.
• The human body has approximately 5 million hair follicles.
• Alopecia is the medical term for hair loss.
• The longest documented hair was measured in 2004. It belonged to Xie Qiuping from China, and measured 18.5 feet long.
• For it to be apparent that you are balding, you would have to lose 50% of your hair.
• Humans are born with all of their hair follicles and there is no possible way to increase the amount of hair follicles you have.
• Hair turns grey as a result of the pigment cells in the hair follicle not working properly. The hair bulb slows melanin production as a result of age or stress.
• A whole head of hair could support up to 2 tons.
• The length of the growing phase of hair shortens as you age.
• When you are born, you have about 1000 hair follicles per square centimeter. This number drops as you age.

Whether you’re one of the 4% natural redheads, have a head of hair that grows slower than others, or are looking to beat the world record in hair length, Ovation products can make the hair you have, the best hair it can be.
Enjoy and stay tuned for part #2!
-          Emily

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Ovation Hair – Ovation Cell Therapy Product Review

As I’ve said before, we LOVE to hear from clients and we’re fortunate in that we get feedback all the time.  At Ovation, we want all of our clients to love their hair.  This is especially true when it comes to our many cancer survivor clients.  We’re honored to be a part of women regaining femininely after losing hair to chemo.  We recently received a comment from Jen S. that made us very happy.  Thanks Jen for letting us know that Ovation has worked for you!

 I ordered Ovation because I had undergone chemotherapy during the first half of the year and was hoping that this would help my hair to grow back quicker.  I have been COMPLETELY satisfied with the results and have told everyone every chance I get what an amazing product Ovation is.  When I had my first follow up with my radiation doctor, she told me that I had about 2/3 more hair than other patients at their same 1 month follow up!!  I ABSOLUTELY love the results!
- Jen S.

To hear more stories from Ovation clients, check out our YouTube and Facebook pages.  For more information on the Advanced Cell Therapy that Jen uses, click here – http://ovationhair.com/advanced_cell_therapy_system.html

We also offer an introductory 10% discount at checkout if you’ve never purchased before. Just answer a few survey questions and tell us how you heard about us to get the discount. Remember that all purchases are risk free because of our 100% money back guarantee – http://ovationhair.com/guarantee.html.
Enjoy!
-          Emily

Healthy Hair Series: Use a Wide Tooth Comb for Thicker Hair

Here at Ovation, it’s no secret that we want you to have healthy hair.  Because we don’t create miracles we can’t promise to create that for you, BUT with our product line specifically made to promote healthy hair and our knowledge of the how your hair works, we’d love to help you achieve the healthiest hair possible.  With that in mind, we’re developing a series of posts on the blog all about hair health.  This series will include tips and tricks on both how to improve the hair you have and improve the health of future growth.  Not only that, the tips we’ll discuss are meant to help you achieve Thicker, Stronger, and Longer hair! Some tips will be quick and easy, things you can do every day.  Others may require a bit of dedication or explanation and we’ll dive into those too.

This series is meant to be interactive so let us know if you have input or suggestions.  We’d love to hear what you you’d like to achieve and we can discuss ways in which to get there.

Today’s Healthy Hair Tip: Use a Wide Tooth Comb for Thicker Hair
Making the switch to a wide tooth comb from your everyday brush seems a little weird, right? There are a lot of people that think they serve two entirely different purposes. The fact is, they don’t and making that simple change can have huge benefits.  Brushing your hair, especially vigorous brushing or with harsh bristle brushes can literally rip your hair apart.  Not only does this break pieces off, it pulls healthy strands completely out, especially when the hair is wet. Over time this leaves your hair weak and lifeless.

Using a wide tooth comb gently detangles the hair so it decreases breakage and shedding which will keep your hair strong.  Strong hair strands are thicker, creating an overall fuller head of hair. Sounds easy for some, but I know that using a comb like this won’t work for everyone every day.  If you have a hair type where a wide tooth comb isn’t ideal for primary use, consider working it into your hair routine in some way.  Decreasing brush use to a few times a week can make a difference.  Remember it’s really important to be gentle; patience is the key to avoid breakage while detangling your hair.  The best thing about today’s tip is that wide tooth combs are inexpensive.  Even the best brands are under $5 so it’s at least worth giving it a try.

Healthier, thicker hair is within reach!
-           Emily

Holiday Party Hairstyles you can do at Home

Holiday parties are one of the reasons I love this time of year.  Maybe it’s the holiday music, the comfort food, or the spiked eggnog that brings out the happy in all of us.  Whether your fellow-party goers are friends, family, or co-workers, occasions like these are a great excuse to go glam.  Holiday parties are one of the few times a year that it’s completely appropriate to pull out that sequin covered dress or sparkly stilettos.  They are also one of the only times that most adults get a reason to rock an up-do or other formal hair style.  While this fun and great, it’s also precisely why some of us don’t even know where to start.

As much as I’d love to have my hair professionally done for special occasions like holiday parties, it’s usually hard to make that happen.  This means that by doing it on my own, I need not only inspiration and help deciding on a do, but also a step-by-step instruction guide on how to create it.

It’s times like these that I turn to Pinterest.  Pinterest is a huge source of inspiration and ideas for up-dos and DIY hair styles.  The Ovation Pinterest page of course has several hair related boards, but one in particular is great if you’re looking for hair tutorials.  We’ve put together a board of “Hair How-Tos” that include classy, formal hairstyles, perfect for occasions like a holiday party, but are easy enough to do at home on your own and in under an hour. Whether you’re looking to wear your hair down, up, or somewhere in-between our board includes ideas that are sure to make your decision and holiday party hair prep a bit easier.

Here are some of my favorites from our Hair How To Board -

Vintage Waves – The vintage wave look is definitely a popular one and is a great way to curl your hair in maybe a different way than you normally do.  Because it is a different curl, I recommend a trial run, just so you know that it works on your hair type.  By the time your holiday parties come around, you’ll be able to pull it off in no time. Vintage waves works really well with cocktail attire and vintage accessories making it a brilliant look for winter parties.

Mini Twisted Buns – The best part about the mini bun look is that there is no exact way to create them.  I personally like the fact that that the style is intended to look a bit messy, meaning you can mess it up and pull it off all at the same time! It’s great for hair of all types and lengths and is the easiest of the styles mentioned.

Braided Halo – For longer hair styles, the braided halo is a beautiful style for dressy occasions. There are several ways to create the halo, but each is classy, polished and hip.  Braids in any form are trendy so if your hair isn’t long enough for a halo, you can always wrap a braid around a bun or add braided strands to an elegant ponytail.

No-Tease Bouffant – This bouffant tutorial is one of my favorites on Pinterest because I love any tip to help add volume without hair teasing.  This voluminous bouffant looks pretty as it’s shown on our board (worn half down), but also would look great with a ponytail or bun.

Another way to take your hair from “everyday” to “holiday” is to add a festive hair accessory.  A shiny or sparkly headpiece, headband or decorated bobby pins adds holiday cheer and makes whatever style you choose more sophisticated.  If the above dos aren’t for you, check out the entire board and Ovation Pinterest page for additional ideas, inspiration and just plain pretty hair!

Remember that any hair style is only enhanced by hair products like a Thermal Protection Spray and a Volume Enhancer, especially sulfate free products like Ovation’s.

Good luck, have fun and happy holidays!
-          Emily

Holiday Gift Ideas – Ovation Hair

The holiday season is officially here and if our Holiday Gift Set sales are any indication, people are not wasting time when it comes to shopping for gifts this year.

While the Ovation Holiday Set does make an impressive gift, there are plenty of other Ovation products that your friends and family would love to receive as well.  Whether you need ideas for the man in your life, want to add to your Ovation Holiday Set gift, or want to stock up on stocking stuffers, there is something here for you.

Holiday Gift Ideas for Men from Ovation –
Sometimes men need a push to spring for high-quality skin and hair care, but once they’ve experienced it, they can’t thank you enough. Purchasing a gift from the Ovation Men’s line is a great way to spoil the man on your list.

• MEN’S BODY WASH $9.95: We recently launched a body wash specifically for men.  It incorporates our delicious (yet masculine) scent into a formula that includes high-quality ingredients known to nourish and moisturize skin. He may not know he needs this, but he does! At $9.95 for an 8oz tube, the price and size make for the perfect stocking stuffer.
• MEN’S MAX PACK $79.95: Maybe the man on your shopping list isn’t completely satisfied with his hair, maybe he would just appreciate a healthier head of hair, or he could be someone who simply wants better hair care products.  The Men’s Max Pack is what that guy needs.  The Men’s Max Pack includes our entire men’s line, the Cell Therapy, Shampoo and the new Body Wash.  Go ahead…give the gift of healthy hair and a better shower experience.

Holiday Gift Ideas for the girly girl from Ovation –
If your list includes a girly girl or any other product obsessed individual, they’d be happy to receive any item from Ovation’s body and styling care line. All of the products are under $15 and are great by themselves, as an add-on to a larger gift, or as a set of their own.  They are also all paraben and sulfate free!

• TIARE BODY LOTION – $9.95: Our clients love the amazing tropical scents of the Tiare lotion and Tahitian Sand Scrub.  The lotion is infused with extracts from the Tahitian Tiare flower, coconut and Hibiscus and is rich in antioxidants that will soften and protect skin.
• TAHITIAN SAND SCRUB – $9.95: The sand scrub is a full body cleanser that gently exfoliates, moisturizes, and repairs skin.  It too is made with high quality, naturally derived ingredients and will leave skin feeling young and smooth.
• THERMAL PROTECTION SPRAY – $14.95: Thermal Protection Spray is a product that most people should have and use on a daily basis.  Our spray is lightweight yet affective in coating and protecting the hair from both hot styling tools and everyday UV damage.
• VOLUME ENHANCER SPRAY – $14.95: Our volume enhancer spray is enriched with panthenol, so it strengthens and fortifies the hair.  It’s also lightweight but provides body and fullness that lasts all day.  Any person that needs a little volume or just loves big hair would love to receive the Ovation Volume Enhancer.

Holiday Gift Ideas for the Health Nut from Ovation –

• OVATION MULTIVITAMIN $12.95: I’m sure OvationHair.com isn’t the first place you think of when shopping for the health nut on your list, but we even have a product for them…a multivitamin.  The Ovation vitamin is a daily supplement that includes vitamins, minerals, and amino acids that are great for overall health.  While overall health is needed for healthy hair, our multivitamins include a bonus…a blend of ingredients including herbs and extracts that specifically promote a healthy hair and scalp! At $12.95 for a 60-day supply, health nut or not the Ovation Multivitamin makes a great gift!

Also, as you’re doing your shopping and especially if you’re considering the Ovation Holiday Gift Set, it is only available while supplies last and with a savings of over $95, they won’t last too much longer.  You can view and purchase that here – http://ovationhair.com/holidayset.html.
Happy shopping and happy holidays!
-          Emily