Hair loss affects over 80 million Americans, and women make up 40% of that number. Dealing with hair thinning and loss can trigger a range of emotions from self-consciousness to frustration and embarrassment. For individuals like Barbara Tabb and Katrina Johnson, hair loss was a source of distress. Barbara, in her frustration, even resorted to prayer, saying, “I can see through my hair. I can see straight through my scalp. And I’m like, God, you got to do something.”
Katrina, a barber with a focus on hair health, encountered similar issues and felt compelled to explore comprehensive solutions. “My hair thinning, a little bit of balding, sensitivity. I’m a barber. I get into hair health, not just cutting, so when I started having my own issues, I just knew I had to go further than what I knew, and found her,” she explained. The “her” in question is Dr. Leola Anifowoshe, a holistic Trichologist at the Texas Hair Restoration and Wellness Center in northwest Houston.
These women turned to Dr. Anifowoshe to address the root causes of their hair issues. Dr. Anifowoshe emphasizes a diagnostic approach that relies on testing rather than guessing. “It’s primarily different for everyone, but one thing we’ve learned here, we don’t guess – we test because we use hair sampling a lot and mineral nutrient testing. Your hair will tell us everything we need to know! I often tell people, the most expensive vitamin you take is the one you don’t need,” she stated.
Both Barbara and Katrina underwent hair follicle tests to assess their internal conditions, focusing on nutrient levels like Zinc, vitamin C, and D. In addition to identifying nutrient deficiencies and food sensitivities, Dr. Anifowoshe’s center offers hair detoxification. Barbara attests to the benefits of regular detox sessions, saying, “Every week I came in; she started doing the detox because I had a lot of clogged pores. I came in every single week. Since she unclogged my pores, I had trapped hair, so once the pores were unclogged, my hair under here that had stopped growing, they came out like two inches.”
Barbara also learned to manage stress and incorporated supplements into her routine, leading to significant hair thickening within a few months. Katrina also experienced noticeable improvements in her hair within a few months and continues to travel from Louisiana for treatment. Katrina highlights the holistic approach taken by Dr. Anifowoshe, stating that it’s not just about products but also daily routines, diet, water intake, and stress management.
Various factors can cause hair loss, from autoimmune conditions and product buildup to hormonal changes and genetics. Dr. Anifowoshe’s center provides scalp exfoliation and detoxification to address blockages that prevent hair growth. The treatments incorporate red light therapy and massage to improve circulation and tackle stress. Dr. Anifowoshe emphasizes that her treatments cater to all hair types, whether for men or women. She mentions that the duration of treatments typically ranges from three to twelve months, with genetic hair loss requiring the longest treatment.
Barbara and Katrina express how their thicker hair has not only improved their physical appearance but also significantly boosted their self-confidence. “A thousand times better, a thousand times! My confidence came back,” says Katrina.
Dr. Anifowoshe’s holistic approach to hair restoration and growth focuses on addressing the root causes of hair loss and has proven beneficial for many individuals seeking to regain thicker, healthier hair.
