Discover Health Insights with Hair Mineral Analysis Test
At Look Beyond Beauty, we perform a hair mineral analysis test to measure the levels of toxic minerals and nutrients in clients’ hair. It can provide valuable insights into your body’s mineral balance and help identify potential deficiencies or excesses.
- WHY GET YOUR HAIR TESTED
Key Benefits of Hair Mineral Analysis
As trichologists, we are the first responders and the first line of defense when it comes to hair loss. Trichologists see hair and scalp issues before you go to a doctor. Some people never go to see a doctor because of fear. That’s why we are so excited to offer you this service. This will help you find the root cause of your hair issues instead of just putting a bandage on it with only prescription medication. With this in mind, here are some key reasons to get a hair mineral analysis.
Mineral Imbalances
Detect if you have deficiencies or excesses of essential minerals like calcium, zinc, selenium, and iron, which impact bodily functions.
Heavy Metal Exposure
Check for potentially harmful levels of heavy metals like lead, mercury, and arsenic, which can accumulate in the body over time
Assess Stress Levels
Hair mineral analysis can provide insights into stress levels by examining the mineral balance in your hair by looking a ratios between minerals.
Support Nutrition Plans
The results from the test can be used to tailor your diet and supplement regimen to address specific mineral imbalances.
Detection of Health Issues
Mineral imbalances can be indicative of underlying health conditions. This test can detect irregularities even before symptoms manifest.
Treatment Efficacy
A hair mineral analysis test is a powerful tool for ongoing monitoring, allowing you to evaluation the effectiveness of health interventions.
- 4 EASY STEPS
Hair Sample Collection
A hair mineral analysis test reveals a unique metabolic world – intracellular activity, which cannot be seen through most other tests. This provides a blueprint of the biochemistry occurring during the period of hair growth and development. Look Beyond Beauty works with quality laboratories, and our test has physician-approved results. While the laboratory handles the technical aspects of the test, the quality of the sample plays a crucial role in achieving reliable outcomes. Here are some guidelines to follow when collecting hair samples.
Collect Hair
No chemically treated hair. Instead, wait for at least 1 inch of virgin hair growth. Obtain hair from nape of the neck. Also, take multiple small samples from the same area to avoid bald spots.
Lab Analysis
Put hair sample in the provided kit with easy instructions and a mini scale to measure the amount of hair. Package it up along with the form in the addressed envelope supplied and mail it to the lab, (postage not included).
Results & Consult
After your lab results are received, I will notify you via a phone call. We will briefly discuss the results over the phone. However, you need to book a consultation to throughly review the results and best treatment solution.
SELECTING YOUR HAIR SAMPLE
When selecting a sample of your hair, do not send hair that has been chemically treated, or color treated. Instead, wait for at least 1 inch of virgin hair growth. The best area to obtain head hair is the nape of the neck. Also, take multiple small samples from the same general area to avoid bald spots.
TIMING
If you shampoo your hair, wait at least 4 hours after before collecting the sample. But don't exceed 20 hours. And if you blow dry your hair, please wait for a minimum of 4 hours before cutting the sample.
SAMPLE QUALITY
We require 125 milligrams of clean hair, roughly equivalent to one tablespoon. To ensure accuracy, please use the weight scale that will be provided in your kit which you will receive after payment.
LENGTH OF HAIR
Hair samples should not exceed 1½ inches (3.81 centimeters) in length. So, cut your hair to 1½ inches, starting from the end closest to the scalp. Refer to the back of the order form for guidance. And remember that longer hair does not yield better results, but rather the quality of the sample (125 milligrams) is what matters.
PRECAUTIONS
Please refrain from applying any type of oil to your hair before collecting the sample. If you shampooed your hair and sweat later, do not collect the sample. In addition, hair shaved off with electric clippers or shaver will not be accepted.
PACKAGING
Place the hair in the provided envelope or use another clean paper envelope. Do not tape/staple the hair to the paper, or use plastic bags or aluminum foil. Your kit will contain an envelope to send your required content to our lab. Additionally, your kit will also contain a label to attach to the outside envelope. Important: please do not mix hair from different sources, such as head hair and pubic hair.
STORAGE
Since hair does not deteriorate over time, your hair samples can be stored indefinitely in a clean, dry environment.
ADDITIONAL INSTRUCTIONS
- Clearly print all necessary information on both the order form and the hair sample envelope.
- Fill out all sections in Part 2 and Part 5 of the form. Please fill out all the areas highlighted.
- Ensure accurate printing of your name to avoid misspelling, as a charge may apply for corrected copies.
- Provide your statistics, including age, weight, etc., as this is crucial for children.
- A lab number will be assigned to you for initial testing and will be used for retesting purposes.
- When submitting a retest sample, write your previous lab number in the designated box on the order form and the top line of the hair sample envelope. But leave these areas blank if the previous lab number is unknown.
- For any special requests or credit card information, do not write them on the hair sample envelope. Instead, include additional information on the front of the order form in available spaces or attach a separate note is best.
- Once received, the hair envelope and order form are separated and this is why the above instructions are important.
- By following these guidelines, you will help ensure the accuracy of the mineral analysis results for your hair sample. Questions please email us using our contact form or call (310) 497-0064.
- TEST RESULTS
What Does Hair Mineral Analysis Show Us?
The hair mineral testing results are displayed in a detailed report and tabulated in graphical form. Levels of key minerals such as Magnesium and Calcium are shown as important trace minerals such as Boron and Molybdenum. Equally important is the detection of any toxic heavy metals like mercury and lead. Unfortunately, we are all exposed to these, and they can accumulate to toxic effects.
We can tell a lot about your state of health from the significant ratios between certain minerals. Your glandular and oxidative health and thyroid rate are reviewed in relation to the results. Moreover, the report has over 40 pages of vital information.- WELLNESS ENHANCEMENT
How Can Hair Mineral Analysis Help Improve Health?
The hair mineral analysis test provides an abundance of knowledge and viewing it is very exciting. Given the wealth of information, it can sometimes be a little scary and daunting to consume. Most reports will find mineral traces and balances outside of ideal ranges and many of us will have some detectable heavy metals. However, the report contains clear advice on how to make things better. For example, advice is provided on:
- Diet - The best foods that are ideal to include in your diet, and foods to avoid.
- Lifestyle - Are you operating at an optimal health level or do you need more rest?
- Supplements - A list of recommended vitamins and minerals are provided and can be ordered through Look Beyond Beauty if you wish.
Keep in mind that the mineral intake is based on years of research and is not a simple matter of just replacing the ones that are low. Actually, it has been found that such a superficial approach does not work. The reason is because the way minerals interact with each other and with the body is very complex. For this reason, to create an effective supplementation program, it’s best to rely on the lab’s knowledge and experience.
With the internet, there is a plethora of health advice and opinions; both good and bad. But everyone is different and has different needs. So, without testing, you’ll be guessing about what you need to make health and hair improvements. Therefore, having a hair mineral analysis test done, your needs are scientifically established and acted upon. Also, it’s recommended that you retest after about 3 months of following recommendations. Doing so allows you to monitor your progress as well as make required adjustments.- THE RIGHT CHOICE
Why Hair Mineral Analysis from Look Beyond Beauty?
Look Beyond Beauty is affiliated with one of the leading mineral hair analysis laboratory’s in the world, based right here in the USA. This lab recognizes that minerals are generally removed from your hair after shampooing. For this reason, this lab does not shampoo the hair samples prior to testing like most other labs do. As such, the results are more accurate and produce exceptional and informative reports.
Marcey Grant is a Certified Trichologist, Beauty & Wellness Coach and Cosmetologist. Her credentials affords you the opportunity to book a consultation if you want support in actioning your new health plan.