offering platelet-rich plasma, PDO Plus, exosome therapy and more for both male and female patients. Diversity and luck have been our keys to survival. This global pandemic will change our industry for years to come. Unfortunately, it’s not how much the struggle is. It’s how we hope to come out the other side of this. The situation of this magnitude is forcing us all to rethink how we should operate and who are suppliers should be.
David Schwartz, President, Hair Visions International
Let’s begin on a positive note. Production in Indonesia continues to press forward with incremental progress in stock and custom production. They expect
to increase production every month as they hire and train more workers.
ahead, we all must concentrate on how to endure and focus on what we can control.
As much as I would like to have more good news to deliver, sadly, we are still in the midst of a global pandemic that continues to cause major disruptions to supply chains in many industries including our own. The hair industry is just as vulnerable to the adverse effects of the pandemic and labor shortages.
We suggest being proactive and be transparent with your team and clients alike. Ongoing communication and education with your staff and clients as to the situation with the continued delays in production, delivery, and expected price increases is vital to help alleviate stress and further frustration. Price increases should not come as a surprise and should be expected due to the ongoing labor shortages and supply chain issues. Please understand that the cost of labor and materials is not in the control of any distributor. Many distributors have already announced price increases to their retailers.
There has been little improvement with production in the Chinese factories as the remote knotting areas are still in lockdown. We are sympathetic to the dilemma and difficult situations all businesses are facing during these trying times. Like you, our company struggles to work around the many challenges that face us because they are, in fact, beyond our control. We remain cautiously optimistic of improvements in the near future. Despite all the obstacles
Hair Visions will continue to pursue every available avenue to acquire suitable stock units for your clients’ immediate needs and keep you posted with updates as we learn more.
Welcome New Members! Starr Charly Getem Gurlz Hair Restoration, New York, NY
I have been a hair stylist and extension specialist professional for the last 10 years. I completed the Hair Loss Practitioner program at USTI, Non-Surgical Hair Replacement Specialist program at Toni Love Education Center and currently studying for Trichology Certification with the World Trichology Society. I am very passionate about my work, specializing in non-invasive hair restoration and wig making services.
Dorothy Flake PhD Ekalf Hair Loss Solutions, LLC, Houston, TX
I received my Doctorate of the Art of Beauty Culture from the National Institute of Cosmetology in Washington, D.C. I am also a past chancellery of Texas State Association and Beauty Culturist League #47, national instructor for New Concepts Hair Goods, provider and an ducator for hands-on seminars for Introduction to hair replacement.
Tina Kahn Rejuvenate Hair & Skin, Falls Church, VA
I have over 23 years of experience as a licensed cosmetologist and esthetician. I trained in wellknown salons in Srilanka, Australia, Dubai and the USA as well as training academies such as Loreal, Keune, Schwarzkopf, and Nimue. I am excited to be a part of this wonderful organization that supports the hair restoration industry.
AnazaoHealth is a 503A and 503B Compounding Pharmacy specializing in personalized medicine to include hair care solutions, hormone replacement, age management, weight management, IV therapy solutions, sexual wellness solutions, vitamin injections, aesthetics, pain management, neuro and more. From our hair care solutions, we offer PhytoTress, a product line with the patented TrichoTech technology, an intelligent phytocomplex that balances the entire hair system – bulb, scalp and shaft. It is 100% natural, based on plant extracts and is free of controversial ingredients and impurities. This product line can be compounded with individual active ingredients or any combination of latanoprost, minoxidil, finasteride, ketoconazole and clobetasol.
Dr. Michael Kanosky Mississippi Hair Restoration, Ridgeland, MS I am a boardcertified plastic surgeon who specializes in hair regrowth and advanced follicular unit hair transplants. I also practice reconstructive, aesthetic, and cosmetic plastic surgery at The Face & Body Center in Flowood, Mississippi. I am the first board-certified plastic surgeon in Mississippi to offer FUE hair transplants and the full range of preliminary and follow-up treatments to enhance growth of the patient’s thinning hair.
Not Pictured Cleo Merriweather, Revival Hair Solution Hair Loss Center, Houston, TX
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