Despite the array of shampoos, vitamins and alternative therapies on offer that promise to stop balding in its tracks, unfortunately, there are no sure-fire ways to completely stop hair loss. However, there are a few precautions you can take to slow it down. As hair loss is progressive, early intervention is better – so as […]
Everything you need to know about eyelashes
Posted onWhen you were a child, if you spotted a stray eyelash on your cheek, your first instinct was probably to blow it away and make a wish, without a second thought – but, as an adult, noticing your eyelashes shedding isn’t quite so exciting! Of course, just as the hairs on your head fall out […]
Bad hair habits: What to avoid to get healthy hair
Posted onYou may know that there are some things that are indisputably bad for our hair, such as bleaching, but many people have picked up bad hair habits without even realising the damage that they are causing. So, how many of these hair sins are you guilty of? You’re not washing your hair properly It’s all […]
Is hair loss really more common in summer?
Posted onIt’s officially summer time, even if the British weather isn’t reflecting that! With the longer, warmer days comes an unusual side effect for some people – increased hair loss. So, if you have been noticing more hair stuck to your brush over the past few weeks, don’t panic! It is actually normal. A study conducted […]
New Year’s Hair Resolutions
Posted onThe New Year is a time for reinvention, when many of us come up with a list of goals and improvements we hope to make over the next 12 months. Whether you’re aiming to make this the year that you finally use your gym membership, or you’re hoping to take up a new hobby, don’t […]
Eat your way to healthier hair this Christmas
Posted onAlthough it’s true that men are more likely to lose hair because of pattern baldness, thinning hair and hair loss can also be very common in women too. The causes of hair loss are many and can range from temporary problems, like vitamin deficiencies or stress, to more complex issues including an individual’s hereditary or […]
Untangling shampoo myths
Posted onShampooing our hair is something that many of us do on a daily basis without much thought – it’s just a simple part of our routine. That said, despite the fact that many of us have been washing our locks for decades, there are still plenty of misconceptions swirling around out there! Here are some […]
Don’t leave your hair out in the cold
Posted onWhether we want to face it or not, winter is approaching rapidly, bringing plummeting temperatures and harsh weather conditions. Dry skin is common during the colder months, so many of us opt for a heavier moisturiser to keep our skin in good condition – but what about our hair? You may not realise it, but […]
Fade to grey: the science behind silver hair
Posted onThere’s been a huge trend in recent years for dyed grey or silver hair, fuelled in popularity by celebrities such as Ariana Grande – rather ironic when you consider the lengths that many of us go to mask our natural greys, as we’re worried about looking ‘old’. Women tend to feel the pressure to dye […]
How to handle female hair loss
Posted onFor many women, hair is more than just something that sits on their head – it’s a reflection of their identity and personal style, and something that is intrinsically linked to their self-esteem. There is a social stigma attached to hair loss, so it can come as a shock to hear that 40% of women […]