Your body breaks down carbohydrates and converts them into energy. They’re absorbed quickly into your bloodstream and shuttled around your body for fuel and repair. Amongst other things, carbohydrates are used to convert protein into the cells that form your hair. Carbohydrates are important because they provide energy, and being the second fastest-growing cells in […]
Summertime is fast approaching and it’s easy to get caught up in the warmth and forget to adequately protect your hair. It’s common knowledge that the sun has the potential to cause skin damage, increase aging and even trigger cancer, but in addition to treating your skin to the protection of SPF lotions, it’s vital […]
Diet is incredibly important to hair growth and health. In fact, a nutritional deficiency will likely show up first in your hair before it is seen anywhere else. This is because hair is a non-essential tissue and so your body will never send energy, vitamins or minerals its way if an essential tissue needs them. […]
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This is just to confirm – if you weren’t already convinced – that Bad Hair Days are real and affect not only our appearance but also how we feel, work and socialise. According to a study conducted at Yale University, “bad hair days” are real — the perception of bad hair actually produces negative consequences […]
Nutritious vegan/vegetarian diets, containing all essential vitamins, minerals, proteins and fats can be healthy, energising and fulfilling.
Hair grows and looks its best when supported by a healthy scalp. Below are our top tips to getting your hair & scalp healthy and in great shape in 2014!
I’ve yet to meet anyone who feels that applying windscreen sealant to their follicles sounds appealing – but it looks like I might soon! The latest ‘wonder’ hair care range contains filloxane, a substance which works very much in the same way as silica gel, which is commonly used to repair cracks in car windscreens. […]
ARE 2-IN-1 SHAMPOOS A GOOD IDEA? I was asked by a beauty journalist this morning if I thought 2-in-1 Shampoos are a good idea? If anyone is interested this… was my answer: I would not recommend anyone use 2-in-1 shampoos because they are not nearly as effective at improving the condition of your hair as […]
