Hair & Skin Wellness Blog

We all have those friends that just always seem to have the best hair days literally EVERY TIME you see them. You know, your friend with the silky, glossy, bouncy, hair that never seems to have any frizz or any split ends. The truth is, they do suffer from frizz sometimes and even have a few split ends, but for the most part their hair appears that way because it is healthy. When your hair and scalp are healthy, your hair is full of bounce and shine; it has little to no split ends and no dandruff. We all wish...

Regardless of your hair porosity, there may come a time (or multiple times) when your hair is drier than usual, frizzy, poofy, or just plain tangly. When this seems to be the case for you, oil pre-poos or pre-wash treatments can help. Oil pre-poo treatments, when applied correctly, add flexibility and softness to hair, giving your hair the appearance of healthy, moisturized hair.  What is a Pre-poo and why should you do it? Just like washing your hands regularly can make them dry and chapped, washing your hair has the same effect, even if you’re not using soap. When we...

To be honest, I have a love-hate relationship with frizz. There are some days when I am desperate for the volume and I know that frizz will be the inevitable outcome, so I cheerfully accept all the frizz. Then there are days when I want more defined curls, so having frizz just doesn't work for me. Let's face it, for most of us, a little frizz is inevitable but there are a few tricks and products to use to help you avoid as much frizz as possible.  Let's start by discussing what frizz is. When the cuticle layers of our...

Are large amounts of hair left in your brush after styling? Are clumps of hair left in your drain after washing your hair? If you answered yes to either of these questions you may be experiencing hair shedding. To many people's surprise, hair shedding is actually a normal part of the hair cycle and is a continuous process. According to the American Academy of Dermatology, its normal to shed anywhere between 50 and 100 hairs a day. However, when a person sheds an increasingly large amount of hair every day, this can be classified as "excessive hair shedding". While all...