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A Story of Healing and Tradition: The Master Craftsman Xianyi Chan

Since he was young, Taiwanese craftsman Xianyi Chan has always been fascinated with wood and woodwork. Together with his brother, from a young age, they started making wood hair clips and hairpins for money. But people asked him: “You are selling us hairpins, but before we put them on, we have to comb our hair. ...

Nathan Machoka

A wood comb.

5 Acupoints for Healthy Hair and Scalp

Few people know that hair acupoints are a thing and that by massaging the scalp and adding pressure to these acupuncture points, one can improve the health condition of one’s scalp and, with that, the state of one’s hair. When the weather is dry and cold, your hair often suffers and can become weak and ...

Audrey Wang

Closeup of a young woman's head with the roots of her hair showing gray.

Brushing Brilliance: Choosing the Perfect Hairbrush for Your Hair Type

Choosing the right hairbrush is crucial in achieving your desired look while maintaining the health and integrity of your hair. Each hair type requires a specific hairbrush that will help enhance its natural beauty and address particular needs.  Whether you want to detangle knots, add volume, smooth frizz, or straighten curls, there is a hairbrush ...

Viena Abdon

A hairbrush.

6 Hairstyles That Could Damage Your Hair: Tips for Healthier Choices

For eons, hairstyles have been a prominent beauty symbol for women worldwide. In most cultures, they accentuate femininity and stature. A 2019 survey by Dove revealed that 8 out of 10 women feel pressured to style their hair in specific ways to adhere to society’s beauty standards. Many women feel that people, especially other women, ...

Nathan Machoka

Comic portrait of a retro pinup woman with a beehive hairstyle.

Why Does My Hair Turn Green From the Swimming Pool?

If you are blonde like me and enjoy laps in a swimming pool, you may have noticed your hair acquires a green tint after frequent swims in chlorinated water. This happens to both bleached and natural blondes. In fact, the green tinge happens to everyone, but it’s less visible on dark hair and those whose ...

Troy Oakes

A person jumping into a swimming pool.

Oily Hair: What’s the Deal?

Hair benefits from oil because it makes it shiny, healthy, and strong, but an excess can weigh hair down and make it appear greasy and lifeless. Overwashing, environmental conditions, and using specific hair care products are common causes of oily hair. Excessive heat and humidity after heavy activity might also contribute to this condition. Some ...

Viena Abdon

Woman holding her hair with a shocked expression on her face, examines her appearance in a mirror.

Ditch Your Regular Shampoo and Try These 5 Healthy Alternatives

Are you using the wrong shampoo and damaging your hair? From the no-poo movement to coconut oil, learn about the five natural options and their benefits. Shampooing is just one of the essential grooming rituals, right? It’s true, but it may also cause more harm than you think. Your product should cleanse your scalp and ...

Nathan Machoka

A young woman choosing a shampoo.

Traditional Hair and Scalp Care

Is the appearance of graying hair a warning sign of your good health being compromised? In addition to early graying, some people are more prone to battling oily scalp and hair loss. Are there ways to reverse these hair and scalp problems and prevent them from occurring? The following is an excerpt from an interview ...

Emma Lu

Older woman looking at graying hair in a mirror.

6 Foods for Healthy Hair

Starting a diet for healthy hair today will mean a more gorgeous head of hair within six months to a year, depending on how fast your hair grows. Eat these foods for shiny, lustrous locks. Foods to eat for healthy hair 1. Spinach This leafy vegetable is excellent for your body for many reasons, not ...

Raven Montmorency

Best foods for healthy hair such as salmon, spinach, almonds, sweet potatoes, eggs, walnuts, cabbage, cheese, red pepper, banana and soy are sitting on a table with blocks spelling out 'hair food'.

The Best Essential Oils for Your Hair

Experts say that natural plant oils are the ideal choice to nourish your hair and scalp. It is even better if you incorporate essential oils into your hair care routine as they have properties to not only keep hair looking and smelling great, but are also ideal for resolving many hair problems including dry scalp, ...

Raven Montmorency

A smiling woman with beautiful healthy hair.