Engineering Hair Growth: Retention vs Estimulation
Our hair operates in cycles, and those cycles can be disrupted, accelerated, shortened or stalled depending on what’s happening internally and at scalp level. So, while many people think that the ability to grow their hair long (whatever its condition) is the ultimate marker of hair health, in actual fact it’s a balance between retention […]
Can you avoid grey hair? Ricardo Vila Nova weighs in
Grey hair has a reputation for being inevitable, you hit your 40’s and greys will start to appear, right? Wrong. In reality, grey hair is far less predictable. Some people notice a gradual softening of the intensity of tone before individual greys become obvious, while others see sudden clusters appear. And it’s that inconsistency is […]
The benefits of peptides for hair growth revealed
Peptides have been at the forefront of advanced skincare for years. You’ll find them in everything from serums, and moisturisers to eye creams and masks, ready and waiting to improve the quality of your skin. Now, we’re seeing them used in haircare, but how do they work when it comes to hair health? Ricardo Vila […]
Menopausal hair texture changes explained
Hair loss tends to dominate the conversation around menopause and hair. But hair that suddenly feels rougher, snaps mid-length or grows thinner than it used to are just as common, and for a lot of women, considerably more confusing to deal with. Understanding why your hair has changed, “requires looking at what menopause is doing […]
How to protect hair under constant camera-ready pressure
For models, presenters, actors and anyone whose work places them in front of a camera, hair is rarely given a day off. Blow-dries before call time, hot tools between takes, repeated colour changes for campaigns, and strong hold products under hot studio lights are all part of being on screen. And while the result is […]
This is how your hair actually grows
Many of us are in the constant pursuit of healthy hair growth, but did you know that focusing on structure over speed is what will result in healthy, beautiful tresses long-term? Length, density and shine are often treated as cosmetic, when in reality they are the result of a precise biological process that begins deep […]
Men’s hair vs women’s hair: Ricardo Vila Nova reveals the difference
Men and women share the same basic hair biology, but hormones, genetics and lifestyle shape the key differences between the two sexes’ hair. “The follicles are the same structures, but the signals they receive are not,” reveals Ricardo Vila Nova. “Understanding those signals is what determines whether hair stays strong, slowly thins or disappears altogether,” […]
Menopause hair 101
For many women, the first sign that their hormone levels are shifting and the journey towards menopause has begun is not a missed period; it’s actually a lot more subtle. Low energy, difficulty sleeping, drier skin and hair changes that seemingly come out of nowhere. One day all seems normal with their tresses and the […]
How to maintain hair growth after 50
To age is a privilege, but that doesn’t mean you can’t and shouldn’t slow down the ageing process – because as our cells age, the health of our hair can majorly decline. You’ll notice it around fifty – shedding speeds up, strands feel finer, growth slows and shine fades. According to Ricardo Vila Nova, “hair […]
How inflammation affects hair growth
The beauty, health and wellness worlds are talking non-stop about inflammation, but when it comes to hair health this condition tends to be overlooked. Stress, hormones, diet and genetics are often blamed for our hair woes, but did you know that inflammation alone can be the cause of some of the most common concerns? Think, […]