The ultimate hairbrush guide
From your diet to your hair care practices, beautiful, healthy tresses are the product of countless daily habits and choices. “One of the most important daily habits has to be hair brushing,” shares Ricardo Vila Nova. “A must for longer hair lengths, strands prone to dry ends, as well as thick hair and curly tresses […]
Dandruff vs dry scalp: Discover the difference
First impressions are everything, and though not always accurate it takes anywhere between as little as a tenth of a second to a full 30 seconds to make a first impression. And it’s not just simply what you say, or even your body language – other visual cues like your appearance help a stranger form […]
What to expect from a trichology consultation
Trichology is the scientific study of the hair and scalp, and trichologists are medically trained in the anatomy and physiology of hair disorders. “We have an understanding of how all the body’s systems, as well as disease, diet and lifestyle can impact the hair and scalp – and we’re able to diagnose and treat a […]
Hair growth treatments vs hair transplant surgery: here’s what you should know
The debate around nature vs nurture – i.e. whether our genetics or environment play the biggest role in human development. And the quantifiable science of epigenetics – i.e. the turning on and off of genes caused by our environment and our habits – helps us understand how important and impactful hair growth treatments can actually […]
Everything you need to know about scalp microneedling and how it can boost hair health
The thought of willingly allowing someone to run needles across your skin might sound incredibly unappealing. However, percutaneous collagen induction therapy, aka microneedling, has so many benefits that once you get clued up on each and every one, you’ll likely be booking a session with Ricardo Vila Nova faster than you can say Ricardo Vila […]
Understanding alopecia – everything you need to know about the different forms of hair loss
Temporary, or permanent, in patches, along the hairline, or down the centre – there are countless ways hair loss can present. But understanding the different forms of hair loss means you’ll be able to notice early warning signs and have a better chance of treating your alopecia. The term alopecia can sound pretty scary, but […]
Everything you need to know about PRP and how it can boost your hair health
The lines between medicine and aesthetics are well and truly blurred and nothing exemplifies this better than the use of growth factors. First discovered in 1953, the doctors responsible were awarded a Nobel Prize – giving growth factor treatments some major scientific credentials. Once reserved for injury repair, and to speed up post-surgery recovery times, […]
5 expert approved ways to help your hair grow
Whether you’re trying to grow out your hair or experiencing actual hair loss, there are a number of ways to improve the health of your mane to achieve longer, stronger, healthier tresses. “Normally our hair only grows up to half an inch at the most per month when it’s in its active growth phase,” shares […]
How to look after your hair if you wear hair extensions
Extensions are as popular as ever, but to avoid damage and hair loss you’d be wise to follow Ricardo Vila Nova’s expert tips. From wigs, hair pieces and clip-ins, to weaves, tapes, bonded extensions and more, there’s so many ways to enhance your tresses. And with the global hair extension market valued at $7.3 billion […]
Under the spotlight: exosomes explained
Everything you need to know about exosomes, the new active that’s taking the hair growth sector by storm. While ageing is a privilege, and over the centuries we’ve been lucky enough to live longer and longer, one thing many of us are in search of is the holy grail of youth-boosters that will slow down […]