How old is your hair? Ricardo explains why some hair ages faster than others
Did you know that how old you are and how old your body actually is can be two very different numbers? Your chronological age is simply the number of years you’ve been alive. Your biological age, however, reflects how well your cells, tissues and organs are functioning. Influenced by factors such as genetics, diet, exercise, […]
Everything you need to know about copper peptide for hair growth
Everyone is talking about peptides, and one of the most raved about for its beauty benefits is GHK-Cu. A naturally occurring copper peptide complex found naturally in humans, it has been studied by researchers since the 70s, and is now rapidly crossing into mainstream hair health conversations, appearing in scalp serums, supplements and injectable protocols. […]
Traction alopecia decoded
If you’ve noticed thinning at the temples, edges that no longer grow back the same way, and increased scalp tenderness – you may well be suffering from traction alopecia. The hair loss can be pretty subtle at first, and because the condition is gradual many people don’t realise damage is occurring until their hairline has […]
How to protect your hair post facial surgery explained
If you’re considering facial plastic surgery, you’ve probably thought a lot about the recovery, the healing process and your final results. You may have thought much less, if at all about how your hair will respond to being disrupted by the incisions. Yet for many patients undergoing procedures such as facelifts, brow lifts or temporal […]
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 […]