Can You Future-Proof Your Hair? Ricardo Vila Nova weighs in
It’s incredibly common for people around the globe to start building an age prevention skincare routine in their twenties. Yet when it comes to their hair, most wait until the damage is already done – think visible thinning, excessive shedding, and hairline recession. “But hair health is a long game. The decisions you make about […]
Shampoo 101: The Ingredients Your Hair Type Needs
Shampoo is one of the most important haircare products you own, but many of us rarely think much about it, while we’ll agonise over which conditioners, masks, serums and styling products to use. However, according to Ricardo Vila Nova, trichologist and founder of 212.2 Ricardo Vila Nova, the reality is that we should be giving […]
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. […]
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 […]
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, […]
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 […]