Hairvana

Don't go to bed with wet hair..
here's why! 💦🛏️

Sleeping with wet hair can: ✨ Weaken your hair, making it more prone to breakage.

Cause tangles and frizz from rubbing against your pillow. ✨ Leave your scalp damp for hours, which can encourage irritation or dandruff in some people.

For healthier, shinier hair, try to dry your hair before bed or at least make sure your scalp is dry
Your hair will thank you!

Hair naturally becomes thinner for several reasons, especially as we get older:

Ageing: Hair follicles gradually produce finer, shorter hairs, and some follicles stop producing hair altogether.

Hormones: Changes in hormones, particularly around menopause, can cause hair to become noticeably thinner.

Genetics: Family history plays a big role in how much hair thinning you experience.

Nutrition: Low iron, zinc, protein, vitamin D, or vitamin B12 can contribute to thinning hair.

Stress or illness: Physical or emotional stress, surgery, illness, or rapid weight loss can trigger temporary hair shedding.

Heat and chemical damage: Frequent bleaching, colouring, heat styling, or tight hairstyles can weaken the hair and lead to breakage, making it appear thinner.

Medical conditions: Thyroid disorders, autoimmune conditions, and some medications can also cause hair thinning.

A warmer colour can brighten your complexion, add depth, and leave your hair looking healthy and glossy all season long.

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Hair Fact

It's completely normal for hair to become finer as we age. Hormonal changes, genetics, and slower hair growth all play a part. The right haircut, colour placement, and quality home care can make a huge difference, helping hair look fuller, healthier, and more vibrant. ✨

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Happy New Year!

So grateful for another year of growth, health, and most importantly Adventure.

What a year its been.

Here's to more joy and lots of memories!


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Hair loss is super common — but why it happens can tell you a lot about what’s going on inside your body. Here’s what different patterns of hair loss often point to.

⭐ 1. Stress & Hormonal Imbalance

If your hair is shedding a lot all over (not patchy), especially after a stressful event, illness, or big life change, it’s often:

Telogen Effluvium — temporary shedding triggered by stress

⭐ 2. Nutrient Deficiencies

Hair is one of the first things affected when nutrients drop.

Common deficiencies linked to hair loss:

Iron / Ferritin (the biggest one)

Vitamin D

B12

Zinc

Protein

⭐ 3. Thyroid Issues

Both an underactive or overactive thyroid can cause hair to thin.

Signs that go with thyroid-related hair loss:

Fatigue

Weight changes

Dry skin

Feeling cold easily

⭐ 4. Genetics (Androgenic Alopecia)

This appears as:

Thinning on the top/crown

A widening part

Hair becoming finer over time

⭐ 5. Autoimmune Conditions

Patchy, round bald spots = Alopecia Areata.

It can be triggered by:

Stress

Autoimmune tendencies

Illness

⭐ 6. Inflammation or Scalp Issues

Redness, itching, flakes, or soreness often mean:

Seborrheic dermatitis

Psoriasis

Folliculitis

Product buildup

Type's of hair ties to use.....

For everyday / casual wear: Fabric scrunchies (silk, cotton, satin) are great.

For working out: Spiral (telephone cord) ties are often used because they grip well without pulling too harshly.

For sleeping: Silk scrunchies are ideal because they’re smooth and don’t crease or damage hair overnight.

For thick or textured hair: Look for strong, seamless elastics / no-metal bands.


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vgently. Don’t yank ties out — especially coiled ones, unloop slowly.