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State of Healthy Hair Brief

 Introduction

If you are reading this, congratulations! You are about to receive data-driven insights about hair care outcomes that cannot be gathered by a simple Google search. The data contained originates from the Rachel Joyce Organic Salon Online Consultation launched October 2015 in order to encourage current and prospective clients to think about hair goals more objectively and holistically.  This report represents about 18 months of data and 409 unique responses through April 2017. We’ve attempted to pull out themes in the data to serve as a starting point that may help you and your stylist better evaluate your specific needs. Happy styl-analyzing! Read More...

More Food For Thought From the Organic Center

Please take the time to visit the Organic Center’s website for news, research, and commentary on happenings in the “Organic World”. Their article – Top 12 Organic Foods Highest in Antioxidants – is very appropriate for the summer months because of the many delicious fruits listed. As always – happy, healthy eating everyone! Read More...

Do ponytails damage your hair?

Yes. The tension from tight ponytails/buns can be damaging to your hairline and/or napeline and to the center of the ponytail. The tightness from the ponytail gradually pulls and breaks the hair in these areas, leaving you with shorter hair strands around your hair perimeter and the ponytail location. Read More...

Do Scalp Massages Promote Hair Growth?

YES.  Studies say that a massage for hair loss performed by a trained massage therapist  or yourself will increase blood flow to the hair follicles, condition the scalp, and enhance the strength of the roots. It will also aid relaxation and reduce feelings of stress. Kneading during a massage warms the skin and opens up the blood vessels, thereby increasing blood flow. Increased blood flow to the hair follicle will result in increased nutrient intake. All hair follicles need an adequate supply of nutrients in order to grow. Rubbing during a massage promotes relaxation and aids in stress reduction. Reduced levels of stress hormones allow the body to function with increased efficiency and this, in turn, enhances the ability of the hair follicles to grow hair. Read More...

10 Superfoods for Healthy Hair Growth

As we all probably know, beauty starts from within. With a healthy and conscious diet, certain foods can support healthy hair. Here is a list of some of those edibles! Read More...

Food For Thought From the Organic Center

Please take the time to visit the Organic Center’s website for news, research, and commentary on happenings in the “Organic World”. While visiting, the following article caught our attention – Top 12 Reasons to Go Organic. Read More...