Hair Lab

Having an oily scalp (Seborrhea) is often a misunderstood condition. Many people believe the solution is to wash their hair more frequently with harsh soaps, but this often backfires. Your scalp produces sebum (oil) to protect and hydrate the skin; when you strip it aggressively, your sebaceous glands go into overdrive to replace the lost…

Detangling is the most critical step in any curly hair routine. Because of the spiral structure of the hair shaft, curls naturally wrap around each other, creating “lock-points” that can easily turn into mats. If handled incorrectly, detangling becomes the primary cause of mechanical breakage and split ends. The goal is not just to remove…

The quest for thicker, fuller eyebrows is more than just a passing trend; it is a desire to restore the natural frame of the face. However, eyebrow hair behaves differently than the hair on your scalp. Eyebrows have a much shorter “Anagen” (growth) phase—typically lasting only 30 to 45 days compared to the 2-7 years…

Showering your hair provides a necessary clean slate, but professional stylists and trichologists agree that what happens immediately after you rinse is just as critical as the specific shampoo or conditioner you choose to use. Knowing exactly what to do with hair after washing can make the definitive difference between experiencing chronic breakage and achieving…

Hair breakage at the crown is one of the most frustrating and visible hair issues, often manifesting as short, spiky strands that refuse to lay flat or blend with the rest of your mane. This specific area of the head is uniquely vulnerable due to its positioning; it is the “highest point” exposed to environmental…

Achieving bouncy, resilient curls that last from morning until night is often a battle against gravity, humidity, and your hair’s natural structure. Many people find their carefully styled ringlets falling flat within hours, not realizing that the longevity of a curl is determined long before the curling iron even touches the strand. The secret to…

Waking up to smooth, manageable hair only to watch it transform into a chaotic halo of frizz as it dries is a universal frustration that affects every hair type, from pin-straight to coily. Understanding why does my hair dry frizzy requires looking beyond surface-level dryness and examining the microscopic behavior of the hair shaft when…

Blow drying is often demonized as the arch-nemesis of healthy hair, but trichologists and stylists know that it is not the act of drying that causes damage, but the improper application of heat. In fact, leaving hair wet for prolonged periods can cause “hygral fatigue,” weakening the cell membrane complex; therefore, a correct blow dry…

Managing thin, straight hair (often classified as Type 1A or 1B) is a constant balancing act. The two biggest enemies are oil and gravity. Because the hair shaft is perfectly straight, natural oils from the scalp slide down the strand instantly, making the roots look greasy within hours of washing. Additionally, thin strands lack the…