Hair Loss and Mental Health: Understanding Roots and Nurturing Resilience
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Let's gently peel back the layers of why hair loss happens. From the food we eat and the air we breathe to the stress we keep bottled up—all of these can take a toll on our hair. Let's discuss it openly and without judgment because you're not alone.
Understanding Water Hardness: How Soft, Hard, and Distilled Water Affect Your Haircare Routine
Have you ever shampooed your hair while on vacation and felt a drastic difference in the way your hair feels? It is probably due to the water. Water quality plays a pivotal role in many aspects of daily life, affecting everything from personal health and hygiene to the longevity of household plumbing and the efficiency of appliances. It also significantly impacts hair care, and we don’t talk about it enough. Understanding the difference between hard and soft water can illuminate why certain hair problems persist and help find practical solutions.
Our Philosophy: "Nourish, hydrate, and care for your mind, body, and hair."
In the pursuit of beautiful, healthy hair, we often seek quick fixes and temporary solutions. However, true hair wellness requires a holistic approach that addresses the root causes of common issues like hair loss and breakage. Let's delve into the NOURISH+HYDRATE+CARE approach to learn why it's the cycle to live by.
Is Breakage Inevitable for Textured Hair?
Our hair tells a story. It’s a tale of heritage, resilience, and personal style. Yet, in the vast narrative of beauty, some pressures and ideologies influence women to alter their natural hair to achieve impossible beauty standards, which inevitably cause unnecessary stress. These pressures are not only causing stress to our strands; they are changing the stories our hair wishes to tell.
Dry Hair, Dry Skin, Dry Everything? The Power of Hydration From the Inside Out
You know how they say water is life? Well, they weren't just trying to sound poetic. In fact, science backs it up big time. So let's take a look at why water is the MVP of our well-being.
Why You Need a Hair Professional: Benefits of Expert Care for Healthy Hair
In an age where instant gratification is sought after, and the DIY hair treatment trend is on the rise (thanks to social media and countless online tutorials), the true value of professional care cannot be emphasized enough. As the lockdowns in 2020 taught us, hair care is best left to the professionals who continuously study the craft to keep hair looking and feeling its best. Disagree? Let's talk about it…
Environmental Hair Havoc: Defining Stressors and Conquering the Damage!
From sun to pollution, our hair encounters numerous environmental stressors that can wreak havoc. But fear not! We've got your back with a guide to understanding these culprits and some savvy tips to mitigate the damage.
NU Year, NU Standard, NU You!
Healthy hair comes from a healthier you, so we are more than happy to provide the tools you need to achieve your wellness goals. That’s the core of what we are all about—spreading the necessary understandings of hair maintenance for optimal hair wellness. We are setting a NU Standard for a NU and improved you.
5 Tips to Avoid Hair Breakage
If you're tired of hair breakage, it's important to improve the overall health of your hair by obtaining the right nutrients through your diet. Avoid hairstyles that pull on the hair roots and weaken follicles. Use bond/peptide system hair products and jojoba oil to instantly lessen hair breakage. Also enjoy a daily scalp massage that can lessen hair breakage due to strengthening hair follicles which produce stronger hair strands.
The Ultimate Hydration
At NU Standard®, we look to hairstylists for treating and preventing damage from physical stressors like heating tools, chemical treatments, and excess friction from styling. Just as you would reach out to a primary care doctor for regular physicals to prevent health complications, we recommend regularly seeing a hairstylist to help treat and avoid damage to your hair.