What can you eat for luscious locks no matter your age? At True Grit we believe in nourishing from the inside out, and teaching ourselves how we can gain miraculous results from the kitchen. INSIDE-OUTSIDE BEAUTY – Eat Up! Eating a variety of nutrient-rich, strand-strengthening foods is a must for your body, skin and hair. Pumpkin Seeds Pumpkin seeds have been linked to positive effects on hair growth. They contain cucurbitacin (a type of amino acid) that is responsible for those strands to grow. Other micronutrients found in pumpkin seeds also help to improve the texture of the hair and make it strong (and long). … Read More
We all long for lustre no matter what length of hair we have. Learning about the phases and cycles of our bodies is all very scientific but to simplify our understanding you need to know that there are 4 different phases to hair growth. It explains why some people have flowing locks that need a chop more regularly than others who complain their hair just won’t get past their shoulders. The length of these phases is determined by your genetics and not all strands are in the same phase at the same time. Keep up… Catagen phase – hair growth… Read More
There are plenty of reasons why your hair might be shedding. It’s Important to find which cause is affecting you (and maybe more than one)… and try not to freak out! 1/ A shift in seasons Your hair works in three different stages. A growth phase, a transitional phase, and a resting phase. The growth phase lasts between 3-6 months whereas the transitional (aka catagen) is only a few weeks long and the resting (aka telogen) is another three months. The latter phase takes place heading from summer to autumn and as it’s resting, it sheds more. So those extra… Read More
The thought of losing our locks is a concerning issue. But the fact is, it is a part of everyday life, and although you may think you’re the only one that can make a full rug from your hair fall, remember that we all lose on average about 50-100 strands a day! On a typical head of hair, each follicle is at a different stage at different times so you probably won’t notice it happening. It’s important to note that hair loss is a very common problem for women – much more so that people realise (or like to talk… Read More
Kérastase has recently released two new products to their Blond Absolu hair care collection: Cicanuit Hair Serum and the shampoo Bain Lumière! Keep scrolling for more info on why you need these guys in your blonde hair toolkit. Cicanuit Hair Serum Just like skin, hair suffers from aggressions throughout the day. Styling tools and environmental factors can strip away significant moisture from the fibre and constant bleaching can leave the hair sensitised. Caring for blonde hair can be a hassle, so the Kérastase innovation team created the first Night Sérum to answer to all blonde needs. Applying Cicanuit Sérum before going to bed… Read More
Dare to care when joining the blonde ambition crew, as you must hydrate and nourish if your locks are to illuminate. Blonde is more than just a look. It is a statement. Being a blonde bombshell is exhilarating. But bleaching the hair leaves it vulnerable to dryness. Colour fades and loses its unique tone. Never fear, because we are here to help you navigate the ins and outs of caring for your beautiful blonde locks. Hair Goals The big blonde debate … the oldest beauty debate in the book, but how does one decide whether or not they should jump ship… Read More
