hair care

Did you know? Something as innocuous as combing your hair can do a lot of damage. Don’t get me wrong. I’m not saying you shouldn’t comb your locks. I’m saying not to do it absent-mindedly. That’s when the damage happens. If you find that your hair looks worse after combing, here’s what to do: How […]

Are shampoos for coloured hair really different from regular shampoos? Or is that an “excuse” brands use to sell you another shampoo you don’t need? I’ve tried my fair share of shampoos for coloured hair back in high school, back when I was a blonde. I can’t say they did anything special for me. My […]

Do you visit the hair salon regularly? I haven’t been to one in more than a year now (gasp!). It’s not that I’m too lazy to go, I just haven’t found a salon I really like. Either the hair stylist’s skills didn’t impress me or the atmosphere at their salon was so standoffish. You know […]

What’s the best way to wash your hair? I hear what you’re saying, “But wait, Giorgia, don’t you just use shampoo to wash your hair?” Yes and no. Shampoo is the most popular way to wash your hair. It’s NOT the only one. Now the natural movement is on the rise, more and more women […]

My craziest beauty hack? I pre-shampoo my hair with olive oil. It’s a staple in my kitchen (can you tell I’m Italian?). I pour it over salads, add a few drops to any sauce, and generously splash it over bruschetta. And when my hair became all dry, brittle and unmanageable after years of dying it […]

Silicone build up is a NON-problem. There, I said it. If you’ve stopped using conditioners or styling products with silicones because you thought they’d build up on your hair, you can go back to them now. Not convinced? Hear me out: What Are Silicones? Silicones are derived from silica, a common mineral that makes up […]