News — hair loss

The Truth About Growth Oils

Posted by Garonne Decossard on

I recently had a conversation with a hairstylist on her challenges helping clients who were experiencing thinning hair and scalp conditions. She mentioned, despite her efforts to steer them into a multi-pronged approach to solving their issue, many still swore that by just using castor or coconut oil they would eventually see results.  Now, being Haitian, I am automatically by birth a Castor Oil lover. It can turn rough, dry brittle hair into soft, strong strands. It's a great conditioner and awesome at protecting our ends. Coconut oil, is also a great pre-poo and skin moisturizer.  Those of us experiencing...

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Hair Beautifying Supplements Part 1

Posted by Garonne Decossard on

I was recently having a conversation with a family member suffering with joint pain. She wasn't too thrilled about the pain killers and steroid protocols suggested by her doctor. I mentioned  she can start taking a natural anti-infllammatory supplement that I have referenced here on this blog before, Zyflamend. Zyflamend took care of rotator cuff pain on one of my shoulders. Me knowing how she usually accumulates stuff, take them a few time and forgets about it, I said it works if you take it. We laughed.  This is how I had to start this post. If we want to grow...

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Menage a Trois: Brains, Beauty and Botanicals

Posted by Garonne Decossard on

This year, I made it my goal to continue to increase my knowledge on the different causes of hair loss and the treatment options available. As part of that goal, I enrolled to be certified as a Hairloss Practitioner by the US Trichology institute. Trichology is the intersection of the medical and cosmetic branches dedicated to the study of hair and scalp disorders. I was ecstatic when I completed my certification examination and received my badge. I took it as a milestone marking my commitment to my purpose.  Why is this important? Being that I develop products as well as...

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