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Breaking the Taboo – featuring hair influencer Amber Perkins

Amber Perkins is a mother of five who loves helping others through her social media platforms. Amber is an inspiring hair-wearing advocate who spreads awareness about hair options to those struggling with hair loss or just wanting to switch up their look.

Hormones and Hair Loss

Hair is a large part of how both men and women express themselves, and no one wants to lose their beautiful hair too early on. Hair is a big part of who we are and how we express ourselves as individuals; there are so many different things we can do with our hair. Sometimes we can do something to prevent this from happening, and other times it is out of our hands. Losing our hair can be extremely frustrating, especially when it is hard to find a quick solution to the problem itself. There are many different types of hormonal hair loss that any of us can experience, so it is essential to identify which type you are experiencing.

Menopause and Hair Loss

Menopause is an inevitable part of life for all women, it is not something that women look forward to, as many symptoms go along with it. So, what even is menopause? Menopause is considered to mark the end of a women’s reproductive years.

Masks Are Back: Is Your Salon Next?

Regardless of your stance on masks or vaccines, here is what salon owners need to know. With the covid-19 vaccine available to the public, many cities lifted their mandatory mask policies months ago. As a result, many cities are no longer required to wear a mask during familiar summer activities such as vacationing, wedding celebrations, and taking the kids to get "back to school" haircuts.

Covid-19 Impacts on the Hair Industry

I think it is safe to say that we all were greatly impacted by Covid-19, but businesses were hit even harder. Covid-19 started affecting us all in March of 2020, and for many, life has seemed to return to normal; we don't need to wear masks everywhere we go, we can get our hair and nails done, and we can even go out to clubs and bars again.

Trichology: What is it and Why is it Important?

According to Merriam-Webster, a trichologist is "a person who specializes in hair and scalp care and treatment of associated conditions." More and more stylists and salon owners are familiarizing themselves with Trichology because it is so important, especially if you are working with hair and looking at people's scalps all day. Cosmetology school teaches stylists plenty about hair but not enough about the scalp, and that's why studying Trichology is vital in being a hairstylist.

MONAT – What is it?

Monat is an American marketing company, based in Doral, Florida, who sells hair care products, and skincare products and it was founded in 2014.

Shampoo Ingredients: Why Do The Ingredients In Your Wash Routine Matter?

Why do the ingredients matter? Washing your hair exposes the scalp and follicle to chemical change and potentially damaging additives. You must understand what you’re putting on your head to reap the benefits. Routine washing will remove any dirt and excess oils you’ve accumulated throughout the day. But you could be making matters worse by using the wrong shampoo.

The Science of Hair: What’s going on?

Hair is not complicated in terms of its structure and what it is composed of, but it plays an important role in social functioning. The way we style, cut, color, and maintain our hair all contribute to the way we look. Whether it’s having a signature look or hair you rolled out of bed with it is an integral part of a showcasing personality and identity. But what really is this thing that we spend so much time and effort on? What is hair?    

Hair and Scalp Wellness

As a hair stylist, it is extremely important to know as much as you possibly can about hair, and the scalp. The health of your hair is directly correlated to the health of your scalp, it is literally the root of it, pun intended.

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