Journal
A quiet place within the everyday. Reflections, rituals, and the moments that don’t ask for attention.
August 31, 2026
Is Your Hair in a Fall Shed?
Autumn is the most widely observed shed of the year, and what you are seeing in October was set in motion in July. How to tell a seasonal shed from real thinning, and what your scalp needs while it passes.
More hair in the brush than usual. A little extra in the drain. It arrives most years right as the light starts to go, and September and October are when we hear about it most.
Here is what is actually happening, and what is worth doing about it.
August 29, 2026
Is Your Hair in a Spring Shed?
More hair in the brush than usual, right as the weather turns. Seasonal shedding is a rhythm, not a rupture. How to tell a spring shed from real thinning, and what your scalp actually needs while it passes.
August 28, 2026
Low-Tox Hair Care: 5 Simple Swaps
Over the past few years, the phrase "low tox" has become harder to avoid, appearing on packaging, in wellness circles, and across our own feeds again and again. At its heart, it simply means reducing unnecessary exposure to synthetic chemicals and materials where we reasonably can, not eliminating them entirely, and not living in fear of them.
August 11, 2026
The Habits & Rituals of Women with Long, Healthy Hair
There is so much noise around hair care these days: endless products, trends, and quick fixes promising instant results. But when you look closely at women who genuinely have long, healthy hair, their secret usually comes down to a handful of simple habits, practised consistently, often learnt from mothers, grandmothers, and communities all over the world.
July 21, 2026
Chinese Medicine Tips for Healthy, Thick & Resilient Hair
In Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM), hair is often referred to as the "extension of the Blood." Its strength and lustre are seen as closely connected to the health of the Kidneys, the abundance of Liver Blood, and the smooth flow of Qi (energy) throughout the body.
July 2, 2026
6 Rituals That Changed My Hair
A few years ago I went through a period of chronic stress that led to real hair loss. Through the ritual of hair oiling, I supported my body in healing: my nervous system softened, my stress lowered, and slowly, my hair began to return.
June 15, 2026
The Solstice and Your Hair: Shedding, Growth and the Cycle You're Actually In
The solstice is the most significant shift in your hair's environment all year. Here's what's actually happening to your follicles and the ritual for where you are in the world.
June 8, 2026
How to Get the Most Out of Your Hair Oil
A good hair oil is only as effective as the ritual behind it. Small shifts in how you apply it can make an enormous difference to what you see in the mirror.
May 18, 2026
5 Habits That Are Secretly Ruining Your Hair Growth
You're doing everything right, or so you think. Here's what's actually standing between you and your healthiest hair yet.
April 27, 2026
Is Your Gut Affecting Your Hair?
Healthy hair isn't just about what you put on it. It's about what's going on inside. If you've been doing everything right and still not seeing the results you want, your gut health could be the missing piece.