

HINU Home Volume 16. Julia Vanderbyl
"I have always had my hair long and wild, and can’t picture it any other way. It sometimes feels like a shield and when I care for it, it’s as if I am weaving protective spells into the curls themselves"

Hair Oiling for Oily Hair: Finding Balance
If you tend to have oily roots, the idea of adding more oil to your scalp can feel unnecessary. In practice, the opposite is true.
Hair Oiling for Oily Hair: Finding Balance
If you tend to have oily roots, the idea of adding more oil to your scalp can feel unnecessary. In practice, the opposite is true.

Is the Sauna Ruining Your Hair? How to Keep It ...
There’s something almost sacred about the ritual of a sauna: the enveloping warmth, the quiet pause, the way it leaves your skin glowing. But while your body luxuriates, your hair...
Is the Sauna Ruining Your Hair? How to Keep It ...
There’s something almost sacred about the ritual of a sauna: the enveloping warmth, the quiet pause, the way it leaves your skin glowing. But while your body luxuriates, your hair...

This Could Be Sabotaging Your Hair Growth
So many of us struggle with hair that feels stuck at the same length, or notice thinning at different stages of life.
This Could Be Sabotaging Your Hair Growth
So many of us struggle with hair that feels stuck at the same length, or notice thinning at different stages of life.

Should You Shower in the Morning or at Night?
Across cultures and centuries, bathing has always meant more than just getting clean. In some traditions, a morning wash was a sacred practice, a way to purify the body and...
Should You Shower in the Morning or at Night?
Across cultures and centuries, bathing has always meant more than just getting clean. In some traditions, a morning wash was a sacred practice, a way to purify the body and...

Is Air-Drying Better Than Blow-Drying?
We’ve all heard it: “Let your hair dry naturally, it’s better for you.” But like most beauty advice passed around in group chats and wellness blogs, the answer isn’t quite...
Is Air-Drying Better Than Blow-Drying?
We’ve all heard it: “Let your hair dry naturally, it’s better for you.” But like most beauty advice passed around in group chats and wellness blogs, the answer isn’t quite...

Ayurvedic Hair Growth Secrets to Achieve the Ul...
There’s a quiet kind of beauty in returning to the basics. In Ayurveda, India’s ancient system of medicine, hair is considered a sacred extension of the self – a reflection...
Ayurvedic Hair Growth Secrets to Achieve the Ul...
There’s a quiet kind of beauty in returning to the basics. In Ayurveda, India’s ancient system of medicine, hair is considered a sacred extension of the self – a reflection...

The Role of Scalp Massages in Hair Growth & Ove...
We carry more than we realise in our scalps—tightness from stress, fatigue from screens, the weight of doing too much.
The Role of Scalp Massages in Hair Growth & Ove...
We carry more than we realise in our scalps—tightness from stress, fatigue from screens, the weight of doing too much.

The 40 Year Process: Traditional Japanese Comb-...
In Japan, the word for comb — kushibi — translates to "working with spirits," reflecting the ancient belief that combing the hair was a sacred ritual, gathering the spiritual energy...
The 40 Year Process: Traditional Japanese Comb-...
In Japan, the word for comb — kushibi — translates to "working with spirits," reflecting the ancient belief that combing the hair was a sacred ritual, gathering the spiritual energy...

4 Things I Wish I Knew When Starting My Hair Gr...
A few years ago, chronic stress led to hair loss, which only added to my frustration. That’s when I created my own hair growth oil as a way to reconnect...
4 Things I Wish I Knew When Starting My Hair Gr...
A few years ago, chronic stress led to hair loss, which only added to my frustration. That’s when I created my own hair growth oil as a way to reconnect...

Why Sleep is the Secret to Healthier Hair & How...
Your hair’s health and appearance are influenced by many factors, but did you know that sleep plays a crucial role? The connection between sleep and hair health is more important...
Why Sleep is the Secret to Healthier Hair & How...
Your hair’s health and appearance are influenced by many factors, but did you know that sleep plays a crucial role? The connection between sleep and hair health is more important...

How Bad Is Heat for Your Hair? And How You Can ...
We all love the sleekness of a straightened style or the volume from a blowout, but heat styling can wreak havoc on your hair if not used correctly. So, how...
How Bad Is Heat for Your Hair? And How You Can ...
We all love the sleekness of a straightened style or the volume from a blowout, but heat styling can wreak havoc on your hair if not used correctly. So, how...

How To Reach Your Hair Goals in 2025
New year, new hair goals! Whether you’re dreaming of longer lengths, fuller volume, or shinier strands, the path to achieving your hair goals is rooted in one word: consistency. In...
How To Reach Your Hair Goals in 2025
New year, new hair goals! Whether you’re dreaming of longer lengths, fuller volume, or shinier strands, the path to achieving your hair goals is rooted in one word: consistency. In...

The Key Ingredients for Long-Lasting Scalp Hydr...
When it comes to achieving lush, healthy hair, it’s easy to overlook the foundation: your scalp. Just like the skin on your face, your scalp requires hydration to maintain its...
The Key Ingredients for Long-Lasting Scalp Hydr...
When it comes to achieving lush, healthy hair, it’s easy to overlook the foundation: your scalp. Just like the skin on your face, your scalp requires hydration to maintain its...

Understanding Male Hair Loss: Essential Hair Ca...
Let’s face it—hair loss isn’t just a physical shift; it’s a deeply personal one. For many men, it feels like losing a part of their identity. But here’s the good...
Understanding Male Hair Loss: Essential Hair Ca...
Let’s face it—hair loss isn’t just a physical shift; it’s a deeply personal one. For many men, it feels like losing a part of their identity. But here’s the good...

5 Signs It’s Time for a Haircut
Hair is more than just strands growing from our scalps—it’s tied to our identity, provides a sense of comfort, and can even be a source of stress. It’s no wonder...
5 Signs It’s Time for a Haircut
Hair is more than just strands growing from our scalps—it’s tied to our identity, provides a sense of comfort, and can even be a source of stress. It’s no wonder...

Top 5 Vitamins For Silky, Long Hair
Who doesn’t dream of Rapunzel-level locks that feel just as soft as they look? But here’s the secret no one’s talking about: achieving silky, dreamy hair starts from within.
Top 5 Vitamins For Silky, Long Hair
Who doesn’t dream of Rapunzel-level locks that feel just as soft as they look? But here’s the secret no one’s talking about: achieving silky, dreamy hair starts from within.

What Is Hair Training, and Can It Really Transf...
If you’re tired of constantly washing your hair only to have it look greasy the next day, you may want to consider hair training. This method claims to rebalance your...
What Is Hair Training, and Can It Really Transf...
If you’re tired of constantly washing your hair only to have it look greasy the next day, you may want to consider hair training. This method claims to rebalance your...

5 Benefits of Hair Oil for Curly Hair
Curly hair is a true gift from nature—unique, beautiful, and full of life. But as with all gifts, it requires thoughtful care and intention to bring out its full potential....
5 Benefits of Hair Oil for Curly Hair
Curly hair is a true gift from nature—unique, beautiful, and full of life. But as with all gifts, it requires thoughtful care and intention to bring out its full potential....

What is a Normal Amount of Hair to Lose in the ...
Have you ever noticed a tangled mass of hair in your shower drain and wondered if it’s more than just a daily shed? If you have long or thick hair,...
What is a Normal Amount of Hair to Lose in the ...
Have you ever noticed a tangled mass of hair in your shower drain and wondered if it’s more than just a daily shed? If you have long or thick hair,...

Nature's Tiny Powerhouses: Seeds for Healthy, T...
If you're on a quest for healthy, thick hair, incorporating seeds into your diet could make a significant difference. These tiny nutritional powerhouses are packed with essential vitamins, minerals, and...
Nature's Tiny Powerhouses: Seeds for Healthy, T...
If you're on a quest for healthy, thick hair, incorporating seeds into your diet could make a significant difference. These tiny nutritional powerhouses are packed with essential vitamins, minerals, and...

Am I Overdoing it? Finding the right shampoo an...
During a trip to the hair salon, my hairdresser ran his fingers through my damp hair and said, "It seems like you might be overdoing it with the conditioner." I...
Am I Overdoing it? Finding the right shampoo an...
During a trip to the hair salon, my hairdresser ran his fingers through my damp hair and said, "It seems like you might be overdoing it with the conditioner." I...

How Gua Sha Can Help Your Hair Grow Faster
Gua Sha is a traditional Chinese medicine practice that involves scraping a flat, smooth tool, usually made of jade, across the skin. While it’s most commonly used on the face...
How Gua Sha Can Help Your Hair Grow Faster
Gua Sha is a traditional Chinese medicine practice that involves scraping a flat, smooth tool, usually made of jade, across the skin. While it’s most commonly used on the face...

Why Is My Hair Falling Out?
Discovering clumps of hair on your brush can be unsettling. Hair loss can be a blow to one's self-esteem and sometimes a hint at underlying health issues. If you're pondering,...
Why Is My Hair Falling Out?
Discovering clumps of hair on your brush can be unsettling. Hair loss can be a blow to one's self-esteem and sometimes a hint at underlying health issues. If you're pondering,...

How to Reduce Split Ends: A Guide to Healthier ...
Split ends are a common hair woe, signaling damage and wear to your hair. Characterised by the fraying or splitting of the hair shaft, split ends can make your hair...
How to Reduce Split Ends: A Guide to Healthier ...
Split ends are a common hair woe, signaling damage and wear to your hair. Characterised by the fraying or splitting of the hair shaft, split ends can make your hair...