Hair Treatments FAQ

What do you recommend for hair loss and/or thinning hair?

Although it is normal to shed 50 to 100 hairs a day, some people experience excessive hair loss. Gradual thinning naturally occurs with age but other factors can include extreme stress, hormonal fluctuations or various medications. Although there is no organic product that promises to reverse hair loss, specific hair products such as Weleda Rosemary Hair Oil and the Dr.Hauschka Neem Hair Lotion are formulated to stimulate hair follicles and strengthen hair while simultaneously deep conditioning. For more information, additional product recommendations and organic hair treatment options please read our Hair Loss Solutions

My hair is pretty healthy, what can I do to keep it this way?

Continue your usual hair routine, making sure to use a deep treatment weekly or bi-monthly to strengthen and nurture hair. Try to avoid washing hair too often, as it can strip hair of its natural protective oils. Also try to avoid chemical treatments including straightening and single process color (highlights are less damaging), using too many heated styling tools, and being extremely aggressive when it comes to handling your hair.

I swim a lot, how can I keep my hair from drying out with all the chlorine or salt?

Both chlorine and salt can cause extreme damage to hair follicles if exposed regularly. Always thoroughly saturate hair with clean water before swimming. This water will get penetrated into the hair shaft, making it harder for the chlorine or salt water to seep in. Also try coating hair with a deep conditioner before swimming to further protect strands. After swimming rinse out the chlorine or salt water immediately and follow with a pure shampoo and rich, hydrating conditioner. Make sure to use a deep treatment once a week to strengthen hair and prevent damage.

How can I prevent or heal split-ends and breakage?

Once they happen, split ends cannot be completely repaired. However a nourishing conditioner can help smooth the hair shaft, making ends appear more glossy. A styling product such as a gloss or cream can help mask the appearance of split ends. To prevent them avoid overusing heated styling tools such as hair dryers, curling irons and flat irons, as the extreme heat can damage the fragile ends. This is especially the case with wet hair, and it's a good idea to use a low heat setting on your hair dryer to avoid literally boiling the water within your hair. Rubber bands and clips also contribute to breakage, so only use gentle options and avoid using bands and clips daily. A weekly hair treatment, focusing on the dry, damaged areas can also help. Additionally, trim hair every 6-8 weeks to keep it shinier and healthy looking.

How often should I use a treatment on my hair?

Depending on your lifestyle and hair type, a treatment can be done 1-2 times a week or even once every other week. Extremely damaged hair, chemically treated hair and hair that is often exposed to wind, sun, chlorine and salt water should be treated more often. However even healthy hair will benefit from an occasional treatment.

What can I do to treat and prevent dry scalp and dandruff?

A chronic condition that causes excessive flaking and itching, dandruff can happen to anyone. To help prevent dandruff, avoid overusing styling products, including sprays, gels and mousses, that create build up on the scalp. Instead focus on treating hair with targeted plant ingredients, including Tea Tree oil and Rosemary, which have been known to calm scalp conditions and reduce dandruff. Suggested products include Dr.Hauschka Neem Hair Oil, Weleda Rosemary Hair Oil and Intelligent Nutrients Hair & Scalp Treatment Oil

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