For my entire childhood and then teenhood, most hair salons just didn’t know how to handle textured hair like mine. I never really got over one particular memory of a hairstylist calling me “Hagrid”, the beastly giant from the Harry Potter series with unruly hair. As a result of all theContinue Reading
Lack of sleep, poor diet, emotional stress, or environmental pollutants can compromise your skin barrier, leading to increased sensitivity, breakouts, and flare-ups of conditions like eczema or rosacea. Dr Too cautions against introducing a new product during this period, as it can be difficult to pinpoint whether a reaction isContinue Reading
It makes sense to first take a look at the products you are using – have you been trying something new lately? 1. Heavy styling products. These can weigh down hair and trap dirt and oil, leading to an oily appearance quite quickly. Using a scalp serum that’s too heavyContinue Reading
A close female friend once told me: “Xi Ren, you’re a perfectionist. If one day you become ugly, you would kill yourself.” At the time, I thought: “Why would she say that? That’s so harsh.” It’s true that growing up, I’d often been complimented as a beautiful girl. People oftenContinue Reading
