Are Protective Hairstyles Really Protective? The Science of Haircare

Do you feel like protective hairstyles are making your hair fall out? Is your hair thinning and you don’t know why? We interviewed Samaria Grandberry, a Registered Dietitian, Certified Trichologist and Licensed Natural Hair Stylist to get down to the nitty-gritty details and get YOU answers. We talk about how often you should wash your hair, if collagen supplements actually work, and more! If you have special hair concerns or want to brush up on your routine, this episode is for you.   In This Episode, We’ll Cover: What is trichology? Samaria’s top hair products + the only hair care routine you need Do conditioners actually do anything? How to choose the best conditioner for your hair type Should you use oils in your curly hair routine? How often should you wash your hair? Are protective styles actually protective? + How long to leave them in How fast does hair grow? How changes in hormones impact hair loss Do collagen supplements, biotin supplements or rosemary oil help for hair growth? Dandruff solutions that work   Our 3 simple asks to help us continue a free weekly show: Rate on iTunes or Spotify -  it literally takes two seconds Review - if you love the show, please leave a review on iTunes Support our partners by using our unique ‘HOOKUP’ codes at foodheavenmadeeasy.com/hookup   Episode sponsors: Athletic Greens is giving you a free 1-year supply of Vitamin D and 5 free travel packs at with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/FOODHEAVEN.   InsideTracker takes a personalized approach to health and longevity from the most trusted and relevant source: your body. By using data from your blood, DNA and fitness trackers, Inside Tracker gives you personalized and science-backed recommendations on things you can take control of to optimize your health - like food, supplements, workouts and lifestyle choices including ways to optimize sleep and stress. Get 20% off entire InsideTracker store when you sign up at insidetracker.com/foodheaven   For additional resources and shownotes, visit foodheavenmadeeasy.com/podcast   Produced by Dear Media See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.