As a hairstylist, I’ve spent over 20 years behind the chair. I’ve watched countless products promise thicker, healthier hair, but very few actually impressed me. When I first heard that Botalab could support hair growth, I was skeptical. So before I ever recommended it to anyone else, I used my husband’s balding spot as my little experiment. Insert laughter here. And of course, I also had to see whether it could make my own hair look fuller. Over the next two months, his hair

Have you ever felt completely exhausted and overwhelmed when illness strikes, unsure what to do and wishing for more than another over-the-counter medication that only offers temporary symptom relief? Maybe you have tried vitamins, essential oils, herbal teas, and earned yourself a late-night degree from Google University, searching symptom after symptom, hoping to find answers. That feeling of helplessness is one of the reasons I became so passionate about learning homeopath

Do I Say Something… or Stay Quiet? You sit in my chair, we start catching up, and somewhere in the conversation you tell me you’re either on a weight loss drug… or thinking about starting one. And because this is what I do, I say it. Not to judge you. Not to scare you. But because I’ve seen it. I tell you it can affect your hair. It can make it thinner. It can change the texture. It can weaken it. Sometimes I even try to explain why. When the body isn’t getting what it needs,

Most people think going to beauty school means learning how to do hair… how to give a facial… how to enhance a person’s features. And yes, we learn all of that. But what I didn’t realize at the time was that I was actually being trained to understand people. Their skin. Their hair. Their habits. Their health. It just happened to be disguised as a cosmetology and skincare curriculum. When you graduate and step behind the chair, you’re essentially putting yourself out there and

This is something I’ve been noticing more and more. Lately I’ve been noticing something everywhere, not just in the salon but out in everyday life. People are walking around in those big medical boots. Naturally, I end up asking what happened. And the answers are almost always the same. “I stepped off a curb.” “I was walking on uneven pavement.” “I tripped.” Every time I hear that, I pause for a second. Because your foot shouldn’t fall apart from stepping off a curb. Somethin

You know those moments when you learn something and you just sit there thinking… wait… what? That was me when I learned about William Stewart Halsted, one of the doctors who helped shape the modern medical training system at Johns Hopkins Hospital. Halsted helped create the hospital residency system, the model where young doctors train for years inside hospitals working incredibly long shifts. In fact, the word residency comes from the idea that doctors practically lived at t

This is one of those conversations that comes up all the time when someone is sitting in my chair. We’ll be talking about skin, hair, or recovering from being sick, and I’ll ask, “Do you ever make bone broth?” Usually I get a look like… isn’t that complicated? It’s actually one of the simplest and most nourishing things you can make. And once you understand what it does for the body, it makes sense why every culture relied on it. I regularly make both chicken bone broth and b

For a long time, I didn’t fully understand gut health until my own gut stopped working the way it should. Once I learned how gut imbalances can show up on the skin, in energy levels, and in overall wellness, I couldn’t unsee it. Working behind the chair, I began noticing these patterns in my clients too. That’s when it clicked that this wasn’t just personal, it was something many people quietly struggle with. A couple years ago, when I was at my all-time sickest, I decided it

For over 20 years, I lived with what I call an invisible injury from my time in the service. On the outside, I looked fine. On the inside, my body had quietly adapted to pain, compensation, and limitation. The way I walked changed. The way I moved changed. And eventually, the way I lived changed too. I did what you are supposed to do. I went to the VA. I followed insurance-based physical therapy plans. I was handed generic exercises with no explanation. No one told me what mu

Not all synthetic wigs are created equal and using heat the wrong way can permanently damage your hairpiece. In this post, I break down the real differences between heat-friendly fibers and regular synthetic fibers and a pro trick that make wigs look less “wiggy” and more natural. Regular synthetic fibers are made from plastic-based materials that are pre-styled at the factory. The curl, wave, or sleek shape you see is literally heat-set during production, which is why these

Every day I learn something new, and honestly, it’s making me want to throw a full-blown hissy fit in the middle of the cleaning aisle. Not only are we being poisoned by the food we eat, but now I find out the danger lurks on our clothes and in the detergent we lovingly scrub them with. So, a couple of months ago, I decided to take matters into my own (probably overly ambitious) hands and make my own laundry detergent. I got creative, experimented with a few recipes, and fina

Once upon a time barbers weren’t just responsible for neat haircuts or smooth shaves. These early “barber-surgeons” were the ultimate multitaskers, handling everything from grooming to pulling teeth and even performing minor surgeries. Yes, it’s true—if you needed to have some blood drained to “balance your humors” or had a broken bone that needed setting, your local barber-surgeon was ready to help. Back then, seeing a real doctor was a luxury that most people couldn’t affor

Think of your body like a sponge—it collects all the gunk and toxins over time, especially with our modern lifestyles. But just like a sponge, it needs to be wrung out to stay fresh. That’s where exercise comes in! When you move, sweat, and stretch, you’re giving your body a chance to flush out the buildup of toxins. The sweat helps detox your skin (your largest organ, by the way!), while deep breathing during exercise increases oxygen flow, helping your lungs and lymphatic s

The global beauty industry is worth over $500 billion, but a lot of the products we trust to make us look good are filled with chemicals that can harm us. From cancer-causing ingredients to endocrine disruptors, it’s shocking what gets a pass. The ugly truth? Many beauty products promise to make us look better, but at what cost to our health? We’ve been sold the idea that beauty comes in a bottle, but real beauty—the kind that radiates from within—starts with how we take care

Part 2: Understanding Your Numbers and Taking Control of Your Health With every problem, I like to offer a solution! In Part 1, we talked about why cholesterol is essential, the controversy surrounding statins, and why inflammation deserves more attention. Now let’s talk about what you can actually do to support your body, starting with food, lifestyle changes, and understanding your bloodwork. Because I’m a firm believer that knowledge gives us the tools to help ourselves! S

We’ve talked about finding the right time to get enough sleep, but how do you actually fall asleep? It can feel like a battle some...

You want to win your mornings and own your days, right? Well, buckle up, buttercup, because the secret is simpler than you think—get up just 15 minutes earlier. That’s it. The world’s quiet, the coffee’s hot, and nobody’s blowing up your phone. You can crush your number one priority before the world even realizes you're awake. Genius, right? Well, in theory. But, let’s be real—life is full of distractions, chaos, and endless snooze button temptations. So, how do you actually

Ten years ago, like many women, I got breast implants to feel like my pre-baby self again. I didn’t do much research—figured as long as they didn’t rupture, I was good. Wrong. There are hidden dangers doctors and surgeons aren’t telling you, or if they are, it’s not enough to make you think twice. I was an Army soldier—strong, competitive, and healthy. Never been sick or had surgery, so I thought, “What could go wrong?” In March 2013, I got the surgery. A month later, I was h

Lately I’ve been into making my own things for myself and my family. So it only made sense to make food for my best girl! 🐶 I’ve been feeding her this homemade blend since February 2024, and let me tell you—the results are wild! Within a week, she was bouncing off the walls with energy, and by the 4-week mark, her fur stopped shedding. And she’s a seriously fluffy girl! We’re talking hairballs everywhere, and one touch would leave your hand covered in fur. But now? Not anymo