Illuminating hair and scalp science
AUGUST/SEPTEMBER EDITION
In this issue, we turn our attention to red light therapy—a quiet revolution in hair restoration that’s backed by growing clinical evidence, but often misunderstood or misused. Most importantly, we’ve looked beyond the beam. This isn’t a story about light alone.
Minoxidil & Red Light: Better Together?
LED Therapy and Scarring Alopecias: Exploring the Possibilities
ARCHIVES
HAIR PRESCRIPTION
FEEDING THE SCALP
This month’s issue dives deep into the emerging science of the scalp microbiome, spotlighting how prebiotics, gut health, and microinflammation are reshaping the future of haircare. From androgenic alopecia to unexplained thinning, we explore the systemic roots of hair loss through a clinical and cosmetic lens.
THE TEXTURE EDITION
Whose hair is the science built on?
This special edition explores the intersection of texture, health, and history, shedding light on the biological realities of coily, curly, and tightly textured hair. From the risks of misdiagnosis to the gaps in mainstream product design, we unpack how the science of hair care still overlooks entire demographics. Featuring clinical insights, lived experiences, and the latest data, this issue asks: what does truly inclusive hair care look like?
SWALLOW THIS
Do hair growth supplements even work?
This issue breaks down what really fuels the follicle from within—moving beyond vague promises to focus on the nutrients with proven clinical outcomes. From iron and vitamin D to adaptogens, amino acids, and functional seed powders, we explore what to take, when to take it, and why bioavailability, synergy, and timing are everything.