Grow and Glow

ABOUT TODAY's EPISODE Today's episode is about distilling fact from fiction when it comes to sun/spf myth? There are some things we have come to believe that might actually be false. Is mineral sunscreen better than chemical sunscreen? Does sunscreen cause Vitamin D deficiency? Find out more in today's episode. SUPPORT! Thank you SO much for your constant support. It means the world to me. If you...

ABOUT TODAY's EPISODE The sun has been demonized for a long time,  and some may argue, rightly or wrongly so. Well well well, in today's episode, two "detectives" will argue if the sun is friend or foe. This episode has been split into two and so this one focuses on the disadvantages of the sun. If you listened to part 1, you will have discovered who the detective was (heehee). Itching to hea...

ABOUT TODAY's EPISODE The sun has been demonized for a long time,  and some may argue, rightly or wrongly so. Well well well, in today's episode, two "detectives" will argue if the sun is friend or foe. This episode has been split into two and so this episode focuses on the benefits of the sun. It is almost incredulous to think the sun has benefits. Are you itching to find out who the detecti...

Hey people! Welcome back and thank you for coming back, it means so much to me . So did you know that face washing - from technique to products, is one of the most important steps in our skin care routine? That means, it is a step that we need to get right. The market is filled with all types of face washes - face wash for acne, face wash for rosacea, face wash for eczema, face wash for oily...

Does it seem like your woes begin with your face wash? Yes, it came "highly recommended" but you cannot seem to shake off how dry your face gets after washing? It does seem to help with oil production sometimes and other times, it seems to worsen it. Hmmmmm There comes the notorious acid mantle of the skin! What is the acid mantle of the skin? Is it overrated? How does it affect my ongoing skin wo...

Whoop! Skin is in OR should I say, it's skin time. Move over hurrrrrrr!  Hi everyone! I hope you had a great week/weekend (depending on when you are listening to this). In today's episode, we are going get to know the layers of the skin -epidermis, dermis and hypodermis,  and the "so what" behind each layer. Not a science geek, don't worry! You know things are kept simple on this podcast...

Hey guys, In today's episode, I have some good and even better news! Are your ears itching yet? LOL.  P.S. This is probably our shortest episode. 

Have you ever left the salon with significantly less hair than you came in, and of course, that was not your intention when you went in. In today's light hearted episode, I share some of my funny, horror stories at some salons. Get a snack and a drink, get comfortable and let's chill.  Are there some things you wish your stylist did not do OR does better? Please answer in the question section...

When listening, do the terms used in discussing hair loss and hair growth, sound like sldjfshfkdfsfjdfjsdfjl? Don't worry, you are not alone. Understanding is key to enjoying this podcast, and that is why in today's episode, I go over commonly used terms like alopecia, anagen, cicatricial, etc and explain them.  I want you to use this as a reference. So anytime you are lost, or do not underst...

Congrats on making it to the third part, as we journey through hair growth. By now, you should know what the stages of hair growth include and how this can be applied to day to day practices on your hair growth journey. In this episode, we wrap things up and also introduce the FGF5 gene responsible for prevention of anagen elongation. I wonder how that can be applied to patients undergoing hair lo...

In today's episode, the main stages of the hair growth cycle, anagen, catagen and telogen, are explained in a simple and easy manner for you. It is important to understand how hair grows, that way, you can diagnose (to a large extent), the cause of your hair issues and know which aids might work. I also explain why certain hair practices you may be doing or have heard cause hair to grow, do not in...

Start hair - cheesy I know, if you want to understand how hair grows. In today's episode, we take it all the way back. Understanding how hair grows will help us answer so many basic questions. From understanding what's happening when hair loss occurs, to navigating how to grow hair faster and longer. This knowledge will help navigate the ton of products targeted at hair loss and growth so one is n...

Today's episode gives you a sample hair regimen to follow when treating traction alopecia. I want you to be equipped with the tools you need to get your hair back on track. So, what to do from washing, to styling, to daily maintenance, you will find that all out when you listen. Have you followed/subscribed or shared? I am sure this information is helpful. Please help spread the word so we can get...

Traction Alopecia is extremely common, especially in girls and women of African descent. It is also common among ballerinas and Sikh boys and men. If discovered early, hair loss is reversible. In today's episode, we look at prevention and treatment options. It should not be confused with central centrifugal cicatricial alopecia. I have included references below for your reading pleasure. Have a bl...

Traction Alopecia is extremely common, especially in girls and women of African descent. It is also common among ballerinas and Sikh boys and men. If discovered early, hair loss is reversible. In today's episode, we look at the definition, epidemiology, pathogenesis, and causes. We will discuss treatment options in next week's episode. It should not be confused with central centrifugal cicatricial...

In trying to simplify hair growth and retention, I grouped the tips into 4 categories (I added a bonus tip, you are welcome!). On your hair growth journey, whether your hair is type 4c, a mix of type 4 or other types,  try and be intentional about matching every action under these tips. In addition to hair growth aids I will share in subsequent episodes, you will be amazed at the growth you b...

Hi everyone,  Welcome to today's episode where I introduce myself, the show and set expectations. If you think you have skin and hair challenges, do not worry because you are in good company. I have had to deal with a lot myself, especially things peculiar to ethnic skin, so I totally understand. Be sure to subscribe so you are notified when new episodes are posted. I do not want you to miss...