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Historical hair care is the only reason I've been able to grow my dry, chin-length hair down to my tailbone.
And unfortunately, historical haircare advice seems to be pretty hard to find.
My goal for this blog is to compile all the information I've learned that has massively helped my hair health and growth, and give it to my audience in a no-nonsense collection of blogs.
If you're struggling to grow your hair, or are experiencing thinning and breakage, check out my articles below to learn how Victorian women were able to grow hair to their feet without modern products!
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How to Use Egg for Hair Growth: The Natural Egg Hair Treatment for Thicker, Stronger Hair
Discover how to use eggs for hair growth with this powerful DIY egg hair mask. Reduce shedding, boost thickness, and achieve stronger, longer hair naturally – backed by history and science. Easy at-home tutorial!
4 days ago6 min read


The Dark History of Modern Hair Dye: Toxic Origins, Hidden Risks, and Ancient Natural Alternatives That Actually Strengthen Hair
Discover the shocking dark history of modern hair dye, from its toxic chemical roots and controversial founder to safe, time-tested ancient alternatives like henna, indigo, and herbal rinses that can colour and strengthen your hair naturally.
May 294 min read


Henna Hair Dye Recipes for Every Hair Color: Exact Natural Mixes with Amla, Indigo & Cassia
Discover how to colour and strengthen your hair naturally with traditional henna. Complete guide with exact recipes for red, brown, black & blonde tones, plus step-by-step instructions used for thousands of years.
May 156 min read


Why Historical People Didn't Go Grey: The Surprising Truth About Premature Greying and How to Prevent It Naturally
Is premature greying really inevitable — or can it actually be prevented and reversed? Discover the surprising link between stress and grey hair, ancient wisdom, and the secrets of elders who keep thick, dark hair well into their 80s and beyond.
May 17 min read


How to Wash Your Hair with Raw Eggs: The Victorian Secret That Can Stop Shedding and Grow Hair Long and Healthy
Struggling with postpartum shedding or hair that won’t grow? Discover how Victorian and Edwardian women achieved long, healthy hair using a simple raw egg hair wash. My before-and-after results, science, and step-by-step historical recipe included.
Apr 178 min read


I Tried an Edwardian Hair Care Routine for a Month – Here's What Actually Happened
Curious about historical hair care? I tested a real 1912 Edwardian hair routine from opera singer Aline Vallandri for 30 days on my textured curly postpartum hair. Discover the key elements including infrequent washing, daily boar bristle brushing, scalp massage, micro trims, and the surprising egg wash. See how I adapted the routine for modern curly life.
Apr 46 min read


Medieval Hair Combing: How to Clean Your Hair Without Water
For most of us today, washing our hair means stepping into the shower and reaching for a bottle of shampoo. But for much of human history, people cared for their hair very differently. One of the most fascinating historical practices is medieval hair combing —a method of cleaning and grooming hair using nothing more than a comb. Surprisingly, this technique may have played an important role in how historical women maintained extremely long, healthy hair. Many medieval paint
Mar 207 min read


7 Edwardian Hair Secrets for Growing Floor-Length Hair
What if the secret to floor-length hair was hiding in a forgotten 1912 article by an opera singer called 'the woman with the most wonderful hair in Europe'? Discover Aline Vallandri’s surprising Edwardian routine—only 45 minutes a day—that modern women are reviving for insane length and shine. Ready to unlock historical hair magic?
Mar 68 min read


The Original 1912 Routine Behind Floor-Length Hair: Aline Vallandri Shares Her Edwardian Secrets
Discover Aline Vallandri's original 1912 Edwardian hair care routine from Every Woman’s Encyclopaedia. The opera singer famous for her floor-length golden hair shares natural, time-tested secrets for growing long, thick hair. Read the full vintage advice and join my modern trial series!
Feb 277 min read
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