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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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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
How to Grow Hair Faster: A Simple, Natural How-To
Struggling with slow growth? Discover how to grow hair faster naturally using a gentle 3-phase routine that supports your scalp and prevents breakage.
Feb 205 min read
Washing Hair With Clay: The Best Natural Shampoo Substitute (and How to Use It Without Damaging Your Hair)
Curious about washing hair with clay as a natural shampoo substitute? Learn how it works as a natural alternatives to shampoo, and learn how to stop potential damage before it starts!
Feb 65 min read
Real Talk on Postpartum Hair Shedding: What Actually Helps
Wondering if postpartum hair loss is unavoidable? What about hair shedding in general? In this video, I share real, gentle, simple ways of limiting postpartum hair loss. This can also help with all types of hair shedding. After my six pregnancies, I have been through all the experiences and would love to share the tips that have helped my hair not only survive, but THRIVE through postpartum.
Jan 166 min read
I Wore My Hair in Braids Every Day for 3 Months. Here's What REALLY Happened.
In this post, I'm sharing a real-life experiment: what happened when I wore my hair in braids (specifically French braids) every day for three months straight. I didn’t plan for it to become a game changer, but it has completely transformed how I care for my hair.
Dec 13, 20254 min read
What Causes Sudden Hair Loss? A Holistic Approach to Healing
What if hair loss isn’t a curse to conquer, but your body’s gentle signal for deeper care? Mine unfolded in waves—postpartum, stress, nutrient whispers—thinning strands to echoes.Hair mirrors our souls: hormonal dances, unspoken trauma, restless nights. Heal holistically: my 8-year-crafted 14-ingredient scalp oil feeds every growth phase, with massages and journaling as anchors.From chin to tailbone for me, thousands more. What’s yours saying? Dive for rituals & revelations.
Nov 7, 20253 min read
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