The Art of brushing your hair
Have you watched movies starring a woman sitting at her vanity, brushing her hair? It's usually a neutral scene, but the reason this alluring-style scene is included in so many movies is because the ritual of hair brushing is one of the ultimate ways in which a woman cares for herself. While we sing the praises of our beloved flat irons, hair dryers, and curling irons, the powers of a hair brush are tenfold - they are the unsung heroes of healthy scalp and hair. Healthy hair starts at the roots, where circulation feeds growth, and new growth leads to positive change. Consider hair brushing your mechanical cleansing, bringing healthy blood flow to your scalp without stripping oils which nourish your hair. Benefits of hair brushing:
Brushing distributes natural oils to lubricate your scalp and hair, resulting in healthy, shiny hair.
Removes loose hair
Brushing stimulates the capillaries, increasing circulation.
Daily brushing revs up hormone and oil producing glands, which keep the pores of your scalp (and hair) open, allowing them to breathe and retain their natural oils.
The art of brushing your hair
When it comes to combing through the hair, it is all about how you approach it. Always start from the ends and work your way up the hair shaft, ideally starting at the back of your head beneath the nape of your neck, then up through the sides of the crown of your head, and repeat on the sides from ends to roots. Show your hair some extra love by using the right brushes for different times of the day and for different purposes. Need some guidance? Here are our favorite brushes:
Mason Pearson Hairbrush
Mason Pearson hairbrushes have been loved by generations, a British design icon that still out performs its rivals.The famous orange pad fills with air through a small hole in the tip of the brush, giving the hairbrush a luxurious soft cushion. The high quality boar bristle ensures beautiful results and longevity of use.
Wet Brush
This do-it-all brush detangles both wet and dry hair, and it also works amazingly on every texture, whether your strands are ultra-thick or ultra-thin. Thanks to the brand's signature Intelliflex bristles, tangles dissolve with ease, and the brush is also designed to expertly navigate around extensions. Bonus: It also comes in plenty of pretty color options.
R+ Co Round Brush
R+Co Creative Garren describes this round brush perfectly: "I designed this set of brushes for R+Co so that you can achieve the perfect blow dry. I believe that a great blow dry starts with having great brushes. While ceramic, metal and nylon round brushes can damage the hair; our round brushes are made with natural boar bristles, an ergonomic handle to lessen blow dry fatigue and a handcrafted wooden core that will leave the hair smooth and shiny."CBD Shampoo + Conditioner benefits
Self-care is a must. There’s nothing like a hot shower, some body oils, a face mask, and the best shampoo and conditioner combo to reduce tension. The most calming haircare potion? R+Co’s Super Garden CBD Shampoo and Conditioner. This duo has nothing to do with you getting high and everything to do with you having the best hair day.
CBD stands for cannabidiol, a compound that comes from hemp plants. Unlike its cousin, delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), which is the major active ingredient in marijuana, CBD is not psychoactive. {via}Since CBD is an all-natural gift from Mother Nature herself, it can work wonders for your hair. Its benefits include:Hydration: CBD helps to lock in moisture with the help of essential fatty acids, Omega 3 and Omega 6.Preserves color: If your hair is color treated, a hemp-derived shampoo could be ideal. Tyrosine, one of the amino acids in CBD naturally maintains color.Soothes the scalp: Using a CBD shampoo could be the ultimate treatment for the scalp. The fatty acids will help to moisturize your hair shaft, but in addition will do the same for your scalp. Using a CBD shampoo can improve dandruff, seborrheic dermatitis, eczema, and itchy, flaky scalp.Helps with hair loss: CBD suppresses inflammation, which can promote a healthier environment for hair to grow on the scalp.
R+Co’s Super Garden Shampoo and Conditioner duo is nourishing, sensorially appealing and is ideal for all hair types. The scent is warm and romantic to add to your self-care experience. The notes include Cardamom, Pineapple, Tangerine, Lavender, Bamboo, and Blonde Woods.Shop R+Co's Super Garden Shampoo + Conditioner or visit us to purchase!So, consider introducing Super Garden Shampoo + Conditioner into your hair care regimen and see if it meets your high expectations ;)How to get healthier hair
Everyone wants to have lustrous, shiny, bouncy, healthy hair. We have the best tip to help you achieve your best hair...and that is to use a shower filter. 
You probably know that your daily shower plays a role in the wellbeing of your hair (and your skin, too) - and it’s not just due to the products you’re lathering up with. Smoother and healthier hair is also dependent on the water you shower with. Water is categorized as hard or soft depending on its mineral content, and that varies from location to location. In California, we have mostly hard water. The most common compounds found in hard water are calcium and magnesium, and even sometimes metallic elements, according to the Water Quality Association. Compared to “soft” water sources like fresh rainwater and filtered bottled water, hard water has a tendency to cause buildup in sinks, bathtubs, and faucets, leave mineral deposits on our dishes and glassware, and can even cause clothes to become stiff and faded after washing. Different hair types react differently to the two types of water: soft water will help tame and smooth coarse, damaged hair, while hard water will sometimes reduce oil buildup for those with fine, oily textures. If you are in the camp that wants to a long-term solution to hydration, shine, and smoothness, we recommend investing in a shower head filter that removes the offending minerals found in hard water. Hot tip: When selecting a filter, search your zip code in EWG’s tap-water database to see what substances have been found in your area’s water supply, and then look for a filter that is certified to remove or reduce those contaminants.Our top shower filter picks: Aquabliss
This is a multistage shower filter that will eliminate a variety of substances, but most important are chlorine and other minerals which can affect skin, scalp, and hair health. An added bonus is that it has a special feature to infuse vitamin C and other skin-friendly minerals into the shower’s water supply.Raindrops
This shower filter system is your hair, skin, and health's best friend. The custom formulated 6 step filtration process combats hard water and removes up to 99% of the minerals, heavy metals, and chlorine in your shower water.Aqua Home Group Luxury Shower Filter
This filter is a luxurious option with a great price tag, too. With 15-stages of filtration, it reduces the content of chlorine, heavy metals, rust, sand and other deposits.Happy showering!