Hair-care guides

Most hair concerns are cosmetic. These signs mean you should speak to a doctor or dermatologist rather than change products.

Heat styling is not inherently wrong, but temperature, frequency and technique decide how much damage it causes.

Some shedding is normal. Sudden, heavy or patchy loss, or loss with scalp symptoms, deserves professional assessment.

Flaking has several causes, from a dry scalp to seborrhoeic dermatitis. The right response depends on which one you have.

Breakage happens when the strand snaps. Most causes are mechanical or heat related, which means most of them are adjustable.

Frizz is usually about moisture balance and cuticle condition, not a lack of oil alone. Here is how to tell the difference and what to change first.

Hair grows in cycles from follicles in the scalp. Understanding the cycle explains why results take months and why gentle handling matters.