Hair & Scalp
The Curly Girl Method in Hard Water: What the Community Won't Tell You
The Curly Girl Method assumes soft water. If you live somewhere with hard water, following CGM rules strictly may be making your curls worse.
Hair & Scalp
If you've moved to a dry, hard water climate and your hair has changed, you're not imagining it. This section covers the science of environmental hair damage, practical solutions for mineral buildup and scalp health, and honest guidance on what actually works when your usual routine stops delivering.
Hair & Scalp
The Expat Hair Loss Timeline: What Happens in Year One
A month-by-month look at how relocating to a dry, hard water climate affects your hair, and what you can do at each stage to minimise damage.