Made from Xiuyan jade from Anshan in the Liaoning Province, this comb-shaped implement is essentially a gua sha tool for your scalp. Use on dry or wet hair to not only promote blood and qi flow (aiding with scalp and hair health), but also for massage and relaxation. This, along with other beautiful tools, comes from CH favorite Lanshin (founded by acupuncturist, herbalist and TCM …
Before purchasing any Gemmist products, customers take a hair quiz that includes prompts beyond the standard questions about color treatments, thickness and texture. With shampoo and conditioner available, the women-owned brand also has a Scalp Balancing Bar on offer. Intended for use once a week, this paraben-free soap exfoliates and stimulates the scalp—removing build-up and invigorating hair follicles. Though sulfate-free, the bar works up a …
In a time when we carry around tiny supercomputers, shampoo feels far from revolutionary. Whether at the drug store or salon, many hair products seem interchangeable. All of these then build up and must be clarified with yet another special product. Even the new wave of suds-free “co-washes” or “cleansing cremes” oftentimes feel like conditioner repurposed as shampoo. It’s through this lens that we learned …
