I have confessed on the blog before - I am woefully negligent when it comes to taking care of my Hair and skin. I am certainly not proud of it and I wish I had inculcated better self-care habits when I was younger so I wouldn't carry any regret regarding the same today. I know it is never too late to change but old habits die hard. I realize it is my duty to impart my young daughters with the wisdom to do better! 

I was recently invited by Two Herbs Salon to experience one of their hair treatments. Two Herbs is Singapore's first & only 100% Chinese and Ayurvedic herbal hair treatment salon. It was established due to the high demand for herbal hair care treatment in Singapore. The salon offers affordable pricing without hard-selling the products and treatments or coercing the customers to sign packages. 

So far, there are three outlets in Singapore located at Woodlands, Kovan and Ang Mo Kio. 

In my lifetime, I have undergone a handful of hair spa and hair oil massage sessions but that's about it. My salon visits are mostly limited to hair cuts with the occasional styling. I have never colored my hair or gotten any kind of chemical hair treatment done. Since I lack the initiative to do anything beyond the most basic level of hair care, I thought I must say yes to the invite. What greatly appealed to me was the salon's use of natural herbal products in their treatments and the trichologist certification. On further probing, I was pleased to see the overwhelmingly positive customer ratings and testimonials. 

The herbal-formulated scalp paste used at Two Herbs is a 100% Chinese and Ayurvedic made treatment paste. The salon aims to solve their customers scalp problems by using premium herbs handpicked from the Himalayan mountains. Herbs such as Amla strengthens hair roots, Neem possesses antiseptic properties, Korean Red Ginseng boosts blood circulation, Old Ginger cleanses the scalp, Bhringraj and Ginseng promotes hair growth, He Shou Wu covers grey, Brahmi is an antioxidant and Dang Gui prevents Hair Loss. 

The founder of Two Herbs, trichologist Riff Lim Kian Hong started his journey in hair care by taking up a hairdressing course. After graduation, he gained extensive work experience at a hair care center. He started looking into adding Ayurvedic herbs into existing Chinese herb formulations to help his wife deal with her post-pregnancy hair loss. The successful results led him to start a new brand called Two Herbs using the natural formula. In the next 10 years, outlets were established in Singapore, Taiwan, China, India & Malaysia. 

Hair loss (alopecia) is a condition that affects millions of people around the world. It affects men more commonly, the onset can either be gradual or sudden and it can be a temporary or permanent condition. We have all heard that it is typical to lose 50-100 strands of hair a day. This usually isn't noticeable because new hair is growing in at the same time. Hair loss occurs when new hair doesn't replace the hair that has fallen out. 

Age, genetics, hormonal changes, medical conditions, environmental factors and lifestyle choices can influence hair loss. At the root of it, hair loss occurs when there is disruption of the cycle of hair growth and shedding. Or sometimes when your hair follicle is damaged or destroyed. A dirty & clogged scalp can result in hair loss. 

It is no secret that in Singapore, hair loss has become a growing problem over the years, with many men and women losing their hair at an alarming rate. This can impact an individual's self-confidence in a big way. Some may cover it up with hairstyles, makeup, hats or scarves. But others may seek treatment to prevent further hair loss or even restore growth. With so many available treatments in the market, the problem of hair loss may be able to be fixed, but it can often be hard and frustrating to find the right solution in the sea of options.