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The most recent editorial pieces featuring Holistic Hair and Nigel Russell:

Georgia's Shave for Cure

Georgia promised to shave her hair to raise money for The Child Cancer Foundation. Here is the haircut taking place sponsored by Nigel and the team at Servilles in Takapuna. Staff and patrons of Servilles were awesome and contributed more to the fund thank you.

You can donate through this link.

Close Up television programme, New Zealand

Nigel Russell appears as a hair and scalp expert in this piece on problems caused by hair colouring.

Vogue AustraliaVogue Australia

The latest buzz word is trichology - the science of analysing hair and scalp disorders. Trichologist Nigel Russell says:

The state of your hair and skin act as early warning systems for health problems. You are what you eat and your hair reflects this.

Excess coffee, alcohol and fatty foods equals flaky, oily scalp. Crash dieting and a low iron intake can cause hair loss and brittleness.

Little TreasuresLittle Treasures Feb/March 2006

Tell Me About It feature: Trichologist Nigel Russell form Holistic Hair answers an enquiry regarding a mothers concern that her four year old daughters hair does not seem to be growing.

He explains the difference in the diameter of fine blonde hair to that of other types how the fine hair on the scalp slowly develops into permanent hair with the obvious benefits of a good balanced diet.

New Zealand SurfingNew Zealand Surfing. March 2006

Profile of Holistic Hair featured in new releases section.

"The aroma therapy based hair care range Holistic Hair originated from the collaboration of Tricologist Nigel Russell with a qualified aroma therapist and herbalist who combined their wealth of knowledge.

"Together they created a specifically designed formulation to give shine and lustre to hair while relieving a range of distressing hair and scalp conditions."

PinkPink magazine Spring-Summer edition 2005

Look what we found for your hair feature

“The aromatherapy based hair care is the brainchild of trichologist Nigel Russell in collaboration with aroma therapist Jacque Chapman”. Their formula’s give lustrous hair while relieving distressing hair and scalp disorders.

NZGirlnz girl online magazine

Has contributed for the last four years in their column Hairy Stuff, answering enquiries involving hair and health advice, styling tips and product recommendations.

SheShe New Zealand

Beauty Spots feature

Trichologist Nigel Russell answers questions such as: “My hair is dry my scalp is oily, Why?” “Can a change of diet effect your hair?” “Can I still get my hair coloured during pregnancy?”

Good MedicineGood Medicine Australia

Oily hair can be genetic, but also may be related to sex hormones. An increase in oiliness is not uncommon during times of stress when adrenaline pumps hormones into the system.

It also may occur because of the contraceptive pill, thyroid problems or menopause.

Oily hair can signify low zinc levels, also marked by white spots on the nails. “Greasy hair should be washed daily with a gentle shampoo. Avoid harsh, stripping formulas which stimulate oil production. Always condition ends only,” says trichologist Nigel Russell.

Hair Options coverHair Options Australia

“Are split ends curable?” “What is flaky scalp?” “How can I avoid frizzy hair?”

Top Australasian Trichologist Nigel Russell has over 20 years experience with hair and answers your most asked questions about hair and scalp.

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