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Hair loss may be where the problem shows up, not where it started. 👀

If your hair suddenly becomes dry, dull, brittle, or starts shedding more than usual, pay attention. It may be heat, chemicals, tight styles, hard water, or product buildup. But sometimes, something else is going on.

Here are a few things you may not know:

🌿 Taking vitamins does not mean your body is absorbing them. Digestion, certain medications, timing, and what you take them with can make a difference. For example, calcium may interfere with iron absorption, while vitamin C can help your body absorb certain forms of iron.

🌿 Thyroid changes may cause dry, dull, coarse, brittle, or thinning hair. Some people may even notice thinning around the outer part of their eyebrows.

🌿 Low iron, protein, zinc, hormonal changes, stress, illness, or rapid weight loss may affect the hair-growth cycle.

🌿 Hair may start shedding two or three months after a stressful event, surgery, fever, illness, or change in your health. What you see today may be connected to something that happened months ago.

🌿 More vitamins are not always better. Too much vitamin A, selenium, or vitamin E may actually make hair loss worse.

🌿 Itching, burning, tenderness, or constant flaking may mean your scalp needs more than another oil or grease.

Your hair cannot diagnose you, but it can leave clues. Take pictures, notice when the changes started, and look at your health, stress, diet, medications, digestion, hormones, and recent bloodwork.

Don’t just take more vitamins. Make sure your body needs them, can absorb them, and is actually using them.

Save this information and share it with someone who may need it.

The more you know, the more you grow. 🌿

What a weekend in Nashville! 🙌🏾

I came to the American Hair Loss Council Conference ready to learn, connect, and see what new information I could bring back home. And trust me, I had my notebook out because y’all know I’m always asking questions! 😂

I learned more about what the hair and scalp can tell us, how to take a closer look, track changes, and help people better understand what may be going on with their hair.

I also had the opportunity to take the HairCoach® class with Bauman Medical. We didn’t just sit and listen. We got hands-on, practiced what we were learning, and had some fun while doing it. I’m excited and proud to say I am now a Bauman HairCoach®!

Thank you, Dr Alan Bauman and Kim Jenkins, for sharing your knowledge with us. And thank you to the American Hair Loss Council for bringing together so many people with the same heart and purpose.

We may come from different places and do things a little differently, but we all want the same thing: to help people going through hair loss feel seen, supported, and confident again.

I left Nashville with more knowledge, new connections, fresh ideas, and a full heart. Then I hopped right back on that little plane and brought it all home with me! 😂✈️

The weekend reminded me that you are never too experienced to learn something new. The more you know, the more you grow and I’m still growing right along with you. 🌱❤️

August is Hair Loss Awareness Month, and I wanted to run this one back because somebody may need to see it.

Hair loss is something a lot of women deal with quietly. You learn how to cover it, style around it and sometimes you just stop talking about it.

But you don’t have to suffer in silence.

There is help out here, and there are options.

The One-Year Detachable Sew-In™ you see in this video is one of those options. It can give you coverage and allow you to wear your hair with confidence, while still giving us access to your natural hair and scalp so we can care for what’s underneath.

And that’s important to me.

We’re not just covering hair loss. We still have to care for the hair and scalp underneath.

Every person’s hair loss is different, so this may not be the right option for everyone. The first step is finding out what’s going on and learning what options are right for you.

So if you’ve been dealing with hair loss quietly, please know this:

There is help. There are options. There is hope. ❤️

Helping women feel like that girl again, from the inside out.

DON’T SLEEP ON THESE LITTLE SEEDS 👀🌱

Y’all see me over here eating these sprouted pumpkin seeds like it’s nothing. 😂 But let me tell you WHY I keep them around.

We talk so much about what we put ON our hair. Shampoo. Oils. Serums. Treatments.

But what are we putting IN our body?

Sprouted pumpkin seeds have zinc, magnesium, protein, iron and healthy fats. Nutrients your body uses to support healthy hair, your scalp and your overall wellness.

Here’s your little nugget for today:

🌱 Zinc supports normal hair growth and scalp health.
🌱 Protein gives your body amino acids it needs to make keratin, which your hair is made of.
🌱 Iron helps carry oxygen throughout the body.
🌱 Magnesium supports your muscles, nerves and energy.
🌱 Healthy fats support your skin and scalp too.

Now why sprouted?

Sprouting can reduce some of the natural phytates in seeds, which may help your body access certain minerals.

🌱 CHE READY™ WELLNESS TIP — SAVE THIS

Next time you’re at the grocery store, look for:

✓ Sprouted pumpkin seeds
✓ Unsalted or lightly salted
✓ Little to no added oil or sugar

About ¼ cup makes an easy snack. Eat them just like I’m doing, or add them to yogurt, oatmeal or a salad.

Are pumpkin seeds some magic hair-growth cure? No.

But your hair needs nutrients too.

Sometimes we’re so busy looking for the next product that we forget to look at what’s on our plate.

Hair. Scalp. Body. Mind. It ALL connects. 🌱

SAVE this for your next grocery run.

And tell me 👇🏾 Have you ever tried sprouted pumpkin seeds?

The more you know, the more you grow. 💚

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Sometimes the best therapy isn’t another podcast or another scroll…

It’s a walk.

Today I unplugged, listened to nature, and found a peace I didn’t know I needed. If life has been feeling heavy, this is your reminder to step outside, breathe deeply, and let your mind rest.

The earth has a way of reminding us that healing starts one step at a time.

Walk with Che. 🌿

🎬✨ One day they’ll ask, “How did the Che Shake start?”

It started with healthy hair, happy clients, and a simple moment that turned into a movement.

Every time my clients leave my chair feeling confident, healthy, and beautiful, I smile and say…

✨ “Do the Che Shake! Do the Che Shake! Turn around and do the Che Shake! You like your hair?” ✨

And they always answer…

❤️ “I do!” ❤️

The Che Shake isn’t just about showing off your hair. It’s about celebrating healthy hair, confidence, and feeling like that girl again from the inside out.

Who knows… maybe one day this little salon tradition will have its own documentary. Until then, we’re just going to keep shaking. 💃🏽

Che Ready™ ❤️
The more you know, the more you grow.

✨ Wisdom Wednesday ✨

“I wanna know…” and that’s exactly where growth begins.

Sometimes burnout isn’t a sign to quit… it’s a sign to reset.

Yesterday reminded me why I fell in love with doing hair in the first place. I’ve been so focused on trichology, healthy hair, and prevention that I realized I needed to pour back into the creative side of me too.

One thing that really stayed with me was theory before technique. Healthy hair starts with understanding the hair before applying the technique. When you understand the why, your technique has purpose, and the integrity of the hair always comes first.

This class reminded me that no matter where you are in your journey, there’s always something new to learn. Stay curious. Keep growing. Don’t let burnout convince you to stop doing what you love.

I’m leaving this week refreshed, inspired, and excited to bring these techniques back to the salon because healthy hair will always come first.

Che Ready™ ❤️
The more you know, the more you grow.

Most people think coffee is only for their morning cup…

But your scalp may enjoy it too. ☕✨

Here’s a simple DIY Coffee Scalp Rinse you can try at home.

☕ DIY Coffee Scalp Rinse

✨ What you’ll need:
• 1 cup organic brewed coffee (cooled)
• Optional: 2–3 drops of rosemary essential oil

✨ Directions:
✔️ Shampoo your hair first.
✔️ Pour the cooled coffee over your scalp.
✔️ Massage for 2–3 minutes.
✔️ Leave it on for 10–15 minutes.
✔️ Rinse with cool water and follow with your favorite conditioner.

Why coffee?

☕ Rich in antioxidants that help protect the scalp.

☕ Caffeine has been studied for its potential to support healthy hair follicles.

☕ May help improve the appearance of scalp circulation.

☕ Helps refresh the scalp while leaving hair feeling softer and looking shinier.

One thing I always remind my clients…

A coffee rinse is a great addition to your hair care routine, but it isn’t a cure for hair loss. Healthy hair starts by finding the root cause. Hormones, stress, nutrition, inflammation, gut health, and scalp conditions all play a role in healthy hair growth.

💛 Save this post for your next shampoo day and share it with someone who loves healthy hair!

👇🏾 Have you ever tried coffee on your hair? I’d love to hear your experience.

⚠️ Hair Tip: If your hair is blonde, gray, platinum, highlighted, or color-treated, coffee may temporarily stain lighter hair. Always do a strand test before applying it to your entire head.