SILK STORIES

Why Grey Hair Turns Coarse and Wiry (and What Actually Helps)

Why Grey Hair Turns Coarse and Wiry (and What A...

Losing pigment changes more than colour. Here is what actually happens to a greying strand, why an Australian winter makes it worse, and the small habits that settle it down.

Why Grey Hair Turns Coarse and Wiry (and What Actually Helps)

Losing pigment changes more than colour. Here is what actually happens to a greying strand, why an Australian winter makes it worse, and the small habits that settle it down.

Light Sensitivity, Migraine and the Case for Darkness

Light Sensitivity, Migraine and the Case for Da...

Light sensitivity is one of migraine's most common companions. Here is the reason light physically hurts, why it lingers between attacks, and how a soft silk mask makes darkness easier...

Light Sensitivity, Migraine and the Case for Darkness

Light sensitivity is one of migraine's most common companions. Here is the reason light physically hurts, why it lingers between attacks, and how a soft silk mask makes darkness easier...

How to Actually Sleep on a Long-Haul Flight

How to Actually Sleep on a Long-Haul Flight

A calm, practical guide to sleeping on a long-haul flight. The light trick that matters most, why the cabin air works against you, and the wind-down kit that earns its...

How to Actually Sleep on a Long-Haul Flight

A calm, practical guide to sleeping on a long-haul flight. The light trick that matters most, why the cabin air works against you, and the wind-down kit that earns its...

Why Silk Doesn't Last Forever (and How to Make Yours Last Decades)

Why Silk Doesn't Last Forever (and How to Make ...

Silk does not last forever, because silk is a protein. Here is the science of why it ages, the strange story of “shattered silk”, and the simple care that makes...

Why Silk Doesn't Last Forever (and How to Make Yours Last Decades)

Silk does not last forever, because silk is a protein. Here is the science of why it ages, the strange story of “shattered silk”, and the simple care that makes...

Silk bonnet worn under a riding helmet

Under the Helmet: A Quiet Case for Silk

Discover how a silk bonnet under your riding helmet can help reduce friction, hair breakage and moisture while keeping your scalp comfortable on long days in the saddle.

Under the Helmet: A Quiet Case for Silk

Discover how a silk bonnet under your riding helmet can help reduce friction, hair breakage and moisture while keeping your scalp comfortable on long days in the saddle.

The Hair Tie on Your Wrist: What It's Really Doing to Your Hair and Scalp

The Hair Tie on Your Wrist: What It's Really Do...

The elastic you keep on your wrist collects sweat, sunscreen and grime, then goes into your hair — a small irritant for sensitive or breakout-prone scalps. And tight ties worn...

The Hair Tie on Your Wrist: What It's Really Doing to Your Hair and Scalp

The elastic you keep on your wrist collects sweat, sunscreen and grime, then goes into your hair — a small irritant for sensitive or breakout-prone scalps. And tight ties worn...