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Hair Shedding in Fall: Why Autumn Asks the Follicle to Rest

Every October, my hairbrush holds a little more than it did in August. This is a closer look at why autumn asks the hair follicle to rest, what psychodermatology has to say about stress and shedding, and a four-season way of thinking about hair care I have carried with me since childhood.

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How Long Does a Dolgio Shampoo Bar Last? I Tested One for 4 Months

How long does a Dolgio shampoo bar actually last? Oyumaa tested one in her own shower for 4 months, on waist-length hair. The result: about 50 washes from one concentrated, waterless bar. Rooted in Mongolian nomadic wisdom, this piece breaks down the real cost per wash, what affects a bar’s lifespan, and why using less can become a quieter, more intentional way to care.

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