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Chelsey Amer, MS, RDN, CDN, shares what foods make your nails grow stronger and healthier. Are you ready to take your nails from dry, brittle, weak, and cracking to strong, long, and healthy? Believe it or not, one of the best hacks to strengthen your nails is to boost your diet. What you eat can […]

Gaby Vaca-Flores, RDN, CLE, lists the best foods to eat for hair growth. Hair growth is a goal for many of us. While our first instinct may be to reach for a promising hair tonic to lengthen our locks, we can’t ignore the underlying reasons why it can be a challenge to begin with. What […]

Are you ready for HUM Pairings 101? HUM formulates vitamins and supplements that can be mixed and matched according to your specific beauty and wellness concerns. You can find out what our dietitians recommend specifically for you by taking the HUM Quiz. But as HUM’s Education Specialist and a registered dietitian, I’m going to let […]

Lash extensions and faux lashes have a lot of perks. They make your eyes pop, give your lashes a boost, and eliminate the need for mascara. However, there are some cons as well. The application process can be daunting, and they can be harsh on your natural lashes. On top of that, lash extension appointments […]

Registered dietitian Gaby Vaca-Flores, RDN has the right hair vitamin to take for every type of concern.   By now we know the rules. Keeping hot tools at a minimum, not washing your hair everyday, and eating a balanced diet all contribute to achieving healthy hair. But what about supplements? What exactly can they help with? […]

Lather, rinse, and repeat—without the toxicity. Here at HUM, we’re not into taking things merely at face value. When it comes to food labels, chemicals in skincare, and everything in between, we always advise digging deeper so that you’re well-informed to purchase products that support a healthy lifestyle. Today, we’re looking at hair care ingredients. […]

To begin with, you’re born with a set number of hair follicles on your head. Interestingly enough, this number varies by hair color. Blondes have about 150,000 follicles. Next, brunettes or those with darker hair have 110,000 follicles. Finally, redheads have 90,000. Typically, each hair follicle will produce 25-30 hairs in its lifetime. Here’s the […]

Is your body trying to tell you something? It doesn’t always take a blood test to know when something is off in your body. Get to know these physical signs of vitamin deficiency so you can stay in tune with your system. 5 Signs of Vitamin Deficiency Symptom: Dry, Flaky Skin If you have skin […]

Whether your hair is thinning, graying, or slow-growing—these delicious vegan hair gummies are here to help. Why These Hair Gummies Really Work By now you’ve probably heard that biotin supports the body’s ability to grow long and luscious hair. Why? Because biotin has a crucial role in metabolizing proteins from our diets into amino acids. […]

Bad haircut killing your self-confidence? Here’s what you can do.

Lobs (aka long bobs, for the uninitiated) may be the hairstyle of the moment. But IMHO, there’s something undeniably alluring about Blake Lively-esque waves. Clearly, I’m not alone: The hair extension industry is estimated to be worth $761 million by next year. Extension-specific salons like RPZL in New York and Just Extensions in Los Angeles […]