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 You are pregnant and you continually wonder to know is good during your pregnancy, you are right! You’re used to taking care of your skin, body and hair, but don’t know which products to choose? Many substances can be harmful for your baby: alcohol, tobacco but also some cosmetic products, including colorations. Indeed, many of the ingredients used in the manufacture of hair dyes are classified as high-risk in the beauty product regulations. Rest assured, there is a possibility to continue its beauty and wellness routine: the vegetable coloring! We tell you everything you need to know about hair coloring during pregnancy while protecting your baby’s healthy development.  1. What are the risks of hair colouring during pregnancy?Chemical stains contain active ingredients that can be harmful to health. Some of them are potential endocrine disruptors, others are highly allergenic. Finally, some are also suspected of being carcinogenic. The danger is that these substances can pass through the scalp and wait for the blood vessels. In addition, when applying the colors, you breathe the fumes. The adult body can withstand exposure to certain concentrations of chemicals.  However, during pregnancy, anything in the mother’s blood can potentially cross the placental barrier and be transmitted to the fetus, which is much more sensitive. Chemical stains can cause disorders in your baby, such as delayed growth in utero, malformations or hormonal or neurological problems. 2. How do I know if a hair color contains chemicals that are harmful to my baby? Paraphenylenediamine (or PPD) is the most allergenic chemical present in colorations today and is toxic by inhalation and skin contact. Although prohibited in cosmetics, the molecule remains authorized in France for hair dyes, since it allows the dye to penetrate the inside of the hair fiber and thus hold the coloring longer. The vast majority of manufacturers use this chemical. Other substances suspected to be endocrine disrupting potential include: formaldehyde; resorcine; ammonia; hydrogen peroxide; toluene 2.5 diamine sulfate, etc. Today, most chemical stains have one of these ingredients in their composition. In addition, bleaching products are usually the most harmful, so it is important to avoid any discoloration to protect your health and that of your baby.  3. Are there natural alternatives to hair colouring during pregnancy?Vegetable colouring is a safe alternative for pregnant women. Unlike chemical stains, plant active ingredients attach around the hair without penetrating the inside of it, they also do not pass into the bloodstream and therefore do not affect your baby. Thanks to the plant pigments from the plants, it is possible to obtain a beautiful color palette that follows the trend. They may not have the same covering power as chemical stains, but they allow a transparency effect by forming a colored sheath giving a natural effect..  However, we must be careful not to use any vegetable coloring! It is important to check that the composition is from organic farming and is 100% natural to avoid contact with pesticides or other harmful substances. In addition, some vegetable colors enriched with essential oils are to be avoided, the latter may represent a danger for your baby.  The Rodolphe&Co and Greenleaf Botanique colours meet all these criteria. Their composition is 100% natural, from organic farming and without any other additives such as PPD, PTD or resorcine. These plant colours are guaranteed without preservatives. The ECOCERT COSMOS ORGANIC and COSMEBIO certifications make it possible to claim the total absence of chemical substances or pesticides present in many crops and which could end up in the finished product. If you have any questions about our certifications, please visit our labels page.   4. What ingredients are used in Rodolphe&Co plant colours? Our plant colours consist of 100% organic and natural ingredients. , such as cassia, indigo, rubia, eucalyptus, aloe vera, chamomile, etc. After a harvest process respectful of cultures and men, the plants are crushed and micronized at 150µm to obtain a creamy cream easy to use and rinse.  5. How often is it possible to color your hair during pregnancy?If you are certain that the vegetable coloring you have bought or done at the hairdresser is 100% natural and certified BIO, you can without hesitation use the product as often as you want. In addition to the fact that the Rodolphe&Co and Greenleaf vegetable colorations color 100% white hair in maximum 90 minutes, they also heal and sheath your hair and scalp. We recommend to maintain your plant colouring by performing the root application every 4 to 6 weeks. As long as you use a vegetable and organic coloring, you can make coloring as often as you want. Although plant colouring does not produce a pronounced root effect, you can return on average every 5 to 6 weeks to keep a bright color.   6. How do I take care of my colored hair during pregnancy? Vegetable coloring cares for, protects and permanently colors your hair. To keep your color radiant, it is essential to adapt your beauty routine to the same specifications, natural and clean: - We recommend the use of a mild antioxidant shampoo without sulphated active tensio to respect your scalp and avoid premature delaying of your color: the Shampoo certified BIO and rich in antioxidant active as the blood of Dragon is recommended. - It is also recommended to use a mask or after shampoo to help with detangling and deep care of normal to dry hair. For this, avoid silicones and synthetic active ingredients. The Rodolphe&Co high hydration mask is recommended. - Depending on your hair, your hairdresser can also offer care without rinsing or comfort to help you style and care for your hair. Botanical Oil or Pearly Jelly perfect your hairstyle by styling and treating your damaged lengths and tips. If you want to test our products, do not hesitate to place an order on our website. If you want to achieve your plant colouring and benefit from the advice of our experts, you can visit one of our 1300 partner salons in France and abroad. To get to know the salon closest to you, see here! 7. What about after delivery? If you breastfeed after giving birth, the risk of transmitting harmful substances to your child remains. Vegetable colouring is therefore your health and well-being ally and that of your child, during your pregnancy but also after.According to Rodolphe Diotel, colorist and founder of the brand «Being pregnant is not only the joy of having a child but it is also a renewal allowing to redefine its beauty routine to bring more naturalness in its habits». If you would like to know more about our products and which coloring to adopt, do not hesitate to contact us.

 How to know if my hair needs hydration? Dehydrated, dull, foamy hair that lacks shine... Hair that needs hydration is hair that is weakened by its external environment, but which can be easily repaired. You just need to choose the right care products to ensure optimal hydration to the hair. Discover our tips in this article.  How does our hair work? To know how to hydrate your hair properly, it can be useful to start by understanding how it works. Our hair is made up of 95% keratin, a protein found inside the hair but also on its outer layer, the cuticle. The role of the cuticle, composed of scales of keratins and lipids, has the role of protecting the hair against UV rays, sea water and external aggressions in general. It is these same scales that will retain the hydration of the hair and keep it healthy. When the cuticle is weakened, the scales rise and no longer fulfill their protective function, thus exposing the hair to external aggressions. The hair then becomes what is called porous hair: it easily absorbs water but loses it just as easily. The hair then becomes particularly sensitive to variations in humidity in the air, and tends to be foamy. The raised scales no longer form a regular surface on which light is reflected: dehydrated hair also tends to be dull and lack luminosity.    Hydration or nutrition: what difference? To put it simply, hair that needs hydration needs water, while hair that needs nutrition needs fat. Dehydrated hair is hair that produces enough sebum (oil), but lacks water. This may be due to external aggressions that have contributed to the evaporation of water, such as exposure to the sun or excessive heat. It tends to look dull and fluffy, feel rough, lack luster, be prone to frizz and sensitive to humidity. To remedy this, it is necessary to restore hydration to the hair, in particular with water-based hair care and natural moisturizing active ingredients. This will help restore their natural elasticity and flexibility. A dry hair, on the other hand, is due to a lack of nutrition. It is a rather dry hair, brittle, split ends, and very often dehydrated at the same time. The cuticle lacks lipids, which cause the scales to open up and the water to evaporate. Knowing that water and oil do not mix, dry hair essentially needs oil to close the scales and seal the hydration in the hair.    How to prevent the lack of hydration of the hair? By avoiding washing your hair every day! Indeed, tap water is not enough, it evaporates in contact with air and heat. Hair hydration must happen within the hair fiber for it to be effective. Washing your hair too regularly will even have the opposite effect: the scalp will generate an overproduction of sebum to compensate for the loss due to all these shampoos, and you will end up with an oily scalp and dry ends. By protecting from extreme temperatures: the dry cold of winter directly dehydrates our hair by drying out the water it contains, while the heat of summer damages the protective cuticle and accelerates the evaporation of hydration hair. Similarly, the use of heated appliances, such as hair dryers or straightening irons, contribute to the dehydration of the hair in the long term. By avoiding damage to the hair: salt water and chlorinated water, coloring and chemical treatments on the hair damage the cuticle and do not help maintain hair hydration. By drinking enough water every day. Indeed, the hydration of the hair also depends on the general hydration of the body. By selecting a chemical-free hair routine. Make sure the list of ingredients is as natural as possible. Finally, by adopting an appropriate hair routine that stimulates the natural hydration of the hair.    Which natural hair routine for hydrating my hair? To stimulate hydration of the hair, it is necessary to adopt natural water-based hair products, most often composed of naturally hydrating active ingredients such as aloe vera, vegetable glycerin, hyaluronic acid, honey or even hydrolats. These active ingredients are mainly found in Rodolphe&Co hair products, so as to allow you natural beauty without neglecting the health and hydration of your hair. The shampooStart your hair routine with a shampoo suited to your hair. At Rodolphe&Co, we offer a selection of natural and certified organic shampoos, adapted to the needs of your hair, whether dehydrated, dry, blond, colored, fine... All our liquid shampoos are rich in aloe vera to allow hydration regular and optimal of your hair. The Hydrating Hair MaskAfter shampooing, apply the Hydrating Hair Mask, rich in aloe vera and honey, and leave it on for 10 to 15 minutes. Your hair will thus have the opportunity to absorb all the benefits of these hydrating active ingredients. You can also do a few sprays of the leave-in Hydrating Care, rich in vegetable glycerin and hyaluronic acid, which will help keep your hair hydrated throughout the day. The Botanic OilFinish your routine with the Botanic Oil, with 5 precious vegetable and organic oils. A few drops are enough to provide greasy substances and seal the hydration of the hair. Its non-greasy texture will not weigh your hair down. From time to time, you can also perform the Infinium Ritual, which is an ultra-hydrating and nutritious deep treatment, easy to reproduce at home. Your hair will regain all its health!  Knowing if your hair needs hydration is important to avoid long-term hair damage and problems. Signs of dehydrated hair include frizziness, rough texture, dull color, dry hair and split ends. If you notice these symptoms, try increasing the hydration in your hair by using hydrating hair products, avoiding hot styling tools, and limiting washing. You can also consult a professional for a deep hydrating hair treatment. By taking care of your hair and hydrating it regularly, you can help maintain healthy, shiny and strong hair. 

 Clean beauty: your new natural hair routine  It's the new year! And with good resolutions often comes the desire to adopt new habits and the right gestures to take care of yourself. This year, do it well by following our advice and adopt a new natural hair routine with clean beauty!    What is clean beauty? In recent years, the phenomenon of clean beauty has been gaining momentum. But concretely, what is clean beauty? Clean beauty is a concept that does not yet have a very precise definition, but generally speaking, it consists of taking care of yourself, your skin, your face and your hair, by limiting the negative impacts on health and life. environment, notably by adopting a natural hair routine. Thus, adopting clean beauty means adopting cosmetics with different levels of responsibility. A responsible cosmetic can be characterized by:  1/ Its composition Clean cosmetics must offer a healthy composition, most often with natural and organic active ingredients. We avoid ingredients that are harmful to the body and the environment, substances derived from petrochemicals, toxic or controversial. For a natural hair routine, it is necessary in particular to avoid the famous endocrine disruptors, allergenic or carcinogenic ingredients for example. Ideally, a clean formula is a short but effective formula: we remove the superfluous in order to optimize the real beauty active ingredients.  2/ Its transparency A clean cosmetic is a cosmetic that is not afraid to show what it contains. Indeed, if one has nothing to reproach oneself with, why hide it? Clean beauty advocates transparency in its communication in order to give consumers the choice to select what is best for them: a complete list of ingredients, unambiguous communication, certifications such as Ecocert or Cosmebio which guarantee the followed by a strict standard and compliance with the commitments advocated by the brand. With a real natural and clean hair routine, you know exactly what you're putting on your head.  3/ Its ecological impact Being good for your health is good, but preserving the environment is even better. Clean cosmetics are also concerned with their ecological impact, both when sourcing their natural active ingredients, in the production of the product or in the recyclability of its packaging. At Rodolphe&Co, we work with a minimum of 40% Breton assets to remain as local as possible. Adopting a natural hair routine also means caring about your environment!  4/ Its ethics and values Clean beauty is also and above all intended to convey values ​​and meaning. This reflects the need of consumers today to do good and find themselves in the products they use every day. Often, clean cosmetics are not afraid to act for the community, by proposing real actions for the planet or by supporting various associations for example. Rodolphe&Co has been part of the 1% For the Planet platform since its creation: each year, we donate 1% of our revenue to environmental protection organisations. Thus, by purchasing a Rodolphe&Co product, you contribute to supporting associations such as Wings of the Ocean, One Voice, Arutam-Zero Deforestation, Tricycle... By adopting a natural hair routine by Rodolphe&Co, you contribute directly to these actions!    How to find a natural and clean hair routine? That's it, you're convinced by clean beauty! You too want to adopt clean cosmetics now, and adopt a natural hair routine! This is a great step, you are probably wondering: where to start? If you want to create a natural hair routine for yourself, it is necessary to take into account two additional elements.  1/ Adapt your natural hair routine to the characteristics of your hair and its needs There are several characteristics to categorize your hair: its texture, its nature, and its type. Each texture, nature and type has different needs, and it is important to know your hair well in order to adapt your natural hair routine. Texture: when we talk about normal, thick or fine hair, we are talking about the texture of your hair. Fine hair often lacks volume and tends to be quite fragile, so it requires more specific maintenance (see our article: Characteristics of fine hair) Nature: the nature of your hair corresponds to the amount of sebum produced by your scalp. Thus, they can be normal, dry or greasy. This state is likely to vary according to various factors, such as the hormonal cycle, pollution or even diet (see our article: How do I know if I have greasy hair?) Type: hair type refers to their shape. They can be straight, wavy, curly or frizzy. Certain types of hair tend to have a particular texture and nature, and therefore require very specific maintenance.  2/ Understand the composition of your natural hair routine In addition to knowing your hair well, it is important to understand what you put in your natural hair routine. Just because a cosmetic claims to be "clean" doesn't mean it's necessarily good for you. As said at the beginning, there is no standard to respect for a cosmetic to be considered clean. Thus, it can contain all kinds of ingredients that are not necessarily, and on which you will not ask questions if you do not know how to decipher them. In hair cosmetics, there are a number of ingredients that can be considered harmful to the hair, such as silicones, sulfates, parabens or many preservatives ending in "-thiazolinone" in general. In hair coloring, it is ideal to avoid aggressive compounds for the scalp such as ammonia and ethanolamine, or even allergenic synthetic dyes such as resorcinol or PPD among others. Choose your products carefully and ban these ingredients from your natural hair routine (see our videos on harmful ingredients in hair color and harmful ingredients in hair cosmetics). To help you, applications like Yuka or Inci Beauty offer you to understand the composition of your products with a simple scan, for a natural hair routine that suits you.    How to build your natural hair routine? To start building a natural hair routine, you need 3 essentials: 1/ a shampoo that suits your hair's needs, ideally without silicones or sulfates, to be applied to the roots of your hair, twice if necessary; 2/ a hydrating mask to effectively hydrating your hair and give it softness and shine after shampooing; 3/ a nourishing oil to provide the nutrition and protection your hair needs to face external aggressions (good tip: the Rodolphe&Co Botanic Oil also offers natural UV protection!) In addition, it is also recommended to do a hair clarification from time to time to eliminate all the impurities that accumulate on the scalp over time, and to make an oil bath when necessary to regenerate the health of the hair and the deep care. You now know the steps to implement your natural and clean hair routine!   Convinced by clean beauty? Shampoos, treatments and oils, adopting the right gestures on a daily basis. The Rodolphe&Co brand offers you a complete range of natural and certified organic hair products, for a natural hair routine that respects health and the environment! 

 What to do against greasy hair?  Feel like your hair is getting greasy too fast? That no matter how frequently you wash them, they constantly feel heavy, sticky, oily? The situation is certainly not pleasant, we understand you. But there are solutions, and in this article, we will detail our solutions against greasy hair.   How do I know if I have greasy hair? First of all, it is necessary to understand the nature of his hair. The nature of a hair is linked to the amount of sebum secreted by the sebaceous glands at the root of the hair. This sebum provides hydration and natural protection for the hair against pollution, drying out, external aggressions... In general, there are three different natures of hair:Normal hair looks soft and shiny, even several days after shampooing. This hair combs and detangles easily.Dry hair lacks sebum, so it is dehydrated, brittle and easily breakable. They tangle very quickly. This lack of sebum often leads to itching and the appearance of dandruff.Greasy hair, on the other hand, has an excess of sebum which suffocates the roots. This hair quickly greases again after shampooing. They feel heavy, shiny and sticky. This excess sebum also increases the risk of dandruff.   Greasy hair: what are the causes? Many factors can explain greasy hair. Internal causes: intense stress, nervousness, great fatigue, hormonal imbalance, or even a diet too rich in fats and sugars can cause excessive sebum production.Touching your hair and scalp too often can be perceived as an external aggression, and therefore lead to an overproduction of sebum in response.The use of unsuitable products, such as overly aggressive shampoos or styling products containing paraffin, the application of chemical coloring or bleaching, too frequent blow-drying also explain greasy hair.  Sticky hair and dandruff, two symptoms of greasy hair  What to do against greasy hair? Use products suitable for greasy hair First of all, a gentle shampoo, without parabens, without sulfates, without silicones, which will wash the hair gently without attacking the scalp. The Light Hydration Shampoo by Rodolphe&Co is a natural, gentle and balancing solution to wash your hair gently. The Mineral Volumizing Powder of Shampoo by Rodolphe&Co will remineralize the scalp and regulate sebum secretion for longer clean hair while providing volume. For the purifying action, you can also choose for the double-patented Anti-Dandruff & Anti-Itching Shampoo, which will purify the scalp and eliminate dandruff. Finish your shampoo with a leave-in Hydrating Care to hydrate and revitalize the hair without weighing it down. Once a week, it is recommended to do a clarification of the hair with a D-TOX treatment, as a scrub or poultice, in order to purify the scalp and restore the balance of the scalp. Rinse the products well with cool water and for as long as necessary to avoid leaving product residue on the scalp, which will cause an overproduction of sebum and cause greasy hair. Find our dedicated greasy hair routine here.  The D-TOX scrub, with Guérande salt and Damascus rose, ideal for hair clarification  Treat greasy hair in-depth There are indeed in-depth treatments for greasy hair that are natural and chemical free. The Dermo-Sensitive Serum by Rodolphe&Co is a doubly patented DANDRILYS® and ECTOIN® serum, which aims to eliminate dandruff, rebalance and purify the scalp, and reduce greasy hair. 100% natural, 36% ORGANIC, it is used as a 3-month cure with its specific applicator for optimal product effectiveness.  The Dermo-Sensitive serum, 100% natural and doubly patented, to purify the scalp  Change your habits to prevent greasy hair The appearance of greasy hair can also be due to lifestyle habits. Slightly modifying these behaviors with small daily gestures can thus help prevent greasy hair and maintain dream hair every day! 1/ Space out the shampoos: when you have greasy hair, you tend to want to wash it more often to avoid the unpleasant feeling of dirty hair. However, washing them too often can lead, on the contrary, to an overproduction of sebum as a protective reaction. We even risk ending up with greasy roots and dry ends from washing them so often. The only solution: get out of this vicious circle and restrict yourself to 1-2 shampoos per week to regulate sebum production. 2/ Massage the scalp before shampooing to stimulate blood circulation and restore balance at the hair roots. 3/ Finish the shampoo with cold water to tone the hair and prevent overproduction of sebum. 4/ Avoid using the hair dryer or the iron at too high a temperature, which will attack the hair. 5/ Avoid running your hand through the hair or the root too often, especially with dirty hands, perceived as an external aggression by the hair. 6/ Adopt a balanced diet, both for your hair and for your health!   Greasy hair is not an insoluble problem, there are many treatments and tips to fix it. Rodolphe&Co is a professional brand, expert in natural and organic hair cosmetics. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to contact us or write to us on our social networks Facebook and Instagram. The whole team is on hand to help! 

 White hair: what are the natural treatments?  Hair is an integral part of our personality. They influence how everyone sees themselves and how everyone is perceived by others. Healthy hair is often synonymous with health, youth and vitality. On the contrary, the appearance of white hair, which is a completely natural phenomenon linked to age, is often perceived as a sign of old age and can affect self-esteem. To continue to feel energetic, many will look for solutions to this. In this article, we are going to present you some natural solutions to fight against white hair.  Why do we have white hair? Hair whitening results in the gradual loss of the hair's natural pigmentation over time. This whitening is due to the reduction in the number of active melanocytes, the cells that produce melanin located at the base of the hair follicle. White hair no longer contains melanocytes at all, or these have become inactive.  Hair whitening appears naturally with age. It is a phenomenon that generally occurs around the age of 40, regardless of gender. But depending on the person, it can be more or less premature. Indeed, from the age of 40, the number of melanocytes decreases by 10 to 20% every 10 years, leading to a drop in melanin production and the appearance of hair that grows white. Stress, illness or even heredity can also explain the precocity of white hair in some people.   How to take care of white hair? 1. With an in-depth treatment: the Dermo-Grey Serum One solution to fight against white hair in a natural way is to treat the problem in depth. Since hair whitening is linked to the deactivation of the melanocytes responsible for pigmentation, it is possible to reactivate them to revive pigmentation. The Dermo-Grey serum by Rodolphe&Co is a 100% natural and certified organic serum with peony extracts, allowing to renew naturally colored hair. Its Arcolys® patent, extracted from the roots of the medicinal plant Picrorhiza Scrophulariiflora, presents a natural and effective active ingredient to prevent and reverse hair whitening. By acting directly at the cellular level, Arcolys® and the Dermo-Grey serum reduce the proportion of gray hair by reactivating the natural hair pigmentation process and stimulating the production of melanin. Thus, it is possible to reduce the proportion of white hair by nearly 9% after 2.5 months of use, and up to -15% after 5 months.   For effective results, we recommend using the serum twice a day in 3 months cures, with a break of 3 months between each cure. Discover the product details and its ingredients here, as well as the video tutorial to apply it correctly here.    2. Other solutions: camouflage and coloring In addition to the treatment, there are various solutions with natural ingredients to deal with white hair. Mineral or plant-based coloring is a permanent and natural solution to cover white hair, until it grows back. Mineral and plant-based colorings are natural coloring solutions, respectively using mineral pigments and plant pigments, as well as care plants, butters and vegetable oils, without ammonia or ethanolamine, to color your hair while respecting your hair health. (Read these blog posts to learn more about mineral hair color and plant-based hair color!)  before/after mineral coloring  It is also possible to touch up your roots temporarily with a hair mascara, 100% natural, without silicones or parabens. This is a quick solution for discreet camouflage, which fades with shampoo, a real trick without going to the hairdresser's. Finally, some people simply accept their natural beauty with white hair. It may happen that the hair change a little color and become yellow with the sun. In this case, you simply need to correct its shade with a special natural and organic certified blonde hair care, with a purple hue which will neutralize bad highlights and help maintain sublime gray or white hair! Taking care of your hair on a daily basis is the key to having dream hair.   Because we know that your hair needs our product expertise, the Rodolphe&Co boutique team is doing everything possible to ship your package as soon as possible! Your order is carefully prepared and shipped according to the chosen delivery method. A question about a product, a practical advice, adding to the cart? Do not hesitate to contact us. Rodolphe&Co is a professional site.