The TerraNova Hair Edit
After 35+ years behind the chair, I've learned that healthy hair starts with understanding what your hair actually needs. Here, I'm sharing the tips, techniques, and advice I give my clients every day.
Geri's Advice
How Often Should You Wash Your Hair?There’s no one-size-fits-all schedule. I recommend washing based on your scalp and hair type—if your scalp feels oily, heavy, or has buildup, it’s probably time for a wash.
Why Is My Hair Breaking?Heat, chemical services, over-processing, and rough handling can all lead to breakage. Be gentle with your hair and focus on consistent moisture, strength, and protection.
How Do I Get More Volume?Start with a lightweight routine and avoid heavy products that can weigh your hair down. When styling, focus on lifting the roots as you dry for added body and fullness.
What's The Difference Between Dry & Damaged Hair?Dry hair lacks moisture, while damaged hair has weakened from heat, chemicals, or everyday stress. Both benefit from gentle care, conditioning, and protection.
How Should I Apply The Hair Masque?For fuller-looking hair, start with a lightweight product that gives your roots lift without weighing them down. My TerraNova Volumizing Spray is designed to add body and volume while helping your hair look fuller and more lifted.
Beautiful hair doesn't begin at the ends—it begins at the scalp.
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Healthy hair starts at the scalp. Your scalp is the foundation for your hair, so keeping it clean, balanced, and cared for is just as important as taking care of the hair you see.
After more than 35 years behind the chair, I’ve seen firsthand how much the condition of the scalp can affect the overall look and feel of the hair. My advice is simple: don’t just focus on your ends—give your scalp the attention it deserves.
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When shampooing, focus on your scalp rather than scrubbing all of your hair. Use your fingertips—not your nails—to gently massage the shampoo into your scalp, allowing it to remove buildup, oil, and impurities.
Let the suds gently cleanse the lengths of your hair as you rinse. Your goal is a clean, refreshed scalp without being overly aggressive or stripping your hair.
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How often you should wash your hair depends on your scalp, hair type, lifestyle, and how much product you use. There isn’t one perfect schedule for everyone.
If your scalp feels oily, heavy, itchy, or has noticeable buildup, it may be time for a wash. If your hair and scalp feel comfortable, you may be able to go a little longer between washes. Listen to what your scalp is telling you.
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Your scalp can tell you when something isn't quite right. Excess oil, dryness, flaking, buildup, sensitivity, or persistent itching are all signs that your scalp may need a little more attention.
Start by looking at your routine. Are you cleansing your scalp thoroughly? Are you using too much product? Are you washing too frequently or not frequently enough? Paying attention to these small details can make a big difference in your overall haircare routine.
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Your scalp and your hair are connected, but they need different kinds of care. Your scalp benefits from proper cleansing and maintaining a healthy environment, while your hair needs moisture, conditioning, protection, and care for the hair fiber.
Think of it this way: your scalp is the foundation, and your hair is what grows from it. You want to care for both—not just the part you see in the mirror.
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We often spend so much time worrying about our ends that we forget where our hair journey begins—the scalp. That’s why one of the most important things I tell my clients is to pay attention to their roots and scalp, not just their strands.
At TerraNova, our philosophy has always been simple: beautiful hair doesn't begin at the ends—it begins at the scalp. Taking care of your scalp is an important first step toward maintaining hair that looks and feels its best.