At Hair La Vie^®, we are lucky to be partnering with renowned expertise of estheticians, beauty experts, hair stylist, dieticians, and even scientists. We thought we’d share some of their tips and have them weigh in on ingredients that make Hair La Vie^® truly unique. Some of our favorite experts that we’ll hear from are Savvy Fleming, a certified esthetician; registered dietitian Lauren Cornell; saw palmetto expert and Chief Scientific Officer at Valensa International, Margaret Dohnalek; and of course, our very own Carla Rivas.

To start, why is authentic and effective haircare so important

Speaking from experience at the heart of hair health, we have Hair La Vie’s Carla Rivas. She has shared her personal story overcoming hair insecurities and the impact it had.

Carla Rivas
Ambassador, Hair La Vie^®

“You see, I knew that healthy hair growth was something every woman should be able to achieve, but it starts from within. I wanted to ensure that when my hair grew back it would look longer and stronger than it had ever been. It was a reflection of the newfound strength I had discovered in myself, as well.

Once I learned how easy it was to grow healthy, soft, frizz-free hair I made a goal to share this secret with over 100,000 women because that seemed like a radically huge number. And I was blown away when I achieved it.

That’s why my new goal is to help over 1,000,000 women revitalize their hair because — after discovering this solution — I know anything is possible.”

And that was how it all began. Carla set out to help women grow back that hair confidence. She enlisted the help of a team and they curated unique, clean, and naturally-derived ingredients to rejuvenate the health of hair.

One solution is a potent berry extract that is a key ingredient in Hair La Vie’s Clinical Formula Hair Vitamins. These vitamins help promote the appearance of thicker, more lustrous hair. Let’s hear more about this potent ingredient and unique formulation from our source—the leading saw palmetto expert.

Savvy Fleming
Certified Esthetician & Beauty Expert

“A woman's hair is her crowning glory, and when women start to lose their hair as they get older, it really makes them feel very insecure. When you look out on the market, there's not a lot of talk or conversation about this, which is a really prevalent issue.”

Margaret Dohnalek
Chief Scientific Officer at Valensa International

“Saw palmetto is this unique gift from nature that through the 40 years of clinical research, has been identified to have specific benefits.

I'm humbled to think that we have the right team and the right expertise. That we are able to say we can source our raw materials from nature, being able to monitor and produce quality products that we can deliver to the market, and do that in a consistent way. Without a doubt, providing a product that anyone can trust.”

Speaking on the native Florida berry, saw palmetto:

“Specifically, USPlus^® saw palmetto is able to target some of the processes that occur at the hair follicle that lead to occasional everyday hair shedding and thinning. By taking a supplement that contains a quality extract like USPlus^®, you can see the benefit of rejuvenated hair. Clinical research that's been done is supporting that. And it's very encouraging to see the benefit that someone can gain from using saw palmetto and certainly a quality extract like USPlus^® (saw palmetto).”

This potent extract supports hair density, healthy follicles, and leaves hair healthy looking. Saw palmetto is formulated with other hair healthy nutrients in our Clinical Formula Hair Vitamins that also support the whole body.

Lauren Cornell
Registered Dietitian

“Part of my job as a registered dietitian is finding the right way to address the root cause of the issue so we can begin to soothe and beautify from the inside out through whole-body nutrition. Because isn't an approach that addresses the issue better than one that conceals it?”

Yes! We agree. Hair La Vie^® prioritizes beauty from within and believes healthy hair starts from within too. There are many everyday environmental stressors that can impact the health of our hair, which is why it’s essential to have the best haircare available while on your hair journey.

That being said, typically what products and trends should be avoided to maintain healthy density and growth?

Carla Rivas
Ambassador, Hair La Vie^®

“Now, I’m going to reveal to you what I have found to be the three most harmful hair products currently being touted by the beauty industry as healthy and even for some, a “necessity.” But I want to reassure you that not only do you not need these products—you should actively avoid them at all cost.

♦ The first may shock you. In fact, most of us use this product every week—and some, even every day. It’s commonly promoted as a “quick fix” or basic upkeep product.

♦ I’m talking about aerosol products. With ingredients like butane, propane, and alcohol, this is not something you want near your hair, and it’s no wonder that frequent aerosol product users often suffer from sudden hair shedding and patching.

♦ The second beauty trend, hair extensions, are not to be taken lightly. The cost to maintain them is astronomical, and because long-term use can so often result in unhealthy hair, many women are forced to keep paying for them in order to maintain their appearance.

♦ Which brings me to the last popular beauty trend that’s contributing to common and everyday hair shedding. It’s…(over)washing your hair. That’s right! Of course you should be washing your hair in order to keep it clean and healthy. However, if you’re washing your hair every day then you are stripping your hair of natural oils and are basically starving it. This can cause breakage, shedding, and even loss.”

Final thoughts

It couldn’t be clearer why using clean beauty and wholesome products are essential to nourish your hair, no matter where you are on your hair journey. Be sure to consider your haircare and prioritize whole body nutrition to build up the visible strength and volume of your hair from within.