Sleep and the Scalp
Why the first hour of the night matters more than the last, and what the evidence actually says about hair recovery during slow-wave sleep.
In preparationA monthly dispatch on hair, beard, skin, and the disciplines around them. Plainly stated. Source-grounded. Without spectacle.
The Advisory replaces what was previously called Snippets. Same intent: short, useful notes drawn from clinical literature and lived practice. New cadence: one piece on the first Wednesday of each month, with archive entries added between when warranted.
Why the first hour of the night matters more than the last, and what the evidence actually says about hair recovery during slow-wave sleep.
In preparationThe baseline most men skip. A short guide to what a healthy scalp looks and feels like, and the three signs worth a second look.
In preparationWhat hair thinning is, what it isn't, and the small set of questions worth answering before any product or protocol.
In preparationWhat it is, how it's distinguished from common dandruff, and where the line sits between in-chair care and a dermatologist's referral.
In preparationFungal, bacterial, and folliculitis-adjacent. A short field guide to recognising the pattern before it spreads.
In preparationMost beard complaints are skin complaints in disguise. Where to start, and what's worth doing nothing about.
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