Tress Stress

 Are your tresses in distress? Your friendly neighbourhood stylist has a solution for every kind of stress - distress. I turned sixty recently and have sported a salt-pepper head of hair for quite a few years. Although many of my peers complain about having 'hair issues' I'm proud of my head of hair. Many remain intrigued by my silver strands and wonder why I have still not dyed my hair.

I am not sure why I have not got down to dyeing my hair or getting those highlights.  As of now, I am comfortable with the way my hair looks. Most of the silver strands take cover beneath the peppered ones. A few choose to peek out and I am pretty okay with that. I will undoubtedly look better or worse with dyed hair. When I am not okay with the way my hair looks, I will consider dyeing and highlighting. After all, a woman is not judged by the colour of her hair. Someone even remarked, "Now that your sons have grown up, "why don't you colour your hair?".
 So what is the big deal? I love my hair, just the way it is. Just because every Jane, Jill and Jessie colours her hair,  must I dye mine? I have seen older women age ever so gracefully - silver-haired and poised to perfection. Silver or blue, it is your heart that must sport the right colour. 

4 Tips to Make Your Wardrobe Sustainable in Every Season

  

Sustainable fashion or slow fashion brands adhere to ethical practices in sourcing, production, distribution and marketing of their products to reduce the environmental impact on our planet and promote ethical fashion.

Sustainable fashion aims to reduce the amount of clothing dumped into landfills. This can be achieved by supporting circular economy skills where clothing is designed to be reused, repaired or recycled. Consumers in turn can do their bit to practice sustainability in fashion by adopting the following:

 

  Quality over Quantity – Buy fewer but good quality clothes from brands that use eco-friendly fabrics, and opt for versatile items, that can be mixed and matched. It would also be a good idea to declutter your wardrobe by selling or donating clothes you no longer use. Good quality clothes may come with a higher price tag but will work to the consumers' advantage in the long run. Some eco-friendly fabrics are organic cotton, recycled cotton, hemp, linen and bamboo linen.

·        Support second-hand – Investing in second-hand garments and visiting thrift stores can help reduce waste.

·        Repair and mend – Instead of discarding clothing with minor wear and tear, get them mended or learn basic sewing skills.

·        "Take care of your clothes."–      Storing your clothes well in your wardrobe or in breathable storage bags or containers is important. Rotate seasonal clothing to prevent overuse and store off-season clothing to maintain longevity. Avoid frequent washing to maintain the quality of your clothes while keeping them away from direct sunlight and moisture.  Additionally, air drying your clothes is a better option as far as possible.  

 

As consumers, we play a significant role in dictating fashion trends. By educating and informing ourselves about developments in the fashion industry, we can make informed choices and thereby contribute to a better ecosystem.  

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