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Andrea
Andrea is a busy mother of four who works full time, and puts everyone else first, ahead of herself. She is present to every child event, cooks, and does not want to miss a thing in her family’s life. She started to notice that her “drab” hair was expressing her exhaustion. Listen to her journey of self-love, hair transformation, and new beginnings.Watch Andrea
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Shawn
Shawn learns about his gifts to inspire others. Overcoming weight and relationship challenges, he just had to learn to make himself happy first. Listen to his powerful story of personal transformation, and how Mereltä played a part in his well-being and new beginnings.
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The Scalp: The Source of Hair
Just as a tree grows from its nourishing soil, so too, your hair grows from its source: the scalp. When you nourish the scalp, your hair transforms.
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Your Hair Speaks Volumes
When you connect with the source of your authentic self, you realize your power in so many ways. When you feel your best and look your best, you express the truest YOU.
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Anti-Aging for the Scalp
We’ve discovered special algae and developed the technology to create a healing anti-aging scalp treatment that reawakens the roots, regenerates ageless, shimmering hair, and restores the harmony of who you are – from the inside out.
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Transformation
Root Renewal, our pure, algae-based anti-aging treatment for the scalp is a breakthrough discovery that transforms limp, fragile, thin, and shedding hair into thicker, more voluminous hair with body and flow.
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You Look Great In A Hat!
It’s May, the start of hat season for me here in New York. I know most of you probably look at that statement and think, huh? What is she talking about? If, like me, you live where winter is cold, you’re thinking “It’s May, time to stop wearing hats and finally enjoy the sunshine.” But that’s just it. Sunshine on a head with a little too much scalp showing is a recipe for disaster. Many years ago, while on a winter vacation in a lovely, sunny place, I spent a happy day outside exploring with my family. We were thrilled to be out in shorts and tee shirts – no bulky jackets, gloves or hats. I wasn’t so thrilled when hours later my scalp began to sting as it turned a bright red. Yes, we were wearing sunscreen on our faces, chests, arms and legs. I just never thought to put it on my head. Have you ever tried to wear sunscreen on you scalp? If you have thinning hair – and let’s face it, if you’re putting sunscreen on the top of your head, you are either bald or have thinning hair – the remaining hair looks greasy and sticks together. You wind up looking like you have even less hair. And that’s how I looked for the remainder of the vacation. Not pretty! Thanks to Root Renewal serum, my hair is thicker now than it was then, but I still wear a hat every sunny day. I have many, but the one I wear most often was a gift from my husband. It was made just for me and has a high SPF rating and a wide brim. It shields not just the crown of my head but my face. The top of my head may no longer need the coverage, but my face and eyes are the better for all the years I’ve protected them from the sun. My friends tease me about my hat, but many of them admit that I have less wrinkles than they do. Nourishing and balancing your scalp with Root Renewal serum is a necessity if you wish for rich and vital hair that looks gorgeous and protects your scalp. That way, hats are for pleasure and beauty, mainly. I am sure you look great in a hat! Contributor, Marti
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Mother's Day Reflections: Then And Now
Seems that every year around Mother’s Day I get together with some girlfriends. We wind up having our own impromptu Mother’s Day celebration sans husbands, partners and kids. We talk about our own mothers. Channeling our teenage years, we gripe about their injustices to us. Then we talk about how much we love them, and how we never could have become the people we are without their guidance and unwavering love. Those of us who have lost them take a few minutes to mourn once again with affection This year we wound up discussing our pregnancies. Who craved what? Was it an easy pregnancy? Why was it difficult? How much weight gain? Was it easy to lose? Who had morning sickness and for how long? Wasn’t pregnancy sex amazing? Who experienced hair loss? Did it grow back? And why was it that every one of us knew about morning sickness and food cravings, inevitable backaches and interrupted sleep, but not one of us had any idea that pregnancy hormones could cause hair shedding? Every one of us was different. One lucky friend had two glorious pregnancies - fabulous sex, no morning sickness, gained a normal healthy amount and lost it quickly. Easy – don’t we all wish for that? She did admit that she had some hair loss, but it grew back quickly and completely. Another who was vegetarian at the time CRAVED meat, even eating hot dogs and then feeling guilty. She insists it was the perfect training for motherhood because by the end of nine months she could handle her guilt. She had some hair shedding which at the time she attributed to eating meat, but says she knows better now because of pregnancy hormones! Also, admittedly a type A personality, she says for the first time in her life she was always late. Still another was nauseated throughout the entire time. Before she wanted to tell anyone that she was pregnant she was at my home for a community meeting. She pulled me aside and confided because she was so queasy. She was afraid she would bolt for the bathroom. I remember unexpectedly serving everyone cheese and crackers because I wanted to give her saltines, but I didn’t want to betray her confidence. She swears she threw up every day, including the day she delivered. Me? I craved red licorice, had to spend too much time resting, and gained too much weight. It was the first time I noted hair in the shower drain. Some of it grew back but not nearly enough. The wavy, thick mane that was too heavy to wear in a pony tail in my twenties was gone, replaced by finer hairs, and fewer of them, so that in my thirties my hair barely held a barrette. To a woman, it was absolutely worth every bout of nausea, every pound of baby weight never lost, and every hair never regained. All of our kids are perfect, we say tongues in cheeks, though perhaps not as teenagers. Also, we all wish we had Merelta back then for thicker, voluminous and vital hair. It's great we have it today. With kids grown, with the attention and energy shifting back to ourselves, Root Renewal is such a delight of vitality and renewal. Contributor, Marti
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About Hair: Stories We'll Always Remember
The children in my neighborhood play Little League in the spring. Walking by the ballfield today I noticed them at batting practice, donning their protective gear before stepping up to the batting box. They were so eager, so fun to watch. I remember how much my son loved playing. How every time he put on one of the shared batting helmets I cringed. We discovered those helmets were a source of the head lice epidemic that hit our schools one year. Eek! Headlice! Equal opportunity intruders! They happen in any home, in any neighborhood, and parents are not immune. School age children are particularly good at spreading them with their sharing of clothes and sleepovers. Cuddle your kids or lean on their pillows to read with them and chances are that you too become a home for these blood-sucking invaders. Dealing with these arachnids is time consuming and tedious. Furniture, bedding and clothing must be carefully cleaned, and everyone’s hair must be meticulously searched to allow removal of adults and nits, then a special shampoo used to poison any remains. Our son’s dark, thick curly locks made the search long and difficult. Once completed, I asked my husband to check my hair. Barely five minutes later he was done. Surely, he was too cursory. Not so he protested; it was easy to spot them in my hair because it had thinned so. What does it say that I was more upset that my thinning hair was so obvious than the fact that I had lice? And that I remember this as if it were last week rather than 25 years ago? Thank goodness that after using Merelta Root Renewal serum, if my husband had to search my hair today it would take at least 15 minutes. Do you have an emotional hair story that you will always remember? Blog Contributor: Marti
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Why Scalp Care Is the Secret to Thicker Hair
How often do you wash your face? Most people would say once or twice a day. Okay, now how often do you devote time to scalp care? Allrighty. The truth is, the scalp often gets the short end of the stick when it comes to self-care. However, the scalp is composed of skin, just like the face, hands and feet that we care for regularly. What’s more, a healthy scalp helps nourish healthy hair – and, unfortunately, the opposite also holds true. But, why? The Scalp Is the Source of Hair If you’ve done any gardening, you know that nurturing your soil is critical to growing healthy plants. Rich, well-watered soil will nourish plants and help them grow. Dry, cracked soil will do just the opposite, yielding weak growth or preventing any growth at all. Hair’s relationship with the scalp is similar. With the right nourishment, a healthy, supple scalp creates the foundation for strong, healthy hair growth. By contrast, when people neglect scalp care, they miss these benefits and may experience limp, thinning and fragile hair. Poor scalp condition can even lead to hair loss. So, what are the specific benefits of paying special attention to your scalp? A Healthy Scalp Yields Thicker, More Voluminous Hair When your scalp is well cared-for, it can support better hair growth. That includes shinier, thicker hair with more volume, bounce and body. Healthy scalps can also contribute to improved hair texture, higher hair density and increased comfort. Many times, the scalp will not signal the fact that it is inflamed or tense. One does not even know that these conditions -- which are due to aging of scalp, or chemicals-- are even present. When people have hair they love, they exude confidence, which contributes to overall happiness, productivity and well-being. The Scalp Care Movement As we begin to realize the near-magical powers of scalp care, it’s starting to receive more attention in people’s beauty regimens. One easy way to show your scalp some love, for example, is to spend time massaging it while shampooing. This mini-massage prevents clogged pores, clarifies the skin and increases blood flow to the area. Some spas are now entirely devoted to scalp care, thanks to the head spa trend that started in Japan. And scalp care options don’t stop there. Anti-aging hair and scalp solutions are taking the spotlight as health and beauty industries begin to develop effective methods for keeping scalp and hair feeling young, vibrant and luscious. Anti-Aging Hair Solutions The bottom line? Yes, it’s possible to get your hair looking and feeling younger, more voluminous and super shiny. All. The. Time. And despite the slew of chemical-filled products out there, anti-aging hair and scalp solutions don’t have to be risky leaps of faith. Here at Mereltä, we saw the need for honest, plant-based solutions for anti-aging hair and scalp care so we went straight to Mother Earth. We discovered and patented a unique algae extract that nourishes the scalp for beautiful, thick, and youthful hair. Mereltä’s Root Renewal Serum is plant-based, and while it’s low-risk, its results are anything but low-reward. After using our weightless serum every day for just a couple of weeks, many users began to see signs for hair that was fuller, thicker, and shinier. Full results take longer, as hair wellness journeys take time, but one gets to see signals of hair recovery relatively quickly. Keeping in mind that results vary, and that everyone has different hair needs and issues, here's a visual “map” based on many consumers' experience with Root Renewal, to let you know what to expect in terms of hair progress in the first 15 days, 20, 30 and 60 days. See for yourself! Visit us on Instagram for hair inspiration, stories from actual users, and more.
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Thoughts on beauty, imperfection and aging from adolescence on
Is there any wonder that our own perceived imperfections undermine our self-esteem? We are perfection- beauty- and youth-obsessed. Television, movies, and advertisements, all tell us that looking beautiful and young is more desirable than aging gracefully. Maybe we are brainwashed, but I don’t believe there is a woman who doesn’t feel and perform better when she believes she looks better. Truthfully, being married for many years and raising children tells me that there isn’t a person at any age who doesn’t feel and perform better when they look better. Demoralizing our self-esteem starts early. As adolescents we obsess over every pimple, believing it makes us less attractive. Of course, believing it undermines our interactions with others, so we are less attractive though not for the reason we think. Does everyone pluck out that first grey hair? Is it the very first sign of aging? Or is it that first wrinkle – the crease in between the eyebrows or the tiny crow’s feet around the eyes? Aren’t we lucky though? There is a full spectrum of treatments that help from over-the-counter creams and potions to dermatologists’ prescriptions, just to cite topical remedies. Perhaps more depressing than anything else for women is hair loss. Maybe because it doesn’t happen to every woman; maybe because it is so hard to treat; but lose that “crowning glory” and the feelings of inadequacy, undesirableness and the wish to hide creep insidiously into every interaction. Presto, there we are back in adolescence. But now the thing that makes us feel unattractive isn’t fleeting. We won’t grow out of it. It won’t get better with age. It will only get worse. Then again, maybe not. Today. We. Have. Options. For thicker, fuller hair with body and flow, please check Root Renewal serum, a plant-based anti-aging scalp treatment that reawakens one's hair to its authentic fullness and brilliance.
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Look Younger and Re-Energized This Spring with These 6 Ideas
Spring is here! As we spring forward and shed those winter layers on the outside, why not rejuvenate and lighten how you feel on the inside? Get started with these quick and easy ways to feel more energetic and find your brightness with the re-emerging sun. Get Your Beauty Rest. Warm nights and later sunsets can tempt us to stay out late and shirk sleep as the winter thaws. However, beauty sleep isn’t just a saying. Studies show that lack of sleep can make eyes puffier, darken the skin under your eyes, and even create wrinkles. Banish these aging side-effects by sticking to a sleep regimen. You can find out how much sleep the National Sleep Foundation recommends here. To see the beautifying effects of sleep first-hand, try this trick: Take a picture of yourself when you wake up every morning for a week or two, and record how much you slept the night before. Try to stand in the same spot, use the same lighting and hold off on any makeup or morning routine activities until you take the photo. You might be surprised to see how much younger you look on the mornings you slept more – you might notice less puffiness, better coloration, brighter eyes, and glowing skin. Get Outside. Now that it’s warming up, try incorporating some outdoor activity into your routine. If you’re not active already, start with a daily walk around the block. Sunshine helps our bodies create Vitamin D, which is known to improve mood, clear up acne, and help with weight loss. Second, exercise can actually slow the aging process, keeping you feeling and looking young while boosting energy, skin appearance, and mood. Note: If you’re above 37 degrees North, you may not reap the benefits of Vitamin D until the summer – check this map to see where you stand. Load Up on Sunscreen. With outside weather comes the need for sunscreen, sunscreen, sunscreen. Sun damage can wreak havoc on skin and make you appear older than you are. In fact, sun exposure can account for 80-90 percent of visible aging. To keep your skin looking bright, even-toned, and supple, invest in a daily face moisturizer or foundation with SPF to protect your face. On beach days or extended periods outside, be sure to double-up on a higher-SPF sunscreen and reapply often. Tip: Don’t forget to apply to your hairline and part – your scalp deserves care too! Hair Color: Think Light, Bright and Warm. Most stylists agree that warmer colors tend to make people look younger. Think sunny, bright and fiery – that’s golds, oranges, and reds. Cool tones tend to look more monotone and fall flat by comparison. Additionally, lighter hair tends to emulate youth. Consider welcoming spring with golden, strawberry, or copper highlights to frame your face. Get a Trim. Even if you’re growing your hair out, a trim can do wonders for its vitality. Dried, scraggly ends can leave your hair looking a bit like the scarecrow’s in The Wizard of Oz. Replacing unhealthy hair with freshly cut ends can make your hair look smoother and rejuvenated by comparison. Anti-Aging Scalp Treatments to Improve Hair Volume, Health and Shine Anti-aging solutions for the face are nothing new – so why don’t we care for our scalp the same way? As it turns out, anti-aging hair and scalp care works wonders. After all, your scalp is the source of healthy hair. A strong scalp care routine can stimulate healthy hair growth, opening the door to healthier, shinier, and more voluminous hair that breathes youth, confidence, and vitality. Think of your shampoo as the equivalent of your facial cleanser (hopefully, it's not too harsh), and of your hair conditioner as your scalp moisturizer (so to speak). Root Renewal anti-aging serum is the equivalent of your facial anti-aging powerful booster-- for the scalp. It nurtures the scalp to promote youthful, healthy and thicker hair. Reawaken Your Hair with Root Renewal Serum Mereltä’s Root Renewal Serum is a pure anti-aging scalp serum formulated with a unique algae extract that nourishes the scalp to promote fuller, shinier, and healthier hair. To find out how Root Renewal serum helped Andrea, a busy mother of four, feel younger, happier, and more empowered, watch her testimonial now. [Watch Andrea’s Story]
