Notes on Nature

Hi, Simeon here - Brand Director at Faith in Nature and, as of last week, author of Nature’s Boardroom. If you’ve been following the Nature on the Board story, you might have seen me banging the drum for why Nature needs a voice and a vote in all that we do.

Autumn is the probably the most well-known time to plant bulbs ready for spring, but planting certain bulbs in February can give you spectacular flowers in summer. Tuck these bulbs into the earth now for beautiful blooms and an abundance of important pollinators this summer.

At this time of year - Veganuary especially - it’s tempting to go cold-turkey (vegan turkey of course) in a bid to become your ‘New Year new you'. While we love the intention, we know that sustainable change takes a sustainable pace. Thinking of joining the plant side this Veganuary? Here are some realistic ways to start a habit and keep it for good.

Naturally, our hair tends to grow more slowly the older we get. And although we haven’t found a miracle formula for thicker hair (yet), we do have some tips that’ll help your hair look fuller, thicker and more luscious for longer.

Although not an exact science, how often you wash your hair will depend largely on your natural hair type and general hair health. We’ve got some tips on how to avoid overwashing your hair and keep your follicles happy and healthy, just the way Nature intended.

Aromatherapy has been used to relieve stress and anxiety for thousands of years, dating back to ancient Egypt, China and other civilisations that valued aromatic plants for healing and wellbeing. Today, aromatherapy remains one of the most popular wellness practices for combating stress and anxiety. 

Argan oil only grows in one very specific part of Morocco, but it's loved the world over as a hair elixir. What's all the fuss about? Read on for our deep dive into one of Nature's cult haircare ingredients.

This Veganuary, we look at the ways in which veganism gives Nature a much-needed helping hand – and see the huge difference going vegan for just one month can make.

We heart jojoba oil. Pronounced ‘ho-ho-ba’, it was first discovered by the Indigenous American Tohono O’odham people centuries ago – and has even been attributed to helping save the whales! We use organic, zero-waste golden jojoba oil in our smoothing Jojoba Shampoo and Conditioner. Discover the benefits of jojoba oil for hair and scalp.

Switching to natural shampoo is good for your hair and the planet – fewer chemicals down the drain and in your precious tresses can only be positive. But as with any change, there are some things it’s useful to be aware of before you begin. Here’s everything you need to know about why natural shampoo’s a winner – and what to expect when switching up your haircare habits.

2025. Wow. What a year! Here are the highlights…

Wrapped around sushi rolls or floating in muscle-soothing baths, seaweed is famously healthy stuff. We break down the benefits of seaweed for hair, skin and the future of our planet.