Hair confidence rarely comes from a single “perfect” style. It’s built through small, repeatable habits that keep your hair healthy, manageable and truly yours. In this EcoBlog guide, Friendly Turtle explores six simple ways to support lasting hair confidence without overcomplicating your routine. From choosing a colour that feels authentic, to finding a signature cut that suits your face shape, the goal is expression with ease. We also look at the foundations people often skip: hydration, balanced nutrition, gentler styling, and a realistic wash-and-care rhythm you can actually stick to. You’ll learn how to treat heat tools more thoughtfully, use masks and oils sensibly, and avoid the stress of chasing trends. Most importantly, we’ll share why embracing your natural texture can be the biggest confidence upgrade of all less fighting, less waste, and more “this is me” energy, every day.
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Reduce Your Waste by Using Reusable Sanitary Pads
Disposable sanitary pads are bad for the planet and for the health. Luckily, more and more women are warming up to the idea of using more eco-friendly alternatives; from menstrual cups to reusable sanitary pads. Are you interested in making the switch but are not quite sure where to start? Here’s everything you need to know:
Harmful effects of disposable sanitary pads
How are sanitary pads made? Many people don’t realize that so many chemicals are involved in the process. And because sanitary pads are designed to press against a sensitive area, the dioxin and rayon components can permeate through the skin. Dioxin, the chemical responsible for a pad's white colour, is a by-product of chlorine bleaching. Over time, this pollutant can accumulate inside your body and lead to hormonal dysfunction and endometriosis. Some disposable pads even contain traces of pesticides due to the cotton they're made with. This is highly unsafe for your body, causing side effects like infertility, thyroid malfunction, and diabetes.
The benefits of using reusable sanitary pads
Besides the harmful effects on your body, disposable pads are also terrible for the environment. After all, they're partly made of plastic, which is one of the world's greatest pollutants!
It's time to switch to a healthier, more eco-friendly alternative. It’s time to try a reusable sanitary pad! These feminine hygiene products are made of all-natural materials: bamboo charcoal, microfibre, and waterproof PUL to ensure maximum absorption while keeping you comfortable throughout the day.
What's great is that you can buy different reusable pads according to your menstrual flow! A lighter pad comes with one layer of microfibre, while heavier alternatives come with up to three microfibre layers.
Make sure to buy your sanitary pads from an ethical and eco-conscious store to ensure that you are getting truly sustainable environmentally-friendly products of the highest quality.
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