diff --git a/protocols/v2/noise-sv2/src/handshake.rs b/protocols/v2/noise-sv2/src/handshake.rs
index d05d4bc5ca..d17bc6d2af 100644
--- a/protocols/v2/noise-sv2/src/handshake.rs
+++ b/protocols/v2/noise-sv2/src/handshake.rs
@@ -29,13 +29,12 @@ pub trait HandshakeOp<Cipher: AeadCipher>: CipherState<Cipher> {
     /// Sets the `ck` value to the provided data, updating the chaining key.
     fn set_ck(&mut self, data: [u8; 32]);
 
-    /// Mixes the provided data into the current hash `h` value.
+    /// Mixes the data into the handshake hash (`h`).
     ///
-    /// The `mix_hash` method is used to update the internal hash state `h` with new data.
-    /// It concatenates the current hash `h` with the provided data and then rehashes the
-    /// result using SHA-256. This process is crucial for maintaining a running hash of all the
-    /// messages exchanged during the handshake, ensuring message integrity and
-    /// protecting again replay attacks.
+    /// Updates the current handshake hash by combining it with the provided `data`. The result is
+    /// a new SHA-256 hash digest that reflects all previous handshake messages, ensuring the
+    /// integrity of the handshake process. This method is typically called whenever a new piece of
+    /// data (e.g., a public key or ciphertext) needs to be incorporated into the handshake state.
     fn mix_hash(&mut self, data: &[u8]) {
         let h = self.get_h();
         let mut to_hash = Vec::with_capacity(32 + data.len());