Back to the BASICS – Natural Hair Regimen
So I have been natural since the summer/fall of 2009 and over the time that has elapsed, I have tried many different methods, products, regimens, etc. A couple of times throughout my journey, I got off track. My hair was not as much of a priority as life’s daily activities were. I was neglecting my [...]
How Our Diets Affect Our Hair
Raise your hand if you’re struggling to keep your New Year’s resolution to eat healthier or diet. Don’t worry—you’re not alone! As you waver between steaming those veggies and grabbing a handful of fries, you not only have your body to think about—also consider that what you eat affects your hair. When you take in [...]
Is There A Cure For Thin Ends?
To cut or not to cut—that is the question. If you take pride in caring for your hair, especially ensuring its growth, it can definitely discourage you to see dry and damaged ends. When confronted with this problem, what is the best solution? Are there really cure-alls such as split end menders, or special oils [...]
Budget-Friendly Hair Care
We all love to pamper ourselves every now and then with luxurious shampoos and conditioners, but sometimes high-end products don’t fit with our budget. So how can you get a salon treatment without breaking the bank? Go to your nearest grocery store or farmer’s market and…go natural! Some of the best hair care products currently [...]
Homemade Deep Conditioner for Black Hair-Part 1
When it comes to deep conditioners, we all pretty much want the same things from them; healthier hair! There are several great deep conditioners already on the market that guarantee great results, so why put yourself through the unnecessary trouble? Well for one, homemade conditioners are lacking something that most of the manufactured ones aren’t [...]
Ceramides: Are they truly necessary?
Ceramides are an essential part of hair care. They are a family of lipid molecules that are found in the fiber of your hair and in your skin. They bind cuticle cells to cortical cells and keep our hair strands together. A lot of people focus on maintaining their moisture and protein balance, but what [...]
How to Make a Comeback From a Setback
Raise your hand if (like me) you’ve ever had a dreaded setback. Whether it’s due to a bad dye job, too much heat, or over-manipulation, a setback can take inches off your hair—not too mention that it can also leave your hair damaged and uneven. There are plenty of resources out there telling us how [...]
Texlaxed Hair: A Healthy Hair Journey
I had the pleasure of sitting down with Ashley, a long time BHP member, for an interview about her gorgeous texlaxed hair. Ashley is an aspiring songstress and a graduate of Clark Atlanta University. Where are you from? I’m from Atlanta GA. How long have you had a texturizer? I have had a texturizer since [...]
The Big Deal About Natural and Organic Hair Care
Conditioner is bad for you. Well, at least some are, if you’ve been checking the ingredients. As more people are becoming aware of harsh and harmful chemicals in hair products, they are turning toward new shampoos and moisturizers boasting of botanical extracts, vitamins, and organic oils. It’s no secret that natural and organic products are [...]
Could it be your Relaxer?
There are all sorts of hair care issues. Whether it’s breakage, porosity, dryness, flaky scalp or thinning/shedding, hair problems almost always have a source, and for many, chemicals are a source that many seem to overlook when considering their hair care woes. Some complain about breakage, damage, split ends and other problems, and claim that [...]
