Half Wigs for Protective Styling
Looking for a fresh and different look and keep your hair protected at the same time? Try a half wig! I discovered half wigs during my transitioning period, after searching for some quick ways to hide and protect my strands and look professional and polished. I actually went to my local BSS in search of [...]
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 [...]
Let’s Talk Combs and Brushes
Alright, ladies—we’ve talked about natural hair products, salon visits, and heat usage, but what about combs and brushes? While paying attention to products we use on our hair, it’s easy to overlook the tools we use to groom our hair. Until I started researching healthy hair care, I was unaware that synthetic brushes made with [...]
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 [...]
Five Tips to Remember When Visiting the Salon
The last thing you’d want for your hair is a disaster—especially if you’re shelling out your hard earned cash. While most women see a visit to the salon as a treat, some have had experiences that taught them to arrive a little more cautious and prepared. Just keep in mind these five simple guidelines on [...]
Healthy Hair…Healthy Color?
Summer hair is often associated with beach waves and sun-kissed strands. It’s no surprise that many women like to dye or highlight their hair bronze, blonde, or gold during this time of year. Even though coloring one’s hair can be an exciting change and offer something different, we are also reminded that if one isn’t [...]
Tweaking Your Heat Regimen
You pick up your blow dryer, switch it on and…zap! You’ve just evaporated the moisture in your hair and raised its temperature to 80˚C—which means your hair cuticles will crack like dry skin. Whether blow drying, curling or flat ironing, overuse of direct heat will take a toll on our hair. Although one of the [...]
Regimen Building for Natural Hair
Natural Hair Regimen Since I have been showcasing natural styles for the last couple of months, many people have approached me with the questions – “What do you do to your hair?” “What do you put in it?” In short, these inquiries lead to the ultimate question – “Whats a good natural hair regimen?” There [...]
Black Hair Care – Myths and Facts
Black Hair Care – Myths and Facts . . . There is seemingly no end to the glut of information available on black hair and its care. Unfortunately, there is plenty of bad info mixed in there with the good. And what’s even worse, is that the bad stuff sounds almost convincing enough to be true. Enough that even hair stylists preach like these myths are gospel, and really shouldn’t they know better? So what I’ve done here is compiled a Top Ten list of urban legends about caring for our hair, along with the facts to either back them up, or break them down.
