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 … [Read more...]
BHP’s Fourth of July Raffle
July 5, 2010 By Leave a Comment
It's that time again! This will be BHP's final raffle for this summer; and boy, is it a great one! If you adore JBCO as much as we do at BHP, then you're gonna get a kick out of this month's raffle! We are certain that you will find something in the raffle that you would love to have. This is what … [Read more...]
The Big Deal About Natural and Organic Hair Care
July 1, 2010 By 2 Comments
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. … [Read more...]
Repair Split Ends?
June 25, 2010 By Leave a Comment
How many times have I wrestled with the dilemma of whether to snip those ends or hang on to the wretched things? Well, what I have discovered is that I can save myself the misery of later on not only having to cut the stray ends, but even more of the hair that has been damaged as a result of not … [Read more...]
A Natural’s Perspective Part-Part II
February 16, 2010 By Leave a Comment
More from BHP's very own Amina. I hope that you'll enjoy reading as much as I enjoyed interviewing her! What has been the single most helpful thing in your natural hair care journey (forums, hair care products, etc)? Hands down, the forum! I have noticed more growth, thickness, and optimal … [Read more...]
Magical Mending Products: Can Split Ends be Mended?
January 29, 2010 By Leave a Comment
Magical Mending Products: Can Split Ends be Mended? There are tons of products on the market reporting claims of mending and repairing those pesky split ends. Have you ever tried these products that make these claims? Well, more than likely you have experienced the same disappointment that I … [Read more...]
How to Care for African American hair
October 4, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Caring for your African American hair can be a task! We all know that it is more than a notion to have healthy and beautiful hair. Here are some tips on how to care for African American hair Shampoo and condition your hair at least 1 time a week. Too much shampooing and conditioning tend … [Read more...]
Protein Treatments for Relaxed Hair
August 30, 2009 By 2 Comments
Protein Treatments for Relaxed Hair Felicia from Fredrick, Maryland asks: Is a protein treatment to be used before or after a relaxer? Or both? Protein treatments are undoubtedly needed after the process, as they are meant to restore the keratin bonds that are broken down during the … [Read more...]
Aphogee Keratin and Green Tea Restructurizer Review
August 29, 2009 By Leave a Comment
Aphogee Keratin and Green Tea Restructurizer Review For those of us who have been programmed to think - heat is the enemy - think again! Though I had been staying away from direct heat for a while, I tried it after hearing so much about this product. I must admit it, blowing out my hair … [Read more...]
Moisturizing and Sealing Natural Hair
August 17, 2009 By 4 Comments
Moisturizing and Sealing Natural Hair Thainesha From Amory, MS asks: How often should you moisturize and seal natural hair? Hi Thainesha, thanks for your question. Moisturizing and sealing varies from one head of curls and kinks to the next. Natural hair looooooooves moisture and … [Read more...]
