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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Magical Mending Products: Can Split Ends be Mended?
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 have when I realized that those split [...]
Damaging effects of relaxed hair
Damaging effects of relaxed hair Rekeisha from Tampa, Fl asked: How do I know if my hair is damaged or not? What are the damaging effects of relaxed hair? Rekeisha, this is a typical inquiry that many black women with relaxed hair have. There are a few red flags that should warn you that your [...]
