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 [...]
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 [...]
Aloe Vera Gel for Natural Hair
ALOE VERA GEL FOR NATURAL HAIR (repost) Do you ever get tired of searching through forums and the net reading up on the latest “it” factor for moisture or growth? Are you exhausted after reading through the labels for hair care products? Do you need to tame the inner PJ (product junkie) in you from [...]
The Mixtress’s Guide: Storing and Preserving Homemade Mixes
Whether you’ve concocted an Ayurvedic tea rinse or whipped up a moisturizing shea butter recipe, your homemade mixes will have this in common—they need to be properly stored and preserved. It’s exciting to be able to create and blend your own conditioners and moisturizers—it’s not so exciting if their potency declines and they become overridden [...]
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 [...]
Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar Rinses
Benefits of ACV Rinses Patricia of Fort Wayne, IN asks: What are the benefits of rinsing with Apple Cider Vinegar? Apple Cider Vinegar rinsing has great benefits. It is a natural and simple way to achieve results that you may desire, without the complexity of the chemicals found in the average product on the shelves. [...]
Home Health Castor Oil (for hair) Review
Home Health Castor Oil Review Castor Oil…for hair??? That’s correct, the same stuff that Gram used to clean you out once a week is used to thicken up our hair (if only she would’ve slapped some in my head instead of giving me a tablespoon of it, ooooooh where my hair would be now, ha!)!!! [...]
