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 [...]
Ponytail Rollerset Tutorial – Dena’s version
Ponytail Rollerset Tutorial As a part of the interview series with Dena, she told us about her current favorite style, the ponytail rollerset. I asked her to do a mini tutorial for it. Here goes the quick tutorial for relaxed hair! Would you mind providing a short tutorial for your favorite style? Ponytail Rollerset Tutorial: [...]
Relaxed Ideals Revealed: Part II
Here’s the second part of the interview with our own, Dena! Enjoy! I always rave about the versatility that naturals have, do you feel that your style choices are limited since you have a relaxer? I guess that I jumped ahead and answered this earlier, but I actually feel the exact same way you do [...]
Relaxed Ideals Revealed…
Relaxed Ideals Revealed… The following is an interview with BHP’s Dena! She reveals her experiences as a relaxed woman and the dynamics of her relaxed hair! This is Part I of the 2 Part interview. Be sure to check back for the second half of her exciting interview. Enjoy! Where are you from? I was [...]
To Lye or Not to Lye?
Which is better: lye or no-lye relaxer? No lye relaxers (boxed relaxer kits) are not the best form of relaxers to use. Often they dry the hair out and damage the hair far beyond the effects that lye has on the hair. The myth is often that “no-lye” is better because it is free of [...]
Talking Protective Styling
Meet LaToya, one of our faithful contributors over at the bhp forum. She took the time out to have a quick conversation with us about wigs, protective styling, and her relaxed hair. Hopefully you all can receive some of her wonderful tips and tricks about protective styling. What are your favorite protective styles? Half wigs, [...]
How to take care of African American Hair (Relaxed)
How to Take Care of Relaxed African-American Hair Because of the delicate nature of American African hair; is known for it natural state of dryness. If you have this kind of hair type and your hair has undergone hair relaxers or any chemical treatment for that matter, it is wise to give it more attention [...]
Protein Treatments for Relaxed Hair
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 relaxing process, which is harsh to the strands. [...]
Anti-Breakage Products for Relaxed Hair
Anti-Breakage Products for Relaxed Hair Marilyn from Detroit, MI asks: What are the best anti-breakage products for relaxed hair? Protein products are the answer. Chemical treatments are taxing to the strands causing a breakdown of the hair’s natural proteins. Therefore, protein products, especially reconstructors (meaning to rebuild), will cause the hair to have less breakage. [...]
Hair Loss at Temples and How To Revive It!
Hair Loss at Temples and How To Revive It! Hey everyone, now I know “I am not my hair” (we all know how India sang it, lol), but I sure don’t want to lose it! Some of us have issues with areas of thinning hair – I am no exception to that! I have had [...]
