Anyone with dry, damaged hair knows that deep conditioning is a lifesaver. When my hair looks a bit dull, kind of fluffy, and has no shine to it whatsoever, I whip out my favorite tub of thick, nourishing goodness and let my hair soak it all in. My friend Jenny taught me how to make … Read more
Did you know that braids were used in the past to distinguish between members of different African communities? I thought you should know! One of the reasons braids are popular is because, with proper maintenance, they tend to last for a couple of weeks. I personally try to make sure that my edges look neat … Read more
Despite newer formulations and styling products being introduced every year, nothing beats the good old setting lotion. It’s still one of the most preferred hair products for African American hair. When I transitioned a couple of years ago, I had to look for the best setting lotion for natural 4c hair. If you are still … Read more
I’ve tried out many things on my hair – from fads to new products in the market to age-old traditional home remedies. It’s basically throwing spaghetti against a wall to see if it sticks. One of the things I tried out was using rice water on my hair. A colleague warned me against getting caught … Read more
Too much of anything is dangerous, but too little is unkind. This applies to many things in life, from shopping to champagne. Balance is the key to enjoying these without regretting them in the end. We don’t realize it, but the same can be said about hair. We always do our best to pamper our … Read more
Having curly hair can both be a blessing and a curse. On the one hand, we have hair that has great volume and is unique and beautiful to look at. On the other, though, maintaining and managing curly hair can be such a chore! Natural oils are lauded as lifesavers, but is coconut oil good … Read more
So you’ve decided to make s’mores by the fireplace, and the kids have bust out the marshmallows and roasting sticks. Everyone’s laughing and having a marvelous time. All of a sudden, you hear a yelp and find your child’s hair covered in a white, sticky gloop of fluffy sugar. Yup, it just happened – melted … Read more
Are tangles, split ends, frizz, breakage, and shedding your current hair experience? There is a very high chance that your hair is overly porous and desperately needs a protein treatment. You can have high porosity hair as a result of genetics, but you can also have porous hair as a result of hair damage from … Read more
I’m going to be honest: A couple of years ago, my kneejerk reaction when I thought of hairspray was to cringe. It gave me flashbacks to my childhood when I watched older women around me soak themselves in hairspray and end up with crunchy hair and shellacked updos that looked so stiff and heavy. But … Read more
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