When I sat down with my loctician during my college days, my very first question was, “How can I make my sisterlocks grow faster?” I was excited (and a bit impatient) to see those tiny locs flow down my back. If you’re anything like me, you want your sisterlocks long, healthy, and for them to … Read more
There are plenty of ways to color your hair. If you’ve become an expert at bleach and dye, you’ll probably grab those off the shelves at your local beauty store. If you’re younger and want fun fashion colors, you’ll likely gravitate toward dip dye and hair coloring clays. But if you want a very specific … Read more
I receive many emails regarding hair issues and recently one of my regular readers asked: “My hair is falling out, should I cut it short?” I’ll answer this question in this blog post. The thing is, hair loss is something that creeps up on you slowly but surely. One day, it’s just a little hair … Read more
Have you ever stood in front of your bathroom mirror on a chilly January morning in Chicago, trying to figure out why your hair just will not absorb that expensive oil you bought? Real talk: if you have low porosity hair, this is your everyday struggle. The cuticles on low porosity strands are tightly packed, … Read more
We all understand just how important it is to protect our skin from harmful UV rays. That’s a no-brainer because many skincare products are made with SPF in them. But, is sunscreen a necessary ingredient for our hair care products too? YES. Men’s hair gel with sunscreen is a good weapon to have in your … Read more
There are many ways to style textured hair, but beautiful braids are one of the most fashionable ways to protect and style your hair while making a statement. A lot of care goes into installing and maintaining braids. One way to keep them neat and snatched is using a styling foam or mouse. But what’s … Read more
At some point, most people have had to deal with damaged hair for one reason or another. I’ve had to act fast in several instances when excessive hair dryness led to split ends. Not only that: my hair was so brittle that a little brushing left a lot of hair strands on the brush. I … Read more
I have an acquaintance who stopped using shampoos to wash her hair. I was curious to find out why someone would wash hair without shampoo, just water. Honestly, for most people, just the thought of washing your hair and not using shampoo might be strange. Maybe it’s even cringy and uncomfortable. And it’s understandable! I … Read more
When I finally decided to go natural, I quickly realized that the blow dryer I used to use on my relaxed hair wouldn’t work as effectively with natural hair. I had to look for a blow dryer that straightens natural hair as desired, without feeling the need to go for a silk press. The thing … Read more
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