Question: I have had all the straightening cut of my hair. My hair is natural but extremely short, so short I am unable to plait it. I have a very good hair regime but would dearly like to see some l...
What purpose does a chelating shampoo serve? What it is: From the Greek chele which means “claw.” Chelates are materials that are capable or inclined to bond, at a molecular level, to another materia...
Many hair colours on the market contain ammonia and hydrogen peroxide in their base. Hydrogen peroxide is used as a bleaching agent, and is extremely drying. This can lead to dry, brittle hair that b...
What types of conditioners are right for my hair? Depending on your hair need, styling choice, and chemical treatment applied to the hair, there are several types of hair conditioner ingredients...
Trichology (from Greek θρίξ, gen.: τριχός, "hair") is the branch of medicine that deals with the scientific study of the health of hair and scalp. What is a trichologist? A professional who i...
Further to my previous post about youngsters celebrating their black hair, here is one young black sista who is doing just that! At 10-years-old Willow Smith is already setting fashion trends, and ha...
Aloe vera has been used for over 2000 years for its medical and cosmetic application. Its highly debatable whether or not it will prevent or mitigate hair loss but it will certainly serve as a good s...
Here is a helpful list of blogging terms/abbreviations commonly used across the afro bloggingshere which may be of interest to you. I tend to try to avoid using them, as I find that they often c...
Love, love, love this video! - such an inspirational message for young girls to celebrate and embrace the uniqueness of black hair! Ladies, young and old, always remember ....Your hair is your crown ...
For my newbies to the basics of hair anatomy, this blog post is dedicated to you! I thought that it would be useful to show you what our hair structure is comprised of, and what parts are effec...
Now that you have learnt a little about the hair growth cycle, I thought that it would be fitting to highlight how massaging the scalp on a regular basis with certain oils can stimulate or slow down ...
Have you ever wondered why the scalp hair can grow as long as up to the waist on some people or even longer, whilst for others it would seem like forever to grow to neck length? This can be explained...
Countless numbers of women are secretly suffering from improper removal of hair extensions, dreadlocks, braids, fusion extensions, and bonding hair glue. Women spend more time deciding what type of h...
Oldie but goodie - dont you just love this song? According to India Arie, the original version of "I Am Not My Hair" was a duet with pop rocker Pink. The songs original concept originated fro...
Shedding Each hair grows in cycles - it grows, rests, and then falls out. At the end of its resting stage, the hair goes through a shedding phase. When a hair is shed, it is replaced by a new hair fr...
Looking for a zero sulfate shampoo that is 100% vegan, organic and not tested on animals? Let me introduce you to the Pureology haircare range...! PUREOLOGY’S EXCLUSIVE TECHNOLOGY: AntiFadeComplex® H...
This is a short informative video that talks about harmful chemicals which are used in our everyday personal care products, and the effects that it has on our bodies. Organic hair products do tend to...
Our hair can become dry, rough, brittle and frizzy for many reasons. Believe it or not, its a non-living material, which is similar in the combining parts or elements to your fingernails, but each st...
If you liked Chris Rocks movie Good Hair - then you will definitely love this! The video is a mini excerpt from the definitve documentary on the history and culture of Black Hair-itage. After four ye...
What is a protective hair style? It is simply wearing your hair up in a style that helps protect the hair and ends from external elements (i.e sun, rain, wind) whilst retaining moisture. A protective...
Ladies, in order to grow and maintain our tresses, we must have a balanced diet to ensure that our bodies are getting all the necessary vitamins and minerals required for healthy hair growth. If you ...
Research has proven that castor oil helps with the following: Hinders hair loss Helps thicken thinning hair Reduces and prevents damage After regular application on my scalp over a 6 - 8 week period,...
I hope you are all making the most of the lovely sunshine weather weve been experiencing....but hopefully not too much - to the detriment of your locks! Prolonged exposure to the suns rays will event...
Do you use a lot of styling products which are silcone based? Does your hair appear dull, greasy, and lifeless? Are you a regular swimmer? Do you live in the city? Your hair may be in dire need...
In case you are not already familiar with the meaning of the term pre-poo, well, to put it simply, it is a pre-treatment, or in other words a pre - shampoo, that is applied to the hair (p...
When experimenting with hair oils for deep conditioning or pre-pooing, it is important to understand whether the type of oil used is a base/carrier or an essential oil. This is important because esse...
What is porous hair? Porous hair looks dry, frizzy, and is often rough to the touch due to the cuticles otherwise known as the hair shaft (which is the outer most layer of the hair) being open and ra...
Meet Garrett Augustus Morgan Sr (March 4, 1877 - August 27, 1963) Garrett Morgan was a rare breed, a creative genius, and an extraordinary innovator who helped affect his generation, and create a las...
Madam C.J. Walker (December 23, 1867 – May 25, 1919) Her real name was Sarah Breedlove. She was an entrepreneur, philanthropist, mogul, and much more. She was the first self made woman milliona...
This is part one of a documentary made my film maker Aron Ranen who reveals that Koreans dominate not only the beauty supply store business but the distribution companies that sell to the beauty...
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