I am currently working on the sulfate free shampoo post but I did just want to give a huge huge congratulations to the team at the body shop. Without a shadow of a doubt, this is the best ingredient ...
I am doing a post about Sulfate (Sulphate) Free Shampoos and I would like it to be relevant to you! If you use an SLS free shampoo or sulfate free shampoo, please name it in the comment box so that I...
So I am going to my first hair meet up ....... ever! Well, I am technically cheating and skyping in to the meet because it is in (the very much missed) UK and I am not. It is the Midlands (Birmingham...
The question today is should you try detangling dry hair? Normally people relate dry detangling with broken hair especially if you use a comb or brush and the teeth get stuck at points. This point is...
Well hello from the Netherlands! Remember how I said it would be two weeks, well it was not! It was a serious nightmare getting all my stuff from UK with the shippers (see the side note). On the plus...
Het is goed he. Two virtual mangos if you can tell me which country I am moving to! Yes, I am currently on the move and will no longer be in brilliant Blighty (sob sob). I am going to abandon y...
I decided to get a little more efficient and prepare in advance. I would like to ask what would you like to see next on the blog. I am currently working on -sulfate free shampoos (are they really gen...
This video is the best one that I have seen demonstrating dry finger detangling on type 4 hair. Yes it takes forever and a day (literally) but the advantage is that if your hair is fine and kinky, yo...
Now that we know the difference between dandruff and scalp eczema as well as their cause, the next step is treatment or management. First though, if you believe that your dandruff is severe or if you...
One of my facebook readers brought my attention to a response by Shea Moisture to my recent post in reference to Japanese Honeysuckle Extract which was posed by a user of their products. I do a...
This is a post that I wrote for BGLH but it is quite relevant for those of you suffering from scalp issues so here goes! Quite often people mix up dandruff and scalp eczema. The truth is both of thes...
Do you recall the old saga of the AOHSR labelling? Well, reader Celine certainly does and just sent me an email saying, Just wanted to give you a little heads up regarding AOHSR. I remember you...
This question comes courtesy of facebook reader Ayo, she says: I just found out that Japanese honeysuckle that Shea Moisture uses in their products as a preservative is actually a paraben. Yet the l...
I am putting forward a few summary science related posts on key topics that are frequently asked about especially by readers new to the blog. I am kicking off with sulfates (or sulphates if you write...
This question comes from Mali who wrote to ask, I am into my 3rd year of being natural and I feel like I have not fully understood my hair. I keep making mistakes which end up making me cut my progre...
Following on from the pH of shampoos and pH of conditioners, here are those of leave in conditioners and styling aids/finishing products pH of Leave in Conditioners and Styling Aids PRODUCT pH ...
Hi everyone, Just to let you know I will shortly link the blog to the domain www.thenaturalhavenbloom.com. I am still remaining on blogger though so you should still be able to follow on thenaturalha...
30 pages of hair styles for hair under 12 inches long? It is only the special edition of Natural Bloom. For the contributors with blogs, there are links to your sites (if you missed out giving me you...
I have always thought that it is important to be polite even when someone is clearly not the same (rude, aggressive, dismissive, uninterested etc). I started off blogging with this in mind, always be...
There is a little bit of change on the horizon. 1. I am resurrecting the short and chic series. The lovely ladies who already submitted their photos will be featured. If you would like to join them,&...
Following on from the pH of shampoos, here are those of hair conditioners. This particular list is just rinse out and deep conditioners. There will be another list for leave ins and finishing product...
Source Have you heard of African threading? It involves wrapping thread around hair and is often used to create sculptural styles and originated in west Africa (a modern African version in the pic to...
It is Valentines day and here are the winners of the fab Moroccan inspired Sheabutter Cottage Giveaway 1. Nappy Headed Black Girl (rosemary) 2. Afropean Queen (rosemary) 3. Rochelle B (rosemary) 4. A...
Update 13/02/2012 : Newly added - Matrix, Deva Curl, Renpure Original - 05/02/2012 Here we go. For those keen on pH and pH balance, here are the first results of my research. The bigger m...
Last reminder! The Sheabutter Cottage giveaway is closing tomorrow and five of you will be selected as winners! A lovely Moroccan inspired Valentines treat with argan oil, rhassoul clay and your choi...
I hope you are having a wonderful weekend. I would appreciate it if you could help support some of my fellow bloggers. 1. Alice who gave us kibae - the Ethiopian secret to perfect wash and gos is col...
This post is on behalf of reader Brittney and she asks I was just wondering do you know of any good natural hair salons in London? My hair is in desperate need of a good cut and Ive had bad experienc...
The shampoo pH list was hugely popular and you requested another set for conditioners and leave ins. Please list any products that you have used in the last 2 years in the folllowing categories. Plea...
Love is in the hair! Here is a fabulous Valentines giveaway for you from Sheabutter Cottage. There are 5 possible winners and the winning prize is a lovely pack containing * 30ml organic argan oil * ...
Following on from the previous post about what makes shampoos harsh, I am setting myself a challenge but I need your help. My hypothesis: Most modern shampoos (not soap based) will fall in the weakly...
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