Dr. Dre on IG via DrPhoenyx.com It’s always a pleasant surprise when you stumble upon a vitamin or supplement that can cure some of the most common health issues, while also giving you a nice little beauty boost. And such is the case for MSM! I was recently chatting with a newly natural neighbor (try …
Curly Hair Tips
Should I Really Use Grease on My Natural Hair?
Photo from LeCoil By: Hair Liberty’s Nicole Hollis Q: Should I really use grease on my hair? A: Grease is usually a combination of petroleum (cleaned up sludge from the earth) and mineral oil (even cleaner, liquefied sludge from the earth). Petroleum-based products come from the same Earth that we pollute everyday with factory run off, …
Castor Oil: The Natural Solution to Hair Growth
By Dr. Phoenyx Austin of DrPhoenyx.com I’ve known about this natural emollient since I was waist high. And I particularly love this oil because it is extremely rich vitamin E and essential fatty acids that are important for healthy hair growth. A few benefits of castor oil: Is an excellent emollient and humectant for skin …
An Amazing Alternative to Shampoo for Low Porosity Natural Hair
Hola Chicas! Watch as Curlygaisha shares an alternative for your cleansing routine! Bentonite clay mixed with ACV is a great way to cleanse, and clarify the hair without stripping it. This is especially good for naturalistas with low porosity hair, as shampoo can be very drying. Watch Now!>>> Have you ever used bentonite clay to cleanse?! Share …
10 Biggest Curly Hair Mistakes
by Mary Wolff As a natural, it seems like there is a lot of information to remember regarding hair care for your curls. While you may think you have things pretty much down pat, some curlies are guilty of at least a few curly hair mistakes. Make sure your curls are in the clear by …
How to Protect Your Hair From Smoke
@kersti.pitre by Mary Wolff Smokers are a fact of life. Whether you are one or you have friends that smoke, it can take a toll on your curls. Here are a few tips on how to protect your hair from smoke to keep it looking and smelling its best! Continue Reading 1. Avoid smoke when …
10 Best Headbands For Curly Hair
by Mary Wolff For any type of hair, hair accessories are a part of the routine. For curlies, it can be fun to introduce a new hair accessory into the mix. One of the easiest accessories to add in is headbands. They are great for keeping hair out of your face and come in many …
Palm Rolling vs Interlocking: How Do You Maintain Locs?
by Sherrell Dorsey of Organic Beauty Vixen Last night, while working into the wee hours of the night on articles for other publications that I write for, I got distracted by a few tutorials on how to maintain dread locks. This November I will be four years strong as a locked goddess but let me …
How to Protect Your Hair While Swimming
by Nicole Hollis of Hair Liberty Swimming is fun and relaxing whether you’re doing it for exercise or just to cool off. You don’t have to limit your pool time for your hair, but you do have to take some extra precautions. Chlorinated water and constant friction from swimming will take a toll on African …
Highly Porous Hair? Try Coconut Oil!
by Sunshyne of Hairlicious Inc Is your hair feeling dry, rigid and rough? You may be suffering from overly porous hair! Not sure what porous hair means? It’s your hair’s ability or inability to absorb and retain moisture. To learn more about porosity and to test your hair’s porosity, click HERE. As for treatments, coconut …