by Susan Walker of Earthtones Naturals If someone were to ask me what is the number one challenge with natural hair my answer would be maintaining appropriate moisture levels. This topic has been covered extensively but dry hair is the the number one complaint of many natural women I hear from and it warrants further discussion. There has …
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Should You Be Using Tea Tree Oil for Your Natural Hair?
by Tonya McKay Uses of tea tree oil A renewed interest in natural substances has increased the availability of tea tree oil as a home remedy, and has also inspired research into its composition and beneficial properties. While it should never be taken internally due to potential toxicity, it is fantastic for topical treatment at …
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 …
Is Jamaican Black Castor Oil Better than Pure Castor Oil?
by May Amoyaw In the game of castor oils, there can only be one winner. As the battle begins to grow healthy hair, choosing the right oil for you will be essential to avoid a night that is dark and full of terrors. There are so many different options that you may feel like you …
Natural Hair Growth Remedy: Black Seed Oil
by Samantha Berley What is Black Seed Oil?According to Oil Health Benefits, Black Seed Oil has strong medicinal benefits when used as part of a regular regimen. This highly concentrated oil is made up of tiny black colored seeds that are commonly called “black cumin” but are scientifically called nigella sativa. It is dissimilar from …
6 Ways to Use Aloe Vera Gel for Your Natural Hair
via Naturallycurl.com Calling all curly coily ladies out there! Are your curls thirsty? Has harsh weather made your hair stiff? You might be overlooking a great natural ingredient that could be your saving grace. Aloe vera is known to promote shine and moisture in hair while also preventing hair loss and dandruff. Grab products with …
Use This Ingredient to Retain Moisture in Dry, Brittle Natural Hair
photo courtesy of Beemore by Sabrina Perkins Lecithin is an essential component of every cell in our bodies. Lecithin is a basis in the structure of cells that prevents the hardening of cell membranes. It is a fat that can also be found in several foods including soybeans, meats, vegetables, and egg yolks. According to …
The Two Ingredients that Make Your Conditioner Work
by Susan Walker of Earthtones Naturals via Three Naturals In a previous post we discussed the importance of conditioners to your hair care regimen. It is, in my opinion, the most important part. Given the role this product has in maintaining the health of our hair, we need to examine what we’ll likely find in …
The Key to Finding the Perfect Leave In? Shop by Hair Width
source by Nicole Harmon author of Coils & Curls: The Hair Product Handbook It takes just the right blend of water (for moisture) and emollients (for smoothing) to tame coils and curls. The emollients are the tricky part. Too heavy and they’ll weigh your hair down, too light and you’ll end up with frizz. To …
5 Uses and Benefits of Shea Butter You Haven’t Thought of Yet
by Veronica Jacobi via NaturalBella What is Shea Butter? Shea butter is a natural conditioner for hair. It is produced from the Shea-Karite tree nut, which is a native tree found in the tropics of East and West Africa. It provides extraordinary moisturizing properties and is therefore known as “mother nature’s conditioner”. It’s been utilized …