IG @hennalice_ by Sabrina Perkins of SeriouslyNatural.org Many in the natural hair community are consumed with hair growth but the real concern should be on hair retention. Your hair IS growing and while there are four stages of hair growth, and while all are not growing phases, they continue throughout our lives. While hair growth does slow down as we…
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 been a lot of confusion…
@heycurlie by Charlene Walton As if split ends were not trouble enough, curly girls also have to deal with another hair damaging issue, one that some never even knew existed. What am I talking about? Mid-shaft splits. Yes, this is another thing to add to your list of things to avoid when caring and treating your natural curls. So what…
IG @lolamonaija by Rochelle Farquharson via blacknaps.org The state of your scalp dictates whether or not your hair grows! Say Whaaaaaaaat? But my hair is always growing! Yes it grows, but only if you maintain a healthy scalp. I want you to think about your scalp and hair, and compare it to growing and maintaining a plant. If the soil…
source:pinterest by Sabrina Perkins of SeriouslyNatural.org Nothing’s worse than passing your hands through your hair and finding that you’re shedding more than usual. The worse part about this is that stressing over an excessive amount of hair fall will actually only make the condition worse. Suffice it to say, there are many simple remedies to combat hair fall but the…
Photo Courtesy of Natalie Live by Amanda When it comes to hair growth, the concern is not so much how to make your hair grow, but rather how do you retain length. Breakage is a result of excessive manipulation, heat usage, chemical application, and wearing certain hairstyles. When you want to retain length past your shoulders, it is important…
by ROCHELLE MASELLA For many struggling with hair loss, finding the root of the problem can be an ongoing struggle. There can be so many factors as to why hair loss happens including diet, medications, hormonal changes, rapid weight loss and stress to name a few. Although there are many supplements and topical solutions that will help with hair loss,…
@iconic_africana by Fiona of LoveYourTresses Fun fact– our hair is likely to grow at a slower rate during the colder months due to several factors. Check out this post for the full scoop. One of the main factors I mentioned was the slower rate of blood circulation especially to our extremities, e.g. the scalp, fingertips and toes. Of course once…
IG @art.by.lex by Jonna of BlackNaps.org The Water Only Washing method isn’t a new concept, but it started to gain notoriety on natural hair forums around 2013, and the premise is that our naturally occurring sebum is all the product we need. By eliminating all other products from your regimen, including natural oils and butters, you can simply use water…
by Sabrina Perkins of SeriouslyNatural.org When it comes to maintaining moisture in your hair, sheen is one of the main characteristics you are told to look out for but what if your hair doesn’t have “sheen?” The reason being is straight hair reflects light, while highly textured hair with its curls and and bends actually refracts light, giving it a…
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