Hey hey! The beauty that is ChicNatural dishes on her top tips for growing and maintaining long, healthy, voluminous natural hair. She says, “Hey! I’m here to share some super easy tips for hair growth that have worked for me! I’ve been doing these 4 things consistently for the past 9 months or so and …
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5 Oils You Should Try for 4c Natural Hair
by Kanisha of BlackNaps.org As we all know, natural hair and oil are pretty much the perfect match. When it comes to Type 4 hair, particularly 4c, this match becomes especially important. Oil can be used for a multitude of purposes for natural hair, including: Prepooing Detangling Hot Oil Treatments Scalp Massages/treatments Adding to conditioners/deep …
Preventing and Treating Natural Hair Damage #LikeABoss
hair idol, Nacketia! via BlackNaps.org Damage is a barrier that will prevent you from seeing hair growth. Your hair is actually growing all the time, but with damage in the way, your hair is breaking off at the same rate it is growing, which is why there will appear to be no growth progress. …
These Nutritional Deficiencies Hurt Your Natural Hair Growth
Photo Courtesy of Natasha Leeds by Sophia Emmanuel If you notice excessive hair loss all over the scalp, it may be a sign of a nutrient deficiency. Hair is a fast-growing tissue that grows one centimeter per month inside pockets called hair follicles. At the base of the follicle is the hair bulb, where cells …
DIY Sea Buckthorn Mask for Dry, Damaged Hair
by Emilia Obiekea of AdoreBotanicals.com Sea Buckthorn oil is highly prized due to its great abilities to grow hair, heal damaged skin and reduce symptoms of skin and hair conditions. This oil is dark and beautifully rich. It contains beta carotene (contributes to its orange-red pigment), tocopherols (vitamin E), essential fatty acids (such as: linoleic, …
5 Amazing Benefits of Mango for Natural Hair
by Sabrina of SeriouslyNatural.org Summer is almost here and you know what that means, mango season is in full effect. One of the most popular fruits eaten around the world, the mango, is best known for its fragrant smell and sweet, juicy flesh. These fruit carries a host of different essential vitamins and nutrients that …
The 4 Best Tools for Detangling Natural Hair
IG @loverasheeda by Sabrina Perkins of SeriouslyNatural.org Now, every natural girl, curly girl, kinky girl and coily girl HATES tangles. They are annoying, time-consuming (to remove carefully) and counterproductive to our hair growth goals. They can make washday a hellish nightmare, and can be a transitioners biggest problem. Who wants that? I am not saying …
The Benefits of Keeping Your 4c Natural Hair Stretched
image source by Camille Wilson Type 4c hair, in all its glory and beauty, can admittedly present a bit of a learning curve to naturals who are still learning about their hair. It may take a while to fully understand what their hair needs in order to thrive, and how it may require a little …
Why You Should Protective Style More Often!
IG @aleshanokeys by Ariane of BlackNaps.org Many have asked the question, how can you enjoy your hair if it’s always tied up in protective styles. My response: because it makes life easier. Protective styling is constantly encouraged, especially among type 4 natural with coily hair types because it has the benefit of helping you retain …
How to Get a BIG, Soft Afro, Instantly!
Naturally Elite writes: Hi! I want to share my everyday routine with you guys. This video shows how I style my hair into a big soft afro in the morning and also how to achieve the exaggerated side part that got so much love on my Instagram Page: @naturallyelite. As you’ll see, I like to …