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Sep 21

A Hidden Cause of Hair Breakage Revealed and How to Fix It

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by Sabrina Perkins of SeriouslyNatural.org The one thing that is hammered into every natural-haired woman’s head is that the hair needs moisture, moisture and more moisture. While this may be true, there is a point where moisturizing your hair too much can actually cause damage to the cuticle. This point is called Hygral Fatigue and is a direct result of…

Sep 21

Healthy Natural Hair vs. Damaged Hair: Are They the Same?

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by Susan Walker of Earthtones Naturals In our quest for knowledge as naturalistas or transitioning divas our goals are two-fold: To achieve healthy hair and for our hair to “grow”. Well, that’s not what we really mean is it? Our hair grows. It grows at varying rates monthly and throughout the year and its growth is based on our…

Sep 21

How Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein Stops Natural Hair Breakage

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by Janelle Sands Our beautiful hair strands are 91% hard protein also known as keratin, which is responsible for the strength and structure of the hair strand and very important to hair care and hair growth. As the hair grows it can gradually get weaker at the ends, as the hair shaft has been chipped away by the elements and…

Sep 21

4 Ways You Might Be Breaking Your Natural Hair Without Realizing It

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by Amanda Natural hair might be healthier than relaxed hair but that does not mean it is invincible. Everyone loves the style versatility of natural hair. It can be straightened, colored, roller set, and blown it out while maintaining its fullness, which is usually compromised with relaxed hair, especially over time. With that being said, hair is still hair. It…

Sep 21

Reasons Your Fierce, Picked-Out Afro May Cause Hair Damage

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by Amanda Before addressing what you should start doing, let’s discuss what you should stop doing. When people approach me for hair care advice, the two consistent causes of concern are dryness and breakage, which is often misinterpreted as lack of hair growth. When prompted for questions, the two reoccurring issues in the regimen are lack of deep conditioning and…