IG @tolaniav by Charlene Walton of TexturedTalk.com Paraben free. Sulfate free. Silicone free. Yes, we’ve all seen these words plastered across a lot of products but what does this stuff really mean? What’s really inside natural hair products and how does it affect your hair? Often, we gravitate to what sounds great on the front …
Ingredients 101
Your Moisturizer Needs These 4 Ingredients to be Effective
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 …
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 …
Top 10 Ingredients that Stimulate Hair Growth
by Kristian Richards When there are issues with getting your hair to grow, it’s important to rectify the situation both internally and externally. A number of factors contribute to reduced hair growth, from your scalp being too dirty or your pores being blocked from build-up. It is true that nothing but time can make your …
Top Ingredients to Fight an Itchy Scalp
PHOTO BY JOHN SOMMER/ISTOCK by Kim Wong-Shing If you suffer from an itchy scalp, you’re not alone. Our delicate scalps become itchy and irritated for a huge variety of reasons, making this issue extremely common. But that doesn’t make it any easier to deal with. Continue!>>> An itchy scalp is uncomfortable and sometimes even painful, …
Shea Butter for Natural Hair: Healing Magic
by Stephanie Bird These days shea butter is all the rage. You have probably spotted shea butter as a key ingredient in many types of shampoo, conditioners, hot oil treatments, soaps, lotions and creams. This article explores shea, what it is, where it comes from and how curly topped people can reap the benefits of …
5 Ingredients that My Type 4 Hair Loves
by Sabrina Perkins I have been doing this natural hair thing for a long time but it has only been the last three or so years that I have discover what works for my hair. I look beyond the front of the product bottles and like to delve into the ingredient list to determine what …
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 …
What Is Silicone?
IG @el.michell by Mary Wolff Most women are nervous about what we put on our hair. We want to make sure we are using the best products to get the results we desire. The problem is sometimes understanding that ingredients takes an advanced degree in chemistry. With so much talk lately about what chemicals do …