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Sep 21

3 Easy Ways to Prevent Split Ends for Healthy Hair

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Source: Tamullar (Long Hair Community) by Shelli of Hairscapades Did you know that there were this many kinds of split ends? Pretty nasty, right? Well, I can attest to the validity of this chart. Because, about 2 1/2 years ago, I saw just about every split end on it (except the white spots) in my own head of hair. It…

Sep 21

Why Eggs & Mayo DON’T Work as a Natural Protein Treatment

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by Sabrina Perkins 0 false 18 pt 18 pt 0 0 false false false Many women prefer to turn to DIY hair products because they know exactly what they are putting on their hair. That is certainly a viable route, but it is important to be knowledgeable about even these natural ingredients so that you can make informed decisions about what…

Sep 21

Does Dry, Brittle Hair Always Mean Protein Overload? #OrNah

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photo courtesy of Getty images by Sabrina Perkins Our hair needs a perfect balance of moisture and protein for optimal health. Our hairs are made of about 70% keratin, which are long chains of amino acids. Our hair is made of protein but that is not all our hair needs to be healthy and grow. We need moisture…

Sep 21

Using Protein Treatments to Prevent Natural Hair Breakage

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glam idol, Kish by Shalimarcat Like everything in life, balance is crucial to maintaining healthy hair. You may be using the most popular or expensive deep treatments with the aim of keeping your curls healthy, but if your regimen does not give your hair a balanced amount of protein, it will be all for nothing. Your hair will be at…

Sep 21

The Importance of Protein Treatments in Natural Hair Care

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photo source- Sun Kiss Alba by: Ajia N. Eberhart There’s a plethora of curly hair advice and information for topics like moisture, texture, and density--while proteins tend to be the black sheep of natural hair conversations. Most naturals still don't understand how crucial protein is for the strength of our tresses. Performing regular deep protein treatments is incredibly important to…