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 …
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, …
Photo BlackLove.com By Courtni Guevara I didn’t want to wash my hair. No, that’s not accurate. I wanted to wash my hair, but I was scared. My scalp burned as if it were on fire. The water would soothe it, but it would also cause so much more of it to fall out all at …
Chazzzisawesome If you’ve ever had an inflamed scalp you know it can feel like a bunch of tiny little ants having a field day on your head! Sadly, scratching only makes it worse. Well, the good news is you don’t have to ignore it. Vlogger Chazzzisawesome lives up to her name with this easy DIY …
According to Discovering Natural, onion juice has become one of the most popular hair treatments for hair growth, hair loss and even dandruff, however a lot of people are not using it because of the strong smell. This video shows how to mask the smell so that onion juice can become your hair’s new BFF! …
C&D Journey By Erickka Sy Savané We talk a lot on this site about the benefits of embracing our natural hair, but the truth is, many women, even within the natural hair community, still wear weaves either to switch it up or as a protective style. Vlogger Sierra Baynes, 20, from Georgia, is a reminder …
IG @glowprincess by Mary Wolff When it comes to keeping your curls, kinks, and coils looking their best, don’t forget what’s underneath. We all pay attention to our strands, but the scalp is sometimes forgotten. The scalp is the foundation for great hair! If the scalp is unhealthy, the hair is unhealthy. Whether dealing with dryness, …
by Sabrina Perkins “The tingle means it’s working.” Have you ever heard that before? Two tingling oils that are popular with curly girls are peppermint oil and tea tree oil, and while they both sound like great natural oils to use for hair and scalp what do we actually know about their tingling effects? Let’s …
by Audrey Sivasothy of The Science of Black Hair Think it’s Dandruff? Think Again! Everyone has had to deal with dandruff at one point or another. And let’s face it, those flakes are just never welcome! For most of us, a quick washing with Head and Shoulders, Nizoral, Selsun Blue, or some tea-tree inspired something …
by Nicole Hollis of Hair Liberty If you grew up in a traditional African American household, a jar of hair grease was never too far away. Oiling the scalp with thick grease was thought to be a staple of any good hair care regimen. Today, experts advise against oiling the scalp, but many African American …
