Source: @nickybnatural Ariane of BlackNaps.org Does it seem like you can never get rid of your split end problem? Well, part of this because to an extent you never really will. Let me explain. Continue!>>> No matter how gentle you are with your hair, your hair will always experience some degree of damage. This comes from simply washing your hair,…
IG @thesmartista by Mary Wolff Beautiful hair takes work. As if the constant washing, conditioning, and styling isn’t enough, hair needs to be trimmed on the regular to keep it healthy. Hair with dead and damaged ends is hair that has stopped growing. A lot of curlies struggle with length and refuse to trim. You may think cutting hair will decrease…
IG @cachosdavic by Sabrina Perkins of SeriouslyNatural.org There are just some hair maintenance “musts” that one must do to ensure they keep healthy hair. Some are no-brainers like washing hair while others seem counter-productive. Believe me when I say it is like pulling teeth to get some to understand the importance of a biggie like hair trims. Hair trims are…
IG @themindofmutiny By SoIntoCurls via BlackNaps.org So you’ve got split ends and they need to be removed, like yesterday! How can you go about doing this? There are three ways to accomplish this task that won’t require you to lose too much length: Continue!>>> Dusting Divide your hair up into 4 or more sections. Secure the sections with some butterfly clamps….
source by Amanda Q: How do you reduce breakage/shedding other than trimming? A: Let’s start by discussing the difference between shedding and breakage. What is hair loss? “When your hair naturally falls from the root, you are experiencing hair loss. Some amount of hair loss normal and to be expected. In fact, while you may not be aware of it, you’re likely…
via Good Hair Diaries WHAT IS DUSTING? A dusting is where a very small amount of hair is trimmed off the ends of the hair. So little is removed that it looks like fine dust on the floor. Ends can be dusted to remove splits before they become out of control. Read On!>>> HOW DO I DUST MY HAIR?…
by Jamilla via AroundTheWayCurls I used to run from them as a child. I mean, make a b-line for the closest vacancy or excuse to change the subject. As soon as someone tried to s-p-e-l-l the word I would immediately remember the homework I needed to finish or the laundry I just had to do. Trims, man. I do not…
@BaronessCountess by Kanisha Parks of BlackNaps.org We’ve all been there: you set out to execute a flawless style, you have the perfect combination of products and the best tools, you make preparations regarding how much drying time you’ll need, etc., and yet- the style just doesn’t turn out right. Other times, your hair seems like it just wants to behave…
The hair scissors Nik uses for trims and search & destorys by Christina Patrice By far, the best decision I ever made in my natural hair journey was to have my chop turned into a Deva Cut at the end of my transition. Not only was there a tremendous amount of care put into cutting my hair curl-by-curl, the resulting…
by Toia B of luvtobnatural.com I totally get why many shy away from trimming. Hair shrinkage coupled with the fear of scissor-happy stylists make some naturals run the other way. When you’ve worked hard to achieve and maintain some length, you’re not tryna hear nothin’ bout no trim! While quite a few naturals shudder at the sound of a pair…