Photo courtesy of @charmsie by Keisha Fadeyi In the era of curly hair awareness, education and acceptance we have all but abandoned shampoo in many hair care regimens. Many of my favorite curly bloggers and YouTubers swear by co-washing and credit this practice with hair growth and maintaining moisture. Often times we hear horror stories about how shampoo leaves our precious…
Photo Courtesy STYLE CARMEN by Sabrina Perkins It seems simple, right? Take a shower and wash your hair daily. Wrong! Washing your hair may seem like a simple task, but you would be surprised how many people are doing it wrong. Washing your hair incorrectly can lead to scalp irritation, dandruff, and other scalp issues. How often someone decides to…
IG @analidialopess by Sointocurls via BlackNaps.org Sometimes we end up limiting how often we wash our hair thinking that it will prevent dryness when we should actually be washing more frequently than we do. The signs that our hair is dying for a wash are not always so obvious, especially for the natural newbie. How often natural hair needs to…
via Good Hair Diaries by Kavuli If you have a head full of natural hair like myself, wash day can be a bit intimidating if your new to the healthy natural hair scene. A bit of water touches your hair and you’re instantly introduced to shrinkage, tangles and knots. Knowing how to wash your natural hair is priceless. I’m going…
by Jascmeen of Jascmeen.com “WASH YOUR HAIR WITH PALMOLIVE,” THEY SAID. “IT’LL BE GREAT,” THEY SAID. This weekend I got a glimpse into the world of luxury salon extensions. I was on assignment for Racked, covering the Mane Addicts Mane University class founded by Kim Kardashian’s stylist, Jen Atkin. Mane University showcases Jen’s stylist buddies based on their…
by Michelle Thames of HappilyEverNatural.com Over the years I have noticed major changes in my hair since I started mostly conditioner washing (co-washing). I love a little shampoo now and again but co-washing is where it’s at! Read On!>>> Some may think of washing without shampoo as gross, or as a less effective (or ineffective) way of cleansing the hair. …
Alesha is naturally glam! by Sabrina Perkins Clay, mud, and fine-grained earth are all words that describe our mineral-rich favorite detoxifying miracle for our bodies and hair. Whether you choose bentonite, rhassoul, or kaolin clay, they all offer benefits that to some far outweigh shampoos. If you want to ditch shampoos for their harsh sulfates and surfactants, but find co-washing…
by Christina Patrice of ManeObjective Not to brag, but I’ve been having some ridiculously easy wash days. And while I’m sure my methods don’t exactly work for everyone, there are some key points that will help you have a drama-free wash day as well. When followed, these points help alleviate some of the stress and tension around wash days. Read…
by TheManeObjective Co-washing: it’s all the buzz among curlies looking to cleanse their hair and scalp without stripping it of moisture. The general premise of co-washing involves utilizing conditioner or conditioner-like products to gently lift dirt and buildup. For years, curlies and naturals have used store brand conditioners like Herbal Essence Hello Hydration, Aussie Moist, Trader Joe’s Tea Tree Tingle,…
Watch as Jouelzy shares her wash day routine for highly textured natural hair-