Category: Hair Care
4 Top Vitamins that Promote Hair Growth
Outside of eating healthy and maintaining a hair regimen, there are vitamins that promote hair growth that can be taken in supplement form. You can also find these vitamin in various foods. But a healthy diet and vitamin supplements alone is not the answer to longer healthier hair. To get the most out of vitamins, [...]
Natural Hair Products for Babies
Natural hair products for babies are something that can be debated by many African American mothers across the United States and abroad. The reason is because every child’s hair texture is not the same. This along with some other differences in bodily makeup can cause for different results in products selected for individual babies. The [...]
How To Make Short Black Hair Curly
Many women have transitioned from relaxed to natural hair through a big chop and are now in the need of information on how to make short black hair curly. Of course the definition of your curls will depend on your hair texture but the following information will get you started. We also recommend joining the [...]
5 Causes of Product Buildup on the Scalp
The definition of product buildup is residue or film that sits on the scalp and hair strands causing a grimy coating and/or a flaky substance. Some common signs of product build up include hair that looks or feels lifeless, flakes or flaky powder in the hair shaft, or overly dry dull hair. Lets find out [...]
traction alopecia symptoms
Before we get into traction alopecia symptoms, lets first learn what is this hair loss condition. Traction Alopecia hair loss is caused by extensive damage to the dermal papilla (hair papilla at the base of the follicle shown in the diagram) and the follicle by constant friction of pulling or tension over a long period of [...]
Hair Growth: Length Retention
Hair length retention is the process at which the hair that grows from the scalp is retained along the ends of the hair strands. The hair growth process starts from the roots or follicles of the scalp, but hair length has to be maintained with care in order to achieve long hair. On an average, [...]
What is a protective hairstyle?
The definition of a protective hairstyle is a style that tucks the ends of your hair away from being exposed to damaging agents such as sun, heat, and constant manipulation. Protecting hair is beneficial to all types of hair textures, relaxed, and natural. The purpose and benefits of this hairstyle is to grow healthier, longer [...]
6 Hair Care Tips For Micro Braids
The following micro braids maintenance tips will come in handy when you want a break from daily manipulation and styling your hair. Even though braided styles such as micros can be protective hairstyles, if not properly cared for, it could do more damage than protecting once you take them out. Here are a few tips [...]
Beyonce hair care tips
This is a look at a few of Beyonce hair care tips and styling aids from an article that was in one of People Magazine past issues and on People.com. Beyonce shares how she wears perfume in her hair because people smell your hair while hugging. Also she mentions a few favorite beauty products: MY [...]
7 Steps to Combat Dry Hair
Many people have ask what is that magic dry hair fix? Well, I researched on the topic and found that not one thing can fix the dry hair problem. From medical issues to what you are eating to what products you are using, can be the cause of your dry scalp and strands. Black hair [...]
How To Take Care of Relaxed Hair
Now more than ever women are asking how to take care of relaxed hair especially now that the natural hair movement has really taken off. It’s all about getting your hair to be as healthy as it can no matter how you wear it. Here is a great article for growing long hair which includes [...]
Black Hair Care Newsletter
If you are looking for a good black hair care newsletter you should definitely consider being on the Thirsty Roots mailing list. As you can see above I have an eBook that I send out immediately after you have subscribed to newsletter with over 150 hairstyles and every other day I send out helpful tips [...]
Natural Remedies: Castor Oil
Do you know the benefits of castor oil for natural hair and hair growth in general? Today, many people are using castor oil to help seal moisture and to prevent dry scalp on their natural tresses, and it works for any hair texture. Here is a list of benefits for using castor oil as a [...]
hair milk lite reviews
The Carol’s Daughter hair milk lite reviews are of mixed opinions across the Internet world. depending on if you are natural or relaxed your personal review may be mixed as well. Here is a Youtube video of the hair milk along with some comments from HSN users.
afro hair and beauty magazine
With all the afro hair and beauty magazine titles out there you would think there is zero room for another. However, Essence sees this statement a little different. They launched a hair edition of the popular magazine that featured singer Monica on the front cover. Of course you can’t do a hair magazine without having [...]
moroccan oil where to buy
The correct answer that you want to hear for where to buy moroccan oil is at a salon. there are many knock offs out in the world for everything so to make sure that you don’t get swindled just buy your moroccan oil from a reputable hair stylist in your area.
coconut hair conditioner
When people mention coconut hair conditioner they are probably talking about the healing power of the actual oil. When women realize that their hair is damaged from things like bleach or dye they turn to coconut oil conditioning. The natural ingredients have agents that work wonders in the hair.
moroccan oil knock off
Did you know I had some members in my community tell me they had been swindled into buying moroccan oil knock off brand and not even knowing it. Yup, just like anything else popular you are always going to have someone who wants to dilute your brand to make a quick buck. So, I thought [...]
moroccan oil hydrating cream
Many women are achieving the look they want by using the moroccan oil hydrating cream which is a leave in made with pure argan oil. The hydrating cream is special because it can only be made from ingredients found from a specific tree called a Argan tree found only in south West Morocco in a [...]
coconut hair oil benefits
What are the coconut hair oil benefits and why are people die hard fans of the natural product. Well there are so many but we can get right down to the answer quickly so you can go get some right away…lol. Coconut oil is one of the best natural nutrition for hair. It helps in [...]
