Hair Care

The one thing that we must know about black hair care, is that there is no one solution for all African American hair. Most of us is of a mixed heritage so our hair structure ranged is widely varied. There is a general way of knowing what type of hair you have and this scale is helpful when trying to find hair care solutions. Click here to find out more on hair types.
Just remember this one key fact: Just because our hair can be coarser and thicker than Caucasian hair, that does not mean it is tougher and can stand more stress. Actually, its quite the opposite, especially when its treated like Caucasian hair. We have to use products that are created for African American or textured hair to grow and maintain healthy hair.
We are going to find good solutions to achieve good hair. Because no matter what anyone tell you, all black hair is “good hair”, we just have to bring out its natural beauty by taking care of it.
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 [...]
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