NATURAL HAIR
CAN You Touch My Hair? Response To The ‘You Can Touch My Hair’ Exhibit
If you ever go to the Brooklyn area, Union Square is a must see spot, from the park to the farmers market, and who am I kidding, the shopping and the FOOD!! A couple of weekends ago in addition to all the wonderful things Union Square had to offer, the naturals were out in full [...]
Mizani UK’s Big Fail At Understanding Natural Hair
There are few things that put me into rant mode but sometimes I come across something that makes me do a double take and a deep breath. I will give you a minute to peruse this flyer by Mizani UK . . . Now I hope you will forgive my rant but this is exactly [...]
RELAXED HAIR
8 Tips To Ensure That You Get The Same Texlaxed Texture Every Time
Texlaxing is one of those newfangled words/techniques that came about as part of the healthy hair revolution a few years back and is both accepted and dismissed with haughty derision by stylists in equal measure. If you didn’t already know, texlaxing is simply texturizing your hair with a weak relaxer or adding oils, conditioner, protein [...]
Why Do Women Still Use Relaxers? – A Retailer’s Perspective
We receive very interesting emails here at BHI and while most of them are your standard ‘help me make my hair better’ emails, every now and then we might get something strange enough that its worth sharing. Below is an email sent to us from a relaxer company who shall remain nameless, take your time to read [...]
GROW YOUR HAIR LONG
So you are interested in beginning your journey to healthy long locks?
Wonderful! Let me put your mind at ease straight away by stating categorically that your hair CAN grow long regardless of your genetic makeup or hair texture.
There are lots of different ways you can approach hair growth and length retention and this website will provide you with a systematic approach in your healthy hair journey which will give you consistent results in the long run.
From the most fragile relaxed hair to the kinkiest coarse natural hair, I will show you step by step what you need to do grow your hair long.
REGIMENS
A Critical Look At Weaves – Maybe Not So Protective After All
I know what you are thinking, another post about how weaves pull on the edges of your hair, causing receding hair lines, or something about how not caring for your hair underneath the weave can cause breakage and irreparable damage etc. You may even have expected pictures of various people who suffer from Traction Alopecia [...]
Heavy Oils And Butters Are Not For Everyone
I cant decide if having fine hair is a blessing or a curse. I am more inclined to decide that it is a blessing because that is what I have and it would be entirely shameless and disturbingly negative to consider it a curse. For a long time I never knew what having fine hair [...]
CELEBRITIES
Interview with Celebrity Curly Textured Expert & Author Diane Da Costa
The other day we had the pleasure of speaking with the beautiful Diane Da Costa, author and celebrity hair stylist, and she allowed us to ask her anything from the details of her own gorgeous hair color to her outstanding work in the hair industry. Diane shared a lot that we can all benefit from and [...]
Want To See What Celebrities Would Look Like With Natural Hair?
I love going to the movies. Entertainment, popcorn and good company, what’s not to like? A few months ago I found myself in the cinema watching the very funny and talented bunch in Think Like A Man. Gabby Union was adorable, Meagan Good was fabulous, Kevin Hart was hysterical and even the cameo by Morris [...]
HAIR GROWTH
A Critical Look At Weaves – Maybe Not So Protective After All
I know what you are thinking, another post about how weaves pull on the edges of your hair, causing receding hair lines, or something about how not caring for your hair underneath the weave can cause breakage and irreparable damage etc. You may even have expected pictures of various people who suffer from Traction Alopecia [...]
5 Sure-Fire Ways To Correct Dry Hair Issues For Good
Got a Sahara Dessert on your hands? Whether you are relaxed or natural we have all had to deal with dry hair issues at some point in our hair journeys. Unlike split ends where you could get away with having them for a month or so, dry hair is a pressing need that needs a [...]
DEEP CONDITIONING
Heat: Proof That It Takes Your Deep Conditioning Sessions To A New Level
I am definitely in a deep conditioning rut, most of my sessions involve some kind of lazy pre poo, no heat, and a whole bunch of hours all the while using an active six month old as my excuse. Personally even though I feel bad about not using heat as often as I should, I [...]
The Porosity Test: How To Find Out Your Porosity Status And What To Do About It
I am a strainer, at least I used to be. In practical terms that meant that I would add tons of moisture to my hair just for it to leave my strands with the same speed that it was applied. It was as if moisture was allergic to my hair! Scientifically that meant that the [...]
