Molasses Hair Treatment
Since my commitment to weekly deep treatments whether in the form of an after shampoo deep conditioning treatment, steaming or a 1-2 hour pre poo I have been on the hunt for new and interesting natural ingredients to experiment with depending on what my hair needs… that is Protein or Moisture. Recently I came [...]
Cleopatra is said to have taken honey baths, and it’s been said that Nero the Roman Emperor’s wife; used honey on her face. Honey has been used throughout centuries for many uses, even in beauty products. In modern times, honey is becoming that much more popular in all kinds of beauty and hair care products. [...]
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The misconception associated with the reasons behind thinning and hair loss is still widely argumentive & misunderstood. There is more evidence that a hormone called DHT is responsible. Both men and women have it. Alopecia hair loss is thought to be pathogen related. Studies show that over time, an excess build-up of DHT in the [...]
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What is a Brazilian Keratin Treatment? Often abbreviated as BKT, it is a thermal straightening system that promises to result in frizz and curl-free voluminous hair. It utilizes keratin (a protein) to temporarily straighten the hair. Depending on the amount of kink or curl your hair has, it will not necessarily give you 100% pin-straight [...]
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The Baggy Method Defined Put simply the baggy method is a technique used to lock in moisture for an extended period of time using conditioner, oil and a plastic cap or bag. Baggying can be done on the entire head or it can be done on a ponytail. In unusually cold weather hair may tend to [...]
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As a woman who happily relaxes her hair and loves the ease and versatility of it, I do sometimes feel limited by that choice. Why? Because I thoroughly believe that one should choose only one chemical process for their hair to maintain the healthiest mane possible. So because I choose to relax, I do not [...]
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Want to stimulate your hair growth, or prepare a great hot oil treatment? Naturally! Introducing essential oils. Often known to naturally enhance your hair and skin, essential oils are natures gift to you. Extracted from the leaves, flowers, roots or branches, essential oils are the pure essence of these plants. Essential oils can be added [...]
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We already know how important protein is for black hair but just in case you’ve been living in a cave and didn’t know, here’s some light reading for you here, here and here. Not all of us however are in a position to purchase Aphogee two step protein treatment, Nexuss Emergencee or other protein treatments. If you are unable to [...]
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