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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Now usually I am of the opinion that anything that you can eat is perfectly acceptable in your hair, hence the caramel treatment or avocado moisturizing mask. But how about baking soda? I’m not one to use it often on my own hair but it has been touted often as a good alternative to shampoo [...]
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Get silky locks without flat ironing or just refresh an old press Silk wrapping your hair is a relatively new technique of wrapping your hair while dry with a bit of moisturizer and shine spray and sitting under a hooded dryer. The purpose of this treatment is to give relaxed hair the ‘flat ironed and [...]
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What is oil rinsing and how does it help black hair? I came across an old thread on Long hair care forums a while ago about oil rinsing and its benefits. I always pay attention when a thread carries on for more than 5 pages but this one had created quite a buzz with everyone [...]
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Give your hair an extra special treat of moisture This recipe works on the same principle as hot oil treatments or any deep conditioner in general. Start with damp hair clean hair and here’s what you’ll need; 1 small jar of real mayonnaise 1 ripe avocado Put the avocado in a bowl and mash with [...]
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If your hair is dry and you need an instant moisture boost plus the added benefit of having a humectant that will continuously attract moisture from the atmosphere then you will enjoy this simple conditioner. Ingredients: 1/4 cup Honey 1/4 cup Glycerine 1/3 cup olive oil 1 egg yolk Fragrance/essential oil (optional) Place the egg [...]
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