Posts — bad hair practices

Taking care of natural hair comes with its highs and lows. It can get confusing with so much misinformation and half truths. The truth is when it comes to hair care, there's no blueprint. However, there are some guiding principles to make the hair care journey worth it.  What products should I use? First off, knowing your hair porosity will help in choosing the kind of products to use for maximum benefits. This notwithstanding, avoid products with sulfates and parabens. They're not good for your hair. Considering how dry natural hair can be, opt for products which provide your hair...

The versatility of natural hair has been established. Unlike back in the day when naturalistas were 'limited' to few styles, the styles we're all witnessing today are nothing short of amazing. Styling is one of the many ways to either maintain your hair or lose your hair based on the techniques used. To keep your hair healthy, here are a few tips to go by. Understand your hair Identify your curl pattern, find out the porosity of your hair, use the right hair tools and know what products your hair responds to. The versatility of natural hair also means that...

Healthy hair doesn't happen by chance. The fixation on the length of hair instead of its health is worrying. Just like anything, if you do take care of your hair, it'll grow healthy. Adopting good hair practices should be on the list of everyone. It's time to do away with the bad hair practices. If you're wondering what they are, here goes.  Not using hair products Yes, you've bought all the essential products needed to take care of your hair but are you using them? Don’t be that person. Buying products is good but using them is even better. Use the...

No, it's not cliché. If you're keeping natural hair, you need a spray bottle. The bottle itself isn't necessarily what you need but you need to moisturize your hair.  You can decide to go in for a hair mist which provides moisture to your hair on the go. You can also choose to go the DIY way and mix your own products in a spray bottle. So what do you need in your spray bottle?  Water The most important ingredient needed to moisturize your hair is water. The content of your spray bottle should be about 70-80% water. You can use any...

Beauty is pain, they say. It certainly comes along with its rewards and challenges. When it comes to hair care, some problems are inevitable. This post explores some common hair problems you're likely to encounter when growing natural hair. Hair loss Hair loss is caused by a myriad of factors. The most common ones are bad hair practices and loss caused by hormones. With hormonal hair loss, sometimes all you need to do is to be patient. It'll pass and with the right hair treatments, including Protein Treatment and Deep Conditioning Treatment.  Hair loss caused by bad hair practices doesn't...