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For many individuals, changing their hair color is a creative and exciting way to express themselves. Natural hair, which comes in various textures and shades, provides a versatile canvas for experimenting with different colors. However, when it comes to bleaching and dyeing natural hair, there are several important factors to consider. In this blog post, we will explore the pros and cons of bleaching and dyeing natural hair to help you make an informed decision. The Pros Creative Expression One of the most significant advantages of bleaching and dyeing natural hair is the ability to explore a wide range of...

Hair within the natural hair community is often referred to as healthy based on its length. This shouldn't be the case. Healthy hair is healthy hair irrespective of the length. Due to the pressure to have long 'healthy' hair, we often hold on to damaged hair.  First off, a trim at least once every eight weeks is recommended. This is particularly important if you have chemically altered your hair eg. bleached, dyed, texturized, etc. The tips of the hair are often the oldest and weakest and more susceptible to split ends and/or breakage. Now to the substantive part. How do...

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...

At a point in your hair care journey, you get motivated to try new things. Colouring your hair surely is an option. This isn't a decision to take lightly. Before going all out to colour your hair, here are some things you need to know. Bleach or dye? Bleaching is a chemical process which strips your hair of its dark colour or melanin to reveal a more 'blondish' or 'brownish' colour. It's a permanent procedure which can not be reversed. Dyeing, however, adds colour to your hair. You can use a temporary, semi-permanent or permanent hair dye. If the goal...

Apart from genes and great products, the tools you use on your hair plays a key role in its general health. As a naturalista and an eyanista for that matter, there are some hair care tools you should definitely have in your toolbox. Not only do they make taking care of the hair easier but fun as well.  Wide tooth comb This is a giving. You really need to have a wide tooth comb in your tool box. Why? It makes the detangling process smoother and simpler. Plus, you lose little to no hair at all compared to using other...