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For many individuals with natural hair, maintaining healthy edges can be a significant concern. The delicate hair around the edges, also known as the "edges" is susceptible to breakage, thinning, and even hair loss due to various factors like tension from styling, genetics, and improper care. However, with patience, dedication, and the right approach, growing and maintaining healthy edges is achievable.  Understanding the Basics Before delving into specific methods, it's crucial to understand the fundamentals of hair care and growth. Hair growth occurs in cycles and is influenced by factors like genetics, diet, lifestyle, and overall health. The hairline, being...

Ensuring the health and vitality of your child’s natural hair can be a rewarding and bonding experience. Natural hair comes in a variety of textures and patterns, each requiring specific care to prevent breakage. Let's explore effective ways to nurture your child's natural hair, helping them embrace their unique beauty and confidence. Understanding Natural Hair Natural hair is beautiful, diverse, and versatile. It ranges from wavy to tightly coiled, and each texture demands tailored care. Understanding your child's hair type is the first step toward preventing breakage. Consult a professional hairstylist if you're uncertain about your child's specific hair needs....

Keeping natural hair definitely comes with a lot of myths. It's understandable considering the fact that we're still learning a lot about how to keep and maintain our hair. It can be frustrating to decipher between what is a myth and what is a fact. As uncomfortable and frustrating as it may be, experimenting with your hair to know what works and doesn't work seems to be the best way to go. However, there's a general consensus regarding facts on natural hair care. Oils moisturize your hair - myth Hair oils are sealants! Oils help to seal in moisture. Moisturizing...

Some hair practices may seem normal and regular to do but could cause serious damage to your hair. The fact remains that not every hack you see online actually works. When it comes to natural hair care, a lot of experimentation is required to know what works and doesn't work for your hair. There's a general consensus, however, on some hair practices which aren't the best for the overall health of your hair.  Braiding non-stop (to grow hair) There's this myth that if you want to grow your hair, braid it. Well, let's debunk that. Braiding doesn't grow hair. On...

Having healthy hair doesn't happen by chance. It certainly doesn't happen when we ignore it. As it is with everything, there are certain basic guiding principles to follow. Throw out the notion that natural hair doesn't and cannot grow. Follow these guidelines instead. Allow your hair to breathe Naturalistas have one excuse or the other why they can't wear their own hair - 'my hair is too thin', 'my hair is too thick', 'I don't have time for my hair', etc. One of the best things you can do for your hair is to wear it out. Allow 'air to...