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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...

Keeping hair, no matter the type, takes consistency and a proper hair regimen. There's often a misconception about locs where some folks regard it as low maintenance. To an extent it is. However, for healthier locs, you have to invest a lot of time, effort and resources. Here are some fundamental things you need to do when you have locs.  Shampoo your locs Yes, you have to shampoo your locs. Due to its nature, dust, dirt and residue of products can easily get trapped in your locs. Shampooing helps get rid of these, keeping them clean. It is also essential...

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...

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...

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...