Posts — dry hair

When it comes to caring for natural hair, there are a multitude of products out there. Natural oils, passed down from generation to generation, play an essential role in nourishing, protecting, and enhancing healthy hair growth. In this blog post, we'll explore the top oils that have proven to be incredibly beneficial for natural hair care. Coconut Oil Coconut oil  has rightfully earned its reputation as a hair care superstar. Its unique molecular structure allows it to penetrate the hair shaft, providing deep hydration and strengthening from within. Coconut oil is particularly effective in preventing protein loss, making it an excellent choice...

Keeping natural hair comes with its own set of rules and regulations. Due to how dry natural hair is, one way of keeping it healthy is to moisturize it. To properly grasp this concept, moisture is synonymous to hydration or in simple terms, water. Now that this is out of the way, let's delve into moisturizing natural hair.  Use Water Water is your friend as a naturalista. Your hair needs water. Don't shy away from it. A lot of naturalistas have low porosity hair, especially 4C hair. This means that water takes a longer time to penetrate the hair shaft but...

On the list of almost every woman is to grow long, healthy hair. In trying to grow healthy hair, there are a lot of things we tend to do to enhance the process. Not only are some of these unnecessary but a lot are wrong as well. Healthy hair growth is definitely possible but you have to do it the right way. Here are some myths about growing hair.  Products alone grow hair The truth is, products alone cannot grow hair let alone grow it quickly. Hair growth is a combination of 'good' genes, a consistent hair care regimen, growth...

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...