Posts — dry hair

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...

One of the common complains of natural hair care is how dry the hair tends to be. This doesn't have to be your reality. Indulging in regular hydrating treatments does the trick. Apart from store bought products, there are a lot of items found in kitchen which could be used as well. Buckle up! Aloe Vera For centuries, Aloe Vera has been used in the beauty industry for both hair care and skin care. It is particularly beneficial to the hair due to its moisturizing effects. It also has anti-inflammatory properties, fatty acids and enzymes which work together to moisturize...

There comes a time in our hair care journey when we do not see any significant growth. It looks and feels like no matter what you do, your hair just refuses to grow. For a lot of naturalistas, it might even be the case of the hair not getting any thicker or longer. Let's explore why this is happening. Hormones Yes! As women, we tend to go through hormonal changes every month. This could have an effect on the hair growth cycle. When it comes to pregnancy for example, some women tend to experience rapid hair growth during pregnancy and...

The decision to keep natural hair comes as a passing thought till it fully sinks in. From then onwards, the passion to either transition or do the big chop intensifies. If you're not careful, fear starts to grip you with loads of questions. What if my hair doesn't grow? What if I can't take care of my hair? What if it doesn't suit my face? All these are normal. Here are a few pointers to make that transition easier.  The big question - Big chop or transition? Whichever option you decide to go with, own it. There's no better option....

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...