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One of the many fancy terms you'd come to know and appreciate within the natural hair community is the 'big chop'. This simply means cutting off all your permed hair to reveal your hair in its natural state. For sometime now, big chop has become a buzz-phrase as more and more people take the natural hair route. Before you decide to join the wagon, here are a few things you need to know. Do it for you Don't just follow the trend. If you intend to cut off your hair, do it because you want to not because everyone is...

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...

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...

One of the best ways to keep your hair healthy is to condition it frequently and properly using the right products. Conditioning your hair is an important element of hair care. Knowing what to do, how to do it and what products to use is beneficial in your hair care journey. Here are some conditioners you need to add to your hair care regimen. Detangling 'Rinse Out' Conditioner On washdays, an important element of the process you can't afford to miss is using your Detangling Conditioner. It is applied right after shampooing your hair and helps restore the natural oils lost during...