African Americans have many options for styling hair. We can relax our hair making it permanently straight. We can weave our hair to make it longer. We can add extensions in twists or braids. We can wear realistic wigs to give our hair a break. In addition, natural styles have re-emerged into the forefront. We ...
Does any change in the temperature cause your hair to behave differently? Does your hair go into a “state of shock” whenever the humidity dips? Can you tell which way the wind blew today by which way your hair’s pointing? Congratulations! You’ve got flyaway hair! Whether you have naturally thin hair or whether your hair’s ...
One of the most dramatic changes you could make to your appearance is to color your hair. There are so many hair color options these days, and each one gives different results. But if you’re looking for to refresh your look, changing your hair color is one of the best ways to do just that. ...
A few months ago I found out about Miss Jessie’s Curly Pudding, which is a jelly-like hair cream for curly and kinky hair. I decided to buy a jar from a local salon that carried the Miss Jessie’s line, and while I was there I decided to buy a jar of Miss Jessie’s Baby Buttercream ...
A beautiful, healthy, head of hair is a woman’s crowning glory. Well groomed, healthy, shiny, silky, swingy hair adds movement while flatteringly framing the face. 1, Proper washing keeps hair shiny and healthy. Most shampoo companies will recommend that you lather and rinse the hair twice. This is not really necessary. Unless your hair has ...
Coconut oil has many benefits for black and textured hair types. Over the years, considerable coconut oil research has been conducted to better understand the oil and its benefits in hair care. Recent research points to coconut oil’s benefits as both a sealant and hair protein reconstructor of sorts. These protein reconstructor benefits are especially ...
Many people dye their hair, and while they get decent results from salon hair dyes or even the dyes from their local drug stores, over time you can over-process your hair from dyeing it too much. Your hair can become brittle and dry, and even learn to repel hair dyeing colors and come out simply ...
Scent-sensitivity is nothing to sneeze at. A study from the University of West Georgia published in 2009 states that 30.5 percent of the general population find scented products irritating. With data like this it is not wonder some workplaces and schools have adapted making their environment fragrance-free. If you work or attend a school with ...
