Most people know that Tea Tree oil is a natural healing agent and antiseptic for cuts and scrapes but it has many more benefits that just that. Tea Tree oil is extracted from a tree called Melaleuca alternifolia which is found in South Wales, Australia. Natives make an herbal tea using the leaves of the tree and this is where the name came from. Benefits of Tea Tree Oil for Natural Hair Tea … [Read more...]
Why you should add Aloe Vera juice to your routine
Aloe Vera is a succulent cacti plant species that has spikey leaves and a thick fleshy stem. It is the pulp of the plant (the sap) that contains the juice and gel and these have been used for medicinal, cosmetic and health purposes throughout time due to the fact that they contain antioxidants, antibiotics and antifungal properties. They also have a vast amount of vitamins and minerals such … [Read more...]
7 Steps to Longer Hair in One Year
Have you been looking at others’ growth and wondering what are they doing? “Why won’t my hair grow that fast in a year?” Well, it’s simple. Hair growth, regardless of the person takes time but there are also things that you can do over a 12-month period so that you too can see amazing growth. 1. Moisturize Believe it or not, moisture comes from water. Yes, the free liquid substance that is … [Read more...]
Tips for fall-ready hair
Baby, it’s cold outside! Okay, so mother nature has not yet gifted us with freezing temperatures, but despite the confusing sometimes-warm days, we are knee-deep in fall! Temps are dropping and the air is getting drier. Moisturization is the key ingredient in warding off breakage this fall. Here are some tips on how to do so. Drink more water: Your hair and your body! Proper hair care … [Read more...]
The Road to Loving My Natural Hair
Unless you have been under a rock for the past few years, you are more than aware of the tons of women stepping out of the box and embracing their kinks, curls, and coils as freely as they flow from their heads, or in short, going (returning) natural. Personally, natural hair is not a trend, but an awakening! In no way am I dissing my sisters who wear weave (because I love a good sew install) or … [Read more...]
3 Things Every Woman Should do Before Straightening Curly Hair
From weaves and hair color to protective styling, the choices for women who wear their hair natural these days are endless. For many women looking to change things up a bit, a popular alternative is to wear their naturally curly, wavy or kinky locks straight. But, be warned. While the ability to change your look one day to the next offers great versatility, this kind of styling flexibility … [Read more...]
Proteins…a necessity for our Natural hair
Does our hair NEED protein? Of course! Protein in products improve the hair’s elasticity and strength properties. Now, how much and how often depends on what you are doing to your hair. Let's first talk about the different types of protein that can be used on our hair: Animal Protein Repairs damage to the outer layers of the hair. Collagen Protein Increases the elasticity of the … [Read more...]
How to Go Gray with Grace
Allowing nature to take its course isn’t always as easy as it sounds, especially when the end result is a head full of gray hair. Gray hair results from a loss of pigment, commonly known as melanin. The two types of pigments: dark (eumelanin) and light (phaeomelanin) blend together to make up the wide range of hair colors that begin to form even before we’re born. While age and genetics … [Read more...]
Is Long Hair Genetic?
‘Her hair is long because of her genes.’ It is a very common comment that you will see especially within the natural community. It is a provocative statement that kindles passionate arguments for and against it. Some will be adamant that the statement is ignorant and others will emphatically argue for it, pointing out how the person concerned may have a looser texture or other factor that may be … [Read more...]
How to remove single strand knots in Natural hair
(source) One of the biggest headaches Naturals face has to be single strand knots or fairy knots. They are just knots that can form on a single strand or even a few strands on our tresses. They are annoying and pretty common in our kinky, coily, curly hair. Many may just choose to cut them out or yank them out but there are better ways to deal with them that won't cause you to lose your … [Read more...]