Natural Hair Care

Clean Scalp for Longer Hair

Clean Scalp for Longer Hair

A healthy clean scalp is the perfect environment for growing your hair longer faster.  Build up on the scalp and hair can directly impact your hair growth and ability to retain length.  While I enjoy using moisturizing shampoos and cowashing can leave the hair soft I STRONGLY encourage everyone to have a clarifying shampoo in […]

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Combing and detangling natural hair

Combing and detangling natural hair

One of the biggest changes I made in my hair routine was handling my hair more gently.  Particularly I changed how I combed my hair, the frequency I combed and detangled, and the tools I used to comb. Here are some important tips that have helped me reduce breakage and grow my  natural hair to […]

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Protein Moisture Balance

Protein Moisture Balance

Understanding and paying attention to your hair elasticity is one of the major keys to stopping hair breakage. Elasticity is basically the hairs ability to stretch. Simply put hair that is dry and brittle breaks easily. Hair that is elastic and more flexible is less likely to break when being manipulated and this is what […]

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What is Hair Breakage

What is Hair Breakage

For years I thought breakage was normal. I would look at my sink full of broken hair and assume that’s just what hair did. However it does not have to be that way. Scientists have conducted studies to figure out the specifics of hair. Although there is no known structural or chemical difference between afro […]

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4 Steps to Long Locs

4 Steps to Long Locs

Over the years I have often considered letting go of my fro and locing my natural hair.  However after much consideration and research I realized that locs require quite a bit of work and time to maintain just like loose hair.  I have met women with natural hair who decide to loc to make hair […]

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5 Benefits of Proper Heat Use

5 Benefits of Proper Heat Use

Now I will be the first person to tell you that ditching the excess heat was one of the best things I did to help grow my hair.  However, heat is not “the devil” to be avoided at all costs.  While heat is definitely not essential to hair growth, there are some benefits to using […]

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Viola Davis’ Natural Style at the SAG awards

Viola Davis’ Natural Style at the SAG awards

Viola Davis looked absolutely lovely at the Screen Actors Guild Awards.  With grace and style she accepted her award and addressed issues of diversity and beauty standards in Hollywood.  In reference to her role in “How to Get Away with Murder”, Davis thanked her producers for believing a “mysterious woman could be a 49-year-old, dark-skinned, […]

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Winterizing your Natural Hair Care Routine

Winterizing your Natural Hair Care Routine

Winter time is here and it is important to adjust your natural hair routine accordingly.  In the summer time my hair just seems to flourish.  My hair loves the warmth and humidity. I’m originally from Chicago and they don’t call it the Windy City for nothing, it can get really cold and can damage fragile strands. […]

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Super Mom – Simple Hair

Super Mom – Simple Hair

I really enjoy being a Mom.  I have a toddler and a new infant.  During the week I am busy homeschooling my toddler while balancing household chores, caring for a new infant, and working part time on weekends.  Who has time for hair? With the addition of another child keeping my natural hair care super […]

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Avoid Summer Humidity Frustration: Tips for Managing Your Hair

Avoid Summer Humidity Frustration: Tips for Managing Your Hair

“I hate humid weather”.  I often hear many women regardless of race or hair texture utter those words.  Many of us dread what the humidity will do to our natural hair.  Well while humidity can be a pain, your natural hair can actually thrive in humid weather. When it is humid the extra moisture in […]

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