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Natural Humectants Every Curly Girl Needs For Dry Hair
Are you curious about incorporating humectants into your hair care routine? Maybe you’re intrigued about the role of humectants and their impact on giving you more healthy hair! Humectants serve as remarkable components in hair products, catering to the needs of natural hair textures by nourishing, moisturizing, and shielding the hair shaft. They facilitate maintaining hair softness acting as a natural moisturizer, enhancing curl definition, and combating frizz. I bet this piques your interest, doesn’t it? In this blog post on humectants for hair, we’ll go into the essence of natural humectants, their mechanisms, and their significance for various natural hair types. Additionally, we’ll advise you on when staying away…
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15 DIY Protein Hair Masks & Treatments For Damaged Hair
DIY products, such as diy protein hair masks, may appear difficult to make or you may not feel like they work. Yet, using simple diy hair masks can be a particularly effective way to cure your specific needs like hair breakage and heat damage. While the shelves of the beauty supply store are stocked with a wide selection of ready-made masks to choose from, you can also make your own diy protein treatment at home using items you probably already have on hand, such as olive oil, ripe avocado, or greek yogurt. Also, these homemade protein treatments can help with various issues, including dry hair and restoring brittle hair strands.…
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20 Best Shampoos & Conditioners for High Porosity Hair
Dealing with high-porosity hair can feel like an ongoing battle, as it comes with its own set of challenges, including frizzy hair, dry hair, and dry scalp, as well as breakage. If you’re struggling to manage your high porosity hair, know that you’re not alone. However, there’s good news—there are specific shampoos and conditioners designed to address these issues head-on. Highly porous hair can occur when the cuticle layer of the hair shaft is raised, making it prone to absorbing moisture quickly but unable to retain it. This can be caused by various factors like heat damage, chemical treatments, harsh hair care products, or even environmental damage. To combat high…
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How Often Should You Wash Natural Low Porosity Hair?
Taking care of natural hair, especially low-porosity hair, can be quite tricky. There are numerous factors at play, such as hair type, hair shaft structure, hair density, and even curl type. Even the seemingly simple act of washing your hair requires careful consideration. Should you opt for a co-wash? Which products suit your low-porosity hair best? And how frequently you should have a wash day to maintain the health of your health? For many with low porosity hair, “wash day” can feel like a daunting task. Fortunately, I’m here to offer guidance. In this article, we’ll go into the intricacies of washing low-porosity hair, offering insights into the frequency of…
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25 Of The Best Tips For Frizz Control On Natural Curly Hair
Welcome to the ultimate guide to taming frizz and achieving beautiful, smooth curls! If you’re like me, you’ve probably battled frizz your entire life, struggling to find the perfect solution for those unruly frizzy curls. But fear not, because I’m here to share with you 25 tried-and-tested tips that have completely transformed my post-wash day routine and banished frizz for good. As someone with curly hair, I understand the frustration of dealing with a lack of definition, dry hair, and frizzy curls. It’s a common struggle among those of us with curly hair, but with the right products and hair care routine, you can achieve the frizz-free hair that you’ve…
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8 Best Carrier Oils For Natural Hair Care & Growth
Taking care of your natural hair begins and ends with one crucial factor: hair moisture. Every wash day, your main goal should be to moisturize retention, following the cleansing process. Even the most hydrating hair care routine can fall short if you don’t use hair oils in your hair care routine. I love to use essential oils, but they are very strong and should be diluted. Therefore you need different carrier oils to add a few drops of essential oil to. That’s why incorporating carrier oils into your hair regimen is essential. So, if you’re serious about maintaining healthy hair you should be using carrier oils with your essential oils.…
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The Best Wash & Go Hair Products For Natural Hair
If you know me then you know my hair is almost always out. I have been natural all my life and only recently (in 2020) started doing protective styles on my hair. So for 20 years I have been wearing my natural curls out in wash and go forever! So it’s safe to say that I have mastered my wash-and-go routine, and with that I have narrowed it down to the best products to use for my wash days. The wash-and-go hairstyle is very popular in the natural hair community and a great way to show curl definition on your natural texture without the use of heat. It has been…
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How To Use Protein Treatments For High Porosity Hair Care
My hair was a total mess before. I had greasy roots, split ends, and brittle hair. At one point, I seriously contemplated shaving it all off and starting fresh! But then, I discovered the magic of monthly protein treatments for hair, and let me tell you, it was a game-changer for my high porosity hair. These treatments worked wonders on my highly porous hair and will work for you too regardless of whether thick and curly hair like mine or straighter hair. So, what exactly do protein treatments do for your hair health? Well, they swoop in to fill in those pesky holes, gaps, and cracks along your damaged hair…
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Is Your Hair Shedding Or Is It Breakage, The Real Difference
Are you experiencing excessive shedding and finding yourself constantly asking, “Why is my natural hair shedding so much?” or is it actually natural hair breakage? You’re not alone, trust me. Shedding is a natural part of the hair growth cycle, but when it becomes excessive hair shedding, it can be concerning. In this blog post, we’ll go into the various factors that contribute to excessive hair loss in natural hair, from the role of hair follicles to the impact of protective styles and everything in between. Understanding the Hair Growth Cycle: To understand why your natural hair may be shedding excessively, it’s important to understand the hair growth cycle. This…
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DIY Scalp Scrub Recipes For Scalp Detox & Hair Growth
In this article, I will share a few different homemade scalp scrub recipes and washes that cater to various scalp conditions. Using your own scalp scrub can significantly improve the blood condition and appearance of your hair. It can help clarify your scalp and really help you get in there to remove any product buildup. A thorough apple cider vinegar-water rinse and a light coating of jojoba oil on the hair tips take care of the rest of your greasy hair. But enough of that—let’s get into at-home scalp scrubs! What Do Scalp Scrubs Do? They do pretty much exactly what the name implies, scrubbing the scalp to exfoliate, treat, and increase blood…