The rumors are true, according to a study, black people grow hair slower than Caucasian hair. This study demonstrated significant differences between African and caucasian hair growth parameters, which might suggest a trend towards increased hair loss in Africans, even though it contrasts with a lower and slower incidence of the development of alopecia in Africans. Loussouarn G, “African hair growth parameters” Pubmed, August 2001, https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/11531795/ Growing longer hair can sometimes seem like an impossible task when you have natural black hair. All you need is a good hair care routine and patience. Not only is black hair growth slower, but due to how our hair strands are wrapped around…

Many of us have experienced the frustration of seeing our hair strands break and split, particularly when we’re caught in the cycle of tight ponytails and daily styling. As someone who’s no stranger to this struggle, I know firsthand the frustration that comes with battling breakage, especially when my go-to ponytail was way too tight during those busy workdays when I needed to run out the door. But fear not, because I’ve gathered insights on the ins and outs of preventing hair breakage. Together, we’ll explore the secrets to maintaining healthy, resilient hair strands, incorporating key techniques and products tailored to your needs. Whether you’re dealing with dryness, brittleness, or…

Growing up, my mother did my hair until I turned 11 or 12, then I was left to my own devices. I remember getting up every day for school, and I would have to make my hair wet to pull it back into a tight ponytail! I cringe at the thought now. The daily wetting caused severe hair breakage, this was mainly because I always had damp hair, because I never allowed my hair to dry as it was always in that darn ponytail. While the question, “Should I wet my natural hair every day” may seem like not that big a deal, it can be the difference between retaining…

We’ve all been there, running our fingers through our wet hair after what we thought was a good wash day, just to find our hair is a tangled mess. No matter what detangling products and steps you take, you just can’t seem to get rid of hair tangles after wash day. This is mainly caused by your hair type, if you have natural hair, the hair strands easily become a tangled mess when you don’t take caution. With curly hair, the spiral of individual strands can get tangled to the spiral of another curl. But with a good hair care routine as a wash day routine, this shouldn’t be too…

Making your own rosemary water for your natural hair is as simple as getting some rosemary sprigs and water – that’s it! Ideal for refreshing dry curls, soothing itchy scalps, and promoting healthy hair growth, you’ll soon become a devoted fan just like me! We’re all very familiar with curly hair, aren’t we? From DIY rosemary oil to rosemary hair products (cough cough Mielle organics) and rosemary essential oils. This magical herb not only grows in our gardens all year long but also serves as a kitchen staple and is now a secret weapon in your hair routine. Rosemary isn’t just a pretty herb; it’s a potent ingredient for hair…