How long and fast hair grows depends on factors such as genetics, age, gender and hormones. Nutrient deficiency, hormonal fluctuations and other factors may reduce the rate of hair growth. With that said, exactly how long does hair grow in a month? A study done by the American Academy of Dermatology showed that on average hair grows about ½ an … Read More
Honey Mask For Hair: Benefits & 4 Simple DIY Recipes
Honey is a powerful natural ingredient that has many benefits on hair. One of the best ways to take advantage of the benefits of honey is to use a honey mask for hair. To help you get started with using honey masks, we will cover the following: (i) 4 DIY honey masks for hair and (ii)Benefits of honey masks on … Read More
Freeform Dreads – Everything You Need to Know to Get Started
Are freeform dreads the new way of locking hair, is it the new natural and a way of expressing hair freedom? Probably. Simply put; Freeform dreads are locs that form naturally without any manipulation on the new growth. They are another interesting and fun way to start or continue growing your dreadlocks with very minimal maintenance. If you are looking … Read More
12 Golden Hair Growth Tips For Black Males
Have you been searching the whole internet on how to grow long hair for black males? You are not alone. A few of my male friends complain that the blogging community does not think about them. In this article, we shift focus from our female friends. We will cover 12 easy to follow hair growth tips for black males. These … Read More
How to Take Out Faux Locs Quickly and Easily
Have you ever wondered how you can take out faux locs safely without destroying your hair? There is nothing more frustrating than finding out that the hairstyle you love so much has the potential of messing up your hair when taking it out. There are 3 easy methods you can use to take out faux locs. These methods include; The … Read More
How Often Should You Trim Hair? (Does it Matter)
The question on how often to trim hair is one that has the natural hair community divided. Another debate that is causing a great row is whether trimming is actually important. The purpose of this article is to answer the first question. For more details on the second question check out the linked article on benefits of trimming hair. Here … Read More
How to Wash 4C Hair in Sections (Tips & Benefits)
Do you wash your natural hair in sections, in plaits or do you just wash your hair without thinking too much of the technique? In this article we will share tips and benefits of washing hair in sections and how to effectively wash 4c hair in sections. But why wash hair in sections? Washing in sections is more effective as … Read More
The Best Guide on How To Grow High Porosity Hair
There are days when you will love your hair and others when you’ll dread it. The secret to having a healthy crown is in understanding what your hair needs. Knowing your hair porosity is a start. This article gives you some useful tips on how to grow high porosity hair, but before we delve into that, here’s a refresher. Porosity … Read More
Sisterlocks: 5 Things You Need To Know Before Getting Them
Other than the long hours you’d have to sit to get sisterlocks done, they are beautiful, flexible and most importantly give you a break from having to style your hair every day. If you are considering sisterlocks, here are 5 things you need to know; 1. What are Sisterlocks? Sisterlocks are tiny sized locs where the hair is interlocked using … Read More
White People with Dreads (Is it Culture Appropriation?)
Back in April 2021 Justin Bieber appeared with a statement ‘white dreads’ look a second time and the controversy on white people with dreads continued to cause a lot of debate. Pardon the rabbit hole I went down on as I was researching Starter Locs and Microlocs, but this is a very important topic to talk about given what’s going on … Read More