We know that oils are very important for natural hair growth, but how exactly do you use them to achieve the best results? How do you make them effective on 4c hair, or type 4 hair in general? Yes, you can simply massage them onto your scalp, but there’s more to it than that. How do you truly get all … Read More
Hair is composed of protein made up of long chains of amino acids. As the cells in your hair develop, they fill up with a fibrous protein called keratin. Keratin that is found in hair is an insoluble protein that doesn’t disintegrate in water and is very resilient. Keratin is highly susceptible to damage caused by external factors such as … Read More
Max Hydration Method (MHM) has become popular among naturals over the last few years. This method was designed for natural hair that tends to become too dry even after being moisturized. The purpose of this method is to bring moisture to your natural curls and keeping the moisture locked in. It is mostly targeted at those with type 4 hair … Read More
There are so many products in the market aimed to improve the look and feel of your hair that you can easily forget that one of the most important things you can do to keep your natural hair healthy is proper nutrition. Eating well and getting key nutrients from your diet is a key factor in ensuring that your hair … Read More
I know any moment you think of Aloe Vera you may think of the yucky smell. Like seriously, how can I put up with that smell on my hair? You never know the worth of something till you try it! Aloe Vera plant has been known for ages and used especially for its medicinal value throughout the centuries. The name … Read More
Nettle is of one of those plants that grow anywhere [literally], it doesn’t need special care for it to grow and spread far and wide. Many people, however, don’t like it because they consider it a weed, plus it has tiny prickly hair, that prick your skin and inject a dose of chemicals such as histamine and formic acid if … Read More
Moringa has been around for a very long time and has been used for centuries because of its health benefits and medicinal value. Moringa grows in dry areas that have sandy soils. I use Moringa both in my tea and in my hair rinses and I love the results on my natural 4C hair. In this article, you will learn … Read More
It is absolutely important you identify at least 5 herbs that you can try out for your hair care. The reason for this is that, herbs will nourish your hair in ways that conventional hair products wont. Herbs are natural and thus very safe for your hair. Herbs provide you with a unique combination of nutrients that may not be … Read More
Argan oil is a very ‘rare’ and precious hair commodity. It is extracted from the kernel of the Argan tree that is scientifically known as Argania spinose. The oil is often referred to as the ‘Moroccan oil’ because it is mainly found in Sous Valley in south-western Morocco. The oil is extremely rare because of its limited, specific growing areas … Read More
Jojoba oil – (pronounced as ho-ho-ba)- is extracted from the Jojoba plant which is scientifically known as Simmondsia chinensis. This vegetable oil, native of the Sonoran Desert of northwestern Mexico, will give your natural hair the much needed moisture, stimulate growth and leave it looking radiant and beaming with life. Whether you are starting out on your natural hair journey, … Read More