One very important thing that is hardly talked about is the importance of taking proper foods to promote natural hair growth. There is no value in focusing on the physical aspects of natural hair care (e.g. product application and protective styling) and forgetting to take care of your overall health and nutrition. Proper health and nutrition is the backbone of … Read More
How to Make Fermented Rice Water that Smells better
Let’s talk about Fermented Rice Water and the ‘pungent’ smell that comes off the fermentation process. Most of us with natural hair can go to any length such as putting up with the pungent smell of fermented rice water in order to grow long and heathy hair. The good news is that we don’t have to put up with the … Read More
How to Wash Natural Hair at Home Without Shampoo
Did you know you can wash your natural hair at home without shampoo? Whether you find some shampoos too drying or not working for your hair type or you just want to try the ‘no-poo’ method for washing your hair, there are several ways to wash natural hair at home without shampoo. In this article we will go through 6 … Read More
Is Black Seed Oil Good for Natural Hair? This is what studies show.
Is Black Seed Oil good for natural hair? Studies have shown that Black seed has antimicrobial, antihistamine, antioxidant, sun protection, anti-aging and hair growth promoting properties. These makes it great for promoting natural hair growth. Black seed is also believed to restore hair growth in thinning areas because of its high concentration of Thymoquinone which is a powerful antihistamine. Antihistamine … Read More
How To Prevent Breakage in 4C Hair: 13 Simple Tips
4C Hair breakage is one of the most common hair problems that gives a lot us with 4C hair sleepless nights! Not literally, but you get the point 🙂 To prevent 4C hair from breakage, you first need to determine what is causing the breakage. Hair breaks when the strands are dry, brittle or when there is a lot of … Read More
How to Effectively Stretch 4C Hair WITHOUT Heat
Stretching 4C hair without heat has become popular thanks to several simple techniques that have been invented over time. In this article we will go into the details of 14 different techniques you can use to stretch 4C hair without heat. Disclosure: This post contains affiliate links, which means we may receive a commission if you click an affiliate link … Read More
Effective Hydration Treatments For Hair
Hair that looks and feels good is what most of us hope and work for. Most people always try their level best to ensure that their mane looks healthy and has the desired sheen. A very basic routine that will break or make your hair is a hydration treatment. In this article, you will learn about, (i) what a hydration … Read More
How Often Should You Wash 4C Hair? (With Sample Wash Routines)
4C hair should be Shampoo-washed once or twice a month and Co-washed in between. Shampooing is important in maintaining a clean and healthy scalp. However, washing your 4c hair with shampoo too often strips the hair of its natural oils and moisture which may lead to damage. Therefore it is recommended that you limit exposure to shampoo. Shampoo Washing 4C … Read More
Pumpkin Seed Oil For Natural Hair Growth
Most of us normally consume the fleshy part of Pumpkins and throw away the seeds without knowing how valuable these seeds can be both to our overall health and to our natural hair. Pumpkin seeds can be consumed or used to make pumpkin seed oil which has so many benefits including promoting natural hair growth. The pumpkin seed oil contains … Read More
How to Grow 4C hair Fast – A Simple & Tested Guide
Have you ever asked yourself why your 4C natural hair doesn’t get past the shoulder length? Or why it seems that your hair takes ages to grow? I know the feeling, I was there some years back. The key to growing 4C hair fast is in understanding your hair, developing an effective hair care routine and ensuring your hair is … Read More