Over the years, rosemary has been known as a culinary ingredient and a healing herb. However, in the recent years, there have been consistent claims that the oil extracted from the rosemary plant is great for hair growth. According to a journal of biomedical science, 2019, the Rosemary is a medicinal plant native of the Mediterranean region and cultivated around … Read More
Peppermint Oil: Benefits & Uses on Natural Hair
There has been a rising controversy on the benefits of Peppermint and its effectiveness on hair growth. Peppermint has been widely used a flavoring in foods, for its fragrance In cosmetics and as a supplement in health conditions. It is believed to be highly beneficial for hair, with a rising curiosity on its effectiveness on hair growth being hampered by … Read More
Grapeseed Oil: Benefits & Uses on Natural Hair
While you may not have thought of it, Grapeseed Oil is a wonderful extract for your natural hair. Like other natural hair oils, Grapeseed oil has been used as an effective natural hair treatment and moisturizer. It is very lightweight and hence easily absorbed into the hair. It is generally recommended to people with low porosity hair but can be … Read More
4 Reasons Why Jamaican Black Castor Oil is Good For Natural Hair
If you have been keeping tabs on hair trends, you’ve probably seen countless adverts promoting Jamaican Black Castor Oil (JBCO). If not online, you’ve probably seen it in a magazine or at a popular natural hair shop, lined up as one of the best products that promote hair growth. JBCO, has in the recent past become one of the most … Read More
13 Best Oils For Low Porosity Hair
In addition to Curl Pattern, Texture, Density, Thickness, and Sebum level, hair porosity is the other factor you need to worry about. My hair is on the Coily, Dense and as I recently found out, it is on the lower side of the Porosity scale. I have done some digging around to better understand the oils that are suited for … Read More
Deep Conditioning 4C Hair – A Detailed Guide
What is deep conditioning? Deep conditioning is the process of treating hair by applying a conditioner that has deep penetrating ingredients such as proteins, hydrolyzed proteins, and amino acids. Deep Conditioning 4C hair is a very important step in the 4C Natural Hair Care Regimen because this treatment deeply moisturizes and slows down the hair deterioration process. Unlike a regular … Read More
A Detailed Guide To Hot Oil Treatment For Natural hair
What is a Hot Oil Treatment? This is a treatment that is applied to the hair by using oils that have been warmed up. This treatment allows for necessary oils lost to be restored to your hair. This treatment moisturizes, strengthens, clarifies, softens and treats dandruff. The treatment strengthens your hair because the oils coat your strands, protecting them from … Read More
7 Best Oil Blends To Solve Your Natural Hair Problems
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
Protein Treatments For Natural Hair
Hair is composed of proteins 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 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 exposure to the sun, pollutants, … Read More
The Maximum Hydration Method in 4C Hair
The Maximum Hydration Method (MHM), also referred to as Max Hydration Method, 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 … Read More