Hair steaming is a GREAT thing for ladies with the extra coarse hair. DarkerthanBrown recently reviewed the QRedew steamer which she has implemented as part of her regimen for her 4C hair and I had to hop on the bandwagon right after her. Steaming is great because specifically helps with some of our biggest problem […]
Category Archives: Hair Science
Everything to Know About Mineral Oil, Vaseline and Hair Care
A while back, mineral oil was criticized as being, among other undesirable things, “bad” for natural black hair. It purportedly blocked the hair follicles, not only making the scalp dirty but also keeping hair from growing, and was blacklisted among the community. Back then, if I knew one thing about being natural, it was to […]
Coconut Oil Alternatives for Eczema Relief
In continuing with this series on eczema relief, it only makes sense to discuss other forms of moisture through the use of essential hair oils. As mentioned in my last post, a great moisturizer is everything, and for many people who suffer from eczema (and for many curlies with porous hair), coconut oil is a […]
All About the Benefits of Aloe Vera
Aloe vera is the ultimate multitasker. It’s been used in herbal medicine since the early first century A.D., and aloe vera extracts are widely used in the cosmetic and alternative medicine industries, marketed as having rejuvenating, healing, and/or soothing properties. Whether it’s the juice or the gel, which is slightly thicker due to the added […]
Natural Hair Treatment: Eczema Relief
When it comes to natural hair, I am definitely not a pro. Nonetheless, I have discovered a hair washing treatment that works well for my three-year-old daughter. It has been a challenging journey for us, and although we are proud members of the natural hair community, my daughter can attest to the fact that we […]
Newly Natural? Tips on Where to Start
At the beginning of your natural hair care journey, spend some time getting to know your hair, sans product. It may have been years since you last saw your hair in its natural state, and you might have no idea how to take care of your textured tresses. But before you start following the same […]
Tips on Using Glycerin During the Summer
Humidity can be the damn devil. You got some popping curls after your perfected your twist & rod, then as soon as you stepped out the door…poof be gone. Your curly do’ has turned into something pufftastic. What a gwan? A lot of moisturizing hair products have glycerin in them. For the highly textured, kinky […]
Let’s Talk Hair Shedding
How much hair should one shed? What is normal shedding? How to tell if you have a shedding problem? What causes excessive shedding? What’s the difference between shedding and breakage? The questions around shedding never end and as one who has done a good bit of research on the topic, it seems as though the […]
The Stick And Associated Problems: Getting Rid of Underarm Discomfort
I insidiously despise my underarms. They have been a problem for me since I began autonomously grooming myself back in middle school. I thought I knew what I was doing. I asked my mom and sister, researched the proper ways to shave, and the right products to use. The Struggle I live in Texas. During our cool […]
Can You Eat Your Way To Healthy Hair?
We’ve all heard the phrase “you are what you eat” and, when you think about it, it really is a true statement. When on the journey to healthy hair, most people only think about the hair that is physically seen. In reality, your hair has roots that start in your head. There are many products […]