What are protective styles? As a part of the transitioning process or just to protect your luscious curls from the harsh weather and over manipulation, protective styles such as braids, twists, buns, bantu knots, up-do’s, etc.  can be very beneficial. But, if not maintained properly can cause extreme breakage. Since most transitioning and natural beauties seek these styles because they are low maintenance and are considered to be a “break” from daily handling, you may fall into the temptation … [Read more...]

We all know the benefits of a deep conditioning ESPECIALLY if one is applying heat, color or just living in this world with all it's pollutants.  Despite how you choose to fall into the category of needing one, the point is whether you can overdo it.  The answer to this is a resounding "YES!" Can you over-condition your hair? I used to regard this as a nonsense term but when I did some research, I do now know that it is possible. A study done on nails (same keratin protein as hair) was … [Read more...]

First off, any woman who feels this is not the post for them needs to rethink her situation. While it is true that men are more likely to lose their hair than women, thinning hair and hair loss are also common in women.  Yes, we can suffer from hair loss and thinning hair and here are a few reasons why: Stress Pregnancy Lack of protein Hormones Heredity Dramatic weight loss Lupus (or other illnesses)  Chemotherapy Styling  These are just a few reasons why some women experience hair … [Read more...]

For many naturals hair steaming is a step that is necessary but often skipped and might be just what the “hair doctor” ordered when it comes to healthy moisturized hair. What is hair steaming? It basically means adding moisture to the hair in the form of moist heat (steam) to the hair strands. This can be done in a number of different way such as using a handheld hair steamer, a standing steamer or even enjoying the steam after a long warm shower. Why should you consider steaming? 1. … [Read more...]