As some of you might know from reading my About Me page, I have a mild phobia when it comes to cutting my hair and just as much as I don’t like doing it I also don’t like having unhealthy hair. So, I regularly had my ends trimmed with strict instructions since some hairstylists are far too happy with a scissor in their hands. However, as my Big Chop day approaches, I am […]
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I’m guessing that with Summer pretty much upon us you haven’t been missing the chance to enjoy the sun and refresh yourself out in the sea or pool after an extremely cold Winter. However, I hope you haven’t been lagging behind in protecting your hair before you expose it to salt and chlorine (read Transitioning Hair and Swimming). However, aftercare is also important and if you’ve been going to the pool frequently a simple shampoo […]
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Apple cider vinegar is perhaps the natural ingredient which medical professionals, scientists, eco-supporters, housekeepers and natural hair lovers most agree when it comes to its beneficial use. Many of them have been studied, tested and approved. Incorporating this natural ingredient in your tool box of hair tricks is a must whether you’re transitioning to natural hair or are already natural. However, let’s first begin this conversation by saying that any apple cider […]
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Using flat irons while transitioning to natural hair is something I have avoided throughout my journey, and it’s something I would advise you to stay away from if you’re on that same journey. I’m not saying flat ironing is something you will never be able to do again. I’m just saying to focus on growing healthy hair and getting to know it before you even have the chance to damage it. […]
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Hard water and hair can be a “deadly” combination as it can cause havoc on your transitioning hair and you may not even be aware of it. I certainly wasn’t when I came to live in London, although I did feel a difference in my hair. At the time, way before I started transitioning, I used a mixture of tap and bottled water to make a final hair rinse after I conditioned my hair. […]
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I’m pretty certain that once you started your transitioning or natural hair journey the term baking soda came up frequently in hair forums, blog posts or video tutorials as a natural solution in your hair care regimen. Baking soda is possibly the most used or nominated solution for those who follow, or want to follow, the no-poo (no shampoo) method for hair wash. The Baking Soda Solution Baking soda […]
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Exactly! Why should you even care about natural hair and pH? I mean it’s not like you need a chemistry degree to take care of your hair, right? Well, yes you don’t need one and you certainly don’t need to know the periodic table, but it sure is important to know the relationship between your hair and pH. What Is pH? The power of hydrogen, or pH as it’s […]
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Postpartum hair shedding while you’re transitioning to natural hair can be a scary thing. We all know it’s something that normally happens after giving birth, however, during transition your relaxed hair is already in a weak state and you may fear it will fall out by handfuls in excess of the “normal” shedding during this period. The Reality is… On average, we all loose 100 hairs a day and […]
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