I have to confess, before we go any further, that I have never had hair extensions in my life. I’ve seen some good ones and a lot of bad ones lets face it, thus why I was never swayed to have someone else’s hair in my head. Nothing wrong about it, if you like it and they’re well done, but that was never what I witness as I grew up, therefore, […]
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Can’t stop the urge to scratch your scalp? And the more you scratch the more you want to do it? Does this urge come when it’s most inappropriate? Itchiness on your head is a symptom that something is not well on your scalp. The reason for an itchy scalp can be very simple and common, but it is important to identify the problem so you can address it. 1| Allergic Reaction […]
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I guess we will keep talking about it until it is printed on the inside of our eyelids and it plays like a soft tune in our dreams. What, you may ask? Moisture, of course! Moisture is the main character in nearly all conversations about natural hair even when it has a supporting role. Our need to master moisture and achieve moisture retention in our hair is so important that many methods have […]
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I am so excited to be talking to you about this not so new brand – Alikay Naturals. I simply don’t know where to start, thoughts come racing through in my mind and stumble onto each other has my mouth tries to articulate them. I’ll definitely try not to let my enthusiasm get in the way. Ever since I decided to go natural I have entered into a world where […]
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I recently wrote an article here about the Green House Effect (GHE) hair regimen explaining how good it could be for achieving a well moisturised natural hair and for increasing your hair’s growth rate. Many have sworn by it and I believe it is a fairly simple regimen to follow with seemingly high benefits. Nevertheless, a reader’s question on that post compelled to write this follow-up article trying to address possible doubts about […]
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I won’t lie, Summer is my second favourite season of the year. Nevertheless, as temperatures rise and the sun makes its appearance more noticeable and desired I wonder if you’re protecting your transitioning hair from the damaging effects of sun exposure. Just as we protect our skin from the sun we should do the same for our hair. We now have several hair products that offer protection from the sun, chlorine, the wind […]
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I’m guessing that most people who decide to go through a hair transition are either too attached to their hair length, have had some traumatic experience (that would be me) or can’t imagine themselves with short hair. Whatever the reason, any dreams of having natural hair will have nothing to do with dramatic haircuts (big chop). Nevertheless, I’m sure you can’t not stop to admire those who have the courage to […]
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One thing you learn very rapidly when transitioning to is that it is very important to keep your hair moisturised. Moisture (water) is everything, moisture is what is going to keep dryness as far away as possible from your hair. Dry hair can quickly transform into brittle hair or breakage and, consequently, the inability to retain length. Given that moisture can, and will eventually “escape” from your hair how do you […]
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