Natural Hair News
Moisture Issue: Glycerin -the science bit The first post on glycerin was getting a little bit too long so I decided to split it up. Please see the first post here which details the moisturising effect of glycerin. This post is about the...
Glycerin: Good Stuff in a funny form! There is alot of buzz currently from forum readers which has now filtered down to my inbox. This buzz is about KY Jelly as a hair moisturiser and styling aid. I have to...
10 Tips for Transitioners {source:} Protein is your friend - Chemically processed hair needs a bit of help in the form of protein treatments. This keeps your hair strong, and also helps with the elasticity as well. Remember you want to...
To seamlessly blend your two different textures, opt for a flexi rod set like the model above. Not only does rod-setting help blend the textures well, but you also cut down on manipulating the hair. Ease Detangling Woes & Save...
NON BLACK OWNED Hair Companies and their manufactures, Commonly MISTAKEN for black owned products: This article was updated here: Urban InsiderBRAND NAMES African Pride African Best African Gold Affirm Always Natural Afro sheen Ampro AtOne ApHogee Bantu Hair color Beautiful Beginnings Better Braids Bone...
I have read plenty of articles and seen many videos where people write and talk about 'opening'* the cuticle to allow ingredients in hair conditioner to penetrate. This is supposed to be a key principle as to why you should...
Combing = Damage? The science snippet for today comes from MH who sent me an article (oooo I love references!) and asked 'Can you post some research on the damage that combing can cause (whether wet or dry)?' Now before I...
Protein Conditioners for hair: part 2 of 2 So in part 1, I explored the difference between 1.Amino acids (small not very useful)2.Proteins (large not very useful)3. Hydrolysed/Hydrolyzed protein (good size, very useful) The hydrolysed protein will be attracted to hair and conditioner tends...
Part 2: The necessity of oils So in part 1, I explored research on why water is pretty much on crutches when used on its own as a moisturiser. In this part, I will now discuss one of three ways to make water...
Can you really repair damaged hair? The question in 4th place in the recent poll was inspired by this email from Nicole - she asks,'Can heat damaged hair be nurtured back to health? Some parts of my coily tresses have...
Moisture Issue: Proteins and moisture levels! The final part of this series covers a quite unexpected water helper - hydrolysed protein. Please remember that hydrolysed protein is quite special. Do see this previous post which describes the difference between amino acids, proteins...
One of my favorite and most effective regimen's thus far [and unfortunately most complex] has been my Ayurvedic Regimen. I can honestly say it greatly contributed to the growth, thickness, and overall health of my hair. I maintained a strict...
1. Shampoo Thoroughly - Don't underestimate the importance of thorough shampooing! Product residue is a hindrance to shine, and makes for dull, lackluster hair that may also lack body. I generally part my hair in four sections and thoroughly shampoo each section...
