If you’ve been through the Natural Hair Acronyms post, you would have probably seen the word pre-poo. Another phrase for pre-poo is pre-shampoo or pre-wash. Even though it’s popular in the natural hair care world, should you pre-poo your hair? Is pre-pooing necessary for healthy hair? Are there any benefits to pre-pooing natural hair? I will answer these questions and more in this two-part series about pre-pooing. It’s important to be Read More
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Rice Water for Hair Growth
The popularity of rice water for hair growth has been blowing up in recent months. When I started using it years ago, it was because I liked the way it made my hair feel. The growth was an after effect of using it as a rinse. As with all bandwagons, it’s important to be properly informed about the treatment before you try it out on your hair. You should also Read More
13 Best Deep Conditioners for Colored Natural Hair
When natural hair is color treated, no matter how careful you are, there is still some damage involved in the process. You are raising your hair cuticles extensively so the color can be deposited deep within your strands. To make the color last longer and preserve the health and integrity of your curls, it is necessary to use excellent aftercare products — shampoos, conditioners, deep conditioners and leave in Read More
Hair Steamers for Natural Hair
Hair steaming is an important part of natural hair care. Hair steamers aren’t really cheap though so before you invest in one, you need to make sure they’re worth the money. Hint – they are. While there isn’t a lot of research available out there on the purpose and effectiveness of hair steamers, I think most naturalists can speak to the effects of hair steaming from personal experience. This article Read More
Natural Hair Shedding on Wash Day. How Much is Too Much?
Natural hair shedding on wash day is something that freaks out a lot of women. They see hair in the sink and immediately think of damage and impending doom for healthy hair. However, this isn’t always the case. It is perfectly normal for hair to shed every day. We lose around 100 – 150 strands of hair every single day. This doesn’t mean you’re going bald. If your hair is Read More
Combing Natural Hair: The Best Type of Comb and Tips for Combing Natural Hair
Is brushing and combing natural hair a good idea? Yes, it is when done correctly and with the right comb. What is the Best Detangling Brush for Natural Hair covered the best 5 brushes for detangling natural hair and pros and cons of each one. In that article, I mentioned that while they are all effective on some level, finger detangling remains the best detangling tool. This article will explore Read More
Which is the Best Detangling Brush for Natural Hair?
Before I began transitioning, I believed that brushing my hair 100 times a day would make it shiny and healthy. I brushed away not realizing that was the reason there was broken hair all over my bathroom floor. After my natural hair started growing out, I caught onto the real culprit and began avoiding brushes by any means necessary. I became 100% reliant on finger detangling. Over the years, as Read More
How to Achieve a Silky and Smooth Blow Out on Natural Hair Without Damage
Natural hair is very versatile and there are endless possibilities when it comes to styling natural hair. A blow out is just one of those options when naturals are planning to put in braids or some other protective style. However, heat is one of the biggest enemies of natural hair and can lead to dry and damaged hair plus split ends. What is Heat Damaged Hair? Heat damaged hair is Read More
15 Easy Rules for a Hassle Free Hair Detangling Session
When I went from relaxed to natural, I used to dread wash days because it was a nightmare detangling my hair and getting it to act right. Back then, I just didn’t understand why at the sight of water, my hair strands would wrap themselves around each other. On some days, it was an hour long fight to detangle my hair, which invariably led to breakage and split ends. However, Read More