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
Giovanni Vitapro Fusion Protective Moisture Leave-in Hair Treatment Review
I have loved Giovanni hair products for a long time. They manufacture some of my absolute favorite hair products such as:- Giovanni Direct Leave-in Weightless Moisture Conditioner Giovanni Smooth as Silk Deep Moisture Shampoo Giovanni Smooth as Silk Deep Moisture Conditioner Giovanni Tea Tree Triple Treat Invigorating Conditioner Giovanni Nutrafix Hair Reconstructor Giovanni Smooth as Silk Xtreme Protein Hair Fusion I also reviewed the Giovanni L.A Hold Styling Gel earlier. Read More
DIY Amino Acid Hair Treatment – Cherry Lola Treatment
I covered amino acids in general in Liquid Amino Acids for Stronger and Healthier Hair Growth. In that article, I shared the benefits of liquid amino acids, the best amino acids for hair and how to use amino acids for healthy hair care. This article will discuss:- Benefits of Cherry Lola treatment Cherry Lola treatment on relaxed and natural hair Cherry Lola treatment steps Modified Cherry Lola treatment Cherry Lola Read More
ApHogee Two-Step Protein Treatment vs ApHogee Keratin 2 Minute Reconstructor
The previous article covered how to apply ApHogee Two-Step Protein Treatment on natural hair. However, sometimes people confuse this treatment with the ApHogee Keratin 2 Minute Reconstructor. With similar packaging, its easy to get mixed up between the two if you’ve never used ApHogee treatments before. This article will cover the differences between the two and when you should use each one. ApHogee Two-Step Protein Treatment vs ApHogee Keratin 2 Read More
Product Review: ApHogee Two-Step Protein Treatment for Natural Hair
I learned about ApHogee Two-Step Protein Treatment in the weeks following my last relaxer. A friend suggested trying it our before going natural but I had already made up my mind by then. In the following years after I became natural, I suffered a serious bout of hair loss and the ApHogee Two-Step Protein Treatment came up again and I ordered it. When it arrived, I was alarmed by the term Read More
What is Hair Porosity and How Can You Tell Your Porosity Level?
When I began my natural hair journey, hair porosity was one of the things that puzzled me because I was just learning all about moisture and protein balance. One of the most important lessons in natural hair care is that everyone’s hair is different. In fact, all the hair on your head isn’t even the same. My hair is a combination of 3C, 4A, and 4B textures. I also have a Read More
Straightening Natural Hair – Brazilian Keratin Treatment (BKT)
One of the best things about natural hair is versatility; being able to wear so many styles and looks. Straight natural hair is just one of those looks but this can also be damaging to hair and prevent natural hair from reverting back afterward. These series will examine all the available options for straightening natural hair, pros and cons and the best options for straight natural hair. Keratin is a Read More
My Experience with Hask Keratin Protein Smoothing Deep Conditioner
Hask Keratin Protein Smoothing Deep Conditioner was one of the conditioners featured in a previous article. You can read it at When To Use Protein Deep Conditioners & 10 Best Protein Deep Conditioners for Natural Hair. I’ve had it in my stash for a while and finally had a chance to give it a go this weekend after taking out braids. Hask Keratin Protein Smoothing Deep Conditioner claims to be Read More
When To Use Protein Deep Conditioners & 10 Best Protein Deep Conditioners for Natural Hair
Our hair is made up of 90% protein aka keratin as well as amino acids. Protein strengthens and repairs hair helping it to grow stronger and longer. However, protein is lost in the course of chemical treatments, heat application manipulation and undue stress on the hair. Highly porous hair can also benefit from protein deep conditioners. Read What is Hair Porosity for more on highly porous hair. Protein deep conditioners help Read More