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Although I’m pretty sure that you get the general concept of what a hair follicle is, because this entire piece is devoted to how to take good (or better) care of them, I thought it would be wise to share the Reader’s Digest version of what they are — just so we’re all on the…
If you’re someone who, it seems like no matter how hard you try, you can’t seem to gain the inches you want and it’s gotten to the point and place where you honestly believe that your hair doesn’t grow, while I don’t know your name specifically, I am writing this with you in mind. The…
We’re wiser now, only searching for healthy options for our hair. We’re not running back to haircare brands that dehydrate and cut our natural tresses. We’re never going back there! If you’re joining the natural hair crusade now, you’re just in time as the market has so many natural products. First… Create space on your…
Ever brushed your hair and felt like the comb took out half of it? It’s such a disappointing experience, more so after months of hair growth and health. Once you learn how to detangle your curls, you’ll have control over breakage and damage, whether you do it after shampooing or when your hair is dry.…
So, who is Aunt Jackie’s? Aunt Jackie’s is a natural hair care brand designed for people with kinks, curls and coils. Although a great brand name, Aunt Jackie’s isn’t technically a real person (but more on this later!) Launching back in 2012 and owned by House of Cheatham; Aunt Jackie’s is one of the fastest…
It’s interesting because, when it comes to getting some medium-sized box braids, I’m much more of a summer than winter type of gal. I think it’s because colder weather means less shrinkage (at least it does for me) which makes styling a lot easier and enjoyable in my world. There are some people I know,…
The natural hair journey teaches you new things every day. Hair porosity is one topic that you can’t skip because it describes how your hair reacts to everything you spray on it, from water to conditioner and moisturiser. When you have low porosity hair, you spend most hair care time pumping moisture into the strands.…
So, here’s the thing about hair care — the only way that you can get optimal results is if you really understand what type and texture of hair that you have (you can watch these videos to figure out your hair texture: Shoot, even then, in order to avoid frizz and breakage, so that you…
While the history of locs definitely deserve an article of its own, probably the best way to describe this particular look that originated in African and Rastafarian culture (and religion) is it’s when our hair is styled in such a way that it creates a “rope-like” effect. While there are all kinds of reasons and…
Instead of using all manner of hairstyles to hide your receding hairline, grow your edges. It’s possible, and it’s not a secret. It’ll take a good hair care routine, excellent edge-growing products, and patience. That’s three simple ingredients. As you work on patience, allow us to furnish you with the first two requirements. Let’s start…
How’s your locs journey so far? Starter, baby, or mature locs? The first two stages can be expensive when you don’t know what your hair needs, while mature locs have you fighting hair thinning and buildup. But, whichever stage you’re in, you need a good shampoo. It’ll keep your hair clean so that the nourishing…