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Natural Black Hair Breakage Due to Braids, Cornrows, Relaxers and Styling
- By naanis naturals
- Published 01/6/2010
- Hair and Scalp
- Unrated
Breakage in natural Black hair is common due to the fragility of our
hair. What exacerbates hair loss amongst those of us with natural
Black hair are chemical procedures and styling. Unfortunately, it
often takes many of us weeks, if not months to recognize what appears
to be slow-growing hair is actually hair that has been breaking at the
ends over time.
S-Factor Curl Maximization Technique
- By naanis naturals
- Published 08/18/2009
- Curly Hair , Product Suggestions
- Unrated
Curls…it's all about layering. The reason why the No-Poo method is so
popular is because it avoids stripping natural oil (sebum) and some product
remnants from our hair. Where OTC
shampoos have a tendency to over-cleanse and strip hair, the No-Poo ideology
works on the premise that a lil' build-up more closely mimics our hair's
natural state. After all, our hair naturally produces an oil called sebum which encourages growth, seals and protects. The S~Factor Technique for Curl Maximization relies on this basic principle to layer our products in a way that Sections, Seals and Separates your curls. Discover how to maximize your curls whether your hair is Type 3 Curly, Type 4 Kinky or Type 5 Nappy.
Nothing looks more beautiful than a head of full, sleek, and shiny hair. All women want their hair to fall like liquid silk, and while the “results” seen in hair-care commercials may be a bit too perfect to be real, there are numerous things you can do to improve the health and beauty of the hair you have.
USC professor studies the politics of follicles and how they shape an African American woman’s identity.
This style is hot! Imagine cutting your hair. Now imagine cutting it with fire. Yes, actual FIRE!
Choosing the right hair color.
Got the itchies? Dry scalp and dandruff are fairly common ailments for those with dreadlocks and natural black hair. Learn how to end your hair care woes.
When I first did the Big Chop, my hair was soft. Now, it's getting coarser and dryer. Is my hair texture changing?
Have you ever had a patch or area in your scalp that itches like crazy? One moment it feels extremely dry, the next minute it's raw and you think it might actually be bleeding. Next thing you know, it fills as if there are pins and needles jabbing at your scalp. What's going on?
How often to shampoo natural Black hair should result in a simple answer but given the diversity of Afri-Ethnic hair, the solution often varies.
Never once did she even seem to consider the possibility that the problem could in some way be related to the fact that she had added about 40 unnecessary pounds onto a previously perfect body, had cut her hair ridiculously short, and fumbled around at home in frilly, flowery pajamas.