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Sarah H

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 Articles by this Author

Short, Long, Spiky, Sleek, The Bob, Straight, Curly?

cute hair cutIt’s amazing what can be done with hair. It is so versatile to work with and anything that is done to your hair in terms of styling can be undone and even if it may take a few months the significance here is that it is not permanent, which is probably the reason that people experiment so much. So what have some of these experiments yielded over the years? Incalculable different types of hair styles! And here are just a few of the many, many types.

HAIR AND SCALP ISSUES

Dry Scalp and Dandruff in Natural Black Hair and Dreadlocks

African American scalp issuesGot 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.

My Natural Black Hair Texture is Changing After Transitioning

beautiful super model alekWhen I first did the Big Chop, my hair was soft.  Now, it's getting coarser and dryer.  Is my hair texture changing?

My Scalp is Itchy & On Fire!

child alopecia and scalp issuesHave 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?

SHAMPOO FACTS

How Often to Shampoo Natural Black Hair

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.

Much Ado About Shampoo

We've been receiving a lot of questions from the naaniFAM about which shampoo variety they should select.  Choosing a shampoo is mainly a decision based on personal preference as most of us go for aroma rather than content.

What's in Your Shampoo

Generally, shampoos are 80-90% water and contain 2-8% detergents and foaming agents and about 1% fragrance and preservatives.  Based on these numbers alone it's not easy to choose a good shampoo from a bad one.  In the end, it often comes down to personal preferences such as fragrance and foaming ability.