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Lisa Kovalovich

Lisa Kovalovich is a Ladies Home Journal contributing author.

 Articles by this Author

Curls that are Humidity Proof

humidity proof hairSpring showers bring spring flowers -- and bad hair days! Seasonal rains and temperature changes can cause humidity to rise, which means frizz and flatness for most women's hair. But you can beat the humidity! Here's how:

Hair Straighteners

Do you have curly hair and wish it were straight? Have you investigated the variety of treatments available?

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.