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HAIR AND SCALP ISSUESDry Scalp and Dandruff in Natural Black Hair and Dreadlocks
 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.
My Natural Black Hair Texture is Changing After Transitioning
 When 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!
 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?
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SHAMPOO FACTSHow 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.
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