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It's not a big secret that African American hair is different, and because of this needs to have special African hair shampoo designed for its special needs.
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FORM AND FUNCTION
It's what you use and it's how you use it. As I'm sure you've learned by now, caring for dreadlocks isn't a science, but it does require finessing of your maintenance skills and techniques.
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Spring 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:
If humidity makes your hair...
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1444: Europeans trade on the west coast of Africa with people wearing elaborate hairstyles including locks, plaits and twists.
1619: First slaves brought to Jamestown; African language, culture and grooming tradition begin to disappear.
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Natural Black hair comes in a variety of textures. From extremely coarse to loosely curled, people of African descent vary widely in terms of their approach to hair care.
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So you tried to lighten your hair from a level 3 brown to a level 9 light blond with a box hair color. Didn't work right? Basic rule of color is you can not "lift" or lighten more then 2 levels. When going 2-3 levels higher than your natural...
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Have you ever wanted to defined, bouncy, volumized curls? Do products leave your hair dry, stiff or crunchy? The S~Factor Technique was developed by naani’s naturals to address th
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Shampoo is a probably the most common hair care product used to clean hair. It basically removes oils, dirt, products and other pollutants from the exterior of the hair and scalp.
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My cousin has been blessed with four beautiful daughters. Over the years they've grown into some of the most intelligent and fiesty young ladies I've had the pleasure of knowing. The oldest being 13, the youngest only 7, each child now...
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Let's face it, natural Black hair is dry. Sure, we can argue about how it only appears that way because unlike straight hair, our hair has difficulty refracting light. This decreased ab
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Daily conditioners are good for hair maintenance and for detangling. Deep Conditioners are vital for problem hair. They moisturize and strengthen and make hair more manageable.
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Have you ever wanted to defined, bouncy, volumized curls? Do products leave your hair dry, stiff or crunchy? The S~Factor Technique was developed by naani’s naturals to address the curl concerns of people with types 3, 4 and 5 hair....
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All-Purpose or Witch-Hazel Astringents: Whenever you are in need of retwist, try spritzing your locks with an astringent to loosen any existing oils rather than adding more oils/butters. The Astringents work wonders and reduce build-up....
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Braids are easy, fun and just about anyone can do this style effectively. Unlike the Afro, braids can be done on chemically-treated hair, naturally straight hair, naturall
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The Afro is a classic style that was popularized in the United States during the 1960's and '70's. The Afro is the ultimate expression of the strength and beauty of African or Black hair.This style is very versatile because it can be accomplished on...
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