If you are looking for how to boost your hair growth rate, grow thicker hair, reduce hair loss and get healthier hair without breaking the bank then this post is for you.  This DIY recipe with just two ingredients can help stop hair loss and improve hair growth. Let's do a little background study on the ingredients.  Fresh Guava Leaves  Guava leaves have analgesic, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antioxidant properties and this makes them a good choice for maintaining scalp health. They are rich in vitamins and flavonoids that can boost our hair's health in ..read more

What have you learnt about moisture and the hair? You've learnt that without moisture your hair will break right? Did anyone tell you about the other side of the coin? Do you know that you can have too much moisture and this can cause breakage too? I bet you are surprised! This is what I'll talk about in this article.  What is Hygral Fatigue? Hygral fatigue is a condition that results when the hair is exposed to too much moisture.  It is the result of constant excessive swelling of the hair cuticle as water is absorbed and the contracting of the hair cuticle as it dries.  T ..read more

MY SIMPLE 4C HAIR CARE ROUTINE  A hair care routine doesn't have to be so  tedious and complicated for your hair to grow. You just need to do simple things the right way. I started my hair care journey 2 years ago. At first, I did anything I saw other people doing to their hair but that didn't pay off until I started following this simple routine.  My 2 Years Length Check  One thing you should know is that every head of hair is unique in its own way. We may have the same same curl pattern but different porosity so doing what I do will be counterproductive. I ..read more

WHAT ARE HEAD LICE?  Head louse which is scientifically known as Pediculus humanus capitis, is a tiny wingless parasite that live on the human scalp and hair. Head lice feed on blood drawn from the scalp. The good news is that they don't spread diseases. Head lice have three forms; the nit (egg), nymph and adult.  The nits are eggs laid by the adult female louse at the base of the hair shaft close to the scalp. They are very small (about the size of a pin head), oval-shaped and often confused with dandruff. They are firmly attached by a sticky substance to the hair shaft makin ..read more

WHY PROTEIN MOISTURE BALANCE IS IMPORTANT It is always said that too much of anything is bad. Just like every other thing in life requires balance, so does the hair require a balance of protein and moisture to stay healthy. Protein and moisture is like the two side of a coin. Favouring one over the other will only make your hair suffer.  The first thing that comes to mind when people notice breakage is that the hair is lacking moisture. What if I tell you that too much of moisture can cause breakage too. Surprised right? Don't worry I'm about to take you on a cool ride so stick with ..read more

I love that natural hair is becoming more and more common, finally! With so many women ditching their relaxers and learning to fall in love with their curls,I find myself doing protective and natural hair styles all day long. When I first graduated from Paul Mitchell, I knew right away that I wanted to be a texture specialist. Natural hair is such a passion of mine! Protective styling is the art of wearing your hair in a style that shields the ends and keeps them tucked away to avoid drying out and becoming damaged. Keeping your hair styled also helps to retain as much moisture as possi ..read more

The decision to go natural is just the beginning of your natural hair journey. Whether your hair is damaged from a relaxer, texturizer, heat, color or other chemical processes. Are you going to become natural instantly or in a few months? Both are excellent choices but the decision is yours. Here is the difference between the big chop and transitioning. BIG CHOP The big chop is the cutting off all damaged or processed hair.  Perks of the Big Chop You get to deal with one hair texture  Simple hair care routine  Low maintenance  You get to gain experience with styling ..read more

Determining your texture type is way more than just comparing your curls to a chart. This is hair typing and it is just a part of what you need to know about your hair. Texture typing involves other areas like hair density, hair porosity and hair texture or width/thickness. IMPORTANCE OF KNOWING YOUR TEXTURE TYPE Your texture type is important in determining which products will work best for your hair, the styling techniques you adopt and how you customize your hair care routine. Read also: How to set up a good hair regimen  HAIR TYPE  Hair typing involves determining your curl ..read more

The time after the big chop can be a bit vague especially if you're used to relaxed/texturized hair with no knowledge of your natural hair texture. Before I go on with the hair care tips, let me walk you through what a big chop is again.  WHAT IS THE BIG CHOP?  The "Big Chop" is a term used in the natural hair community to describe the cutting off of one's hair. Women who have taken the decision to go natural either big chop or transition. Transitioning means growing out your natural hair gradually while chopping the relaxed ends from time to time until they are all gone and you're left ..read more

It's a brand new year, not so new anymore but you get the drill. Most of us have resolutions for the new year. It may be to loose or add weight, to learn a skill, to start singing etc. The start of a new year is a great time to reflect on current habits and set goals on areas that needs to be worked on. In this article, I'm going to show the areas of my hair care routine that I'll be tweaking this year. Enjoy your read!  1. Commit myself to a simple haircare routine  There's this saying - "less is more". This is so true in hair care. When I started my natural hair journey 19 months ago, I ..read more