We’re about to talk about…chemistry?? Yes, we are, but we promise we have a point. Read on to find out what chemistry has to do with your locks!
Explaining the pH Scale
The pH scale, which is the same scale for chemistry, is basically a way to  measure how acidic or alkaline a substance is. The scale begins at a zero and ends at 14. Zero is the most acidic and14 is the most alkaline. The middle ground, approximately seven, is neutral. If a substance falls above or below seven, the acidic or alkaline level increases quite a bit. For instance,…
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Did you know that sleep plays a huge part in your daily functioning? Every day sleep gives your brain the energy it needs to function and the precious night hours provide time for your skin, hair, and body to recuperate. The night time is also when you should be taking care of yourself, which means applying proper beauty treatment to your face and hair.
If you have hair extensions you don’t really need to apply any special product to your hair every night, besides an occasional deep conditioning treatment in the shower. You do however need to make sure that…
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So what do you think? Is there such a thing as too much moisture in your locks and near your scalp?
The answer is yes…there is such a thing! BUT…here are some facts to help you discover why this is so.

1. Don’t wash your hair too frequently.
There are natural oils in your hair that can’t be stripped by taking too many showers and washing your hair during every single time you step into the shower. If you wash your hair every day, you will get a dry scalp. Too much moisture in the shower can do one of…
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It’s easy to get caught up in buying the latest and greatest hair products, hoping to get your hair silkier, smoother, long, or repair it from recent damage. However, not only does it get expensive, you sometimes don’t get the results you want.
Get the long tresses you desire with home remedies that help your hair grow the natural way. Oils such as almond oil, jojoba oil, and other oils naturally help your hair become healthy and stronger, resulting in long locks.
Almond Oil
Almonds are not only healthy to eat, but are also known to keep your hair and…
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In follow up to our cutting your own split ends posts, we thought we’d also give you advice on how to prevent split ends. If you have split ends already there also is a way to temporarily disguise them or better yet repair the damage that has been. In other words, if you have follicle damage there is a way to hydrate and soften dry, brittle hair.
Temporarily Sealing Split Ends:
You also have the opportunity to find products that can heal your tresses and temporarily repair the damage that has been done.
If you find the right products that…
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The reason most of us go to a hair stylist is to either have them style our hair, color our hair, or trim our hair. But sometimes saving money, especially during the holidays, seems a lot more appealing. The reality is that hair can be expensive, especially more for women. When your hair is damaged you know the solution is to get a hair cut or trim, but the last thing you want to do is spend a ton of money.
No one likes damaged hair, especially if your hair is looking rather unappealing at the ends. The symptoms of…
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During the winter time it’s hard keeping your hair in excellent condition. You’re battling against cold temps and depending on the climate you live in, dry air may be another element you have to go up against. Your hair may start to feel and look damaged and that’s never a good thing.
However, there are ways to keep your hair looking its best during the winter months. You might begin by staying away from places that overheat your locks and flat irons that you shouldn’t be turning up as much as you usually do. It’s important to protect your hair!…
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Besides using quality shampoo and conditioner as must need hair products, did you know that your daily diet also effects your hair? What goes in your body comes out through your skin, pores, hair, and everything else. Your body is effected by how you treat it on a regular basis. The best food for healthy hair is a well balanced diet that has plenty of protein and iron.
No matter what you have heard, stay away from hair supplements that are supposedly food for healthy hair. The excess amount of hair supplements can actually lead to hair loss if they…
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Did you know that we have over 100,000 hairs on your head? The hair shaft has three layers and the cuticle protects all of the layers. In case you were wondering, the cuticle is the outside layer.
As we’ve continuously stressed in our articles, maintaining healthy hair is vital because if you have healthy hair you will also have shiny hair. The scales of the cuticles lie flat and tightly overlap which in turn protects your layers from heat, sun, chlorine, and other dangers to your hair. Damaged hair results in the scales separating and this is when your hair…
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Now that fall time is beginning you’ll be wanting your hair in great shape as you go through a colder yet beautiful season. During the summer you might have gone swimming where chlorine abides or laid out in the sun at the beach or lake where the sun might have done a number on your hair too. Summer is one season that can truly damage your hair, but luckily there are ways to get it back to its normal and healthy state.
Use Less Shampoo
If you’ve been shampooing your hair every single day, that is a big no no….
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