With November just around the corner, colder weather is about to hit. For most women, fall and winter can mean lots of great things. Boots, stylish coats, holiday parties, presents, time with family, and cuddling up with a sweetheart in front of a crackling fire – what’s not to love?
Yet winter, with its snow, sleet, and rain, can wreak havoc on your locks. So here are a few fall and winter hair care tips for keeping your mane in tip-top shape throughout the colder months.

Stay moisturized… Especially important for kinky or curly hair types. Winter weather is already…
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When your hair seems bogged down by styling products or dirt, or just won’t seem to come to life like it used to, you probably need a good clarifying shampoo. Clarifiers strip away all the dirt and residue other shampoos, conditioners, and hair products leave behind, freeing your hair to have body, movement, and even a brighter color again. Yet some store-bought clarifying treatments can be expensive, not to mention harsh, sucking all the moisture out of locks, as well as stripping your hair color. So here’s a recipe for a simple, homemade clarifying shampoo that’s guaranteed to leave hair…
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Considering going natural, so you can rocks locs like India Arie, an Afro like Jill Scott or one of our 70s sisters from last week, or riotous curls like Tracee Ellis Ross and Rachel True? Before you take the plunge, here are the five most important things you need to know about natural black hair and making the transition from relaxed to natural.
1. You’ll have to cut it. There, we said it. It’s out there, and like ripping off a Band-Aid, it’s best to get this statement confirmed and carried out right away. Although many women dread the thought…
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Nourishing your hair, skin, and scalp with natural oils doesn’t have to mean breaking the bank with fancy, specialty products from online shops or health-food stores. Some of the best moisturizers on the market can be found on your grocer’s shelves. Here are just a few of the top, reasonably-priced beauty oils:

Olive oil: A great all-purpose moisturizer. Use to give hair great strength, sheen, and suppleness, especially as a hot oil treatment for dry hair. Just make sure to rinse it out, as olive oil is one of the heavier products out there. For skin, simply smooth in a…
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One of the biggest factors in hair loss, split ends, and other hair damage is dryness. Even for women with fairly healthy balances of natural oils in their scalps, overuse of blow dryers, flat irons, curling irons, and other styling tools can mean fried, brittle, or broken-off locks. So one of the simplest ways to combat desert dryness is to go for low-heat, or even heat-free, styling techniques. Below are just a few of your options, along with the kind of look you’ll create by using them:
No Heat Methods: All-Natural, Baby!
Technique                              Results

Detangle and air-dry, loose
Depending on…
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It happens to even the best. Your hair is perfect, flying in the wind and falling in all the right places. Your hair extensions are fresh, and you couldn’t look or feel better…except your scalp itches just a little bit. Sometimes, especially toward the end of your hairstyle’s life cycle, it even itches a lot. But who wants to scratch their head and risk loosening, or even ruining, the appearance if their beautifully-installed perfect locks?
Well, you don’t have to. Here are five itchy scalp remedies sure to help soothe your hair and leave you no need to scratch, as…
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Hair rinses are a great way to finish off any hair treatment you use. Leave-in hair rinses provide a nice layer of protection from wind, sun, or heat. Other rinses provide shine or a color boost, while still others help remove residue and detangle hair. No matter what you’re looking for, though, Perfect Locks has the remedy. Try these natural hair rinse recipes on for size:
Apple Cider Vinegar Rinse
Perfect for removing residue from shampoo or deep conditioners, or even for cleansing, if your hair is drier and just needs a light touch. In a jug or measuring cup,…
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It’s unique from any other hair on the planet. Versatile, misunderstood, and often even intimidating, black hair gets a lot of mixed press. For years, misinformation about African American hair has been floating around homes, salons, and even the net. And, unfortunately, too many of these untruths have been passed down from generation to generation, based upon misunderstandings or outright lies from decades, even centuries, ago. So it’s time to set the record straight! Here it is, the unvarnished truth concerning five commonly-held misconceptions about black hair:
Myth #5: “Natural African hair is so coarse, thick, and durable, it has…
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Now that you’ve got an idea what bath, beauty, and hair care products you should avoid, why not look into some helpful ingredients, too? The following 5 beauty product ingredients have been shown to increase your hair, skin, and nails’ overall shine, vitality, and health, with a minimum risk of harmful side effects. While this advice is not medical advice, and you should consult your doctor to find out about any allergies, drug interactions, or other potential risks you might run, seeking out these ingredients could help you on your way to a more beautiful, and healthier, you.
1.)    Panthenol:…
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