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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With fall just around the corner, many women are looking to change up their hair color. After all, why should Mother Nature have all the fun? If the leaves get to change, why shouldn’t your hair, too? Yet picking the right shade can be an agonizing decision, with all the options available. So here are a few surefire tips to set you on the right path…even if you still can’t decide in the end!

Consider your lifestyle. Got a high-profile corporate or office job? Green tips, skunk stripes, and pink Mohawks will likely not go over well with the boss….
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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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We’ve talked previously about skin care products lying around the house, just waiting to be used for pretty faces. But did you know that there are literally dozens of natural beauty remedies—from hair recipes to facial scrubs to bath, beauty, and acne care treatments—already in your kitchen cabinets and refrigerators? These simple ingredients and homemade beauty tips can help you cut costs, reduce your exposure to potentially toxic chemicals, and even elevate your mood!
Check it out:
#1-2.) It’s no secret that natural oils absorb more easily into the skin and hair, leaving less, or no, greasy, pore-clogging buildup. For…
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So last week we talked about different hair types, and how to find your natural hair type, whether super-straight, curly, or kinky. But now that you know what kind of hair you have, how do you do take care of it? What kinds of products, hair styles, and treatments do you use for your unique locks?
There is no one-size-fits-all answer; every head of hair is different. Time, experimentation, and taking notice of what works and doesn’t work for your hair are the only guaranteed methods for getting your strands in tip-top shape. But here are a few basic hair…
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What’s your type? Silky-straight? Extra-curly? Bouncy and thick? Every head of hair is different, and while some hair is coarser, finer, straighter, or drier than others, that’s okay! The key to managing YOUR particular head of hair, whatever it may be like—and keeping it healthy—is knowing what type of hair you have in the first place, no matter what your ethnicity is.
That’s where this handy guide to understanding hair types comes in. Based on the work and findings of Emmy-winning Oprah stylist and author Andre Walker, this information is meant to help you understand the different hair types that…
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