For naturally kinky, coiled, or curly locks, proper shampoos and conditioning are crucial. But you’ve read it here over and over: the same tricks that work on relaxed or naturally straight lengths just don’t work for natural Black hair. Curls and coils call for a completely different kind of hair care, and these shampoos, conditioners, and other products have just the recipe for success!
Cholesterol conditioners: Cholesterol is horrible for your heart, but great for your hair! Cholesterol serves as one of the best deep conditioning treatments for highly-textured hair, since this substance helps build, protect, and moisturize the hair…
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Worried about a thinning hairline? Want smooth, soft edges to frame your face, but not sure how to do it without damage? Many women suffer from hair loss around the temples and forehead, and the reasons for this are usually completely preventable: poor hairstyle choices, bad products, and rough handling all contribute to hair coming out. But you don’t have to contend with these problems – not if you take preventive measures!
The first thing to do to stop thinning edges in their tracks is to take a good look at your hairstyles. Are your locks usually slicked back into…
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Readers of a certain age (or those watching TV in the wake of the great Michael Jackson’s untimely death) can remember watching the video for “Say, Say, Say,” MJ’s classic duet with Paul McCartney. In the video, Michael and Paul play turn-of-the-century snake-oil salesmen, peddling useless potions and calling them “wonder cures” and “miracle tonics,” even planting fellow actors in the crowd to help convince the public that their “medicines” work, after all.
Well, that trend continues to this day. Like the medical field, the beauty industry has always been vulnerable to scam artists making big promises they can’t deliver….
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Most women wear the same hairstyle, or variations of it, for years. However, the changes that accompany age and maturity dictate a change in hairstyle. Enjoy your best look at any age.
Your early  20′s:
Be wild and bold! Now is the time to try out all of the styles you’ve seen on television and in magazines. Always enjoyed long locks? Try out that short, spiked look you’ve had your eye on. Is your hair short? Go for a Hollywood starlet look by adding Indian hair extensions for dramatic flair. Try out cascading cornrows or tight tendrils. The sky’s the…
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Want to enjoy long, healthy flowing locks? The secret to healthy hair may surprise you. What you put in your body matters just as much as what you put on your hair. Veg out on these super foods that promote hair growth.
Sunflower seeds
Sunflower seeds are high in the mineral Silica. Silica promotes healthy hair growth and is the main ingredient in sunflower seed and sunflower oil. It’s also found in horsetail. Horsetail is a vitamin supplement that can be found in many health food stores. Other nuts that are high in fatty acids promote hair growth. These include…
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Even with the best products and regular maintenance, many women find themselves still battling hard, damaged hair and dull, sluggish skin. But why? Well, two words are to blame: hard water. Yes, the water you use to clean your hair and body can be part of the problem when it comes to your beauty routine. Hard water can dry out skin and hair, causing scaling, breakage, split ends, dandruff, and other problems. Fortunately, though, we have solutions!
What is Hard Water?
“Hard water” is water with high levels of metallic minerals like calcium, copper, zinc, and magnesium. It is usually…
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Well, we’ve almost reached the end of our series on locs. You’ve discovered the truth about this much-maligned style, checked out different ways to design your locs, and gotten some tips on how to start them. Now, though, we come to the most important aspect of rocking locs: maintenance. After all, it’s the day-to-day care and work you put into your tresses that helps you look your best, no matter what hairstyle you wear. So here are some essential tips for keeping your locs groomed to perfection, the Perfect Locks way.
First, always tighten or re-twist your locs when they…
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It’s no secret that exercise is a key ingredient in any beauty routine. The fat-burning, toxin-flushing, blood-circulating routines we follow help keep our bodies toned, our skin tight, and our hair growing. But increased exercise also calls for different details in your hair and skin care regimen. Here are just a few tips to help you get started on your exercise resolutions and routines without sacrificing your already-fabulous look.
Start cleansing your hair and scalp more often, up to three times per week. Your scalp sweats when you exercise, and this salty residue must be washed off regularly, to prevent…
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Want to know the secret to having flawless skin, healthy hair and strong nails? It’s not a new product, magic pill or ancient secret.
It’s exercise.
Some people might not be too happy to hear this, but it’s true. There are people who love to exercise, whether its at the gym, outside in a park or at home in front of the tv. However, for some, going to a gym seems worse than Chinese water torture. If you’re one of those people, you’re not alone. There are great ways to exercise without feeling bored or frustrated.
Biking
Dust off that old…
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The joys of sporting the naturally tight curls and coils of natural Black hair are many. Count versatility of styling, relatively low-key maintenance, and being able to scratch your scalp without fear of chemical burns among them! Yet one of the hardest things about dealing with tighter curls or kinks is the act of detangling the hair – of sorting out strands to eliminate tangles, knots, and other problems that will hold back your hairstyle. And this act is truly an art. It demands patience, skill, and attention to detail, along with a little basic know-how.
The most important thing…
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