Your hair grows all the time, but if you’re not achieving new lengths, your ends are probably snapping off just as quickly as new growth is sprouting from your scalp. I know this can be supremely frustrating, and, sadly, there is no overnight fix. My first suggestion...
The process of going natural is highly personal, and there is no right or wrong way to do it. While many opt to “big chop,” or to chop off all of their chemically treated hair at once, others choose to slowly grow out the relaxer, or to “transition.” The...
Shedding is an inevitable and natural part of the hair growth cycle, and the average person loses 50 hairs a day. On occasion, we all notice an increase (or decrease) in shed hairs, but when the loss begins to unnerve you and cause anxiety, it’s time to schedule an...
The act of slowly transitioning from relaxed to natural tresses, rather than Big Chopping (cutting off the relaxed ends in one fell swoop), can be frustrating at times but highly rewarding, especially if maintaining length is a priority. Like any other challenge in...
Here are 10 tips that can whip your strands into the best shape possible before the official start of summer: 1. Don’t fight nature. Don’t waste your summer prepping for twist-outs and roller sets. If it’s warm and sticky where you are, your efforts will be futile and...
by Ariane of BlackNaps.org In addition to being a delicious, zesty complement to your sushi roll, ginger happens to have great benefits for your hair. Ginger improves circulation which may in turn promote growth, and its antiseptic properties make it an effective...
