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Finding a Regimen

Shower head with water  pouring outSo now that you have decided to really take care of your hair, whether your goal is to gain length or just improve the health of your hair, you will need a regimen. A hair care regimen is a routine on how you plan to take care of your hair. It includes important aspects like deep conditioning, protein treatments and chemical touch ups (if applicable). The regimen you choose should be easily incorporated into your lifestyle while addressing your hair’s needs. Read articles on finding a regimen below.

Shampooing

To sGreen Bottle of shampoohampoo or not to shampoo. That seems to be the question on many curly and kinky haired ladies. You want your hair to be clean but you are not crazy about how dry the shampoo makes your hair feel. So what should you do? Read articles on shampooing black hair below.

Deep Conditioning

Bottle of conditionerDeep conditioning is one of the most important aspects of black hair care. Following the 5 minute then rinse off’ instructions on many conditioners is not beneficial to black hair due to it’s naturally high porosity and dry state. Read articles that will help you build a perfect hair regimen for your hair to help it grow long and strong.

Hair Treatments & Recipes

An eggHere you will find a collection of hair moisturizing treatments, protein treatments and more. Intesive treatments are important both for natural and relaxed black hair to add strength to the hair. Added strength means less breakage, hence longer hair!

General Articles

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Here you will find some general hair care articles that cover a wide range of subjects. From looking into why black women relax their hair our obsession with hair growth aids!
The articles will get you thinking!

Moisturizing

Water ripplesHair moisture in black curly and kinky hair very important to gaining strength and length. Read articles on hair moisturizing below.

Natural Hair

Man with natural 4a afro  hairNatural hair whether curly, kinky or a mixture of both can be a black person’s crowing glory if it’s well taken care of. Embracing your natural texture can be one of the most significant and fulfilling journey with every day being an opportunity to learn something new. Read articles on natural hair care below.

Relaxed Hair

Woman with long relaxed  tressesIf you enjoy having your hair relaxed, you will already be aware of the breakage that you can get experience if you do not take care of it well. Relaxed hair is weaker that it’s natural counterpart but you can grow it long and strong if you know how. Read articles on relaxed hair care below.

Styling

Hair brushesSo now you have learned how to take care of your hair and you have an excellent regimen, you will want to know how to style your hair without compromising its health. Read articles on hair styling below.

Hair Problems

Question markHair problems vary from embarrassing dandruff flakes to split ends and breaking hair. Read articles on managing hair problems to find your perfect solution to rejuvenate your locks.

My Hair Story & Reader Questions

Real life women share their hair stories! They share their regimens, favourite products, hairstyles and tips for growing your hair long and healthy.

You don’t have to have long hair to share your story, healthy hair is much more important!

Products of Interest

We are constantly updating our arsenal of products. Some work, some don’t. We review a few hair care products but we also look at lots of other beauty goodies from eyelash curlers to mascaras and body creams!

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