Finding a Regimen

So 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.

How to find a good regimen

A good regimen for relaxed hair

A good regimen for natural hair

How to check if your hair is growing

Wash Your Black Natural, Relaxed Or Transitioning Hair In Braids And Make Detangling A Thing Of The Past

There’s no secret to long black hair

The Importance of Simplicity In Your Hair Care Regimen

Shampooing

To shampoo 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.

How to choose a shampoo for natural black hair

How to choose a shampoo for relaxed black hair

How to clean black hair without a shampoo

How to shampoo your natural or relaxed black hair without tangling

Deep Conditioning

Deep 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.

Why is deep conditioning important for relaxed and natural black hair

Tutorial on how to deep condition natural and relaxed black hair

How to choose a deep conditioner for relaxed and natural black hair

Protein Treatments

Hair is made up of a protein called Keratin. Protein treatments are important both for natural and relaxed black hair to replenish any lost protein and add strength to the hair. Added strength means less breakage, hence longer hair!

Why does black hair need protein treatments

How to tell if your hair is protein sensitive

Other Hair Treatments

The caramel treatment – Natural hair softener

Hot oil treatment – The humble luxury with excellent benefits for black hair

The coconut and lime treatment for natural black hair

How to steam your hair without a steamer

Moisturizing

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

How to use Shea butter for natural or relaxed black hair

How to find a good moisturizer for relaxed and natural black hair

Natural Hair

Natural 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.

7 easy steps to detangling natural black hair safely

Braiding the roots of natural black hair to prevent tangling

How to straighten natural black hair without heat damage

How to use an anti humectant on natural black hair

Shrinkage in natural curly black hair – How to work with it

Shrunken Afro, a protective style?

Relaxed Hair

If 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.

5 easy steps to longer healthier relaxed hair

Basic steps of giving relaxed hair movement

Tutorial on how to give relaxed hair movement

Stop relaxed hair from breaking

Relaxing, texturizing and texlaxing black hair

Styling

So 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.

How To Cheat at Roller Setting Hair

How To Choose A Flat Iron For Your Relaxed Or Natural Black Hair

How To Do A Braid Out on Dry Hair

How To Do A Twist set On Natural Or Relaxed Black Hair

How To Wash and Deep Condition Micro Braids Without Slippage

How To Choose Extensions For Black Hair

Styling Tools and Must Haves For Black Hair Care

Hair Myth: Trimming Hair Regularly Makes It Grow Faster

What is protective styling and is it really necessary?

Christmas Black Hair Guide

Hair Problems

Hair 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.

Dandruff

Do You Really Need Vitamins Or Supplements To Grow Black Hair Long

Managing heat damaged or relaxer damaged hair

Top 10 reasons why your hair is not growing

Hair Product Reviews

We are constantly updating our arsenal of hair care products. Some work, some don’t. You may have different experiences but you can count on us to give an honest review of our experiences!

Mega Tek Equine Rebuilder Review. Does it really work for human hair growth?

Fantasia IC Heat Protector Straightening Serum Review – Does It Deliver?

Aphogee Two Step Protein Treatment Review – Will it stop your breakage?

Fantasia IC Hair Polisher Gel With Sparkle Lites Review – Does it pass the test?