The protective style challenge that Jen [Just Grow Already] and I have going is coming to a close in just a few days. I love protective style challenges because they are easy for me to accomplish since I practically protective style all the time. For those new to this hair journey or new to my…
Protein and Moisture Balance
5 Tips to Avoid Damage While in a Protective Style
A protective style is a hairstyle that protects your ends and relieves your hair of the stress from daily manipulation. Good examples of a protective style are buns, wigs and weave. Often times people forget to carry out good protective style practices. They feel protective styling is a free pass to set it and forget it which it is not….
6 Causes of Hair Breakage to Avoid
The key to growing long, healthy hair is retention which means minimizing hair breakage which is the number one cause of hair setbacks. Check out these 6 causes of hair breakage. Clarify & Chelate Understanding the source of hair breakage is the key to managing it. Product build-up is a leading source of dryness which then…
How to Grow Your Hair and Edges Back
By: Nikki D. Hill, MD, Board-Certified Dermatologist and Hair Loss Specialist Solutions for thinning hair and edges is a common question with no easy answer. Traction Alopecia Traction alopecia caused by tight hairstyles is one of the most common causes of breakage and thinning. When hair is forcibly removed prior to the natural shedding phase, inflammation and scar…
Is Relaxer Run Off Damaging Your Relaxed Hair?
Relaxer run off happens when previously relaxed hair comes in contact with the relaxer as its being rinsed from the hair. This exposure can over process the hair and be very damaging. Relaxer Run Off Theory Without fail, when I reach mid-back length and beyond, my hemline thins over time. In past situations, I blamed myself…
How to Reverse Protein Overload in Hair
Are you suffering from dry, breaking hair from a protein treatment gone wrong? This article will teach you how to reverse protein overload in your natural and relaxed hair to halt breakage and restore moisture. 6 Regimen Hacks for Reversing Protein Overload My hair is no stranger to protein overload and it took years before I learned how…
What is Hygral Fatigue and How to Combat It?
Hygral Fatigue is a topic that I have mentioned in previous blog posts so I’m certain you have heard of it by now. If not, no worries, I will briefly explain what it is and how I work to combat it. What is Hygral Fatigue? Let’s touch on what happens to the hair fiber as…