I have experimented with all kinds of DIY before finding this divine DIY weekly hair mask that I am about to share with you. My aim was to have a hair mask that could do several things: help and promote hair growth (castor oil and Vitamin E), prevent scalp dryness and dandruff (coconut oil and …
What even is Hair Porosity? I briefly described it as how “thirsty” your hair is in my “Differences Between Hair Masks and Conditioners” post. Hair Porosity can be visualised on a scale from Low to High. 1) What Is High Porosity? High Porosity Hair has lifted cuticles, which causes moisture to be as easily absorbed …
Moisture is one the most important things for us Afro-hair girls to maintain, as our hair is innately dry. When using any sort of product that gives off heat you could take a few precautions to prevent heat damage. These tips should help you do just that. They will be useful for those of you …
The interest is growing for this all natural soap all over the West especially in the US and the UK, but really, what is the African Black Soap? As its name indicates, it is a soap so it is used as a cleanser for the face and body but it is also suitable for the …
Oh blackheads! Those little dark pumps on the surface of our skin caused by the clogging of hair follicles due to dead skin cells or excess oils. How annoying are they? Blackheads make their appearance when a clogged pore opens and the exposure to the air causes it to become dark/black in color. Tip: Avoid …
Dry hair is a pain. I remember when I was little, on hair-wash days, my curls would look so beautiful under the water and I remember wishing they would stay that way. But when I got out, my hair would frizz up or become dry…very rapidly. So how can you keep your hair moisturized all …
My family grows olives trees in North Africa and produces our own olive oil. My father would swear by the healing propreties of this golden oil. From sore throat to skin rashes, his answers were consistent: “take a spoon of olive oil, of course!” So is olive oil good for hair and skin too? Can …
What is Jojoba Oil? The Simmondsia chinensis is a shrub, native to Northwest mexico as well as south west america. The seeds of this shrub are used to obtain Jojoba oil. Various methods can be used to obtain the oil from these seeds, for example: Mechanical pressing which could be followed by leaching, or leaching …
What is Turmeric? Turmeric is a spice obtained from a flowering plant, part of the ginger family. The plant’s roots are use for culinary purposes. The ‘Curcuma longa’ is the name of this plant, which is native to South Asia. It has an abundant amount of natural components, about more than 300. The one component …
What is Guava? Part of the Myrtle family, guava is a tropical fruit originating from Mexico, the Caribbean and the northern regions of Southern America. The most commonly consumed species are the apple guavas, which grow on the Psidium Guajava tree. This fruit varies in type, from: Lemon, Strawberry, Tropical White, Mexican Cream, Red Malaysian …