I hate to think that women are more concerned about how they look rather than their general health but I have heard some startling confessions. Women have actually told me that they do not really care much about their real hair because they always wear extensions or weave. Additionally, if you are on social media […]
The holiday season is in full swing and many of us naturals have trips planned, whether it’s visiting family, or taking a vacation, December is one of the busiest travel months of the year! With that said just because you are away from home, doesn’t mean you have to let your hair regimen fall apart. Here […]
Ever stare at yourself in the mirror and try to figure out how much your hair has grown? Yeah, me neither. Truth is, looking at your hair day after day you might not notice much change as hair growth is a subtle and lengthy process. Patience and consistency are key. However, if you wanted to track […]
Wait, what? I know that’s what you are thinking as you read this but as we all know, there are so many different substances out there that can enhance hair growth. It all pretty much comes down to one thing. What can stimulate blood flow within our hair follicles to provide nourishment and encourage growth. This […]
Most of us have been on a growth journey at least once in our life and if you are like me you are probably on one right now. If you are not familiar with what makes your hair tic it is important to at least know the basics of what your hair needs to grow […]
Let’s face it, regardless of your hair type some of us have what we like to call ‘slow growing hair’. This means that the rate of hair growth that you have in comparison to another person is slower and you gain fewer inches over time. There are a lot of people who have to deal […]
Scalp massages and hair growth are often contained within the same sentence. Most don’t think twice about it because who can pass up a good massage?! When going to the salon, I would love getting my hair shampooed because it felt sooo good when she massaged my scalp. Little did I know that she was […]
Relaxed vs natural hair seems to be a continuous debate within the African American community. Which is better? Which exhibits more hair growth? Truth is, it’s an argument worth considering. For some, relaxed hair is damaged and length is only visualized because all of the kinks and curls are removed from their natural state and permanently […]
Whether you have challenged yourself or you are a part of a group of people who are on a challenge there are some general things you need to keep in mind as you pursue your goal. Growth challenges can be awesome because they force you to take a critical look at your regimen and you […]
I know what you’re thinking. Smoothies and hair growth? Well everyone has different wants and needs when it comes to giving your hair growth a needed boost. For some, hair vitamins are the best way, but what if you can get your push from what you eat such as a smoothie?! What you consume often has […]
Yes, it’s peppermint essential oil that has been shown to speed up hair growth! I am unashamed to say that I have an unequivocal love for anything peppermint. At 5 years old it was the pretty dangling candy from the tree at Christmas time, and at 15 it was a little blue peppermint candy that […]
So many people are guilty of trying to “hold on to their length” and in this they often avoid getting hair trims. What some might not know is that by avoiding trims they are hindering hair growth more than helping it. The ends of our strands are the oldest, most brittle part of our hair. […]
With a focus on hair growth, it is important for us to have an understanding of the biological processes behind it and what our hair actually goes through. For example, so many people cringe at the thought of shedding, but you should know that this is actually something that is completely normal. Shedding is a natural […]
Many of us are always on the hunt for the latest concoction that will help us meet our hair growth goals. The cool thing about the planet we live on is that it produces things that can literally support and enhance or physical body including our hair. We have always been a curious species extracting […]
Healthy hair growth is a goal of many women out there. Not only do we want to grow our strands long, we want to be able to retain our healthy strands so that all of our hard work hasn’t been for nothing. Hair care and what we put in our body plays a major key […]
I was looking at some little known hair loss tidbits a few days ago some of which I found quite interesting, did you know that 24% of women who suffer from hair loss equate that with losing a limb? Then there is this little known fact that stress can be a significant cause of hair […]
While you are on your growth journey in addition to maintaining a healthy diet, supplementation and great hair care you might also choose to protective style. Protective styles are styles that ‘protect’ your hair for an extended period of time from your own manipulation, the environment and normal wear and tear. Protective styles also tend […]
Ever heard the phrase you are what you eat? Well did you know that not only does this apply to your body appearance, it can also apply to your hair growth. Your hair is a part of the integumentary organ system consisting of the skin, hair, nails, and exocrine glands. The success of this system relies heavily […]
Growing your hair long doesn’t have to be some tough equation that takes you forever to master. Just following the basic hair care rules and making sure you’re taking care when doing so can make all the difference in the world. Here are 5 tips that you can use to maximize your hair growth now! 1. […]