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Hair “Toys”: Grow Your Hair With Style!

Keep Your Grey Healthy & Vibrant!

Cleansing Conditioner: New Hype or Hair Care Treasure?

The Battle for Thickness

Hair 101: S.O.S. for Healthy Hair

Traction Alopecia

Traction Alopecia, a hair loss condition caused by damage to the dermal papilla and hair follicle by constant pulling or tension over a long period, is most common in African-American women and men who braid or pull their hair too tightly. Tight braids, especially “cornrows”, or ponytails can lead to high tension, pulling [...]

Understanding Lace front Wigs

Lace front wigs have long been popular among the likes of Janet Jackson, Tyra Banks and Beyonce. Now they are becoming increasingly popular for normal folks because they look natural and are very easy to wear. Lace front wigs represent the latest technology for non-surgical hair replacement in the world today. A lace [...]

So What’s Your “Hair Shape”?

As our hair reaches new lengths, it begins to take on a shape of its own. Finding the shape that best fits you and really showcases your gorgeous mane can be fun and exciting. Choosing the right shape depends on a myriad of factors, such as the length of your hair, the texture [...]

Drug-Store Conditioners: Find Your “Cheap” Treasures

Coarse hair can be tricky to manage and different shampoos and conditioners produce different results. Sometimes we can’t always afford those salon quality products, but we don’t want our hair to suffer. Several tips and tricks will make shopping easier. Experiment! Your hair may become accustomed to certain products as they are used [...]

Exercise & Your Hair

Exercise is important to good health and longevity. But for African-American women it inevitably means having a “bad” hair day!  If you are doing a lot of cardio you may have noticed that your hair feels a little drier than usual. Remember that the scalp is skin, and just like the skin on your [...]