Thoughts Of A Healthy Hair Enthusiast
The Moisture Mantra: Understanding the Key to Healthy Hair for African American Women
Moisture. It's a term you've probably heard countless times in all of the hair care circles, youtube vids, and blogs. But did you know that for African-American women, the quest for adequately moisturized hair is not just about achieving a shiny, luscious head of hair? It's a journey to ensuring the overall health of their hair and scalp. The Moisture Misconception One of the most common misconceptions is that oils and greases are sufficient for moisturizing black hair. While they can provide a temporary sheen, they often lock out the real moisture – water. Just like we hear that our...
The Underrated Importance of Scalp Care: Addressing Top Concerns for African-American Women
The Scalp Should Be A Healthy Hair Oasis! For many black and brown women, hair care takes center stage, often overshadowing the real star of the show: the scalp. Just as fertile soil is essential for a thriving plant, a healthy scalp is vital to have the ability to grow luscious hair strands. This becomes even more important for African-American women, specifically, because our distinct hair texture and patterns can lead to unique scalp concerns. A lot of black women are scared to even try new products because of the damage done by so many products that are thrown our way that don't take into...