Black Hair Styles

Transitioning from permed to natural hair presents some styling challenges. Either you’re going to end up with very short hair, extensions or a wig or with hair of two different textures. Here are some recommended approaches to this dilemma:

Cut off the relaxed hair- depending on how much new growth and your preferences you […]

This is a technique that works well for moderately kinky to naturally curly hair. This style will have to be recreated about once a week, if properly maintained.
What you’ll need:

Moisturizing Shampoo
Leave-In Hair Conditioner (SheaMoisture Shea Butter Leave- In Conditioner is great for this)
Spray bottle with water, Black Earth Protective Mist Bodifier or […]

We often (and I mean often) get questions concerning perms for young girls. And, we hear horror stories about how someone who didn’t know what she was doing destroyed her daughter’s hair.
Generally, we recommend against perms for prepubescent girls. Their hair and skin aren’t fully developed and changing their hair texture this […]

Expectations are important when it comes to hair. No, expectations are crucial when it comes to hair. Trying too hard to change your hair into something it just is not is going to cost a lot of money and heartache. The first lesson we all have to learn is to work with […]

Bound hairstyles are great for little girls. They keep the hair from going wild and from tangling. I can often get a few days out of a style, too. But, bound styles can lead to hair disaster- as in severe, and even permanent, hair loss. Here are some dos and don’ts you will want to […]

Always remove tight bands from hair before sleeping. Using a satin pillowcase or a satin sleep cap will reduce friction with the pillow and help retain moisture in the hair. Cotton pillow cases can absorb moisture from the hair and rubbing against the pillow during the night can cause breakage.

The ends of the hair are the oldest parts because hair grows from the root. If the ends are neglected, they can begin to split; causing damage even further down the hair. It may be counterintuitive. But, trimming the ends can actually lead to having longer hair. If you notice the ends of the hair […]

People often ask us for products to make their hair growth. These basically come in two forms, things that are applied topically to the hair and/or scalp and things that are taken orally.
I use the Treasured Locks H2G Hair Growth Supplement and Treasured Locks H2G Hair Strength Supplement. I have had a noticeable […]

The number one complaint we get about black hair is that it looks dry or dull. We get the same complaint about biracial hair, followed closely by complaints of “frizzyness” and difficulty in combing. Before you go too far to make your natural hair full of sheen and shine, it’s best to have the […]

We often receive emails from adoptive mothers of African American children and white mothers of biracial children. That guide gives some rules-of-thumb that are useful in developing your own hair care regimen or one for your child. But, we have found that people are requesting more detail as to exactly what to do. They […]