THE PAST AND PRESENT OF ADDRESSING ITCHY SCALP

When I take a minute to look at the proliferation of the natural hair movement and the rise of the availability in products specifically suited to care for and manage naturally curly, coily, kinky and wavy hair, I am amazed.

STYLE SHOWCASE: GEL TWISTS, BANTU KNOTS AND TWO-STRAND TWISTS

Natural hair is not only healthier to wear, it’s also fun to flaunt. Styling possibilities are endless and the outcomes are always unique to each head of hair. Below are three styles for varying lengths of curly, coily hair with links to videos demonstrating exactly how to achieve these looks.

NATURALISTAS, HERE’S WHY MOISTURIZING AND CONDITIONING IS A MUST

The fact is that if you don’t have naturally straight hair, the oil your skin naturally secretes from the sebaceous glands in your scalp has a trickier time coating the strands of your hair from root to tip. It’s a matter of a straight path versus a curvier path. When your curvier strands don’t receive moisture from your natural oils they are in greater danger of becoming dry and suffering damage. The following reasons are why it is important to care for your hair with a moisturizing and conditioning routine.