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From luscious locks to the hippest of hairdos, tips and tricks from haircare experts to keep your hair looking shampoo-commercial good.
Burn Notice (How to Straighten Hair). Top Story - May 2018.
“In the realm of ideas everything depends on enthusiasm... in the real world all rests on perseverance.” Johann Wolfgang could not have been more correct with his ideas on persistence, especially when it comes to straightening hair. The strenuous and taxing process of straightening one's hair requires gumption, enthusiasm, and most of all perseverance.
By Mackenzie Matthews8 years ago in Blush
I Hate My Natural Hair
Back home, I had always put my hair on the back burner. I was raised on the devil's cream (relaxer), which uses harsh chemicals to permanently straighten hair. My mother was a high school teacher, university lecturer, and examiner all at the same time, so she barely had time to do her own hair, let alone mine. Relaxer left coarse hair soft and easy to manage. Ideal, right? WRONG! Relaxer burns. I grew up scratching scabs off my scalp because the relaxed hair was more convenient and deemed more beautiful. African parents did not confront their natural hair and made no effort to understand it. Unfortunately, this was passed on to their children.
By Off Track African8 years ago in Blush
10 Tips For Making Hair Color Last Longer
These are the top ten tips for making hair color last that will make you feel like you're freshly walking out of the salon every morning. Though you might not want to face the reality of these tips, they will certainly extend the life of your hair's new color. Because no one wants to spend a paycheck on a salon appointment, just to see it wash down the drain after a few weeks.
By Olivia Amber8 years ago in Blush
7 Reasons Why You Should Cut Your Hair Short
In January of 2017, I made what felt like one of the biggest decisions I have ever had to make (at age 17) and cut the majority of my hair off. As it clearly shows in the "before" picture above (left), my hair was extremely damaged. I had been dying it all different colors, not trimming it, etc. I loved changing things up frequently, and I decided to make a huge change, but this time, one that would actually be healthy for my hair! It was one of the best decisions I have ever made. Over a year later, I decided to grow my hair out again, but am having the urges to cut it off all over. Once it's gone, it is hard to want it back!
By Megan Fernandez8 years ago in Blush
How Argan Oil Benefits Your Hair
We’ve all struggled with hair maintenance at some point or another; keeping up with our hair and the many struggles that come along with it can be a pain. One thing that changed my hair forever would have to be argan oil. Ever since I incorporated argan oil into my hair care routine, my hair is on a whole other level of feeling; it’s soft, manageable, silky, and shiny.
By Gabriela Martinez8 years ago in Blush
4 Things Natural Hair Beginners Need To Know
Now, I've been natural all my life, but over the past 5 months, I have really been paying attention to my hair. This means giving it what it wants and what works for it. Even though I've only just started listening to my hair and figuring out the best ways to manage it, these things could be really helpful to anyone just starting out.
By Anaya Chambers8 years ago in Blush
10 Tips for Blow Drying Your Hair (According to Your Hair Type). Top Story - March 2018.
From curly to straight and damaged to super long, these are the best tips for blow drying your hair, no matter your hair type. We have got you covered no matter the difficulty of your hair.
By Kelsey Lange8 years ago in Blush
Boar Bristle Brushes for Healthier Hair
There are so many hair brushes out there that have plastic, metal, or any other type of material bristles that aren't the best for your hair. If you believed that hair brushes don't take a toll on your hair... they do. It's not just the way you're brushing it, but what the bristles can do to your hair. From how rough they are to too light, bristles on a hair brush are very important to pay attention to when buying any. But if you're looking for a brush with bristles that benefits your hair, then boar bristle brushes are your best bet.
By Lilliana Backman8 years ago in Blush
No Poo!
A year ago, I quit shampoo. Why was I stripping my hair just to put moisture back in it? Why didn't I leave it alone in the first place? I know what you're thinking, GROSS. I thought so at first! Using conventional shampoos aren’t the only way to get your hair clean, and it shouldn’t be your first choice. There are several methods of no-poo: apple cider vinegar, baking soda, hot water, and more. These are the 3 methods that first come to mind when I think of no-poo, but I have heard of more.
By Oliver Noah Johnson8 years ago in Blush
