A texturizer is the term used to describe a chemical process that is performed to slightly change or manipulate the hair’s natural texture or curl pattern. For example, slightly curly hair would be less curly or wavy after a texturizer is done. In order to accomplish this chemical hair service an alkaline-based product such as sodium [...]
What may seem like a simple answer to the question of combing natural hair isn’t exactly cut and dry. The answer is no …..and yes. The question of to comb or not to comb depends on when and why you are doing the combing. For the group of African-American women from a certain generation (my mother is one [...]
This is the Part 2 of the four part series on uncovering the reasons behind an extremely itchy scalp. Very often I see clients become intolerant to a chemical process over time. Since your scalp is skin, a hypersensitive scalp can develop over time especially if harsh chemicals are : Overused Misused Chemical relaxers are used to [...]
Did you know that an itchy scalp is a sign of a bigger problem and that can and does affects the condition of your hair? In general it is a very common problem. I would say that itchy scalp problems are even more common among African American women based on a few factors related to [...]
There isn’t any one-size-fits-all approach when it comes to proper scalp hygiene. With that being said, many black women do not shampoo their hair frequently enough to maintain a healthy scalp environment. Culturally speaking, it’s quite typical for black women to shampoo their hair once every couple of weeks. Under normal circumstances this can work. [...]
Often shiny hair that moves or flows freely is considered to be healthy. And because of those factors the hair has what I call an increased “touchability factor”. The appearance to the eye is that shining, bouncing hair will also be soft. Just like the Charmin people are tempted to touch it. If that’s the kind of hair that you’re longing [...]
In an another article, I uncovered the little known reason behind “why she pats her hair weave”. This article is especially for those of you who clearly understood the wicked itch I was describing. That is because you are wearing either a full sewn in hair weave or hair braid extensions. This information really applies to any hairstyle that [...]
There are some offenses that are regularly committed by clients and by many hairstylists that I need to address. BEFORE you get your relaxer touch-up service : 1. Do NOT shampoo your hair the day of, or even up to several days before visiting your stylist. Early in my career, I had a particular client who would [...]
