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Does Your Hair Have Enough Protein?

Have you heard all of the buzz surrounding protein and the amazing benefits it can have for your hair? Keratin is a protein naturally found in your hair – in fact, roughly 90% of your hair is made up of keratin. It keeps hair strong and helps it to grow long and healthy. Over time, coloring your hair, exposure to the elements, and other various things can dwindle away the keratin leaving your hair dry and brittle. Some hair care…

Coconut Oil Mask – A Great Scalp Stimulator

You hear about coconut oil all the time these days. It serves many purposes and can give real results so no wonder it’s used in just about everything from recipes to beauty regimens. Coconut oil has a unique structure, which allows it to reach the inner cortex of your hair resulting in stronger, flexible, more moisturized hair. The hair mask below also contains rosemary oil which increases hair growth and makes it stronger, and tea tree oil which helps treat…

Is Your Hair Healthy? Signs to Look For

Do you know the signs of healthy hair? Strong, healthy hair should look vibrant and shiny. There are a few other ways to tell if you hair is healthy or if you should put in a little TLC and restore those locks! Healthy hair will be smooth to the touch and shiny. These are signs that your hair is moisturized thoroughly and has minimal damage. If hair is healthy, it is also elastic in texture. Avoid using brushes if your…

Home Remedies for Hair Growth

Having long, thick, healthy, lustrous hair is something most of us desire so it’s no surprise that thinning hair or hair loss can prove to be very upsetting, for both men and women. There are many reasons hair loss happens: stress, nutritional deficiencies, heating tools, and hormonal imbalances are just a few. There are several home remedies that have been proven to be very effective in nourishing your hair and stimulating hair growth, if used regularly for at least one…

Postpartum Hair Loss – You’re Not Alone

During pregnancy, women usually are in love with their newfound thick, luxurious head of hair. Then, once you give birth, you can be shocked when it seems as if your hair is falling out at a rapid pace. Don’t be alarmed; this is all normal, temporary, and you are not going bald! With the normal cycle of hair growth, some hair is lost every day. When you are pregnant, estrogen levels increase which freezes hair in the growing, or resting,…

Steam Treatments + Natural Hair = Perfect Match

Steam treatments can do wonders for your hair! They are super simple to do, inexpensive, and can be done right in your own home. Steam treatments will not only enhance your natural curl pattern, but also help your hair retain moisture and reduce breakage and shedding. It can also put life back into your styles, making them last longer. To do an at-home steam treatment: Start with clean, detangled hair and apply a deep conditioner, such as our Vanilla Deep…

Are You Washing Your Hair Correctly?

It’s something most of us do daily, yet we are probably doing it all wrong. What are we talking about? Washing our hair! Whether it’s not scrubbing long enough, conditioning the wrong parts of the hair, or not rinsing properly, chances are there are at least a few things we are doing wrong when washing our hair. We are here to help right those wrongs and get your hair looking like you just left the salon! You Don’t Wet Your…

The Perfect Professional Blowout…At Home!

There’s nothing like a professional blow dry! Your hair looks at its best and it’s tough, if not impossible, for many of us to recreate that sleek, professional look at home. Here are some tips to keep your tresses looking like you just stepped out of a salon: 1. Start with freshly washed and conditioned hair Make sure when towel drying your hair, always blot – never rub – to get rid of excess moisture. If you want your blowout…

6 Vital Nutrients for Healthy Hair

Everyone wants strong, beautiful, shiny, healthy hair but did you know that the secret to getting these luscious locks can be found in your diet? Eating healthy foods doesn’t just ensure you a healthy body, but it will also give you the head of hair you’ve been dreaming of. Make sure you get these nutrients and you will start to grow healthy hair! Iron and Zinc Iron and zinc will help hair follicles grow. Rich with iron and zinc, lean…

Keeping Hair Strong and Healthy with Keratin

Keratin is an extremely strong protein that is made up of amino acids and is naturally found in hair, skin, and nails. Depending on the level of amino acids, the substance can be hard, like an animal hoof, or soft and pliable, like hair. Over time, various things such as chlorine from pools, exposure to the elements, and color treatments can remove some of the keratin, leaving hair dry, brittle, and prone to breakage. Our keratin line of reconstructive shampoo,…