Summer is over; which means humidity is no longer present to maintain a bit of moisture in the air which in turns lets your hair appear manageable even without deep conditioning. However, this is winter and the importance of deep conditioning your natural hair cannot be stressed enough.

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The 411 on Rice Water & Natural Hair Have you heard about the latest craze? Using rice water to condition hair has become the latest talk in the natural hair community and here’s why: When it comes to rice water, it provides many vitamins and minerals such as amino acids, B vitamins, vitamin E, and antioxidants. Women in China, Japan, and Southeast Asia have been practicing this method for centuries claiming it has resulted in healthy, long hair. Benefits of using rice water on your hair: Detangles your hair, making it easier to handle and decreasing breakage Makes your hair smoother, shinier, and stronger Makes the hair grow long Reduces split ends Improves hair elasticity Hydrates the scalp When making...

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Let’s switch gears and talk about high porosity hair!!    Ever wonder why your hair always feel dry even after you’ve just got done moisturizing it? Does it seem like your hair breaks easily and is dull? It’s because your hair is highly porous!   High porosity hair means the hair cuticle is raised, letting all the moisture you take your time putting into your hair escape. That means, no matter how much water or moisturizer you apply to your hair, if it’s not the right kind then it will quickly leave, leaving your hair still dry, brittle, and dull!   Characteristics of high porosity hair: Cuticle is raised= hard for moisture to stay in Hair always need water and...

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