Spring is in the air and so are the rain clouds.  This doesn't mean that you have to run in fear like the wicked witch of the west because you don't want to get your hair wet.  What it does mean is that you and your hair need to be prepared to brave the rainy days of Spring.  Here are a few tips that will help you…

No matter what hair type you have, you've had to balance moisture with your hair journey.  However this is especially true for women with naturally curly hair and the tighter that curl the more important moisture balancing is.  But why does curly hair have the tend to be dry?  It's because the…

Dying your hair is something that is a tempting change for many people out there.  If you're tired of your usual hair color,…

Have you ever searched for a beauty supply store that sells the products you are looking for and also has excellent customer service? Let's add on another level: Have you also searched for a black-owned beauty supply store with excellent customer…

When I saw these Kate Spade Eddie in Black ballet flats on Pinterest (retailing at $228.00), I did a double take. There is something about them that is so classic and simple, yet striking and trendy at…

If you want to maintain healthy hair and you are traveling, I have some essential hair care and travel tips to share with you. My hair has gone through a lot during my travels around America and abroad, and my successes and failures with my hair have both taught me a lot about how to maintain healthy hair while away from home. Here are…

Doesn't Tracee look amazing in this outfit? Very in style for Spring 2013 too:

Our healthy hair journeys provide a mix of different feelings. Feelings of elation as we see progress or meet a given length goal.  Feelings of boredom as we continue to go through with the same humdrum processes day in and day out.  Also, we experience a wide range of experiences that cause us to grow in…

Anytime you put chemical in your hair, whether perm, color or a relaxer, both moisture and protein is lost. Hair outside of the head is NOT alive. So if damage is done, it can't be reversed. We can try and help protect it from further damage or make it appear better but the key is to PREVENT damage! Getting regular deep conditioning treatments and/or Protein treatments will…

HUMIDITY & YOUR TRESSES

Those of you with curly hair know, trying to fight the effects of the weather is a struggle. So why struggle at all?? Your Blown-Out style will only last for so long before the curls will begin to creep back in again. This may be the perfect time to embrace your natural texture. Instead of coming in for a Blow-Out, why not get a roller set or twist set??…

Blackheads and Ethnic Skin

Dealing with blackheads can be tricky because removing them without damaging the skin depends on so many factors. How long they’ve been in the skin, what daily regimen is used, if you’re  a person of color; these are all…

You're hearing it all over now-Thermal Reconditioning- but what does it mean? What service are you actually getting? Let's break the term down. "Thermal" means heat. So right there, the service will include some form of heat. "Reconditioning" means to change the condition your hair is currently in. So where we've noticed the confusion is that this could mean SO many things. If you have curly hair and blow dry it straight, you have just…

COVER UP The best way to protect your hair from the sun's rays is abstinence!  Block exposure to the sun by covering up your tresses with a hat or scarf.

STYLE WITH COVERAGE Many products including leave in conditioners have SPF built right into them.…

Have you ever looked at a fashion trend report for an upcoming season and came to the conclusion that you could only wear about 1/2 or less of the trends because they seemed so utterly unrealistic? We feel the same way! So instead of listing out all of the Fall 2012 trends for you, we are going to…