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,…

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…

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…

If you are having difficulty stretching your relaxer, don't give up! When you are struggling with your new growth or are experiencing issues such as breakage, it is very easy to give up and just schedule your next relaxer appointment. Trust me when I tell you: When I first started stretching, it wasn't easy. At times, it was so frustrating and I had difficulty managing my hair while my new growth came in. However, I learned certain methods and basic truths about my hair that helped…

I used Carol's Daughter's Moisturizing Black Vanilla Hair Trio Set and I am really impressed. The sulfate-free shampoo thoroughly cleansed my hair without drying out my strands, the conditioning hair smoothie moisturized my hair without…

Increasing numbers of black women today are going natural, embracing their natural texture and learning how to take healthy care of their curls. However, there are many myths about natural hair that simply need to discarded into a black hole of nonsense and misinformation. Here are seven silly myths…

I am in the middle of stretching my relaxer and I can honestly tell you that it is not always easy. My roots are quite thick, and I have to be extra careful not to put too much tension on the line of demarcation between my roots and my relaxed ends. Here are some of my tips on how to get through the tough…

If your hairline is thin or barely there, you are one of many women who have the same issue. Your hairline may naturally be thin, or you may be making it thin by using hair styling techniques or products that contribute to a thinning hairline. Here are some of the little things that destroy hairlines over…

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When it comes to healthy hair care, it is very important to understand the chemistry of your tresses. The basic structure of your hair breaks down into two categories: the hair follicle, and the hair shaft. Let's delve further into each category:

The Hair Shaft: 

A lot of hair care…

Once your hair has endured enough heat damage (from flat irons, blow dryers, curling irons, etc.), it is nearly impossible to restore the health of severely damaged strands. As a result, it is in your best interest to use heat as wisely as possible when drying and styling your hair. Here are my top five tips to…

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As the weather grows colder, it is important to make some changes to our hair care routines to make sure our tresses stay in top shape.  Cold winter weather has a tendency to leave your hair dry and brittle if you don’t take good care of your hair.  One word can explain why your hair goes through such a…

Do you wonder what a debate would actually sound like between a woman with relaxed hair and a woman with natural hair about their chosen hair style? There are so many blogs and articles out there by women who explain why they prefer wearing their hair natural or relaxed. Cafe Belle has pretty much summarized that conversation/debate below: (Disclaimer: the conversation is not meant to summarize every single woman's hair story). 

The…

Swimming is probably my favorite way to cool off on a hot day. However, many women of color avoid the pool as though it’ll cause them to melt like the wicked witch of the west.  I can’t count the amount of times I’ve heard women say that they don’t swim because they don’t want to get their…