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…

I found this infograph on pinterest and decided to share this quick hydrating hair recipe with you all:…

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

-Written by: Alonna Rice, Healthy Hair Care Expert

Are you wearing a human hair weave and want to be able to use it again? Human hair extensions can be…

Demand the Service that You Need! Last week I wrote an article for Huffington Post called Blogging While Ethnic. It told of the experiences I encountered…

As we trek along on our collective healthy hair journey, many of us eventually begin to look for more natural ways to keep our hair and scalps healthy.  We experiment with natural oils, fruit extracts and a plethora of other items in order to keep our hair growing long and strong. You may not have known that the aloe vera plant is a great natural item to add to your…

Trend #1 Winged Eyeliner: 

Whether it be soft and smokey, or crisp and bold, this "cateye" inspired look…

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…

Instead of baking in the sun, which we all know is unhealthy, try using a self-tanner instead. Here are the steps to this tricky process.

1. Set aside the Time- you will need a few hours to bath, dry, apply and the hardest part...WAITING!!

2. Shower or Bathe- make sure to exfoliate very well. Self tanner can adhere to dry skin making it look dark and blotchy. Shaving as well will help with the…

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??…

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…

Sometimes Grandma is Wrong!

It shouldn't be done just during the warmer months, but when was the last time you did a full body check looking for abnormalities? Do you know what to look for? Roughly 2 million Americans are diagnosed with some form of skin cancer. It is the easiest to cure if detected early.  There are 3 different types of cancer: basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell and melanoma. Don't be concerned with the names but with the A,B,C,D,E of your skin check. Anything that…

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.…

However, as more and more of my African American clients began recommending my services to their Asian, Hispanic and East Indian girlfriends, I discovered that we are all facing similar difficulties in finding an esthetician who truly understands our skin. This is an issue for most women of color including those of Mediterranean descent with darker skin tones.

So now my blog is beginning to generate questions, comments and responses from women around the world. I also began to wonder…

Don't all express your shock at once, but it's true: Your health insurer may be surprising you with some extra cash in the mail.  As a part of President Obama's 2010 Affordable Care Act, insurers as of late have been revving up to pay out an estimated $1.3 billion in rebates to their customers by…

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…