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How to Fix Hair Product Build-Up

Arianne Suggs March 31, 2015March 31, 2015Leave a Comment

Hair Quickie: Remember, not all hair is created equally, so what works for one person may not work for someone else. There are some that can pile on product after product and they will not experience any real build-up or backlash. Build-up can occur from the use of gels, hairspray, pomades and even conditioners. Nevertheless, if you notice that products seem to build up on top of the hair there is a easy solution. Try mixing 1 tablespoon baking soda with your regular shampoo once a week. Wash hair like normal then rinse out the concoction and dry strands as usual.

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Brush but Don’t Rush

Alicia Suggs April 22, 2014April 22, 2014Leave a Comment

African-American hair may look strong and tough, but it is actually very delicate. Don’t let the coarse texture fool you, the hair requires a gentle touch. It can tangle and break very easily which means …

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Should I Color My Hair at Home?

Alicia Suggs April 7, 2014April 7, 2014Leave a Comment

Hair Quickie: Should I color my hair at home? If, you are looking to do a major color change to your tresses it is always best to get it done professionally.

You will want to seek a hair stylist for color if:

1. Your hair is damaged- You never want to inflict more hair pain.
2. Hair is relaxed- Applying chemicals upon chemicals should not be taken lightly. Let a professional do it right so that your hair stays healthy.
3. Plan on going lighter/darker by 3 shades- This is a drastic change and you may not successfully get the look you want out of a store bought bottle.

Therefore, little color changes such as covering gray hairs to blend with your natural hair tint may be done at home, but bigger jobs should always be done by a professional colorist.

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Spring 2014 Hair Trend: Flower Girl

Alicia SuggsUpdated on April 3, 2014April 3, 2014Leave a Comment

Want to add emphasis to your hair without having to spend massive amounts of time in front of a bathroom mirror? Yeah we thought so (major wink), all you will need is nature’s best accessory…flowers. Now if you rather not sprinkle nature’s goodness throughout your tresses that’s fine, there are plenty of barrettes that will instantly perform the same trick.

At the Honor Spring 2014 Show models wore locks in a low ponytail that was teased in order to had volume and then the magic really began. Little flowers were delicately scattered flowing form the side towards the nape and on into the the beginning of the tail. The resulting look is an elegant style that is perfect for work, play, school or a night on the town.

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Does Leaving On a Relaxer Longer, Work Better?

Alicia SuggsUpdated on January 16, 2014January 16, 2014Leave a Comment

Many of us have been guilty of this one. Piling on more product or leaving it on longer will not always yield you the results that you would like to achieve. So then, that begs …