Dull hair can be lackluster, lack sheen and get frizzy quite easily. It also makes it hard for hair to retain moisture. Address dull hair issues with the recommendations below.
Beta-carotene is a bright red-orange pigment found in plants and fruits. It is the most common carotene found in plants and is one of the primary sources of vitamin A (retinol). Vitamin A plays a vital role in health as well as in healthy hair growth. It also promotes healthy …
There are many deep conditioners with some new miracle oil on the market touted as the next best thing. As a recovering PJ (Product junkie), it’s disappointing to jump on the bandwagon and discover the product doesn’t even live up to the hype. After some testing and research, I have …
Just to be clear, keratin is not bad. Keratin is a protein found in hair, which is responsible for strengthening hair, preventing breakage and heat damage. Keratin treatments, on the other hand, involve the application of a semi-permanent hair straightening product to curly or frizzy hair followed by flat ironing …
Pumpkin isn’t just for Halloween and Thanksgiving pies. I’ve covered pumpkin seed oil previously on the site and its benefits for healthy follicles and shinier hair. An excellent oil with omega-3 & 6 fatty acids as well as vitamins E & K. Apart from the hair, however, you can also …
Did you know that all oils have a shelf life that varies greatly from oil to oil depending on the structure and extraction method? One of the frequent questions I receive is about the shelf life of various natural oils aka expiry date. People also ask if it’s safe to …
I love hair styling accessories and I’ve been mucking about with several designs for some time. However, I’m always on the lookout for the next perfect way to beauty up my curls. If you’re not into hairstyling accessories, here are 4 reasons why you need to get in on this …
The Ask Abi section of the site features questions sent across from readers about hair care, health, fitness, and beauty. You can send yours across as well on the Ask Abi page but check I haven’t answered this question already before you send across. Thanks. Today’s question is from S.K. …
This is the continuation of the red palm oil series. You can read the previous red palm oil articles here: Cooking with Oil: Get Better Cholesterol Levels & Healthier Hair with Red Palm Oil Extra Sheen for Dry & Dull Hair with Red Palm Oil In this article, I’ll be …
When a woman start’s experiencing hair loss, iron deficiency anemia is usually the last thing that comes to mind as the reason for the hair loss. Sometime in 2013 while massaging my scalp, I discovered a tiny bald spot in my crown. I had somehow missed this and had no …
A significant amount of women over the last few years have begun to embrace their natural hair texture. This has lead to a drop in sales of straightening and chemical processing products for hair care companies. It was only a matter of time before companies jumped on the train to …
Read this in-depth breakdown on the benefits of orchid oil before you try it on your hair and the best 7 alternative oils for orchid oil. The information available on orchid oil is quite limited. It takes a significant amount of orchid roots to produce just 1 gram of orchid …