Archive for January 2013
My hair looks dull and dry, is it unhealthy?
Is our hair unhealthy because it lacks shine? Not necessarily! The level of shine does not always best predict the hair’s health, as not all hair textures can reflect light in the same way, therefore, not all will have the same perceived level of shine. Kinky hair textures are less effective than straight hair textures at…
Read MoreLife Lessons…Fire and Hair = Catastrophe
At the beginning of each new semester, I constantly remind my students to ensure their hair is tied back and away from their faces during lab sessions in case of any accidents. Apparently this week…I forgot to remind myself. As I sat down at my desk at home, hard at work with my lighter, it…
Read MoreMoisturising Technique for Brittle Ends
We all know that most things become weaker and brittle with age. Same goes for our hair. The oldest parts of our hair are the ends, this is why they tend to be more dry, brittle and generally more damaged than the rest of our hair (dry, brittle hair are more prone to split ends). …
Read MoreClean, Green and Lean for 2013!
Ok yes! The title is a bit corny, but at the beginning of a new year one of the things we love to do is make resolutions, although we hardly ever stick to them. This year we are challenging you (and ourselves) not make resolutions, but to do things differently, that would allow us to…
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