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Detox Your Scalp

Detoxing your scalp is super easy, feels great, and will leave your head ready to produce healthy, beautiful hair! The scalp detox will help exfoliate the scalp and remove any build up from oils or products so your scalp can breathe. The mask also works to take the toxins out of your hair follicles, roots, oil glands, and scalp. The Mask To make the mask, you’ll need: 2 tablespoons of olive oil 1 teaspoon baking soda ½ teaspoon of cinnamon…

Avoid Those Pesky Split Ends!

We’ve all had to deal with the annoying problem of split ends at some point in our lives. They aren’t the end of the world, but they can sure take your look from vibrant and shiny, to dull and lifeless. Split ends develop when external elements (such as heat and chemicals) break down the protective coating of the hair cuticle. When the internal structure of the hair is exposed, it can become weak, dehydrated, and damaged. The end result is…

Hair Loss and Your Scalp

At some point in our lives, a lot of us will experience hair loss. It can be the result of many different things ranging from stress to underlying medical conditions, but one of the main reasons people experience hair loss is due to the health of their scalp. It’s very important to keep the scalp free and clear of the daily dirt, grime, and product buildup that will naturally settle on the scalp. If your scalp has a lot of…

How to Clean Your Hairbrushes

We use a hairbrush to tame our manes multiple times a day. That means we are most likely using it at the end of the day when our hair is full of dirt, oil, and grime and then using that same brush to detangle our freshly washed hair the next morning. You wouldn’t want to dry your freshly washed kitchen floor with a dirty, grimy towel, so why would you want to brush your clean hair with a dirty brush?…

Time Saver Tips for Drying Your Hair

It’s really tempting to hurry through your blowout if you are tight on time in the morning but by cutting corners, you could be leaving yourself looking unkempt all day. Instead of rushing through your blowout, try some of these time savers and you’ll still end up with that polished look but in less time! Prep Your Hair in the Shower Make sure to thoroughly condition your hair in the shower. The conditioner will leave a coating on your hair…

Why You Should Be Choosing Sulfate Free Products

You might have heard the buzz going around about the beauty industry starting to switch over to sulfate free products, especially shampoos and conditioners! We’ve been promoting the benefits of going sulfate free for a long time, but what are sulfates and why are they bad for you? Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) is used in many products such as shampoos, conditioners, facial cleansers, and even in cleaning products such as heavy degreasers used to clean mechanics shop floors. Sulfate is…

Do You Really Need A Haircut That Fits Your Face Shape?

There are a lot of magazines, blogs, and television shows the showcase “experts” who keep drilling the fact that you should get a haircut that fits the shape of your face. While that’s not always bad advice, you shouldn’t feel like you are stuck picking from a few haircuts for the rest of your life just because they “work best with your face shape.” Yes, you can definitely consider the shape of your face when choosing a particular haircut or…

The Amazing Benefits of Coconut Oil

Coconut oil seems to be all the rage these days but people of tropical islands have been on to this hidden gem and they consider it to be the secret to beautiful hair. Coconut oil is loved by many because it’s 100% natural and free of silicone, alcohols, and other chemicals that can be harsh on sensitive skin and hair. It works wonders and can repair hair that is naturally dry or has been damaged due to over-processing or heat.…

Revitalize Those Curls with a Clay Mask!

You have probably heard of people using a clay mask for their face, but have you heard of people using it on their hair? When we think of clay, we might think it would be too drying for our hair but actually, clay masks can be super beneficial. If you tend to have an oily scalp, it helps rid you of that problem. Curls need some more life and bounce? The clay mask will help with that too! Here’s how…

Protecting Your Hair from the Sun

We are all well aware of the damaging effects the sun’s UV rays can have on our skin, but did you know that they can also do some serious damage to your hair? That’s right, UVA and UVB rays can wreak havoc on your hair from the cuticle to the inner structure. If you have dry, fizzy, brittle hair, or hair that is color faded, chances are you already experienced sun damage. Luckily, there are some easy ways to protect…