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Aloe Vera is a great humectant for natural hair. A humectant helps create a protective layer on your curls to help with moisture retention.  Used properly, aloe can also provide a light hold for hair, help with scalp issues like dandruff and itch and also strengthen hair. Works well for high porosity hair. Aloe: anti-inflammatory actions that may help reduce scalp irritation moisturizing effect enzyme and fatty acid  help reduce inflammation vitamins C, E, B-12, folic acid, and choline can help nourish and strengthen hair Since all good things have their limits aloe has a few drawbacks.  Aloe is best...

These days there's so much uncertainty and fear waving around.  We have all experienced a little or alot of anxiety at some point.  There's help!  Essential oils can help to soothe you and keep you on track.  Aromatherapy treatment is the act of breathing in the fragrance of essential oils to progress your well-being. One way they work is that by invigorating the scent receptors in your nose, they can send messages to your nervous system. They are also thought to have an impact on the body’s chemical and energy centers. Fragrance based treatment is frequently utilized as a normal...

Why Should I trim and how often?? This is an age old question in the natural hair world!  At the risk of sounding like a hippie... I actually trim with the moon cycles.  I go by the farmers almanac. FYI the dates this month are June1st, 23rd, 24th, 28th and 29th. Anyhoo here's the mainstream way of doing things! Why do we trim our ends?  The ends are the oldest part of the hair so they tend to get funky: split ends or dry ends etc.  The damage at the ends can continue up and then you will have more...