Shampoo. This one word has caused so much controversy within the natural hair care community. Sulfates? Silicones? Soap? Suds? What does all of this have to do with shampooing and achieving a clean scalp and sleek hair? First, we’ll talk about sulfates. What are sulfates? More precisely, what is sodium laureth (or lauryl) sulfate? It […]
The post Is it Ever Okay to use a Shampoo With Sulfates? first appeared on Demetrion Ware.There is one basic rule to achieving longer, healthier hair and that is to “Keep It Simple!”. All of the women I have seen that have longer hair (I’m talking about waist-length and beyond) have simple regimens. Having a simple regimen doesn’t mean you can’t be a product junkie or that you have to keep your […]
The post Hair Care: #1 Rule for Longer, Healthier Hair (Read Time 1:min) first appeared on Demetrion Ware.When it comes to hair and water, the two go together like cereal and milk. Just as milk adds moisture to dry cereal. Water adds moisture to dry hair. But, water alone is not enough to moisturize dry hair. On its own, water is not a moisturizer. Take a moment to think on that… This […]
The post Oil and water do not mix, But Black Hair “LOVES” them together… Here’s why; Don’t be dry! first appeared on Demetrion Ware.I’ve recently gotten my natural hair blown out and straightened at a Dominican salon. I’ve gotten quite a few questions about heat damage and the amount of heat used and the effect it may have on my natural hair. I just want clarify, I did not get a Dominican blowout. A Dominican blowout is where they use […]
The post Worried About Heat Damage? first appeared on Demetrion Ware.What’s your hair texture 4b, 4c, 3b or whatever? It doen’t matter. Regardless of your hair texture, if you are like most naturalistas, you are most likely plagued with tangled hair. Most of us are not exempted from the dread tangles. But, did you know there are techniques you can use to help reduce those […]
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