Hair Care Tips

Eating for Healthy Hair

Berries

Berries contain biotin a B vitamin that is essential for hair growth and is good for your scalp. Raspberries, blueberries, black berries are especially high in biotin and in antioxidants that will give you glowing skin.

Spinach

Spinach is full of vitamin A, C, iron and calcium.

Oysters

Yuck, oysters ... I mean yeah oysters. Oysters are full of zinc and is very pleasing to your hair follicles.

A lack of adequate zinc in your diet can lead to hair loss.

Eggs

Eggs like berries contain biotin, but is also packed with protein which is essential for healthy hair growth. Egg whites only can be used to accomplish.

Fruit high in Vitamin C

Vitamin C is needed for many healthy bodily functions. It helps to create collagen and helps to prevent split ends and breakage. Kiwi is a fruit packed with vitamin C and biotin.

Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes are full of beta-carotene which is converted to Vitamin A. This is vital for hair cell growth.

A spinach, sweet potato, blueberry smoothie anyone???

Cold Weather Tips

In these days of extreme cold weather take the time to pamper your hair with additional moisturize.

Focus on the ends of your hair and see our tips for December and January!

Come in and have a moisture treatment!

Caring for black hair in the winter months is vitally important.

Here are a couple of suggestions

1. When wearing a hat consider adding a silk scarf under it to prevent friction between the hair and the hat.
2. Wear a scarf on the collar of your coat or jacket to protect the hair at the nape of your neck.
3. Wear protective hair styles to protect your hair from harsher weather.

Biracial Hair Care - Children

For parents of biracial children:

1. Your Afro-Canadian child must have her hair combed at least once per week to get rid of knots, tangles and fluff.
2. Unlike Caucasian hair, her hair needs to only be washed once per week. If you need to wash during more than once for the week, consider a co-wash(a wash with conditioner only).
3. A detangling shampoo and conditioner must be used and the hair must be gently combed at the time with wide tooth comb. (See October 2013 tips for how to comb the hair).

October 2013

Black hair is different from all other hair types. It is naturally dry and prone to breakage. When black hair is chemically relaxed, it becomes even harder to keep healthy. Many black women suffer from breakage and hair loss which keeps their hair from growing very long. Five tips for healthy hair are:

1. Keep your hair trimmed to prevent split ends.

2. Get your hair professionally relaxed every 8-10 weeks.

3. Start detangling at the ends especially when dealing with natural or kids hair to prevent breakage.

4. Moisture, moisture, moisture... Use natural oils to keep the hair (not the scalp) moisturized.

5. Sleep with a satin wrap or on a satin/silk pillowcase.