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your questions answered..............!

noreply@blogger.com (afrolicious) — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 19:58:00 PST

Question: I have had all the straightening cut of my hair. My hair is natural but extremely short, so short I am unable to plait it. I have a very good hair regime but would dearly like to see...

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regular swimmer? live in a hard water area? you might want to invest in a chelating shampoo!

noreply@blogger.com (afrolicious) — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 18:03:00 PST

What purpose does a chelating shampoo serve? What it is: From the Greek chele which means “claw.” Chelates are materials that are capable or inclined to bond, at a molecular level, to another...

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hair colouring for relaxed afro hair...the basics!

noreply@blogger.com (afrolicious) — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 07:35:00 PST

Many hair colours on the market contain ammonia and hydrogen peroxide in their base. Hydrogen peroxide is used as a bleaching agent, and is extremely drying. This can lead to dry, brittle hair that...

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conditioners, ingredients, and the role(s) they play in your hair care regimen

noreply@blogger.com (afrolicious) — Wed, 10 Nov 2010 16:22:00 PST

What types of conditioners are right for my hair? Depending on your hair need, styling choice, and chemical treatment applied to the hair, there are several types of hair conditioner...

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suffering from scalp disease, hair loss, or both...try visiting a trichologist

noreply@blogger.com (afrolicious) — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 13:11:00 PST

What is a trichologist? A professional who is trained in the scientific study of the health of hair and scalp, and analyzes the hair and scalp to determine possible causes of hair problems. What...

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i whip my hair by willow smith

noreply@blogger.com (afrolicious) — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 12:22:00 PST

Further to my previous post about youngster's celebrating their black hair, here is one young black sista who is doing just that! At 10-years-old Willow Smith is already setting fashion trends,...

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aloe vera, a natural hair treatment for hair and scalp

noreply@blogger.com (afrolicious) — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 12:22:00 PST

Aloe vera has been used for over 2000 years for its medical and cosmetic application. It's highly debatable whether or not it will prevent or mitigate hair loss but it will certainly serve as a good...

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afro hair blogging abbreviations and terminology for the newbies

noreply@blogger.com (afrolicious) — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 04:30:00 PST

Here is a helpful list of blogging terms/abbreviations commonly used across the afro bloggingshere which may be of interest to you. I tend to try to avoid using them, as I find that they often...

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a message for the kids - love your hair!

noreply@blogger.com (afrolicious) — Wed, 27 Oct 2010 15:39:00 PDT

Love, love, love this video! - such an inspirational message for young girls to celebrate and embrace the uniqueness of black hair! Ladies, young and old, always remember ....Your hair is your...

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structure of hair 101

noreply@blogger.com (afrolicious) — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 15:51:00 PDT

For my newbies to the basics of hair anatomy, this blog post is dedicated to you! I thought that it would be useful to show you what our hair comprises of, and what parts are affected when we...

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scalp massage for healthy hair growth

noreply@blogger.com (afrolicious) — Tue, 12 Oct 2010 08:45:00 PDT

Now that you have learnt a little about the hair growth cycle, I thought that it would be fitting to highlight how massaging the scalp on a regular basis with different oils can stimulate or slow...

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the hair growth cycle 101

noreply@blogger.com (afrolicious) — Mon, 11 Oct 2010 14:49:00 PDT

Have you ever wondered why the scalp hair can grow as long as up to the waist on some people or even longer, whilst for others it would seem like forever to grow to neck length? This can be explained...

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ladies, is the safe and proper removal of braids, weaves, dreadlocks and hair extensions important to you?

noreply@blogger.com (afrolicious) — Mon, 04 Oct 2010 11:06:00 PDT

Countless numbers of women are secretly suffering from improper removal of hair extensions, dreadlocks, braids, fusion extensions, and bonding hair glue. Women spend more time deciding what type...

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i am not my hair........

noreply@blogger.com (afrolicious) — Thu, 30 Sep 2010 08:29:00 PDT

Oldie but goodie - don't you just love this song? According to India Arie, the original version of "I Am Not My Hair" was a duet with pop rocker Pink. The song's original concept originated from...

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understanding the difference between shedding and breakage

noreply@blogger.com (afrolicious) — Tue, 28 Sep 2010 10:36:00 PDT

Shedding Each hair grows in cycles - it grows, rests, and then falls out. At the end of its resting stage, the hair goes through a shedding phase. When a hair is shed, it is replaced by a new hair...

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the story of cosmetics....

noreply@blogger.com (afrolicious) — Fri, 24 Sep 2010 06:02:00 PDT

This is a short informative video that talks about harmful chemicals which are used in our everyday personal care products, and the effects that it has on our bodies. Organic hair products do tend...

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helpful tips for combatting dry hair.....

noreply@blogger.com (afrolicious) — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 06:29:00 PDT

Our hair can become dry, rough, brittle and frizzy for many reasons. Believe it or not, it's a non-living material, which is similar in the combining parts or elements to your fingernails, but each...

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my nappy roots: a journey through black hair-itage

noreply@blogger.com (afrolicious) — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:42:00 PDT

If you liked Chris Rock's movie Good Hair - then you will definitely love this! The video is a mini excerpt from the definitve documentary on the history and culture of Black Hair-itage. After...

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why protective hair styles are good for growing long hair!

noreply@blogger.com (afrolicious) — Sat, 17 Jul 2010 11:34:00 PDT

What is a protective hair style? It is simply wearing your hair up in a style that helps protect the hair and ends from external elements (i.e sun, rain, wind) whilst retaining moisture. A...

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essential vitamins and minerals for healthy hair!

noreply@blogger.com (afrolicious) — Thu, 08 Jul 2010 15:23:00 PDT

Ladies, in order to grow and maintain our tresses, we must have a balanced diet to ensure that our bodies are getting all the necessary vitamins and minerals required for healthy hair growth. If you...

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protect your crown and glory from uv rays!

noreply@blogger.com (afrolicious) — Sat, 03 Jul 2010 17:47:00 PDT

I hope you are all making the most of the lovely sunshine weather we've been experiencing....but hopefully not too much - to the detriment of your locks! Prolonged exposure to the sun's rays will...

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why your hair needs detoxification!

noreply@blogger.com (afrolicious) — Fri, 02 Jul 2010 10:23:00 PDT

Do you use a lot of styling products that are silcone based? Does your hair appear dull, greasy, and lifeless? Are you a regular swimmer? Do you live in the city? If you have answered yes, then...

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essential oils and carrier oils 101

noreply@blogger.com (afrolicious) — Sat, 26 Jun 2010 15:12:00 PDT

When experimenting with hair oils for deep conditioning or pre-pooing, it is important to understand whether the type of oil used is a base/carrier or an essential oil. This is important because...

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got porous hair? try an acidic rinse.

noreply@blogger.com (afrolicious) — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 15:28:00 PDT

What is porous hair? Porous hair looks dry, frizzy, and is often rough to the touch due to the cuticles otherwise known as the hair shaft (which is the outer most layer of the hair) being open and...

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so who invented the first hair relaxer any way?

noreply@blogger.com (afrolicious) — Mon, 21 Jun 2010 16:02:00 PDT

Meet Garrett Augustus Morgan Sr (March 4, 1877 - August 27, 1963) Garrett Morgan was a rare breed, a creative genius, and an extraordinary innovator who helped affect his generation, and create a...

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