Never have you ever used yogurt on your hair? There are a few strands of thought on this popular dairy product. Natural yogurt is full of protein and, according to stylecraze.com, it is a common natural hair care ingredient and hair growth aid. It is rich in vitamins and fatty acids that are essential for […]
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Hair Trend Weigh In: Autumn-Inspired Color
Not that it makes a difference to those of us who live in South Florida’s tropical paradise, but the fall season is here, and as the saying goes, life’s too short to have boring hair. Now, let’s go with the flow and mix it up with autumn-inspired color. Here are five color trends for the season. […]
Never Have You Ever Tried a Mayonnaise Hair Mask?
Never have you ever tried a mayonnaise hair mask? There are a few strands of thought on this do-it-yourself mixture for hair moisture, frizz reduction, strength, growth, and yikes, lice treatment. A mayonnaise hair mask is touted as an alternative hair treatment that can potentially leave your strands soft and smooth. While primarily used for […]
Transformation Day: The Benefits Of Flaxseed Oil For Hair!
According to registered dietitian and healthline.com contributor, Rachael Link, flaxseeds provide many health benefits and flaxseed oil, made from flaxseeds that have been ground and pressed to release their natural oil, has a wide variety of uses, ranging from cooking to skin care. In this Transformation Day post, let’s look at the benefits of flaxseed […]
Hair Transformation Testimonies: The Journey from Relaxed to Natural
In this Transformation Day post, three women share their hair journeys from relaxed to natural. If you are thinking of or ready for a hair transformation, these true stories will inspire you. Michelle Thompson Personal-Finance Counselor and Coach, Washington, D.C. “I started experimenting with relaxers when I was 18 years old. I always wore my […]
Hair Trend Weigh In — The Mohawk
What’s old is new and in again! That’s the story with the Mohawk, a style that’s making a fashionable and functional comeback. Our friends at the Jamaica Observer provide a few reasons to consider this bold hair style. The summer heat can be very harmful to your hair, particularly if your hair falls within the […]
7 Tips to Prevent Hair Breakage
Class is now in session, and it is time to go back to basics. Whatever your hair type and texture, review these seven tips to prevent hair breakage. Hair can become weak and prone to breakage for a number of reasons, including but not limited to: over-styling, excessive coloring, lack of moisture, and stress. Genetics […]
Finishing Tips for a Great Hair Day
Mane: a reference to hair Monday: the second day of a hair professional’s weekend Even on a stylist’s day off, she – that would be me – is still thinking about your hair! Welcome to my Mane-ly Monday, time and space for collective observations and opinions on all things hair: trends, techniques, treatments, tools, environment […]
A Shot of HydraTriplex
Karline’s Salon clients love the Paul Mitchell Awapuhi Wild Ginger product line and the new HydraTriplex Treatment is yet another reason why. The treatment restores moisture and makes the hair 82 percent softer and more manageable. The professional application takes less than 15 minutes and the results are nothing short of amazing. For a beYOUtiful […]
The Guiding Principles of Healthy Hair Care
Class is now in session, and it is time to go back to basics. Whatever your hair type and texture, review the five principles of healthy hair care: cleansing, daily moisturizing, regular deep conditioning, low manipulation/protective styling, and nightly use of a satin cap. You will note, we have included more than three strands of […]