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Natation on Vacation Taking Care of Summer Hairby Myesha Skye Natation is the act or the skill of swimming. It also happens to be my dictionary app word of the day which was super convenient because I couldn’t figure out a title for the life of me. It’s officially summer! That means shorter hemlines, open toed shoes, and lots of traveling. Although we’re told water is your hair’s best friend, summer months can be quite taxing on the strands. Whether you’re taking a dip in the pool or catching some waves on the beach, chemicals in these waters can cause dryness,...

Fashion Killa Could your clothes be stunting your hair growth?by Myesha Skye Reading the title, most of us think of ASAP Rocky’s 2013 mega hit “Fashion Killa.” You know the video with him and Rihanna walking through various designer boutiques trying on questionable clothes (look me in the eye and tell me you liked that zebra print number she had on I dare you!). But in reality that Alexander Wang slip dress all the way down to that 2.99 Forever 21 t-shirt could possibly be stunting your hair growth! Certain fabrics cause friction and tension on the ends we so...

Scalp Stimulation The forgotten method to exponential hair growthby Myesha Skye Most of us naturals focus on length retention by saving our ends but a lot of us (including myself) ignore the scalp and our hair growth cycle. The scalp is the source of your hair growth. Having a healthy scalp is essential for what we all want, which is a healthy, thick, long, and shiny mane. If you, like many other naturals, have neglected the origin of your strands, we’ve got just the fix for you! Scalp health is vital to growing a long and strong mane whether you're...

Since winter is officially upon us, it’s that time of year where extreme weather can wreak havoc on your hair. So, I wanted to share some sure-fire ways to ensure that you don’t undo the progress that you’ve made: Deep Conditioning:Moisture is the name of the game!! Running the heater can dry out your hair.  Increasing the frequency of deep conditioning will go a long way to combat the excessive dryness.  Use products that hold in moisture, and deep condition once a week. To save money, use your regular conditioner, and add a carrier oil like olive oil or jojoba oil...

There is much discussion about taking vitamins and supplements for hair growth.  You can take a hair, skin & nail (HSN) formula or take each supplement individually.  I’ve taken them both ways, and I prefer taking them individually so that I can control how much I get of each.I want to provide basic information on some of the ingredients typically found in hair vitamins, and what they are supposed to do in relation to hair health and growth.  I am not a doctor.  Please consult a physician before beginning any vitamin regimen, as some of them can interfere with medications.The...