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Relaxed hair is beautiful, but it can be fragile. Here are some tips for keeping your relaxed hair healthy and strong: 1. Get a professional relaxer: It’s important to get a relaxer from a professional stylist. They will be able to assess your hair and choose the right relaxer for you. They will also be able to apply the relaxer correctly, which will help to prevent damage to your scalp and hair follicles. 2. Take care of your hair after relaxing: It’s important to take care of your hair after relaxing.  Here are a few tips: – Always give at least 3 months interval between relaxer treatments. Frequent relaxing can cause loss of protein and result in weak damaged hair and a compromised scalp. – Wash your hair with a moisturizing & strengthening shampoo and condition afterwards. – Deep condition your hair at least once a month with heat. – Use a leave-in conditioner and oil to help keep your hair hydrated. – Avoid heat styling your hair as much as possible. – Get regular trims to remove split ends. 3. Use the Mara Cruiz Anti-Breakage and Repair Range: The Mara Cruiz Anti-Breakage and Repair Range is specially formulated with

Hair transition is the process of growing out natural hair while gradually cutting off the chemically treated or relaxed ends. This process is commonly done by people who have been relaxing their hair for a long time and decide to return to their natural hair texture. During the transition, the hair may have two different textures – the natural hair texture and the relaxed hair texture – which can make it challenging to style and maintain. Hair transition can be exhausting, as the two hair textures require extra care and attention. The goal of the transition is to grow out the natural hair while gradually trimming off the relaxed hair, resulting in healthy and entirely natural hair. This process requires patience, dedication, and proper hair care, such as keeping the hair moisturized, avoiding heat, and protecting the hair from damage. However, with the right hair care products and regimen, you can ensure your hair stays healthy and strong during the transition. In this article, we’ll go over some tips on how to care for your hair while transitioning from relaxed to natural, including being gentle with your hair, keeping it moisturized, avoiding heat, protecting your hair, trimming your ends, and

When it comes to taking care of African hair, wash day is one of the most important rituals in our hair care routine. Wash day is a comprehensive and necessary process that can help to maintain the hair’s natural texture, promote growth, and keep the scalp healthy. However, not all wash day practices are created equal, it can be overwhelming to figure out the best ones for your hair type and texture. In this article, we’ll walk you through some of the best wash day practices for African hair that will not only make your routine easier but also improve the overall health, length, and vibrancy of your hair. Detangling before washing Before washing, it’s essential to detangle your hair starting from the ends and working towards the roots, gently loosening and removing any knots or tangles. Detangling your hair before washing makes the process a lot easier and less damaging. Knots and tangles can cause breakage, which can lead to thinning and slower growth. Detangling during Conditioning In addition to detangling before washing, detangling your hair while conditioning can also help keep your hair moisturized, reduce breakage, and promote growth. The slip provided by the conditioner makes it easier

Dry, itchy scalps and dandruff can be uncomfortable and embarrassing. These are hair-related problems that affect a large number of people. They are common hair and scalp woes that can be triggered by a variety of factors, including genetics, weather changes, frequent shampooing, the use of harsh hair products, poor diet, and more. Fortunately, in most cases, these conditions are treatable, and with the right remedies and care, you can enjoy a healthy, flake-free scalp. First, let’s explore what causes dry, itchy scalps and dandruff. Our scalps naturally produce oils called Sebum, that keep our hair and skin moisturized. However, factors such as excessive heat styling, frequent washing, and the use of harsh hair products can strip away these natural oils and lead to dryness and itchiness. When the scalp becomes too dry, it can also start to produce excess skin cells, which can flake off and result in dandruff. One of the simplest ways to alleviate dry, itchy scalps and dandruff is to use a gentle and moisturizing shampoo and conditioner specifically formulated for these conditions. Look for products that contain ingredients such as Peppermint oil, Tea tree oil, Aloe vera, etc, which are known for their soothing and