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How to Determine Curl Pattern

Everyone's hair is different and requires specific needs and techniques to keep it healthy, moisturized and manageable. There's a lot of great information out there but may be difficult for what applies to you without knowing your curl pattern. This simple guide will help you get better acquainted with your hair so you can take the best care of your hair. THE TEST Take samples of strands (in stretched and shrunken state) from the five different parts of your hair (front right, front left, middle, back right, back left). You may notice that you may have various patterns throughout. Curl patterns can be changed either permanently or temporarily. When permanently changed through over-manipulation, heat or relaxing, you are weakening your hair...

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Proper Techniques When Deep Conditioning

Deep conditioning is an important part of ones hair care routine. If healthy hair is what you want to achieve, neglecting this step can leave hair stagnant, brittle and weak. Most people aren’t aware of proper techniques when deep conditioning, so we’ve created some easy steps that you can incorporate immediately.   Be consistent Consistency is key in every aspect of life, including your deep conditioning routine. I know, life is super-fast paced and when can we find the time to do anything extra? Multi-tasking often times works for most who can’t find the time. If hair is damaged, repair will take time and energy, but overtime, will get healthy and into shape. LaJAshley conditioners can also be used in...

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PAPAYA Ingredient Spotlight

Papaya is an incredible source of vitamins and nutrients. They are rich in minerals (potassium, calcium, iron), vitamins (A,C,E) and enzymes. They act as a natural conditioners, making your hair softer, shinier and smoother. This exotic fruit is excellent for overall hair health.    But Wait, There’s More  Papaya nourishes the hair shaft,  is very hydrating due to its water content and contains high amounts of Vitamin A, which promotes production of sebum, the scalps natural conditioning oil.  It reduces dandruff. Papain (enzyme), controls the buildup of oils (which is how dandruff is produced) and chemicals (which can produce dandruff).  It prevents balding due to its folic acid (vitamin B9) component. Folic acid is known to promote healthy cell growth....

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COCONUT OIL Ingredient Spotlight

Coconut oil, It seems like it’s a staple for just about everything now, and for good reason. Coconut oil has been used for many years to moisturize and acts as a natural SPF to protect from the sun. Coconut oil also has a broad spectrum of benefits from dental to hair.

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What Are Some Best Practices When Washing Hair?

As simple as it may seem washing hair is more than just shampoo and water. The goal is to remove tiny flakes of skin cells from scalp, product not completely absorbed, shed hair, dust, dirt, and environmental debris properly and safely. So we’ve created a list to map out some practices that you may not know and can incorporate immediately.

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