The Cookbook
A COLLECTION OF SIMPLE GUIDES FOR YOUR HAIRCARE LIFESTYLES.
How to Care For Low, Medium, and High Porosity Hair and 3 Porosity Tests
August 05, 2021
Let’s be honest, we’ve all obsessed at least a little bit about our hair type or curl pattern. But contrary to popular belief, it’s not all about hair type. The truth is, people with the same exact curl pattern may have hair that behaves extremely differently. This is often due to another important but less visible characteristic of hair, called porosity. Keep reading for more information on what hair po
How Do I Get Rid Of Dandruff In Natural Hair?
August 02, 2021
As NaturAllistas, one thing we dread to see in our hair is the dandruff-like flakes that sometimes appear after styling. The good thing about flaking is that it’s avoidable and easy to get rid of – you just have to rewash your hair, add some oil to break the flakes down, or switch up your products. Unlike flaking, dandruff is a little more unpredictable and harder to manage. But, there’s an upside here! Like every other problem, knowing what the cause is will help to attack it. Reducing dandruff and getting rid of it all together is not a difficult...
Can Sea Moss Help My Hair Grow?
July 22, 2021
Whether you’ve been a long time member of the natural community or you’re just a novice starting your journey, Sea Moss is probably an ingredient you’ve heard a lot of buzz around recently. If not, don’t worry! You’ll learn all about it here today! Here at NaturAll Club, we love doing ingredient spotlights to highlight certain ingredients we not only love using in our products, but ingredients we think every natural should be knowledgeable on. Knowing what ingredients are good for the hair and how they are good for the hair will only help you make better choices when it...
The Guide to Alopecia and Natural Hair
July 13, 2021
Hair loss may be one of the biggest fears for anyone to have; there aren’t many things worse than the image of your hair falling out when running your hands through it. Alopecia, most commonly known as simple hair loss, is something that many are fearful of developing. It also is something that is quite the mystery to those who have the condition. Here, we’ll discuss what Alopecia is, the different types you can have, and how to remedy it. Alopecia: What Is It? Alopecia is an autoimmune disease that attacks your hair follicles that results in the follicles...
Healthy, Thriving Locs in 10 Simple Steps
July 13, 2021
Locs are a magnificent and versatile way to rock your natural hair, capable of elegant updos, inspirational colors and styles, and impressive length. But don't believe the common misconception that dreadlocks are easier to take care of than other styles. In order to keep your locs healthy and thriving, you need to loc down a consistent regimen that keeps them happy. Not sure where to start (or where you're going wrong?) Follow these 10 steps to achieve your LOC GOALS!
How to Trim Your Own Natural Hair
June 24, 2021
Experiencing tangles, breakage, and hair that doesn’t look its best? It might be time for a trim. Trimming is essential to healthy natural hair. Here’s why:
If you don’t trim split ends, they can continue to split all the way up the hair shaft. When this happens you lose the entire strand, not just the end.
Split ends and single strand knots catch and snag more easily on each other, which increases tangling.
8 Crucial Tips For Healthy Gray Hair
June 24, 2021
Today at NaturAll Club, we’re tackling GRAY HAIR, two words that can mean maturity, dignity and power for some… and make others shudder. Whether you are starting to see grey hairs, don’t have any at all, or you’re rocking a grey crown, you probably still have some questions about grey hair. So let’s find out what grey hair is and how to take care of it.
5 Foods To Avoid For Hair Growth!
June 24, 2021
At NaturAll Club, we are all about healthy hair and lifestyle. We did the research and found the worst foods for hair growth. All you have to do is sit back, read, and not feel guilty if you love some of these food options, because don’t we all? A little confession: I was scared of finding out what food not to eat for hair growth because I knew that I was in for some life changing food discovery once I started looking. But now that we’ve admitted our guilt to each other, let’s get into what we should not be consuming...
5 Ways to Revive Your Natural Hair with Food!
June 24, 2021
Eating healthy is ESSENTIAL if you want to maintain the health, length, and vibrancy of your hair. Your hair is part of your body, so treat it with the same love as you would your body by only putting good things in. All you need is protein, iron, vitamins C and E, and Omega-3. This is what we believe in at NaturAll Club, and it's why we make our hair products with these very same nutrients!
11 Common Misconceptions about Natural Hair!
June 24, 2021
The natural hair movement has taken off in recent years, and people have been embracing and celebrating natural hair for much, much longer than that. However, there still seem to be so many myths, misconceptions disagreements, and unknowns circulating about natural hair. We're tackling a few of them today.
10 Ways to Protect Natural Hair in the Winter
June 24, 2021
No matter what your favorite season is, let’s just say winter is NOT curly hair-friendly. But you don’t need to hibernate until the weather is warm and friendly again! With the right tips and routine, you CAN keep your hair healthy and happy throughout the winter months. In response to many questions from our NaturAll Club community members, we have compiled 10 must-know tips for winter haircare.
Men's Beard Care and Growth
June 23, 2021
We’ve just launched a fresh new product line specifically made for strengthening and growth, and encourage you to participate in our growth challenge, but don’t think this is just for the ladies! Now is the perfect time to fill in your beard, thicken up your mustache, or beef up your sideburns with a few tips from us.
How Do I Care for My TWA?
June 21, 2021
If you aren’t aware of a TWA is, let’s start there! “TWA” stands for “Tiny Weeny Afro”, and refers to an afro that is short in length and on the smaller side in terms of volume. More often than not, it’s referring to the former, as some NaturAllista’s hair can be compressed and compact no matter the length! When discussing TWAs, it is normally in the context of it being the result of a big chop, and is typically something new NaturAllista’s will rock if they’ve suffered chemical or physical damage to their hair. Despite this common link between new...
Protein and Protein Sensitivity in Natural Hair: Everything you need to know
June 16, 2021
You may know that protein is necessary for hair growth; you may even incorporate protein into your diet or give your hair regular protein treatments. But what does protein really do for your hair? What happens if your hair lacks protein? How does protein balance with moisture in healthy hair? And what happens if your hair gets too much protein?
HOW-TO: Keep natural hair moisturized (7 tips from NaturAll Club)
June 14, 2021
Breakage. Dryness. Slow growth. Unmanageable hair. These are all issues that can be remedied by properly and consistently moisturizing your hair. We have seven must-know strategies for keeping your hair moisturized on a daily basis.
Protein Treatments: Everything You Need To Know
June 12, 2021
We’re sure by now every Natural has heard of a “protein treatment”. They are widely talked about and pushed, being advertised as a sure fire way to bring life to dull hair. Here at NaturAll, we’re big advocates for giving your hair what it needs to flourish and thrive. We highly recommend everyone implement deep conditioning at least once every two weeks into their hair care routine. Deep conditioning nourishes the hair, deeply moisturizing the strands, which in turn allows the hair to retain moisture better in the future. This can prevent things like breakage and split ends – basically...
“Help! How do I take care of my kids’ natural hair??”
June 10, 2021
One of the questions we are most commonly asked at NaturAll Club is what products or haircare routines we recommend for kids. A child's haircare routine is a matter of good ingredients, a good regimen, and consistency. And once you establish a routine that works for you and your child, you’ll be able to relax!
Here are few rules of thumb to help you get started in your kids' haircare journey!
Shedding, Hair Loss, and Alopecia?
June 10, 2021
You put time, energy, money, love, and the utmost care into nurturing your hair, and it is NOT easy to watch it fall out. But before you lose your mind, stop and take a deep breath. We’ll explain the differences between shedding, hair loss, and alopecia.
The Secret to Longer Natural Hair
June 09, 2021
Do you feel like no matter what you do, your hair just won't grow any longer? It's okay, we all feel like that sometimes! Read more to see what you can do to get faster hair growth!
10 Simple Ways to Reduce Breakage
June 09, 2021
Let’s get one thing straight: breakage isn’t good, but it is unavoidable. As long as you are waking up in the morning, going outside, and living your life, this will come at a cost to at least a few of your hairs. However, breakage can be minimized. Breakage is caused by low elasticity and environmental stress. Find out how to reduce those two factors!
The Ultimate Curl Pattern Guide
June 09, 2021
Everyone’s hair is different and has specific needs and best practices to achieve healthy, moisturized, and defined hair. It can be difficult to know which tips to follow without knowing your hair type. This hair type guide serves to explain your hair type, and includes a few tips to best care for your hair.
Natural Hair Guide for Athletes or an Active Lifestyle
June 03, 2021
Now with summer comes sweat but the seasons aren’t the only culprits in this category. The wave of embracing your natural hair has gone far beyond the fashion and corporate worlds; it has infiltrated the world of fitness and professional athleticism. Now, more than ever before, natural hair has been celebrated in the world of professional athletes all over the world. However, with embracing your natural hair, the ever evolving world of natural hair maintenance becomes just a little more elaborate when we are factoring in sweat, movement and styling. Now this does not only pertain to professional athletes, we’re...
How to Keep Edges Healthy with NaturAll's Edge Control Glaze
June 03, 2021
Within our community, we all know about laying our edges and smoothing our baby hairs. It has been a staple in styling our tresses and part of the long list of personal style options that serve as a form of protest through time. Laying your edges and how other ways we style our hair within our community have always been a topic of discussion. Whether people are debating the style’s origin, who’s “allowed” to do it or if this styling method is professional enough for the corporate world, what we do with our hair has always been a discussion in...
How to Protect and Care for Your Natural Hair While Traveling
May 27, 2021
We can’t always be as “fly” as our hair, or can we? As travel season is still at a high, we have to make sure that our hair can keep up with the program. Don’t let frizz or dryness stop you from living your best life on vacation. By following these steps you can keep your hair healthy and flourishing while 33,000 feet in the air or swimming 30 feet into the ocean.