The Cookbook
A COLLECTION OF SIMPLE GUIDES FOR YOUR HAIRCARE LIFESTYLES.
How to Prevent Frizz on Natural Hair
May 27, 2021
Hello Naturalistas! Have you ever struggled with taming frizzy hair? If you have, then you’ve come to the right place! We definitely relate with the struggle, so in this post, we are tackling the common issue known as 'Frizz'. We all deal with it, but with proper care, we can all tame it. There are many reasons that could cause your hair to frizz. It could be the products you're using, the climate where you live, and so on. Keep reading to find out some of the reasons why your hair is frizzing and how to combat them.
How Can I Get Butterfly Locs?
May 27, 2021
By now, every Natural has heard time and time again the benefits of protective styles. In the winter, they’re great for protecting your hair against the frigid, dry air. In the Summer, they’re perfect for fighting dryness due to the heat and also great if you plan to swim or consistently get your hair wet. But what comes to mind when you think of a “protective style”? More often than not, the classic Box Braid style pops in our heads. Many naturals have (good and bad) memories of getting these installed as a child, and depending on your experience, may...
How to Determine Natural Hair Density
May 19, 2021
Hair density is a measurement of how much hair you have on your head, or how densely packed your hair follicles are on your scalp. Density impacts the volume and shape of your hair as a whole, so it affects what products you should use and how best to style your hair. While you may have the same curl pattern and even the same porosity as a friend, if your hair is more dense than hers, you’ll need to use different products to achieve the same look.
How To Deep Condition Your Hair (5 Tips from NaturAll Club)
May 18, 2021
Deep conditioners are an essential part of a healthy hair regimen- whether you're natural or not, and no matter your curl type. And yet, so many people don't know how to properly deep condition their hair, or neglect the practice altogether! Here are five simple tips to a deep conditioning routine.
How Do I Care For My Natural Hair On Vacation?
May 17, 2021
Summer time baby! It is here, we have been ready and honestly we just want to have that sense of freedom we’ve been missing for some time. With the world showing just a glimpse of normalcy on the horizon, vacations are a must! Now vacations are all about relaxation, eating, enjoying the people you’re with (or yourself, I get it sis) so the very last thing you want to do is worry about your hair. You have either decided to throw your hair into a protective style or brave through the entire trip with your natural hair loose. Either way,...
5 Natural Hair Life Hacks
May 17, 2021
Listen, walking on your natural hair journey isn’t all roses and it can sometimes make you want to cut it all off. As you’ve heard, natural hair is a lifestyle not just a hairstyle. You begin to realize that your hair care is seeping into other areas of your day-to-day routines. You’re going to want to find ways that you can still give your hair the attention it needs but in ways that don’t involve 6 hour washdays or hair that is so unmanageable in between wash days that your frustration outweighs the progress you are making. We’re going to...
How Do I Keep My Scalp Healthy? Tips for Growth and Length Retention
May 11, 2021
A healthy scalp is important, and many aren't sure what exactly to do to achieve a healthy scalp. Read more to learn how to maintain a healthy scalp and tips to treat an unhealthy scalp.
How Much Moisture Is Too Much Moisture?
May 11, 2021
Did you realize that you could be moisturizing your hair TOO much? Lots are unaware of something called Hygral Fatigue, so click here to learn about what it is and how to prevent it from happening!
How Do I Get Healthy Hair Overnight?
May 11, 2021
Every natural is sure to experience the anxiety of trying to pick from the countless amount of products in store and online. What product is best for my hair type? What even is my hair type? What even is a hair type? Every question about your hair and its needs seems to lead to another one. Whether it has to do with researching your hair’s needs or finding the right product combo, your natural journey is and will be a test of patience, if anything. Unless you’re applying chemicals that physically change your hair’s texture or curl pattern, damaging your...
Tips and Tricks for the Most Unruly Natural
May 11, 2021
Just admit it. You’ve neglected your hair. Now it’s matted, knotted and just down right “unmanageable”. This happens because, as we all know, detangling natural hair can be so tiresome. Sometimes, we just don’t have the time or patience to detangle so we choose to ignore it. Out of sight, out of mind right? Now you are looking at something on your head that resembles a bird’s nest. However, the term “unmanageable” is just completely wrong. Your natural hair may need a little more TLC right now, but it can always be managed. You just have to make a conscious...
Twist Outs v. Braid Outs
May 04, 2021
Protective styling is one of the most important habits any person with natural hair must pick up. When done properly, various protective styles can provide a plethora of benefits to your hair. The right protective style for you depends on any damage your hair has, any deficits it may face or the time and resources you have on hand. Note that not all protective styles are created equal and some can do more damage than good if not installed or maintained properly. Two of the most tried and true protective styles are the twist out and braid out. Both of...
HELP! Which NaturAll Club Products Should I Use? - Part 2
May 03, 2021
To help you along your path towards your hair goals, we have decided to create a NaturAll Club cheat sheet for you! Get ready for the ultimate guide to all our products, as well as the best order to use them in.
HELP! Which NaturAll Club Products Should I Use? - Part 1
April 26, 2021
To help you along your path towards your hair goals, we have decided to create a natural hair product cheat sheet for you! Get ready for the ultimate guide to all our products, as well as the best order to use them in.
HELP! I Can’t Make It To The Salon This Week!
April 26, 2021
Stuck inside and can't make it to the salon? Worrying about how to maintain your hair should be the last thing on your mind. Today we'll give you some tips to maintain your hair from home!
The History of Curly Hair
April 20, 2021
Curly hair has been around for centuries, yet it has taken until now, the 21st century, to finally teach each other to accept their natural hair and beautiful curl patterns. From the beginning, curly hair was always seen as a bad thing to have. Even in Europe, curly hair was worn by those with wealthy families to cascade over their expensive crowns and hair clips, but if you were not wealthy, curly hair was a bad thing. For any commoner, curly hair was always neatly tied up in a bun because curly hair meant that you were sinful or there...
5 Easy Styles Achievable Without Heat
April 19, 2021
One crucial part of natural hair care is the disciplined choice of no heat. Many people with natural hair know that heat damage can put a huge halt in any type of progress you may have gotten during this journey. Applying heat to natural hair can cause detrimental results such as split ends, brittle hair and breakage. While it is possible to use heat styling with protection, you can’t come out of it 100% safe. Now, more than ever, NaturAllistas are looking for ways to style their hair free of any guilt or irreconcilable damages. The best part about natural...
Science Behind Hair Growth
April 14, 2021
Hair growth is the name of the game. We want length, we want density, we want elasticity. On the search for all the hair growth hacks, you try to find magical products, techniques or ancient secrets that have been passed down from auntie to auntie and granny to granny. Meanwhile, we don’t even know exactly how the hair on our own head behaves on a daily basis. Natural hair growth can be a sore subject for some but it really does not have to be! Before you make any decisions on DIY projects or products that promise “fast hair growth”,...
5 Cute Braids for Little Girls with Natural Hair
April 14, 2021
Braiding natural hair is what is easiest and best for a little girl. Braids will help protect their natural hair and stretch out the hair to create more length and get longer hair faster. It can be easy to recycle the same few styles for a little girls’ natural hair but we at NaturAll Club encourage you to change it up! If you don’t have any new styles in your back pocket ready to try out, here are our top five braided styles for little girls and their natural hair: Some of these styles are a little harder than others...
Top 5 Easy Hairstyles for Transitioning Naturals
April 06, 2021
Welcome! Welcome to your hair journey. You’ve decided that you are going natural. You’ve decided to embark on an adventure to really get to know your hair and at some point you’ll end up learning about yourself as well. So now that you’ve chosen to go natural, you’ve hopefully started some research about how you’re going to go about this transition (of course you did, that’s why you’re here!). Maybe you’ve already decided on the feared but liberating big chop. Maybe you’ve gone the true transitioning route and plan to snip away your processed or damaged har end by end....
10 Things To Do While Deep Conditioning
April 06, 2021
You have heard us say it over and over again. You NEED to deep condition your hair. Deep conditioning provides so many benefits to your natural hair and is a crucial part of keeping your hair happy and healthy. If you are trying to grow your hair out or are repairing it from whatever kind of damage, then you especially need to deep condition in order to keep your hair strong and elastic. Deep conditioning can be a long process and it can be kind of boring or maybe you just really don't see the whole point of it but...
How to Build an Effective Natural Hair Regimen
April 05, 2021
A regimen provides structure, repetition, and consistency to the lifelong process of taking care of your hair. But, not all regimens are good regimens. Read more to find out how to create a good regimen!
How Do I Prevent Single Strand Knots?
April 05, 2021
We've probably all experienced those same annoying single strand knots! They can be a pain to get untie, but today we'll tell you how to get rid of them and prevent them in the future!
How Do I Protect My Natural Hair At Night?
April 05, 2021
You can do everything right with your natural hair routine, and still ruin it all with a bad nightly routine. Think about it- you spend a significant portion of your life with your hair squashed underneath the weight of your head. This can lead to breakage as your hair snags on your pillowcase, dryness as your hair loses moisture overnight, matting/tangling from friction between hair strands, and unmanageable hair when you wake up in the morning.
Why Is It Called Natural Hair?
April 01, 2021
The history of natural hair starts pre-slavery, from the mid 1400s and back, and is continuously evolving and making its name to this day. But why is it called natural hair? Isn’t all hair natural? Your hair, no matter what you put into it or do to it, all comes naturally from your head. So, everyone’s hair is natural, right? Well, the term natural hair actually has less to do with the way it grows and more to do with the connotation behind the way your hair is. It is commonly accepted that natural hair refers to unprocessed hair. That’s...