Styling and maintaining our tresses at home can be overwhelming. When you can’t find time to prep your locks, that’s when the bad hair day comes. These are the rare moments no one wants ever…
We hairdressers spend a good long while studying ingredients in school. This includes everything from the shelf life of preservatives to integrating natural oils. As a result, we tend to get the “insider’s scoop” long…
I’ve always loved using coconut oil on hair, even before becoming a hairdresser. I was delighted to discover its many proven scientific benefits during beauty school. Coconut oil has been used in a myriad of…
Everyone should know their hair type as this essential trait determines which hairstyle suits you, and has a big hand in keeping your locks healthy. You’ve probably heard of the terms thick and thin hair…
If you’ve ever spent an afternoon in the ocean, you can tell the difference between your hair’s natural texture and that charmingly tousled feel of having natural sea salt in your hair. If you’re in…
If you’ve ever been inside a barber shop or hair salon that offers clipper cuts, you’ve probably heard haircut numbers thrown around. But what, exactly, do those numbers mean? Let me first say that you…
Girls with straight hair have it easy. Apart from issues with volume, there’s not much thought that goes into handling, styling, or brushing straight hair. Unfortunately, the same can’t be said for wavy and curly…
A mohawk braid is a protective hairstyle for black women where the hair is braided from the sides towards the middle of the head and down to the nape. The braids’ height and volume at…
Poetic Justice braids are a variation of box braids that was hyped by the popular 1993 movie “Poetic Justice” where renowned actress Janet Jackson glamorously wore them. These protective braids are long, rope-style pieces usually…
A teal hair color combines blue and green colors, often called mermaid hair. There is no other perfect time to experiment with your hair color and follow in Kylie Jenner’s footsteps than today. You only…
For anyone looking to enhance their hair color or change it entirely, a hair color chart is definitely a useful tool for determining which one of the many shades to choose. There are four main…
Reader question: Cindy, I’ve stumbled upon a half-used bottle of my once-favorite lavender-scented shampoo in the back of my bathroom cabinet—it’s been hiding there for a good while. Does shampoo have an expiration date, and…
Reader question: I’ve recently celebrated my 40th birthday and decided to treat myself to a makeover, starting with my hair. I have medium-length, color-treated hair that tends to frizz, especially in the humid climate of…
Reader question: Hi Cindy, I’ve taken the curly plunge and treated my usually straight locks to a perm, which I adore! Although, I’m a bit anxious about my daily shower routine. Could you shed some…
Reader question: Hello Cindy, I’m trying to embrace my natural curls more – the kind that spiral one day and weave into gentle waves the next, with a mind of their own! In a world…
Reader question: Cindy, I’ve always been known for my sleek, pin-straight locks that required minimal fuss. But recently, after years of predictable behavior, my hair has thrown me a curveball — it’s taken on a…
Reader question: Hi Cindy, I’m taking a beach vacation next month and I’ve got a head full of lively curls… I’m curious about the effects of salt water on my hair. I embrace my natural…
Reader question: Cindy, I’ve been embracing my natural chestnut hair color for years, but I’m tempted to go into a darker, more raven-toned hue. The thought of bleaching my hair sends shivers down my spine!…
Hi Cindy, I’ve been wrestling with a hair dilemma that’s driving me up the wall. No matter what I do, my hair has this persistent straw-like texture that’s neither here nor there. I don’t use…
A curly bob with bangs is a short-length haircut with a wavy, kinky, or permed definition. The texture can be natural or added through a chemical process. It’s the perfect style to give locks extra…
