We were fortunate enough to do a product review on the a ceramic hair straightener available at Misikko. The flat iron we had the opportunity of trying out was the Hana Professional Flat Iron 1″ – Pink Edition. All we can say is that we are in love. This flat iron will get your hair bone straight. We suggest of [...]

The term stretch relatively means to extend. When you decide to use the phrase of stretching your relaxer, then you are basically extending the length of time you would normally get your next relaxer.  For example, if you normally apply a relaxer to your hair every 8 weeks, you may extend or “stretch” your relaxer to every 12 weeks instead. [...]

Peppermint oil is extremely beneficial to hair and directly affects hair growth. It will give you hair a cooling effect as well as remove dandruff and lice. Peppermint can also be used for hair conditioning as it regulates and normalizes oily hair. It acts as an astringent so it will help treat an overly oily scalp. It is advised that [...]

The answer to this question is YES. Grease IS BAD for your hair and scalp. Yes, your mother or grandmother have probably been applying grease to your hair since you can remember, but that does not make it good. Grease acts as a blocking agent as it blocks moisture from entering your hair. Grease also blocks the scalp from breathing. [...]

If your experiencing grey hair at an early age, don’t panic. This is not an unnormal thing. In fact many people experience grey hair as early as the age of 8.  Whether you have a whole head of grey hair or just a patch of grey hair, this is nothing to worry about. For the most part, grey hair is [...]

The best way to untangle hair extensions is to simply remember that it is different from your hair. If your own hair was tangled, you would apply oils and possible take your time to unravel your tangled hair. With hair extensions, this process is quite different. In fact, it is completely opposite of what you would do with your own [...]

Using hair oils on your hair can help in the growth and healthy of your hair depending on your hair scalp. If you’re considering using hair oils, stay away from those that contain mineral oil, lanolin or petroleum in it as these ingredients are not healthy for your hair can block moisture for coming in. The use of oils are [...]

Rosemary is a herb that has been used for hundred of years. Rosemary has been used for a variety of hair solutions including hair loss.  Some of the many other benefits of rosemary are: Combating hair loss Stimulates the growth of new hair Strengthen hair roots Supports hair follicles Eliminate Dandruff Clean the scalp of hair impurities Use rosemary both fresh [...]

A hair clarifier is basically a shampoo that cleans your hair. It is a bit tougher then a regular shampoo and should not be used often. With a hair clairifier, it can and will strip away your natural hair oils which will leave your hair feeling dry. If you choose to not wash your hair often but experience product build [...]

Overlapping relaxers is a huge no no. Doing this is dangerous and will get you into major trouble. Overlapping relaxers means to relax hair that has already been relaxed. That is not and should not be your goal. When relaxing your hair, the goal is to relax your “new growth” otherwise known as “virgin hair” or “hair that has not [...]

The main reason why many women choose to stretch their relaxers is to give their scalp and hair some “breathing room.” Stretching your relaxer is relatively a good thing and helps many to obtain healthier hair, thicker hair and even help some transition into naturals. The benefits of stretching your relaxer are: Prevents overlapping of relaxer on already relaxed hair [...]

The longest time to wear a weave or hair extension (meaning that it is a sew in) is between 8-10 weeks. Leaving a weave in too long can cause you not to take care of your own hair correctly and possibly cause damage to your natural hair. Remember, when you remove your hair extension, you may think you are experiencing [...]

While there are some of us who experience dull and dry hair, it is not impossible to turn our frowns up side down and experience super shiny hair. It is truly a myth to believe that your shampoo or conditioner will proved you with gleaming shiny hair. That is not the purpose of any shampoo or conditioner and if anyone [...]