Nubian Doc

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!! 👿

Halloween has its roots in the ancient, pre-Christian Celtic festival of Samhain, which was celebrated from sundown October 31st through November 1st. The Celts believed that the dead returned to earth on Samhain, and on that sacred night, people gathered to light bonfires, offer sacrifices and pay homage to the dead.

With a growing movement towards health and wellness, people are opting for “organic”, “vegan” and “natural” haircare products. The traditional harsh chemicals used in commercial hair products not only dry out hair in the long run, but also contaminate water systems and potentially impact humans and wildlife. Chemical haircare products may also contain parabens, phalates, sulfates, dimethicone and added fragrances, making them potentially irritative to skin. Natural products may decrease that probability but can still potentially cause allergic reactions. Here are a few benefits and drawbacks of using organic or natural haircare products:

We've been loving our edges on and off since the 1920s when the iconic Josephine Baker sported her sleek mane. Slicked edges have been a way to add that extra "something" to a regular braid or updo style. With that said, even though soft baby hair waves add that extra sparkle, they are oftentimes the most fragile and under-tension part of our hair requiring more care and almost just as much attention as the ends of our hair, which is the oldest and most exposed to daily wear and friction. Our edges can even be quite a struggle to grow back after trauma. Here are some things to consider if your edges are damaged.

Belly fat may have many causes including but not limited to stress, changes in metabolism, lack of exercise, and unhealthy eating habits. The best means of controlling our waistline include a combination of mindful steps. All can be considered part of our best defense at reducing our risk for heart disease, diabetes, alzheimer's and certain cancers. Share this information with a friend.