How often should I wash my hair?
It depends, on the texture of your hair. Lola textures are oilier then blended beauty textures, this texture should be shampooed once or twice a week. Whereas blended textures are more prone to dryness because of this shampooing should occur at least once a week. It is also advised that you take precautions if your hair is color treated because color treated hair is prone to dryness. Use a color safe shampoo that contains protein and panthenol. This type of conditioner strengthens the hair.

What are some suggestions for styling natural hair for  a special event?
Special occasions often call for special styling tips, so your options include adorning your hair with accenting ornaments coordinated with your attire or an accented headband, perhaps one with jewels or colorful stones. There is always the option of pulling your hair back and adorning your natural mane with a jeweled handband. I suggest you select your attire first and decide on your hairstyle. A dress rehearsal eliminates surprises on the very special day.

What would you suggest to others who are considering going natural?
Before going natural, I would suggest that you do your research. Making a choice to go natural is truly a life change and you should position your mind to flow with that change. Changing the way you look at your hair may be the hardest thing to do because you have relaxed your hair for so long. This is not true for everyone but I find it to be true for most.

Can you provide me a list of ingredients that causes harm to natural hair? Also why is conditioning so important?
When shopping for products for Natural Hair you should stay away from products that contain Ammonium lauryl sulfate, Ammonium laureth sulfate, Sodium lauryl sulfate, and Sodium laureth sulfate. Sufactants are very harsh on delicate dry hair. Conditioning hair is so important because natural hair lacks moisture. The role of the conditioner is to fill the gaps where structural damage has occurred to the surface and interior of the hair. It brings moisture into the hair to increase moisture retention, to impact suppleness and elasticity, and to provide lubrication along the hair shaft.

Can Natural Hair grow to the lengths of chemically treated hair?
Yes, hair grows regardless of whether you are natural or not. The speed of growth is determined by genetics, health, and how well you care for your hair. The most important thing to remember to achieve your desired lengths would be to be consistent with your routine, arm yourself with great products, be gentle with your hair, make sure that your products are PH balanced, and moisturize.

Can split ends be repaired? How often should I trim my hair?
No, hair that is split cannot fuse together again. Split ends must be cut off and hair should be trimmed once to twice a year.

What is "shrinkage"? How can I eliminate my shrinkage?
"SHRINKAGE," is found in very curly/coiled hair. The amount of shrinkage is determined by the hair type. Blended beauties tend to have more "shrinkage" then any other hair type. Unfortunately, there is no permanent solution for shrinkage when your hair is in its natural state, but there are other ways to elongate the hair.