Afrocenchix Afro Hair Blog

With over 500 species, Aloe Vera has become a powerful staple in many industries. From health to cosmetics, we all can find a use for aloe in our locks! Anti-Dandruff...

Over the years, coconut oil has taken the mainstream hair care industry by storm as a natural super ingredient for afro hair, with many of the curl community already on...

Almond oil, also known as Prunus Amygdalus is native to Iran and other surrounding countries...The seeds are pressed while extracting almond oil, revealing the glorious liquid we love so much. But...

Many curly haired people have their fair share of Why Why Why??? hair days. But have you ever asked yourself the big why? Why does my hair actually curl? Whether your hair is wavy,...

Haircare shouldn’t cost us our health. Yet for Black and mixed heritage women, mainstream shampoos and conditioners come with a huge risk.

What is alopecia? Alopecia is an umbrella term for hair loss anywhere on the body, which can be permanent or temporary. In this post, our resident cosmetic scientist discusses the...

We previously shared a post that outlined common homemade hair treatments that don't work. In this post, we share homemade treatments that are realistic and promising, without under or over-promising...

Afrocenchix believes that there is only one hair type and that’s no hair type. In this blog, we discuss why strict hair typing systems are not scientific. It's better to...

With homemade 'natural' Afro hair products gaining traction, we wanted to clear up if they are more effective for hair use. Will these simple recipes full of avocado and egg...

Want soft, healthy, manageable hair? Of course, we all do. To achieve the hair you’d love to have it’s essential to maintain high moisture levels. Two of the main (controllable)...