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by Rachael Corson

What exactly is hair porosity and how do I determine mine?

Hair porosity is something of a buzzword in the natural afro hair community. We are frequently asked what hair porosity is, what products are best for high porosity hair and whether porosity matters. Let's start with a definition.

by Rachael Corson

What exactly is hair porosity and how do I determine mine?

Hair porosity is something of a buzzword in the natural afro hair community. We are frequently asked what hair porosity is, what products are best for high porosity hair and whether porosity matters. Let's start with a definition.

Your Afro Hair will Love These Recreational Activities

At Afrocenchix we always encourage a healthy lifestyle with good, hair care practice for Afro hair growth. Here are some fun activities that help you exercise with Afro hair and stimulate growth. and take a look at some fun activities that your hair will thank you for. 
by Afrocenchix Team

Super Tasty Treats for Healthy Afro Hair

If you’re anything like us at Afrocenchix HQ, one of the most enjoyable aspects of Christmas is FEASTING! Healthy eating means healthy Afro hair growth so we’ve put together a list of delicious Christmas recipes. These ones will tantalize our taste buds, satisfy our festive spirit AND help main our...
by Nadia Bruney

How to style your afro hair for the Christmas Party

We love this time of year because it forces us to slow down and spend time with loved ones. It's also the season of Christmas parties — with family, friends, work colleagues and glittery outfits.
by Nadia Bruney

Black-Owned British Gifts that Support Our Community

It's that time of year again! Christmas is all about spending time with loved ones but who doesn't love to give a good gift?! Community is important to us and so we've compiled this gift list of goods by amazing black women and black-owned businesses.
by Afrocenchix Team

7 Easy Holiday Season Self-Care Tips for Healthy Afro Hair

The Christmas period is a highly stressful time for most of us. Shopping for gifts, planning events, coordinating deliveries, prepping feasts, travelling and making appearances can leave us to feel a little snowed under. Not only does this lead us to fatigue, but it can cause damage to our hair...
by Nadia Bruney

How to straighten Afro hair without heat

Straightening or stretching Afro hair without heat has its benefits. Firstly, stretched hair is less prone to tangles. Secondly, heat from blow dryers and straighteners dries the hair out leaving it more prone to breakage. If you've read our blogs you'll know by now that moisture is key for healthy afro hair!...
by Nadia Bruney

Everything you need to know to avoid dry hair this winter

Winter's frosty temperatures and the use of central heating mean that dryness is in abundance —dry skin, dry lips and not to mention dry hair.   Afro and curly hair types are usually prone to dryness because of the kinks and curls present in the hair strand. Dryness is one of...
by Anita Makinde

What you need to know about cutting Afro and curly hair

Contribution from Sara Steele. I’ve been a hairdresser for over ten years and I've cut all hair types from straight European textures to the kinkiest Afro. During this time, one of my most frequently discussed topics is how to properly cut Afro and curly hair. There are many myths surrounding this topic...
by Afrocenchix Team

Protective Styling: What Every Natural Needs to Know

As the days become shorter and colder, we throw on outer layers that keep our bodies warm. We also begin to use heavier moisturisers to shield our skin. It only makes sense that we should be thinking about sheltering our hair from the elements too. This is where protective styling...
by Nadia Bruney

Want to know the best afro hair growth tips? Read this

One question we’re often asked is “What are the best afro hair growth tips?” When women ask about afro hair growth tips, what they often mean is that they want tips on how to retain more length. Afro hair, like other hair types, grows at a rate of about half...
by Nadia Bruney

Afro hair needs autumn care – 3 tips to make your curls pop

So we've bid goodbye to the summer sun and we're saying hello to autumn. Colder temperatures and a different wardrobe means tweaks to our hair routines are needed. Here are three things you can do for healthy hair this autumn: 1. Moisturise your afro hair  Keeping your hair moisturised should be a top...
by Nadia Bruney

Help! My Hair is Breaking!

Breakage. The bane of afro hair and culprit of the myth that afro hair doesn't grow. Afro hair grows just like other hair types but if the rate of breakage is faster than the rate of growth, then you'll struggle to retain length. Want to stop your afro hair breaking? Let's start with some...