Afrocenchix Afro Hair Blog

Black Pound Day is just around the corner! So, we thought we’d highlight some of our favourite black owned business to support this upcoming Black Pound Day and beyond. Read...

Heat damage is caused by using excessive heat/heated styling tools on your hair and can make your hair feel and look dry, thin, rough, brittle and dull. You may notice you...

Trichology is the name given to the study and practice concerned with the hair and scalp.  It owes its origin to the ancient Greek word ‘thrix;’ which means hair.

Some of us pull grey hairs out the moment we spot them, whereas others dash down to the store to find the appropriate hair dye. But the fact is that...

Transitioning to natural hair is the process that involves no longer using a hair relaxer, letting your natural hair texture grow and cutting off the chemically processed or damaged ends....

A hair relaxer is a cream-like treatment that is typically used to chemically 'relax'/straighten curls and afro hair (hence the term hair relaxer). For over a century, relaxers have played...

It’s no secret how effective protective styles like wigs can be in helping to protect natural hair – c’mon, the name says it all. They’re a great way to switch...

Many wig and lace front wig wearers use double sided tape and wig glue, which is (let’s just be honest) just straight up glue. However, there are many related dangers...

At Afrocenchix, we always stress the importance of a balanced hair care routine because it's crucial for a healthy scalp. We like to think of our scalp as an extension...

Wondering how to stop an itchy scalp? At Afrocenchix, we always focus on creating and maintaining a healthy hair care routine because it’s vital to maintain a healthy scalp. Read...

Have you ever wondered: why is my scalp so itchy? There are many itchy scalp causes and most people will have an itchy scalp at least once or twice in...

Has lockdown got you rethinking your hair routine? There’s no better time than now to start reevaluating your hair habits and to get you started, here are our top hair...