Is Natural Hair Unprofessional? February 27, 2017Rachael Corson This is probably one of the most widely discussed topics within the curly club. With high standards of personal presentation being expected in so many work settings, it's no wonder...
3 Ways to Avoid Heat Damage January 07, 2017Rachael Corson As mentioned in our last post, high temperatures cause the hair cuticle to be raised, not only leaving the delicate cortex of the hair vulnerable to damage but also allowing...
Risky Chemicals in Black Beauty Products December 07, 2016Rachael Corson Does looking good need to be a hazard? We don’t believe it does. Unfortunately for many black women, beauty choices are damaging their health. A recent buzzfeed article highlighted the problem faced...
Healthy Hair? It's all about Balance November 10, 2016Rachael Corson 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)...
Toxicity in Your Everyday Afro Hair Products October 20, 2016Rachael Corson This week a new report* showed that everyday hair products targeting Black women may be causing serious health problems. The report, based on years of research, highlights several areas of concern including: skin and...
Haircare Under Protective Styles August 20, 2016Rachael Corson Wearing protective styles can be a great way to grow longer, healthier natural hair. When properly maintained these styles can help reduce: exposure to the elements; mechanical damage caused by manipulation when...
5 Reasons your Hair is Breaking June 02, 2016Rachael Corson A common complaint we hear from women is that their hair doesn't grow. In most cases, it is growing, it's just breaking as fast as it grows. If your hair...
Styling an Old Twist Out May 25, 2016Rachael Corson After rocking a twist out for a few days you may want to switch it up with a style that hides the bits that have inevitably become messy! Here are...
Hair Loss in Pregnancy May 04, 2016Rachael Corson During pregnancy most women expect glowing skin and full, shiny hair...some like me get spots and breakage instead! Not much is known about hair loss and breakage in pregnancy. Theories...
#MyHairNaturalCare April 22, 2016Rachael Corson Share your story. Embrace your natural beauty. Inspire others. Join our #MyHairNaturalCare campaign and let the world know why you choose natural. When we started Afrocenchix we had no idea...
Healthy Hair Challenge Volume/Length Check April 13, 2016Rachael Corson Guest Post from Jacqueline Shepherd "While away in New Zealand (I was there throughout March if you missed me raving on about it!) I had planned to keep my hair in...
Volume check: Big hair, do care! February 16, 2016Rachael Corson Guest Post from Jacqueline Shepherd "Can you believe that January 2016 has been and gone and as I write this we are actually more than a week into February already? Time...