May 27, 2020

4 Itchy Scalp Treatment Products You’ll Love

Looking for itchy scalp treatment products? Many mainstream products contain artificial fragrances which can cause health issues (like asthma, eczema, muscle pain, bloating, sinus pain, fatigue, eye irritation, gastrointestinal problems, headaches, dizziness and burning or itching skin irritations). So we would recommend using products (like Afrocenchix – we never use parabens, sulphates,...

May 20, 2020

5 Reasons You Should Never Neglect Your Scalp

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 of our face, and when you start to think of your scalp like this you begin to see things from...

May 13, 2020

5 Tips for How to Stop an Itchy Scalp ASAP

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 on to discover five tips to help stop your itchy scalp in its tracks.

May 06, 2020

Why Is My Scalp so Itchy? 4 Common Causes and Fixes

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 their lifetime. Read on to discover four of the most common causes of itchy scalp and to get relief from...

April 30, 2020

6 Hair Habits to Start Adopting During Lockdown

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 habits that you should start adopting during lockdown.

April 22, 2020

Afro Hair Care for Essential Workers: Everything You Need to Know

When it comes to afro hair care, we often talk about how important it is to create a regime. But how do you approach this when we’re in the middle of a pandemic and you’re working on the front line?

April 15, 2020

7 Beautiful Cornrow Styles We're Loving

Cornrows or braids, also known as canerows, are a simple style of hair braiding that’s been around for — well, forever. History tells us they originated in Africa, with the earliest recorded usage (on women) dating back to at least 3000 B.C.

April 08, 2020

6 Tips for How to Take Care of Locs

Locs, also known as dreadlocks, are a beautiful and versatile way to carry your natural hair. However, there is a common misconception that locs require no maintenance when in reality, locs like all hair require care. So, whether you’re new to locs or just want to know more about how...

April 06, 2020

Alopecia: Everything you need to know

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 different types of alopecia and how to treat the condition with input from trichologists we recommend who specialise in Afro...

April 01, 2020

Caring for Afro Hair – How to Save Time

Save time and ensure you’re on top of your hair care routine with our practical tips for speedily managing your hair.

March 29, 2020

Community Spotlight - We're stronger together

Community Spotlight We'll get through this, together. Several members of the community got back to us on our offer of help. They've asked us to share their services with the community, so we've posted these below. Scalp and Hair Clinic If you are experiencing thinning hair or hair loss, the...

March 26, 2020

Top 5 Lockdown Hair Care Tips

'Lockdown' doesn't need to spell disaster for your hair. Here are our top tips on how to maintain your hair over the next few weeks. 1. Stick to your 'regular' routine We know it's tempting to just keep your hair in a bonnet and never look back, but try to...