November 20, 2019

Why hair typing is unscientific

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 base your healthy hair care routine on your hair's condition and on restoring and maintaining moisture.

November 07, 2019

6 common homemade hair treatments that don’t work

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 save you money in the long run? It may be better to eat the ingredients rather than waste them on...

October 30, 2019

Winter Afro hair care

On Saturday, October 26th we had the pleasure of exhibiting at CurlyTreats natural Afro hair show. Our cofounders gave a talk that aimed to dispel winter hair care myths. In this article, we summarise the talk so that you can go on and live your best healthy hair life!

October 16, 2019

Everything you need to know about afro hair loss

What causes afro hair loss and how can you combat it? We share our advice as afro hair care experts. Find out everything you need to know about afro hair loss.

October 09, 2019

Is afro hair really hard to manage?

Is afro hair hard to manage?There is a misconception that it takes hours and hours to get natural hair to "do what you want it to do." The notion that learning how to look after Afro hair and properly maintain it requires a significantly greater amount of time is not...

October 02, 2019

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...

September 26, 2019

Product buildup: a tricky afro hair care problem

Have you ever wondered what those white, flaky bits that fall from your scalp on the top of your shoulders are? The dandruff-like flakes could be a sign scalp buildup. Scalp buildup is an easy-to-solve scalp condition caused by a few, often overlapping, reasons.

September 18, 2019

How to care for your child's afro hair to prevent nits and head lice

Every year, schools up and down the UK warn children (and parents) of threat that is head lice - and every year, the number of head lice outbreaks increases when school goes back. Find out how to prevent your nits and head lice with these hair care tips.

September 11, 2019

How to style short afro hair: Seven delightful ways to wear your teeny weeny afro

Just because your afro hair is short doesn’t mean there aren’t any cool & easy styles for you to use. Check out our blog to find out what they are!

September 10, 2019

How to Choose the Best Afro Hair Products For You

The secret for finding that coveted perfect afro hair product combination is simple. You don't need to select exotic ingredients to look great and feel like a hair model! You don't need to spend your entire pay check and get products from far flung corners of the globe. You can sit in...

September 04, 2019

Looking for a fresh new look? See our top 7 end of summer afro hairstyles for women

If you're anything like us at Afrocenchix HQ, there are times when our go-to hairstyle can save the day... then there are other times when it can bore you more than an unsuccessful date.  As the change of weather is coming, we've curated 7 creative styles for you to try...

August 28, 2019

Why do natural ingredients work wonders on afro hair?

Many people wonder whether swapping over from "mainstream" or synthetic-based hair products to natural hair care really makes a difference to their afro hair. In this blog, we'll explain why your natural hair loves products with natural ingredients.