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Why Choosing the Right Hair Stylist is Important
In case you didn't know, you deserve the best! That includes quality hair maintenance. So many times we tend to neglect our hair due to being tired or just not having enough time to care for our hair. As a result, we choose to pay someone else to maintain it. And that is ok. I look at it as a form of self-care. However, if you choose to take this route, be sure to do your research and find a quality professional who will prioritize your hair needs. Choosing the right hair stylist is important because you need someone who...
5 Ways to Practice Self-Care
Self-care is not selfish! I can not stress enough how important it is to take care of yourself. The daily struggles of life will wear us out, IF we allow it to. A lot of us are trying to balance so many things, but we forget that we can not pour from an empty cup. So my question is, what are you doing to fill your cup? If you are struggling to find the answer, we want to help. Check out some ways to practice self-care below. Journaling This sounds simple, but it works! All you need is a notebook,...
Product Guide: They Key to Purchasing Carrie J Products
Deciding on which products you need for your hair can seem like a full-time job. We create products with simple ingredients that target a variety of hair-types and issues. But you may only need hydration. Or maybe you just struggle with dull hair. Well, we have created a Product Guide (shown above) to help you choose which products to buy. Products not listed on the Product Guide are below: Body Butta Helps with skin conditions such as eczema Moisturizes skin Helps with dark spots and scars Styling Gel Smooths hair Tames flyaways Adds bounce and volume to hair
Benefits of Protective Styling
If you have been following us on social media, then you know how much we stress the importance of protective styling. Protective styling can be very beneficial to your hair. It simply protects your hair from manipulation. Textured hair is already prone to breakage, so protective styling prevents hair from damage. Now, I know you are wondering what styles are considered protective styles. Protective styles can include braids, twists, buns, locs, wigs, bantu knots, crochets, and any other styles that do not require much maintenance. Keep in mind that you must still care for your hair while protective styling. For example,...
Toxic Ingredients to Avoid
When you shop for hair products, do you pay attention to the ingredients that's in them? If you want natural products, you will have to take the time to research them. The product name can be misleading at times. There are also semi-natural hair products that offer a lot of natural ingredients but may have synthetic colors and fragrances. In this blog, we will give you a list of some toxic ingredients found in hair products that you should avoid. Sodium lauryl sulfates/ Sodium laureth sulfate (SLS/SLES): derived from coconuts. Found in most shampoos and may be present in scalp...