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IMAGE: @TORINASHTUN     Written by Verna Meachum of The Mestiza Muse When the temperatures drop, the beating wind and cold air are guilty of stripping every ounce of moisture from your curls. And when the temperatures climb, while the sun feels great on your skin, its harmful UV rays can wreak havoc on your tresses. Conditioners, hair masks, and oils seem like the logical fix for dry or parched hair. But in today’s blog, I’m going to provide a much simpler solution: hair steamers. Steaming is one of the best things you can do to pamper your hair. Even though...

Written by Verna Meachum of The Mestiza Muse   Disclaimer: We all have different moisturizing and moisture retention methods, and everyone’s hair is different, which is why this is only to be used as a source of reference, NOT a one size fits all.I’m reposting an old post from last year that I’ve updated because I’ve been getting a lot of questions about how to care for hair during the winter months. Today, we will cover some tips and techniques to combat dry hair during the Winter Season, plus some of my styling product recommendations.   The Winter Season is here,...

  Many people forget the fact that the scalp is an integral part of our body, and it is also an extension of the skin. Just like the body, the scalp also needs care and attention, and neglecting it may affect the health of your hair because healthy hair starts with having healthy follicles. Our hair grows from the follicle and studies have shown that the growth cycle can be altered by hormones, medications, diet, illness, and many other factors (dermatologist.com). Using the scalp care tips I’m about to share will help you build a solid routine and maintain a...

Image: Unsplash via Cortney White   Written by Verna Meachum of The Mestiza Muse Ever seem like you were taking one step forward and two steps back when it comes to damage by chemical processes or heat styling tools with your hair? So how do you go from dry, brittle, damaged hair to smooth, shiny, healthy hair? The answer isn’t always a simple one. For the most part, hair damage is permanent because hair is actually a collection of dead cells, making them beyond repair. The only real cure is time, a pair of shears, and taking steps to prevent new...

RRO · BEHIND THE LAB Ep.1 Rosemary Oil Hype for hair growth. Chances are you may have heard social media influencers, bloggers and even NBC news anchors having heated discussions about who should and who should not be using Rosemary Oil for hair growth. Some are saying that Rosemary should not be used on Straight to Wavy Hair claiming that its best suited for Kinky-Coily hair.  So what are the true facts?According to the Righteous Roots science and mixology department, Rosemary is beneficial for all hair types but cautions that it should be diluted with carrier oils in order to...

The below screenshot is a recent post about what has come to be known as the INVERSION METHOD. . . . So what is the inversion method? The common belief is that if you turn your head upside down while scalp massaging with warm oils for about 5 minutes 3 times a week, the increased blood flow can enhance hair growth. This method has been adopted by people all across the globe. . . Is this actually proven to work? The simple truth is, “No scientific studies have been published that either prove or disprove the inversion method's ability to...