Holistic Blog

Is my Afro hair product safe?

Is my Afro hair product safe?

There’s been a lot of noise, we know. With products being culled, brands being cancelled and people making sometimes sound, sometimes unsound allegations. We’re here to clear things up, and...

Is my Afro hair product safe?

There’s been a lot of noise, we know. With products being culled, brands being cancelled and people making sometimes sound, sometimes unsound allegations. We’re here to clear things up, and...

Black haircare is killing black women: solutions + options

Black haircare is killing black women: solution...

Our campaign for FrOtober may seem striking, but in light of recent claims that certain haircare products are causing hair loss, we thought it best to investigate. We uncovered a...

Black haircare is killing black women: solution...

Our campaign for FrOtober may seem striking, but in light of recent claims that certain haircare products are causing hair loss, we thought it best to investigate. We uncovered a...

Ultra Processed Haircare?

We all know that ultra-processed foods aren't great for our bodies. Studies by Dr. Chris Van Tulleken and others have shown links between ultra-processed foods and a serious list of...

Ultra Processed Haircare?

We all know that ultra-processed foods aren't great for our bodies. Studies by Dr. Chris Van Tulleken and others have shown links between ultra-processed foods and a serious list of...

Is Gel ruining your edges?

Is Gel ruining your edges?

Slicked baby hairs, laid edges and super-sleek up dos, and defined curls look nice. And flyaway and fluffy curls have historically been considered unkempt. I get it. But gel is...

Is Gel ruining your edges?

Slicked baby hairs, laid edges and super-sleek up dos, and defined curls look nice. And flyaway and fluffy curls have historically been considered unkempt. I get it. But gel is...

Texture release AKA Relaxer

Texture release AKA Relaxer

The allure of Texture Release - a looser curl pattern and easier manageability - often masks its darker side. The chemicals it employs, while touted as gentle, are deceptive. We...

Texture release AKA Relaxer

The allure of Texture Release - a looser curl pattern and easier manageability - often masks its darker side. The chemicals it employs, while touted as gentle, are deceptive. We...

Why you don't need protein

Why you don't need protein

You’ve seen it in the ads, your favourite stylist has said it, and it’s in the curly hair groups: '‘your hair needs protein’. We aren’t talking about food here, but...

Why you don't need protein

You’ve seen it in the ads, your favourite stylist has said it, and it’s in the curly hair groups: '‘your hair needs protein’. We aren’t talking about food here, but...