A concerned father contacted me with this question about his nine-year old daughter’s hair. “Her hair used to be down her back. After several relaxers were applied, it is now broken off up past her shoulders and so thin I can see her scalp and it is affecting her self-esteem.” After conducting some online research [...]

This is a question that keeps coming to me from many of my customers. We have all seen the infomercials and advertisements about Wen, stating that it is good for all hair types. A key feature of Wen’s concept (much like co-washing) is to clean and condition the hair all at the same time by [...]

If you have access to any type of social media, you know that keratin treatments are the new “buzz” in hair care. You may have heard keratin treatments referred to as “Brazilian Hair Treatment” or Brazilian Blowout,” but although the names imply a difference, they are one and the same. Let me walk you through [...]

With all the talk about whether using silicone in hair products is a good or bad thing, I decided to offer my take on it and insights based on my experience. First, let’s define what they are. Silicone ingredients are either, Dimethicone or Cyclomethicone — commonly referred to as the “cones.” From my research about [...]

It is possible. Wearing tight ponytails on a regular basis where the hair is pulled back causing tension on the hairline can result in hair loss. Unfortunately, hair loss brought about in this manner could be permanent. Typically, this type of damage only occurs where this style of ponytail is worn frequently and for long [...]

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Dear Cathy: I am very grateful for finding you and thankful for your wisdom. The first time I contacted you I was going Natural but now I started relaxing my hair again because it was very difficult to manage. My hair has since grown and I get a lot of compliments. My problem now is [...]

About CATHY HOWSE Cathy Howse is an authority on black hair care and growth. Her creative approach to hair growth is unique but practical and has already helped thousands of Black women achieve longer healthy hair. The author of three books, Cathy has developed hair care seminars that captivate the novice as well as professionals [...]