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To avoid getting dandruff when wearing cornrows, it’s essential to maintain proper scalp hygiene and keep your scalp moisturized. Here are some tips: 1. Prepare Your Scalp Before Cornrows  • Wash and exfoliate: Cleanse your scalp with a clarifying shampoo to remove any buildup and exfoliate gently to remove dead skin cells.  • Moisturize: Apply a lightweight, non-greasy moisturizer or oil like tea tree oil, jojoba oil, or aloe vera gel to keep your scalp hydrated. 2. Moisturize Regularly  • Use a leave-in conditioner, lightweight oils, or scalp sprays specifically designed for protective styles to maintain moisture without clogging pores.  • Avoid using heavy products that may lead to buildup. 3. Keep Your Scalp Clean  • Clean your scalp weekly or every other week with a diluted shampoo or a scalp cleanser.  • Use a cotton ball or applicator bottle to target the scalp without disturbing the braids. 4. Avoid Tight Cornrows  • Ensure your stylist does no...

  No, having a lot of hair on your arms doesn’t necessarily mean you’ll have long hair on your head. Hair growth patterns, thickness, and length on different parts of the body are influenced by factors such as genetics, hormones, and individual biology. For example: • Hair on arms is usually vellus or terminal hair, which grows to a certain length and then stops. • Scalp hair grows continuously in a cycle (anagen, catagen, telogen phases), allowing it to become much longer than body hair. While genetics may influence both arm and scalp hair characteristics, they don’t directly determine the length of one based on the other.

Hair porosity refers to how well your hair absorbs and retains moisture. There are three main levels of porosity: low, medium, and high . To determine your hair porosity, you can use the following methods: 1. The Float Test • Take a few strands of clean, dry hair (no product or oil on it). • Fill a glass or bowl with room-temperature water. • Drop the hair strands into the water and wait 2–4 minutes. • Low porosity: Hair floats on top, as the cuticles are tightly closed and resist absorbing water. • Medium porosity: Hair slowly sinks to the middle, as it absorbs a balanced amount of water. • High porosity: Hair quickly sinks to the bottom, as it absorbs water easily due to open or damaged cuticles. 2. The Slip Test • Run your fingers up a strand of hair from the tip to the root. • Low porosity: Hair feels smooth, indicating tightly closed cuticles. • Medium porosity: Hair feels slightly textured, indicating healthy cuticles. • High porosity:...

 Did you know that if you are deficient in Vitamin D, this can cause hair loss?  Before you run to the pharmacy to buy some vitamin D, it is important to know why you shouldn’t take it if you do not have a Vitamin D Deficiency. Should You Take Vitamin D if you do not have a deficiency? Taking vitamin D without a deficiency is generally unnecessary for most people, but it depends on your health, lifestyle, and location. Here’s a breakdown: When Supplementing Might Be Helpful 1. Limited Sun Exposure: If you live in areas with little sunlight (especially in winter) or spend most of your time indoors, you might not get enough vitamin D from sunlight, even if you’re not deficient. 2. Certain Health Conditions: People with osteoporosis, certain autoimmune conditions, or chronic illnesses may benefit from maintaining optimal (not just baseline) vitamin D levels. 3. Dietary Deficiency: If your diet lacks vitamin D-rich foods (e.g., fatty fish, fortified milk, or eggs), sup...