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June 30, 2011
The Science Behind the Top 5 Hair Care Ingredients
The list of ingredients in hair care products can sometimes seem like it’s written in another language. With all that mumbo jumbo how can you tell what you’re really putting in your hair? No worries, we’ve got you covered! With the help of a hair health report from scientist Ruby Majani, PhD, featured on fashion and beauty website Coco and Creme, here’s the science behind the top five hair care ingredients. 
June 28, 2011
Good Foods: The Best Solution to Your Unhealthy Hair Problems
Have you tried—and failed—to return your hair to health by cutting back on blow-drying and by experimenting with different products? If so, you might want to check your pantry for what ails your tresses. Why? Because the nutrients you eat support new hair, skin and nail growth. Dieticians say the kinds of foods listed below can help you grow a gorgeous mane
June 23, 2011
Knot-Free Now: How to Untangle Black Children’s Natural Hair
Let’s be real: If you have small children in your family, you’ve felt their pain and heard their yells while you work to comb through stubborn knots in their hair. But that experience doesn’t have to be unpleasant or painful! Here are some tips from Coco and Crème on how to detangle natural tresses easily and painlessly.
June 21, 2011
Wash Your Hair the No-Poo Way
No, this isn't stupid baby talk. What "no-poo" means is cleansing the hair without using shampoo. Get it? "No" sham-"poo."
June 16, 2011
Slick Moves: Five Natural Oils for Your Hair’s Health
Hair a little dull and lackluster? Check. Is your beauty closet packed with preservative-laden products? Check. Well, then, it’s time to get back to basics: Moisturize those tresses with some all-natural oils. Just head on over to your grocery and pick some of nature’s most effective hair-hydration helpers. (They’re all edible, too.) Here’s your shopping list, courtesy of Coco and Crème.
June 14, 2011
Long Natural Hair Growth "Secrets" Revealed!
Are black women with long, luscious, natural manes hiding something from the rest of us? Well, no, not really, says a Long Natural Hair Care blogger on CurlyNikki.com who shared how she got her tresses to grow past her waist.
June 09, 2011
Best Ways to Work a Weave Into Your Healthy Hair Regimen
Do you know how long you should leave your weave in place? Can you cut a weave? And what’s the best size for your braid extensions? If you’re “umm-ing” and “uh-ing” your way through those questions, you need a primer on how to keep your weave looking sharp and your natural hair beautiful and healthy. Let Coco and Crème’s hair extension expert Ericka Dotson be your guide.
June 07, 2011
Discovery of Chromosome Mutation Could Lead to Hair Loss Treatment
The recent discovery of a rare genetic mutation that causes excessive hair growth all over people’s bodies might help lead to a cure not only for this condition but also for less serious cases of the problem and, at the other extreme, balding, according to a study published in the American Journal of Human Genetics and reported by ScienceDaily.
June 02, 2011
Summer Getaways: How to Handle Your Hair While on Vacation
Whether you’re jetting to the islands, hitting the beach or planning a summer cruise, this time of year is all about vacations. And while you’ll probably remember to pack a bikini, what about your hair essentials? A vacation doesn’t mean that you suspend your hair care routine. Here are tips from Coco and Crème for how to work your hair with limited time, space and products while on vacation.
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