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Out of Sight, Out of Mind

Posted by Garonne Decossard on

Just like our bodies, our hair needs to drink and replenish consistently. And just like our skin, our scalp needs touch. Having just returned from Atlanta for the Bronner Brothers Show, I immediately took some time to get the kinks out by getting a deep tissue massage. The masseuse even used her knee on my back to relax my muscles. I was nervous at first, but It was that good balanced pressure that I needed. In the same spirit of self care, for the sake of convenience, we sometimes forget to care for our own hair underneath the wigs, weaves...

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The Truth About Growth Oils

Posted by Garonne Decossard on

I recently had a conversation with a hairstylist on her challenges helping clients who were experiencing thinning hair and scalp conditions. She mentioned, despite her efforts to steer them into a multi-pronged approach to solving their issue, many still swore that by just using castor or coconut oil they would eventually see results.  Now, being Haitian, I am automatically by birth a Castor Oil lover. It can turn rough, dry brittle hair into soft, strong strands. It's a great conditioner and awesome at protecting our ends. Coconut oil, is also a great pre-poo and skin moisturizer.  Those of us experiencing...

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Reactions to Synthetic Hair and How to Avoid Them!

Posted by Garonne Decossard on

Did you know that the allergic reaction you are experiencing on your scalp, neck and edge area might be cause by the synthetic hair from your protective style? I am sharing the secret on how to still rock synthetic hair without the fear of compromising your scalp or skin.    Many women experience a reaction after installing braids, or crochets and often chuck it up to the price to pay to be beautiful. This reaction, unaddressed,  will irritate and inflame your follicles. This can potentially start a downward  spiral , compromising the health of your scalp and hair. Since most...

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Hair Beautifying Supplements Part 1

Posted by Garonne Decossard on

I was recently having a conversation with a family member suffering with joint pain. She wasn't too thrilled about the pain killers and steroid protocols suggested by her doctor. I mentioned  she can start taking a natural anti-infllammatory supplement that I have referenced here on this blog before, Zyflamend. Zyflamend took care of rotator cuff pain on one of my shoulders. Me knowing how she usually accumulates stuff, take them a few time and forgets about it, I said it works if you take it. We laughed.  This is how I had to start this post. If we want to grow...

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Menage a Trois: Brains, Beauty and Botanicals

Posted by Garonne Decossard on

This year, I made it my goal to continue to increase my knowledge on the different causes of hair loss and the treatment options available. As part of that goal, I enrolled to be certified as a Hairloss Practitioner by the US Trichology institute. Trichology is the intersection of the medical and cosmetic branches dedicated to the study of hair and scalp disorders. I was ecstatic when I completed my certification examination and received my badge. I took it as a milestone marking my commitment to my purpose.  Why is this important? Being that I develop products as well as...

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