Sulfate Ingredient Names

* Please note that sulfates can be harmful, because they are known to dry out your scalp and hair, which in return can cause hair breakage. Hair breakage in return, may reduce your ablitity to retain length, which makes it harder to achieve your dream hair length!

Natural Remedies For Balding & Thinning Edges 

Traction alopecia is a type of hair loss that results from subjecting the hair to excessive pulling and force. It is usually caused by over styling the hair with tightly pulled hair styles like braids, twist, any ponytails. Losing your edges is not only detrimental on your hair, it can become extremely embarrassing and mentally disturbing. Luckily, there is natural remedies that you can use in conjunction with daily scalp massages and taking Hairfinity to help regrow your hair back in those troublesome areas. 

Take a look at your natural remedy options below:

Red Pepper- accelerates cell division, blood circulation, and hair re-growth in individuals. Red pepper is mixed with oil and applied to scalp, massaged, and then rinsed. Also, Black pepper and lime seeds with lime juice forming a paste could be used in same manner (onto bald patches) and applied daily for a couple of weeks to help hair re-growth. 


Onion - due to its high sulfur levels, some individuals find it helpful to excite hair re-growth. Cut onion in half and rub scalp (or bald spots) with it just before taking bath or showering. Repeat every other day, or as often as desired. Onion juice could also be used as hair stimulant to prevent further hair loss. Rinse with apple cider vinegar to get rid of the smell before leaving the shower. 


Safflower Oil- similar to sunflower oil helps to stimulate hair growth due to its blood vessel properties. It efficiently brings more blood and nutrients to scalp area. Safflower oil is rubbed into scalp and then rinsed. 

Amla Oil- is rich in vitamin C, it penetrates the scalp and strengthens hair at the root, thus preventing hair loss.

Licorice- useful in treating baldness (alopecia) and dandruff because of its anti-inflammatory and soothing properties. After grinding pieces into a paste and adding saffron, gently rub over bald patches and leave throughout night while sleeping. Rinse in the morning. 

Spinach- rich in omega fatty acids which helps to limit (DHT) the process that causes hair to shed, when spinach juice is applied to scalp it can effectively assistance in preventing hair loss.

In Order To See Longer Hair You Must Retain Your Length

Retaining length should be your number one goal when trying to grow your hair to great lengths. Everyone hair grows and can grow but, if it is breaking at the same rate that it is growing your growth will not be noticeable. To avoid breakage keep your hair moist at all times. Dry brittle hair is more prone to breakage so, it is vital that your hair receives the proper source of daily moisture. Co- washing, moisturizing, deep conditioning, and pre-pooing are great ways to hydrate the hair. Protective styles are the most effective way to eliminating breakage, knotting and tangling. Allowing your hair to rest from the daily practices of combing, brushing , blowdrying, or flat ironing will ensure a greater chance of having healthy damage free ends which is another vital step to retaining length. If you relaxed or dye your hair try to stretch out those chemicals for longer periods of time to avoid overlapping. When hair undergoes back to back chemical treatments it can become over processed, damaged, lose strength, and elasticity which can lead to breakage and shorter hair.

To Dominican Blow Out or Not To Dominican Blow Out That Is The Question????

Dominican blow outs can seemly leave your hair looking and feeling soft and bouncy however, the effects of such intense heat can have detrimental consequences that can leave your hair broken and damaged. 

The Dominican technique involves washing your hair with harsh shampoos in conditioners that coat the hair to make it feel softer. Once your hair is cleansed you are ready to be roller set and put under a oven like hooded dryer. Once your hair is dry you will then be blown out with even more heat from a hand held blow dryer with a round brush that vigorously pulls your hair from root to tip repeatedly to smooth out your natural curl pattern. Depending on how tightly coiled your natural texture is you may be offered and additional heating treatment which includes using a flat iron to get straighter results.

Healthy hair burns at roughly the same temperature as paper: 233C (451.4F) however, burning or scorching can occur at lower temperatures in hair that has been subjected to other harsh treatments like relaxers and hair dyes. Natural hair can be subjected to heat damage also, when you apply heat the cuticle, the tightly wrapped scales curl upward and apart from the shaft. Heat causes temporary changes to the hydrogen bonds that hold hair together which can cause breakage to occur becomes posing a greater threat for a potential split end. A heat protectant should always be used to create a protective barrier around each strand to prevent heat damage and promote healthy hair which most times are not offered at these salons.

ESSENTIOUS HAIR CARE TIP FOR FINE, LIMP, AND OILY HAIR

Products without buildup - How?

Some silicones in hair conditioners such as dimethicone, simethicone, cyclomethicone, and other silicones can cause buildup on the hair that can weigh your hair down. Essentious products do not contain silicones, but natural ingredients that makes your hair smooth, silky, and shiny. These products are formulated to work on all hair types and will greatly improve the overall condition of your hair. The aloe vera based formulas help to reduce shedding from the root so hair grows thicker and fuller.The sulfate free shampoo will not overstrip the hair, helping to keep your hair hydrated and retain color. The Essentious natural hair care system will effectively provide the strength and moisture balance to keep your hair healthy and rebuild damaged hair. These products reduce breakage and shedding for longer, stronger,hair.

ESSENTIOUS HAIR CARE TIPS FOR COARSE, CURLY, AND DRY HAIR

Black Hair Care Products - What Works?
If you want long healthy hair, you must use a system that strengthens and moisturizes your hair. Why? Black hair is prone to moisture loss due to chemical treatments and heat styling. Protein is what gives the hair its strength. Protein loss can lead to breakage and hair loss. However, protein must be balanced with moisture. If it is not balanced, this can lead to breakage and dryness as well. Breakage will keep your hair from growing long and healthy. Effective moisturizers penetrate the hair to get inside the hair shaft and provide much needed moisture. Most black hair care products deemed as moisturizing do not actually moisturize it, but add a coating to the outside of the hair. Essentious Hair Care products effectively moisturize black hair while adding strength. Essentious products are also aloe vera based to reduce shedding.

Stop Using Alcohol Based Gels To Define Your Curls And Make Your Very Own Flaxseed Gel! 


Afro- textured hair is the driest of all hair types and more fragile, which can lead to breakage if not properly given adequate amounts of moisture. When you choose to use hair products that contain ingredients like: propanol, propyl alcohol, ethanol, SF alcohol, SD 40 isopropyl alcohol, and alcohol denat you are running the risk of intensifying the dryness of your hair, sucking the moisture right out of your tresses. These alcohol enriched product will most likely leave your hair hard, brittle, overly dry, and extremely hard to manipulate. 

Alcohol based hair products cause your hair to become frizzy once it dries because the cuticle of the hair has been disturbed and roughened by the lack of moisture. If you want to define your curls without using harsh alcohols try making flaxseed gel. Flaxseed gel will naturally make your curls pop without being left with crunchy or stiff. 

To make flaxseed gel simply soak your flaxseeds over night in a medium size bowl. In the morning add your flaxseeds to a pan of spring water on the highest temperature to bowl your flaxseeds. Reduce the temperature to the medium setting and stir or whisk your flaxseed until the mixture has turned into a thin runny jelly substance. Once the flaxseeds have dissolved into the jelly or gel carefully empty the contents into a heat resistance bowl.

Add in aloe vera whole leaf gel and oils like coconut oil, olive oil, avocado oil or any other oil you desire. Store your flaxseed gel in the refrigerator for a couple of hours so that it may cool down. After you use the gel make sure to store it in the refrigerator to extend its shelf life. Section your hair off in 4 sections and apply your flaxseed gel. Use the shingling method with your finger and a Denman brush to create the curl shape and size you desire. Flaxseed gel will also help to define braid outs, bantu knot outs, and twist outs.

Extreme Deep Down Conditioning At Home 

Deep conditioning using heat really helps to benefit hair by soften the hair, smoothing the cuticle, and minimizing frizz. Heat helps to lock in moisture from water. Deep conditioning the proper way with the right products will help to smooth the cuticle of your hair reducing the feel of dryness and brittle tresses. The best way to deep condition your hair will be to section your hair in four sections and use the product from root to tip. Gently comb through hair for even distribution for optimum results. For extreme conditioning, cover hair with plastic cap and place a hooded dryer or thermal spa conditioning heating cap on your hair for 20-25 minutes. 

If you don’t own a conditioning heating cap or hooded dryer simply use a medium wet towel and put it in the dryer for a couple of minutes and wrap your hair with it after it has cooled down enough for you touch it. Deep conditioning treatments do not totally repair damage but, they can be used weekly as a preventive measurement. Try adding oils like olive oil, coconut oil, or avocado oil to your deep conditioner to infuse your hair with added moisture.