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Are scalp scrubs worth adding to your hair care routine? by Grace Olaniyan
Are scalp scrubs worth adding to your hair care routine? by Grace Olaniyan

Online, trends are skyrocketing in the beauty community around new ways to improve scalp and hair health. At Thrive Hair Bar, we pride ourselves on helping to investigate new and returning trends and then offer services based on our firsthand experiences, feedback from other leaders in the industry, and research gathered from scientifically backed, peer-reviewed studies.  Scalp scrubs are now frequently touted as something that should be added to your hair care routine. But how do scalp scrubs benefit hair health? 

Meta-Analysis on Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia by Morgan Rameau
Meta-Analysis on Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia by Morgan Rameau

Central Centrifugal Cicatricial Alopecia (CCCA) is a form of scarring hair loss that disproportionately affects black women. It is characterized by hair loss and scarring that begins at the crown of the head and gradually migrates outwards, resulting in permanent hair loss and visible scarring. It is also associated with symptoms such as itching, burning, and tenderness.

What causes loc buildup? How to avoid/get rid of it? by Morgan Rameau
What causes loc buildup? How to avoid/get rid of it? by Morgan Rameau

Buildup in locs can be caused by a variety of factors, including sweat, oil, dirt, product

buildup, and dead skin cells. Locs are particularly prone to buildup due to the ability of these

substances to become tightly trapped within strands. When these substances accumulate, they

can lead to a heavy, coated feeling on the hair and scalp.

The Relationship Between Uterine Cancer and Chemical Relaxers by Morgan Rameau
The Relationship Between Uterine Cancer and Chemical Relaxers by Morgan Rameau

The National Institutes of Health (NIH) have conducted a study that reveals that women who frequently use chemical hair straightening products may be at a higher risk of uterine cancer, especially African American women who tend to use these products more frequently and from an earlier age.

Meta-Analysis on Hair Growth and Structure With a Focus on Black Hair By Briana Lawimore
Meta-Analysis on Hair Growth and Structure With a Focus on Black Hair By Briana Lawimore

Although there is an abundance of different hair patterns and textures, there are very few resources that acknowledge the various characteristics of each unique hair texture and structure among ethnicities. Currently, it is publicized that average human hair grows around ½ inch per month; however, these studies on hair growth rates were not inclusive of all races and ethnicities. Most of the research done regarding hair health has only considered caucasian subjects. There are very limited studies done using hair samples from other racial groups, particularly Black individuals. The extreme lack of diversity in hair-related studies can lead to misinformation and misdiagnosis for underrepresented communities. This meta-analysis aims to address the average hair growth, density, and breakage rates amongst different ethnicities. Also, the information in this analysis will help determine the best hair care regimens and treatments for Black hair. Comparing hair characteristics among different ethnic groups will help take into account that other factors such as race, environment, and age can contribute to hair growth, density, and breakage. Additionally, this analysis establishes that there is no set standard for what defines healthy hair for all individuals, breaking away from European standards. Ultimately this will help individuals set realistic and healthy expectations for their hair.

Helpful Tips for Managing Gray Hair by Briana Lawimore
Helpful Tips for Managing Gray Hair by Briana Lawimore

Hair aging causes both physical and structural changes to the hair, including graying, and multiple factors can contribute to the occurrence of this process. Other factors such as smoking, UV exposure, and poor diet can also accelerate hair graying. Learn more is this article by Howard University biology major Briana Lawimore

THB Videos

 

The More You Know: Shampoo

Join THB founder and licensed natural hair specialists Ajia Minnis and THB stylist and licensed cosmetologist Daria Lisbon in this segment designed to help you make better decisions about the products you use and the ways in which you manipulate your hair. This episode is all about choosing the right shampoo and how to safely shampoo your hair

External Blogs

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Type 4 Hair

Here are some tips from NaturallyCurly on what constitutes type 4 hair, aka coily and or kinky hair, and how to care for it.

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Understanding Natural Hair

In this blogpost, @DayeLaSoul goes over understanding hair type, porosity, density, scalp density, and hair damage to better understand & care for your hair.

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Type 3 Hair

Here are some tips from NaturallyCurly on what constitutes type 3 hair, aka curly hair, and how to care for it.

Single Strand Knots

The dreaded single strand knots or SSKs, what they are and how to prevent them according to NaturallClub

Healthy Hair Practices

Join THB owner/founder, Ajia Minnis, and Dr. Stephen Suah, MD/MS, Dermatologist from Foxhall Dermatology as they talk about traditional hair practices in the black community, things that cause damage and breakage, what Dr. Suah frequently sees in black hair as a dermatologist, and how to treat and or prevent hair damage.

 
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Hair Porosity

“Hair Porosity is the ability of your hair to absorb and retain moisture”. In this blogpost @mane_tresses talks about the standard 3 types of hair porosity and how to care for your hair based on its porosity.

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At-Home Styling for your Hair Type

This article on Cosmopolitan by Chloe Metzger shares tips for styling all 6 kinky, coily, & curly hair types… from 4c down to 3a.

Curl Hair Type Guide

What is 4B, 4C,3A, XYZ? Sometimes understanding what hair type you have can be confusing. In this article Joanne Amay breaks down hair types with referenceable photo of celebrities like Lupita, Solange, Zendaya, and advice on how to best care for your type.

Hair & Scalp Health

Join THB owner/founder, Ajia Minnis, & Alodia Hair Care founder, Dr. Isfahan Chambers-Harris, as they discuss the links between what we eat, what we put on our bodies & hair, auto-immune diseases, black hair health, trichology (and how to pronounce it!), and how Alodia Hair Care products are designed to help you and your hair thrive!

 

Moisturizing versus Sealing Oils

Some oils moisturize the hair, others seal in the moisture that is present. In this post, Brandelyn Green takes us through the difference between the two and shares some of the most popular oils to use on your hair.

How to tell if your hair needs protein or moisture

Hair needs protein & moisture, too little, or even too much of either can cause damage in the form of hair loss, breakage, dryness, etc. In this article, Sienna Fantozzi & Kara McGrath educate us which is which and how to treat both.