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Understanding & Caring for 4C Hair There's a lot of diversity within the type 4 (afro/coily) hair family but 4C hair in particular requires a unique routine that emphasizes gentle handling and moisture retention. Read more Hair Porosity & Finding Your Best Products Porosity refers to how readily your hair absorbs moisture. Knowing the porosity of your hair matters because it's a key step to understanding why your hair behaves the way it does and what it needs to thrive. Read more 4 Tips for Combating Winter Dryness It's the most wonderful time of the year. Whether that's summer or winter for you, if you live in a low humidity climate, give your hair the additional protection it needs to mitigate dryness and breakage. Read more Caring for Thinning Edges A number of factors can influence the density of a person's hair. In this article, we'll discuss some of the causes of thinning hair and how to properly care for it. Read more Why Our Clean Deodorant is Better Why use a chemical laden, aluminum-based deodorant when clean, natural alternatives are just as good, if not better? Read more The Benefits of Castile Soap Got sensitive skin, prefer vegan body care, want a clean, natural soap your entire family can use? Check out this article to learn about the history and benefits of using castile soap. Read more Is Shea Butter Right For You? At Qhemet, we recognize the diverse needs within the afro/coily hair family and have chosen to leave shea butter out of our formulas. Here's why: Read more 3 Steps to Hair Moisture Whether you're brushing your hair, creating a bomb twist-out or using another protective style, your natural hair needs to stay moisturized at all times. Learn the 3 steps to maximizing moisture retention and keeping your hair lusciously soft for days! Read more Top Causes of Hair Shedding in Women Hair loss and shedding affects 50% of Black women. Find out more about the most common causes in this article. Read more The 8 Best Oils for Natural Hair Our naturally hydrating formulas contain premium, high quality oils that maximize moisture retention and growth. Read more Loc Care Basics Are you a loc star or thinking about becoming one? Check out this article to learn the basics of loc care from shampooing and scalp treatments to styling. Read more Heat Styling the Right Way Want to rock a different look that requires temporary heat straightening while avoiding damage to your precious kinks and coils? Read more The History & Benefits of Castor Oil Castor oil has been a prized staple in African hair care preparations for centuries. Read about its origins and how it can help your hair flourish & grow. Read more Ayurvedic Oils & Herbs for Hair Learn more about the Ayurvedic ingredients we use in Qhemet products and how they can take your hair and scalp health to the next level. Read more Transitioning Back to Natural The path to liberating your natural kinks and coils from chemical straighteners can be daunting. Read more for advice on how to navigate this process like a pro. Read more Why the Signs Love Qhemet This fun, sassy chart, based on your zodiac sign, will remind you of why your hair loves Qhemet! Read more