Of natural hair and the summer colour green

There comes a time when your hair just won’t grow.

No matter how much product you use or religiously stick to a hair care routine, your hair seems to be stuck at a particular length for years.You have probably considered shaving your crown but it is just too expensive to let go of all the money and effort you have put into your hair.

If your hair is going through little growth and you don’t know why, founder of Nativechild, Sonto Pooe, shares some possible reasons.

Stress can take a heavy toll on our bodies physically as well as mentally, so if you are under a lot of stress, it could be disrupting your natural hair growth cycle.

Taking time to focus on yourself can help alleviate stress and promote healthy hair growth. This could involve a self-care day or even 10 minutes of morning meditation. Split ends occur when the hair is dry and weak, causing the fibres to literally split. This can be caused by a wide range of factors including stress, colouring your hair, cold or dry weather, heat styling, and more. To prevent split ends, you may want to stay clear of heat styling and colouring for a while and rather do protective hairstyles during cold months. A good cut and trim can also promote healthy hair growth.

Hair breakage

Hair can seem like it’s not growing if the ends keep breaking off. It’s important to protect your ends and keep them moisturised and ideally tucked away often to prevent them from breaking.

Inadequate haircare

If you do not invest time and care in your hair, then this will result in a lack of growth. Create a set hair care routine that includes natural hair care products and treatments.

Colouring and straightening your hair can cause significant damage, especially if you do not have a proper hair care routine.

Alopecia

One of the more serious causes of hair growth problems is alopecia areata, which is an autoimmune disease that can cause severe hair loss, with some people experiencing patchiness or complete baldness, as well as tingling or pain.

There is no cure for alopecia, however, there are some medical treatments that are used to treat It. If you believe you may have this disease, it is suggested that you seek medical advice. Meanwhile, Love Bird green is this summer’s hottest colour.

Here’s how to wear it

Every season, there’s that one colour that pops up on every runway during fashion week.

Prior to London Fashion Week, The Pantone Color Institute had named its top 10 fashion colours for spring/summer 23.

The collection for next season focuses on a range of contrasting colours which Pantone said “encourage experimentation and individualistic expression”.

The top 10 colours are Fiery Red, Beetroot Purple, Tangelo, Peach Pink, Empire Yellow, Crystal Rose, Classic Green, Love Bird, Blue Perennial and Summer Song.

Leatrice Eiseman, the executive director of the Pantone Color Institute, said: “Colours for spring/summer 2023 are recalibrated for the new era we are entering. Blending escapism with reality, wholesomeness, and joy, we embrace the exploration of extreme contrast in mood and colour. “There is utility and basic-ness to this season’s colour story, while at the same time, there is an uplifting vital sense of play that comes through.”

Bold vibrant colours were undoubtedly one of the biggest trends to come out of fashion week. This summer is going to be awash with zesty citrus tones and pink seems to be here to stay.

However, there was one colour that stood out, simply because we haven’t seen it dominate the runway as it did this year. The Pantone shade, Love Bird – an exotic green with a lively character – is the colour to watch this summer.

We saw the colour pop up at the Fendi, Versace and Micheal Kors show as well as at SAMW fashion week in the Stefania Morland show. To get in on this hot colour trend, here’s how you can incorporate the lively tone into your wardrobe.

Be bold and wear the colour head-to-toe.

This look is not for the faint-hearted but it’s striking. Keep it simple by opting to wear this bright colour either at the top or bottom of your outfit.

If you don’t want to invest too heavily in a colour that could be a fleeting trend, then accessories are a great way to incorporate this. Whether it’s a fun bucket hat or a pair of sexy heels, just a splash of green will elevate your look. – IOLNews