Haircare, PROcare & Protective Styling

Understanding Water Hardness: How Soft, Hard, and Distilled Water Affect Your Haircare Routine

Have you ever shampooed your hair while on vacation and felt a drastic difference in the way your hair feels? It is probably due to...

Why You Need a Hair Professional: Benefits of Expert Care for Healthy Hair

In an age where instant gratification is sought after, and the DIY hair treatment trend is on the rise (thanks to social media and countless...

5 Tips to Avoid Hair Breakage

If you're tired of hair breakage, it's important to improve the overall health of your hair by obtaining the right nutrients through your diet. Avoid...

The Ultimate Hydration

At NU Standard®, we look to hairstylists for treating and preventing damage from physical stressors like heating tools, chemical treatments, and excess friction from styling....

Do Protective Styles Actually Prevent Damage?

Unfortunately, many protective styles involve incorporating additional hair, and the added weight and tension can lead to traction alopecia. However, there are ways to integrate...

10 Simple Tips for Healthy Edges

Just as trees shed leaves in the fall, we Queens naturally shed our hair daily. What happens when we shed more than expected or notice...