<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Natural Hair Bar Journey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Specializing in Natural hair ]]></description><link>https://www.naturalhairbar.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2026 07:21:30 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.naturalhairbarchicago.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[What Do your Blood Test Results mean for Your Hair]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hair loss can feel overwhelming, especially when it starts without warning. For many women, understanding the root causes is the first step toward regaining confidence and healthier hair. Blood tests offer valuable insights into what might be affecting your hair growth beyond surface symptoms. This post breaks down the essential blood tests you need, explains the specific levels that support healthy hair, and offers practical advice on interpreting results and working with healthcare...]]></description><link>https://www.naturalhairbar.com/single-post/what-do-your-blood-test-results-mean-for-your-hair</link><guid isPermaLink="false">69d46767d142869289e96da5</guid><pubDate>Tue, 07 Apr 2026 03:16:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/75e3c5_b645b3d68a3244238d83a7c24d143757~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jacquie T.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Embracing Your Natural Hair: Tips for a Successful Journey]]></title><description><![CDATA[Natural hair has become a symbol of individuality and pride. Many people are rediscovering their roots and embracing their natural...]]></description><link>https://www.naturalhairbar.com/single-post/embracing-your-natural-hair-tips-for-a-successful-journey</link><guid isPermaLink="false">680f810e4193435d3f981f34</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 May 2025 21:59:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/75e3c5_5fbeba1bf2c94554877b5d6b466319fa~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_768,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jacquie T.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[STRESS, HAIR LOSS, AND THE CORTISOL CONNECTION]]></title><description><![CDATA[Stress can Trigger Hair loss As we deal with changing times, our way of life has shifted dramatically and stress levels are at an...]]></description><link>https://www.naturalhairbar.com/single-post/stress-hair-loss-and-the-cortisol-connection</link><guid isPermaLink="false">62130c108efa81ca86da0047</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2025 03:23:59 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/75e3c5_aa92d93d32a4448b9bb95a60c9ab1a33~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_667,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jacquie T.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[The Benefits of a Personalized Hair Care Consultation]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a world where beauty standards are ever-evolving, having healthy hair is often seen as a status symbol. However, achieving and...]]></description><link>https://www.naturalhairbar.com/single-post/the-benefits-of-a-personalized-hair-care-consultation</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67ea953cf96b48cc2d238873</guid><pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2025 22:29:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/75e3c5_c185c2b753354946b3ab21fbed462cad~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_576,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jacquie T.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[How Trichologists Can Address Unique Hair Needs]]></title><description><![CDATA[In a world where hair is often seen as a marker of identity and beauty, addressing specific hair needs can be pivotal for both men and...]]></description><link>https://www.naturalhairbar.com/single-post/how-trichologists-can-address-unique-hair-needs</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67cee57492aacf5eb4028462</guid><pubDate>Tue, 11 Mar 2025 22:25:43 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/75e3c5_6dcb4acd31a04467b9ea6bd8ed956d64~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_576,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jacquie T.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Understanding the Role of a Trichologist in Hair Health]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hair is more than just a personal aesthetic; it is an integral part of our identity. With rising awareness about hair health issues,...]]></description><link>https://www.naturalhairbar.com/single-post/understanding-the-role-of-a-trichologist-in-hair-health</link><guid isPermaLink="false">67adf536a5c9a3f9a88c7374</guid><pubDate>Mon, 17 Feb 2025 15:44:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/75e3c5_00f3976b450f4efb997076f2b9b826f5~mv2.webp/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jacquie T.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Managing Stress in 2025: Strategies for Resilience]]></title><description><![CDATA[The Importance of Self-Care Clearly, there is a lot to unpack in 2025. My advice is to actively manage the way you react. You cannot...]]></description><link>https://www.naturalhairbar.com/single-post/don-t-stress-your-hair-off-your-head</link><guid isPermaLink="false">679a495a22668a2067f24b57</guid><pubDate>Sat, 01 Feb 2025 04:45:02 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/75e3c5_4dca220c981f4f679e35b2fbda666bfa~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_500,h_334,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jacquie T.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Is Menopause Worse for Black Women?]]></title><description><![CDATA[What the Research Says: Studies have found that Black women are more likely to experience symptoms related to their menopause. These...]]></description><link>https://www.naturalhairbar.com/single-post/is-menopause-worse-for-black-women</link><guid isPermaLink="false">62e87c73902b3df6b6ed4ef6</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Aug 2022 03:52:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/75e3c5_c8ba9730e33f4d68b66fdbcb211c20c9~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_144,h_160,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jacquie T.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Pandemic Stress Has Caused a Hair Loss Crisis]]></title><description><![CDATA[What You Should Know: Many people have experienced hair loss after recovering from COVID-19 because of a stress-induced condition called...]]></description><link>https://www.naturalhairbar.com/single-post/pandemic-stress-has-caused-a-hair-loss-crisis</link><guid isPermaLink="false">621310b45f63e5d08742d473</guid><pubDate>Mon, 21 Feb 2022 04:38:42 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/75e3c5_e8c84a5a4836491096cad4ab37ad48cd~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_611,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jacquie T.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Foods that enhance Hair Growth &#38;              Reduce Hair Loss   ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spinach In some cases (particularly in women), a mineral deficiency is the cause of hair loss. "It's important to make sure you don't...]]></description><link>https://www.naturalhairbar.com/single-post/foods-that-enhance-hair-growth-reduce-hair-loss</link><guid isPermaLink="false">61bd5ee012f62600162340f8</guid><pubDate>Sat, 18 Dec 2021 04:12:16 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/75e3c5_150489821002460fb6b48f3195b7094d~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_640,h_468,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jacquie T.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[DHT: How it Causes Hair Loss                               How Hair Rehab can Stop it!]]></title><description><![CDATA[There are countless myths about how to prevent hair loss and make your hair grow. Many swear by keeping regular hair appointments for a...]]></description><link>https://www.naturalhairbar.com/single-post/dht-how-it-causes-hair-loss-how-hair-rehab-can-stop-it</link><guid isPermaLink="false">608eefc9af4cb80016fed733</guid><pubDate>Sun, 02 May 2021 19:51:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/75e3c5_9e470f3e7aa245b5bcb46367592f408c~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jacquie T.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hair Shedding Vs. Hair Loss-                                      Is there a difference? ]]></title><description><![CDATA[No one likes losing hair and when you see hair in your hands or elsewhere after brushing or washing it, it can be downright scary. But...]]></description><link>https://www.naturalhairbar.com/single-post/hair-shedding-vs-hair-loss-is-there-a-difference</link><guid isPermaLink="false">608ee8d7b731d80099ad2f04</guid><pubDate>Sun, 02 May 2021 18:25:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/75e3c5_cb62ae1638594352913f4661ee8c7801~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jacquie T.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Don't Tell Me What To Do With My Hair]]></title><description><![CDATA[By: Samantha Carrasquillo 3/11/21 “It’s so much to do!”, “I do not have a good hair texture”, “I don't know where to start!” If you find...]]></description><link>https://www.naturalhairbar.com/single-post/don-t-tell-me-what-to-do-with-my-hair</link><guid isPermaLink="false">604a9a371d7d590057b9fc1b</guid><pubDate>Thu, 11 Mar 2021 22:46:52 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/75e3c5_48f7ec33271145459a07d348efd02e16~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_800,h_500,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jacquie T.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Moisturizing 101 ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Embracing your natural hair is a beautiful thing, but caring for it can become frustrating, especially if you are dealing with dryness....]]></description><link>https://www.naturalhairbar.com/single-post/moisturizing-101</link><guid isPermaLink="false">602b20005302480017e3349d</guid><pubDate>Tue, 16 Feb 2021 02:11:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/75e3c5_c5d49165298c4ccea37503920ca3a68d~mv2.gif/v1/fit/w_650,h_365,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jacquie T.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Corona Virus Stress &#38; Hair loss]]></title><description><![CDATA[Yes, stress and hair loss can be related. Three types of hair loss that can be associated with high stress levels are: Telogen effluvium....]]></description><link>https://www.naturalhairbar.com/single-post/corona-virus-stress-hair-loss</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5e7d4518e11d780017b7e07a</guid><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2020 01:09:09 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/75e3c5_a1ddd34c301446c7b8bde28e1fdafdf2~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_300,h_264,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jacquie T.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Want Healthy Hair?Try these 7 Superfoods for Healthy Luxurious Strands!]]></title><description><![CDATA[For many of us, hair is a crown and glory. Maybe you've tried hot oil treatments, sleeping on a satin pillowcase or taking hair...]]></description><link>https://www.naturalhairbar.com/single-post/want-healthy-hair-try-these-7-superfoods-for-healthy-luxurious-strands</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5d78d8f4654c590017ccd088</guid><pubDate>Wed, 11 Sep 2019 11:29:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/75e3c5_cc472a71f5bf47e99cdfe9ea3f4d37e0~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_850,h_805,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jacquie T.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[              3 Tips to get Your Hair Ready for Summer!]]></title><description><![CDATA[Your hair needs 2 things to maintain a healthy condition, protein for strength and moisture for flexibility. Here are some everyday...]]></description><link>https://www.naturalhairbar.com/single-post/3-tips-to-get-your-hair-ready-for-summer</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5d05948197636c00161f2c8e</guid><pubDate>Sun, 16 Jun 2019 03:33:32 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/75e3c5_d54d829a24e842818406ab83af8bae8f~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_703,h_469,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jacquie T.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Natural Hair-Define Your Curls- Wash &#38; Go]]></title><link>https://www.naturalhairbar.com/single-post/2019/02/19/natural-hair-define-your-curls-wash-go</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5c756b892dfdb0001cb21da8</guid><pubDate>Tue, 19 Feb 2019 20:41:30 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Zm9tqJFD98" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Jacquie T.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lindsey's Personal Product Favorites]]></title><description><![CDATA[Hello Naturalistas! It's Lindsey again and today I am going to be talking about my absolute favorite hair product I use and my own...]]></description><link>https://www.naturalhairbar.com/single-post/2018/06/28/lindseys-personal-product-favorites</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5c756b8a9dfdd9001c230d88</guid><pubDate>Thu, 28 Jun 2018 19:00:00 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/75e3c5_20abe8e769ae44529aac52d55386b1c8~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Jacquie T.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[My Journey Back to Healthy Natural Hair]]></title><description><![CDATA[My name is Lindsey Coleman and I am a 17 year old high school student. I was one of those girls who hated  their natural hair. I despised...]]></description><link>https://www.naturalhairbar.com/single-post/2018/06/08/a-girl-e2-80-99s-guide-to-bouncy-healthy-curls</link><guid isPermaLink="false">5c756b8a26832c001c8098bd</guid><pubDate>Mon, 18 Jun 2018 19:47:55 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Jacquie T.</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>