Ineffective Ways to Moisturize Your Hair

One of the major components of maintaining healthy hair is moisturizing. This is also a challenge among naturals. If it seems that no matter how much water and hair products your hair is still hard, dry, and brittle, perhaps you are ineffectively moisturizing your hair. Here are the common mistakes and some tips to bring your curls and kinks to life. 1. Moisturizing dirty hair that has product buildup When your hair has product buildup, this means all the styling products and gels are … [Read more...]


9 WAYS TO PREP NATURAL HAIR FOR COLD WEATHER

  Summer and natural hair go together like peas and carrots. Whether air drying after a beach swim, going full fro for a flea market stroll, or sleek curls at a rooftop party, the summer months are when your curls get a chance to shine. But, once the fall wind starts a blowin’ and the happy sun waves goodbye, thoughts turn to hot chocolate, chunky scarves, and, sadly, dealing with dry dull hair. But don’t freak out. Making a few simple tweaks to winterize your current natural hair … [Read more...]


TREATMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF COLOR TREATED NATURAL HAIR

Many times I get that question… How do you stop your hair from breaking from hair dye? Rather in fact it is a question I get ALL THE TIME… my answer to this is very simple probably too simple… I ensure my hair is never lacking in moisture and of course deep conditioning. I don’t think people understand how critical and important moisturizing our hair especially colored treated hair can be. To begin with, and I am sure my natural sisters out there with colored hair can attest to this … [Read more...]


How to Make a Wash and Go Last 5 Days!

  The Wash and Go (WNG). It’s a popular hairstyle that we naturals either love or hate. For me, it’s one of my staples and I could not live without it. Some styles get worse as the days go by, but the WNG just gets better and better! It’s like a fine wine, aged to perfection.  My hair gets softer, bigger and a bit messier, which I don’t mind at all. The key to a lasting WNG is all in the products you use and how you preserve your curls overnight. Currently, I am using Treseme … [Read more...]


Conservative Hairstyles for Church

When my hair first began to grow, I was very conscious of how big my hair was in certain environments. Interviews and other professional functions, church, weddings, and even movie theaters, had me questioning if my hair was considered “appropriate” for the occasion. I wanted to be able to express myself, while also not coming off as offensive to others. As much as we try to escape the box of what is considered appropriate for hair, its still completely normal to have doubts when searching for … [Read more...]


7 ways to avoid single strand knots

Whether you have natural curly, wavy, coily or kinky hair, chances are at some point in your hair story you have experienced the dreaded Single Strand Knots (SSK’s) also known as fairy knots. There are a number of reasons why we get SSK’s ranging from our hair naturally curling up on itself, not properly detangling our hair, over manipulation or even excessive dryness. In my experience it is not always possible to be 100% SSK-free however, there are steps we can take to help limit them. What … [Read more...]


DETANGLING 101

Detangling is a necessary evil that naturals endure at every hair length possible.  No exceptions to the rule on this one.  Everyone has to detangle whether the texture or the thickness or the length of time it takes.  It’s one of the biggest challenges that newly naturals face in the beginning that can deter some from staying natural especially if transitioning as the relaxed ends may not need it while the natural roots do! It’s not all bad and in fact detangling can be made easier and quicker … [Read more...]


Top 15 Natural Hair Ingredients

I think it’s safe to say that if you’re a person that wants healthy hair with the minimal amount of damage then you’re also a person that wants to make sure that the products you’re using are healthy as well. For the ingredient readers out there or those of you that are interested in knowing what you can use for your individual needs outside of your regular wash routine, I’ve prepared a small list of ingredients that are already in most natural hair products or that you can add at home to simply … [Read more...]


Boy’s Hair vs. Girl’s Hair

My husband and I were recently discussing how we plan to cut our son’s hair for the new school year. Hulk, as my son prefers to be called, has curly hair that is very similar to my own. I love when Hulk’s hair grows out into a curly top, faded on the sides and back. But, my husband insists on his favorite cut, a low-cut Caesar. While talking to my hubby I realized that men have a world of hair care of their own. I have always known this to be true from watching my father care for his hair as … [Read more...]


Benefits and uses of Apple Cider Vinegar for Natural Hair

Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) can be used in so many ways around your home. It is an excellent non-toxic housecleaning agent, fighting fleas on your pets, a healthy immune and metabolic boost when consumed, can be used to dress salads, works as a skin clearing/healing product and last but certainly not least it does magic for our hair. If it isn’t already part of your hair care routine hopefully after this article it will be!  What is it? ACV is a form of vinegar produced from pulverized apples … [Read more...]


7 Ingredients You Want to Add to Your Conditioner!

Get the MOST out of your conditioner by simply adding any of these ingredients for healthier hair. Coconut Milk Great for moisture and hair growth. Greek Yogurt To strengthen, moisturize and reduce frizzy hair. Honey For shine, moisture and damage control. Aloe For Strength and shine Mayonnaise For intense conditioning and repair. Lemon Juice To close the hair shaft and add shine. Oils Olive, coconut and Jojoba to strengthen and moisturize. … [Read more...]


DETANGLE AND DEFINE YOUR NATURAL HAIR WITH ALOE VERA

  If you haven't tried using natural ingredients on your hair, you may be missing out.  Aloe Vera has been used for centuries as a health and beauty aide and has proven, to curls and fragile hair, to be a real BFF. Here are two easy recipes that you can make at home in either small, or larger batches, depending on your hair’s needs (and length). If you make extra you can even store it in your fridge for later. Moisturizing Detangler Spray You can add or remove ingredients to suit … [Read more...]


How to determine the right products for your hair (Part 2: Hair Width)

In order to determine the right products for your hair you will want to identify your hairs porosity and its width (thickness). In the previous article (Part 1) I covered what porosity means, how to assess your hairs porosity and which products you can look out for. In this article I will go over what hair width means, how to determine your hairs width and products you might want to try out.  Apart from getting the right products, identifying your hair width can actually also aid you retain … [Read more...]


7 Steps to Longer Hair in One Year

Have you been looking at others’ growth and wondering what are they doing? “Why won’t my hair grow that fast in a year?” Well, it’s simple. Hair growth, regardless of the person takes time but there are also things that you can do over a 12-month period so that you too can see amazing growth. 1. Moisturize Believe it or not, moisture comes from water. Yes, the free liquid substance that is available right in your home. Try spraying your hair with water at least two times a week or right before … [Read more...]


“What am I supposed to do about my hairline? It’s completely gone!”

“What am I supposed to do about my hairline? It’s completely gone!” Have you ever had this thought over and over and over again? I know I have, especially after a long term style like Senegalese twists or a sew-in. My edges cry out for some lovin' and I cry with them...why? Well, why shouldn’t we cry together? My edges have been through a lot over the last 3 years of my hair journey: 1. Pre-year of being natural, I was just getting off the relaxer and did not even think about my edges, but … [Read more...]


How to Find the RIGHT Products for Your hair (Part 1: Porosity)

For some of us, when we first go back natural the first thing we want to find out is “what curl type do I have”? It can be exciting, especially if you do not really remember what your natural hair looks like after years of it being alerted. Personally, I am not a huge fan of categorizing “curl patterns” and to be honest when it comes to buying the right product for your hair, curls patterns will not help decide which products will work for you. Many naturals actually find out that they have a … [Read more...]