FALLING IN LOVE WITH YOUR NATURAL HAIR: HOW TO EMBRACE YOUR CURLY CHAOS WHILE TRANSITIONING

FALLING IN LOVE WITH YOUR NATURAL HAIR: HOW TO EMBRACE YOUR CURLY CHAOS WHILE TRANSITIONING

There was a time when I couldn’t imagine myself without straight hair. Sunday afternoons were devoted to my flatiron, oil sheen, and the sizzle of my hair frying between two metal plates. I loved the movement of my straight hair, the deep dark shine of my strands, even with the inevitable heat damage I was causing. I could not see my natural texture the same way. It was stubbornly immobile and did not reflect light the same way my pressed hair did. A year after giving up my relaxer, I still could not accept my natural hair.
Posted in anti itch serum, black hair care, ditch the itch, Protective Styles, Transitioning, transitioning from perm to natural
THE PAST AND PRESENT OF ADDRESSING ITCHY SCALP

THE PAST AND PRESENT OF ADDRESSING ITCHY SCALP

When I take a minute to look at the proliferation of the natural hair movement and the rise of the availability in products specifically suited to care for and manage naturally curly, coily, kinky and wavy hair, I am amazed.
Posted in black hair history, black history, black history month, coily hair, curly hair, Natural Hair, Natural Hair Care, natural hair moisturizer, natural hair styling, prevent breakage, Protective Styles, protective styling, Taliah Waajid, Transitioning
STYLE SHOWCASE: GEL TWISTS, BANTU KNOTS AND TWO-STRAND TWISTS

STYLE SHOWCASE: GEL TWISTS, BANTU KNOTS AND TWO-STRAND TWISTS

Natural hair is not only healthier to wear, it’s also fun to flaunt. Styling possibilities are endless and the outcomes are always unique to each head of hair. Below are three styles for varying lengths of curly, coily hair with links to videos demonstrating exactly how to achieve these looks.
Posted in Bantu knots, gel twists, Hair Care Products, hair styles, Natural Hair, Natural Hair Care, Natural Hair Care Products, natural hair styles, natural hair styling, Protective Styles, Transitioning, two strand twists
THE 4 TOP CONCERNS ABOUT TRANSITIONING FROM RELAXED TO NATURAL HAIR

THE 4 TOP CONCERNS ABOUT TRANSITIONING FROM RELAXED TO NATURAL HAIR

Over the last 20 years, going natural has become increasingly popular and accepted. Making the transition is also a lot easier with the explosion of available stylists, products and information specifically addressing natural hair care. Still, you may have concerns on what transitioning is all about and whether or not it is right for you—and that is exactly why I’m here to answer your questions and give you the real deal on why going natural is fabulous.
Posted in Braids, Hair Care Products, Kinky Curly, Natural Hair, Natural Hair Care, Natural Hair Care Products, Protective Styles, Relaxed Hair, Transitioning, Weaves, Wigs