For those of us that are in the baby fro phase it’s hard to find what works. Braids to the scalp with shorter hair tend to grow out less gracefully than longer hair because our lovely ends want air and will stop at nothing to wiggle out. The vets with over 6 inches of hairContinue reading “Ooh My Holiday Protective Hairdos”
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Braid it up, Sew it in
We received a great question from one of our readers this week that is natural, but looking to explore the wide world of weave. “when you used to wear sew-in’s how did you take care of your hair? how did you wash it? i am considering trying it for the first time but I’m unsure about it.”Continue reading “Braid it up, Sew it in”
Protective Styles
In the natural hair community, you hear lots of people throwing around the term “protective style”. This term has been attached to some pretty damaging styles so let’s break down what needs to be taking place to qualify. Condition 1- Moisture is not being rapidly drained from the hair. Synthetic hair and wood products wickContinue reading “Protective Styles”
Hair Won’t Kill My Vibe…
As the Summer season approaches there are some things to remember that will let you make it all the way to Fall without dry-outs or breakage. We’ll keep it short and sweet (We’re vacationing as well). 1. Water- Of course you need to drink it and often, but tis the season for getting in pools.Continue reading “Hair Won’t Kill My Vibe…”
They’re all going to laugh at you…
This post is for the sister sitting at home contemplating making the change. She’s sitting in front of her computer looking for videos, blog posts and comments for encouragement to do something she’s been wanting to do for quite some time. “Why doesn’t she just start the process and see how she likes it?” saysContinue reading “They’re all going to laugh at you…”
Natural but versatile
Have you ever stood in the mirror and noticed that your hair was winning the fight? The answer for me is yes. I decided that I was going to win the battle a long time ago. I have been natural for 3 years now. At first it was hard for me to make this choice because almostContinue reading “Natural but versatile”
The first week after the big chop!
Congratulations! You’ve taken a large step into this journey and you decided it was best to dive in head first. Depending on your curl pattern you may be experiencing straight patches and flyaway hair. If you conducted the ceremonial ritual at home, there’s a chance that you may need professional assistance soon. Some of theContinue reading “The first week after the big chop!”