WHAT IS TWIST OUT? How do you attempt to do a twist out hairstyle on your natural hair? In the earlier part of my natural hair journey, I so desperately was trying to learn how to do a twist out on my natural hair. As we begin to discuss how to do a twist out […]
Why You Should Add Honey to Your Natural Hair Routine… What comes to mind when you think of honey? A sweet and sticky substance? Yes…honey is a natural ingredient that we know is very sweet. We all know that bees produce honey. However, did you know that honey is good for your hair? Oh yes! […]
WHAT IS APPLE CIDER VINEGAR? Apple cider vinegar is a very strong vinegar that is made from fermented apples. There are many uses for the vinegar. It is very popular in the natural health community. It has been used for many things such as losing weight, soothing sunburn, clarifying the scalp, overall health and many […]
COCONUT OIL AND NATURAL HAIR If you are a seasoned natural then you have probably heard about some of the benefits of coconut oil. However, if you are a newcomer this is all new to you so let’s dive in. Coconut is classified as a nut, a seed, as well as a fruit. Coconut oil […]
WHY YOU SHOULD DIFF– USE YOUR CURLY NATURAL HAIR On my journey as a natural I have learned many things. One of those things I have learned is what is diffusing and how to diffuse my natural hair. Prior to being natural I had never heard of diffusing. However, as time went on, I was […]
THE PROCESS Wash day is such a process. A lot of naturals like to postpone their wash day, including me. So that’s why it’s important to have a ritual so you know when you are going to actually wash your hair. I mentally have to prepare for my wash day. Usually I will schedule my […]
HOW DOES HEAT DAMAGE AFFECT YOUR NATURAL HAIR? Natural hair when it is exposed to excessive heat can cause devastating effects to your hair.` Once this happens, your hair will be dry, brittle, lackluster and without much moisture. Natural hair can sustain heat up to 450 degrees before it burns or becomes damaged. Be careful […]
WHAT IS A WASH AND GO? Some people think a wash and go is simply washing your hair and then you can get up and go with beautiful curls that magically appear. That is not the case. A wash and go is simply washing your hair, conditioning it and using a styler to rock your […]
So what’s all this fuss about deep conditioning your natural hair? If you are new to the natural hair movement then you will soon realize that keeping your hair well moisturized can be at times challenging. Naturals who are rocking color treated hair realize that their hair becomes more prone to dryness. WHAT ARE […]
MOISTURIZE MOISTURIZE MOISTURIZE Water is the key to moisturizing your hair.The most important to do with natural hair is to keep your hair moisturized. As a woman of color we are taught at an early age to stay away from water, but water revitalizes our natural hair. Using water is what keeps your hair moisturized. […]
SHAMPOO Shampooing your natural hair is important to keep your hair healthy. Your routine should consist of a pre-poo and a moisturizing sulfate, paraben free shampoo. A pre-poo prepares your hair to be shampooed. It acts as a shield from the dryness a typical shampoo can bring to your hair. It can consist of […]