Well, my road trip from Denver, CO to New Orleans, LA has ended and I’m actually typing this in the car on the way back “home”. We’re sad, all of us, and as we trek our way back to Denver we are all silently planning our next trip back. The trip was fun, fast and full of feasts with friends and family as most trips should be. There are always hiccups on road trips but I can honestly say none … [Read more...]
White Blogger Shows Viewers How To Turn Fine Hair into Afro Texture
One of the great features of being African decent is our hair texture. It makes us unique to different races. But what if, this unique feature can be duplicated and not make African-Americans unique anymore? While on a popular social site, I ran across a video blog of a women who appears to be White American show her followers how she can make her fine hair (type 1A) appear to be Afro centric. … [Read more...]
Silk Wrapping Natural Hair… What the heck is that?
Silk wrapping your hair is a relatively new technique of wrapping your hair while dry with a bit of moisturizer and shine spray and sitting under a hooded dryer. The purpose of this treatment was intended to give relaxed hair the ‘flat ironed and silky’ look without the heat trauma involved. Somewhere down the line it was realized as a great technique for naturals and we found a way to make … [Read more...]
6 Ways You are Damaging Your Hair and Don’t Even Realize It.
We are naturals right? We are conscious about everything that we do, so much so that we feast on all forms of advice and information we can find that will give us the edge we need for healthier, longer, shinier tresses. The problem with that is, we do not all have the same problems, needs or techniques that actually work and will benefit. Even the so-called experts have problems or make dire … [Read more...]
My Hair Crush: Sara
Tell us a little but about yourself. My name is Sarah Watson, I'm 25 years and I live St. Louis, M. What are your reasons for going natural? I just got tired of wearing weave and trying to "fit-in." So I finally in 2009, I worked up courage to cut it all off, I haven't looked back since. How did you transition (or did you BC)? I went to my local barber shop and she … [Read more...]
7 Tips to Ease your Transition
Ladies, have you ever been half way in your hair transition and you just want to give up? Trying to handle both the new growth and the relaxed ends seems so impossible at times. I have been there, done that, even worst when it comes on to wanting to style your hair and the relaxed ends look so great while the new growth just looks a mess. Well, I went through a lot and am still going through. I’m … [Read more...]
Co-Washing: Natural Hair 101
Co-washing is a staple technique for many Naturals. It's one of the first things I learned while on my quest for maintaining healthy, happy Natural hair. Water...it's essential for life and extremely essential for healthy Natural hair. It's the cheapest and easiest moisturizer and Natural Hair loves it. Combine water with conditioner and you've got the perfect marriage for moisturizing our … [Read more...]
Tips for Protective Styling
Protective styles are a great way to give your hair a break from daily combing, the elements and the damage that can be done by these. Protective styling usually involves a style that tucks away the ends and does not need to be redone for a while. This is not to be confused with low manipulation styling, which does not always involve the ends being tucked away and means that the hair is … [Read more...]
5 Things to Consider before Dying your Hair
It’s a new year—and you know what that means, it’s time for a new hairdo! A dramatic cut might be out of the question so your next option is probably color. Adding color to your strands is a great way to spruce up your look and have a little fun with your natural hair. Before you go ahead and make that big change, it’s very important that you fully understand exactly what you’re getting yourself … [Read more...]
My Hair Crush: Toronda
Tell us a little bit about your background My name is Toronda Williams, I'm an Administrative Assistant but a fearless Entrepreneur at heart! I own Fashion Assassins, a clothing boutique in Foley, AL. I'm the mother of 2. What are your reasons for going natural? The reason I chose to go natural was mainly because of the health of my hair. My hair has always grown with ease but the thickness … [Read more...]