Naturals: The “Real” vs The “Fake” Are you a natural if your hair is natural under a weave or wig or if you regularly flat iron? The answer is: It depends on who you ask. This was never a debate when I was growing up as a natural or even a few years ago because there was no natural hair community and natural hair wasn’t a “thing.” Instead people were just confused as to why I wouldn’t just look … [Read more...]
Myhaircrush: Jade
1. Tell me a little about yourself and your hair journey. My name is Jade and I am 26 years old. I just recently married and completed a Masters degree in School Counseling, two accomplishments that I am so proud of! They both were a lot of work :-/ I live in NJ with my husband and mini poodle puppy, who is like my son for right now :-) 2. What are your reasons for going natural? I have … [Read more...]
3 Step to Prepare Your Natural Hair for a Swim
The salt and chlorine of a pool can be very drying and damaging to natural hair. If you swim frequently, a great product to use for clarifying after a swim is Tri-Swim Shampoo. Here’s three, easy steps to protect your hair during a swim! 1. Drench hair in water — Natural hair soaks up moisture the best when wet. Therefore, drenching, wet hair is the best way to make this method as effective … [Read more...]
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What to Expect in Your First Year Relaxer Free: Month Six to Twelve
So you've made it to month 6. Congratulations! Transitioning your hair from relaxed to natural can be a lengthy process, but the outcomes are well worth it. In this blog post, I continue my previous post by offering some suggestions and tips on what to expect during months 6-9 of your transition. What to Expect Months 6-9: Significant new growth Your new growth should now be very visible – … [Read more...]
How to achieve your best wash & go ever!!!
It’s April, winter is FINALLY coming to a close, and the quest for that perfect wash-and-go is on! Some of us prefer fluffy wash-and-gos while others prefer more defined curls; neither is better than the other, but for me and many natural ladies I know it’s a bit (read: a lot) more difficult to get that curl definition than it is to get the fluff. Products play a major role in how defined our … [Read more...]
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Myhaircrush: Ciara
Tell us a little bit about your background. My name is Ciara, I'm a college sophomores majoring in broadcast journalism. I'm a part time manager at Ulta beauty and one of the faces of The Mane Choice. What are your reasons for going natural? Perms were not for my hair at all! They left my hair so thin and it had no volume! I'm into hair with volume and I missed my curls lol. How did … [Read more...]
Dating While Natural: “You would really be badd if you flat ironed your hair.”
As I pulled into a parking space, my nerves set in a little. Maybe I should've worn something else. I check my lipstick and get out of the car. I do some last minute fluffing to my hair & adjust my dress. As I walk towards the restaurant to meet my date, I tell myself to relax because what happens doesn't matter. It does matter. Maybe it doesn't....? There he is, standing … [Read more...]
5 Bad Hair Habits to Break for Hair Growth
We all want to care for our hair as best as possible. We buy all our products, stick to our regimen, and pay attention to our hair's needs. Sometimes, we get accustomed to doing things that harms our hair instead of nurturing it. If we do it for so long, it turns into a habit which causes major damage to our hair in the long run. Here are five bad hair habits to break! 1. Hands in Hair Syndrome — … [Read more...]
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