Hey Curlies, How I use flax seed gel for a great twistout: Let me just start off by saying, I LOVE flax seed gel (tutorial here)! Not only are the seeds rich in omega-3’s and healthy for body, the gel creates the BEST twistouts. I decided to make a new batch of gel on Sunday because I wanted to wear…

Hey Curlies, How I achieved a defined braidout: I’ve been wearing my hair in a puff for almost two weeks! Ugh..I know right? I finally got a chance to wash my hair and give it a little TLC. I washed using Shea Moisture’s Jamaican Black Castor Oil shampoo and deep conditioned with Mill Creek Bontanicals Aloe Vera conditioner (check your…

Hey Curlies, Hair Product Causing Flakes?I got a question a few weeks ago about a reader who is experiencing flakes after using certain hair products. Here was my quick tip for her. Q: Why am I experiencing flakes after using certain hair products? (Shea Moisture & Giovanni) A: You bring up a great point, not every product will work the…

Hey Curlies, I have been locked out of my account for the last week! Seriously it has been a struggle! I wanted to host the giveaway last week but then the lock out said “surprise, surprise.” I apologize to all of you who were looking forward to entering the giveaway. I am currently in contact with the giveaway hosts to…

Hey Curlies, I wanted to update you all on a few things. I got my hair straightened a little over two weeks ago and I just washed my hair about an hour ago. I really liked wearing my straight hair and feeling the weight on my shoulders, but I did miss my curls. The point of getting my hair straightened…

Hey Curlies, What five years of flat ironed natural hair looks like: As mentioned before, I did get my hair straightened this weekend, along with a much needed trim. I decided after my first flat iron last year, I would visit the salon once a year to a trim and straighten. On Instagram I shared a sneak peek photo… Add…

Hey Curlies, My bantu knot out has lasted about four days and I am thankful. I was going to wash and style my hair for this weekend but… I am getting my hair straightened and trimmed this weekend! My first flat iron in four years in 2014 It’s been about a year since my last straighten and I’ve trimmed my…

Hey Curlies, How to get perfect bantu knots overnight: Instead of washing my hair like I said I would in a previous post, I decided on a Bantu knot out to stretch my hair again (you’ll see why in tomorrow’s post).  To style I used Anu Essentials Leave In Conditioner and Somaluxe Argan Oil (shown in previous post). I did…

Hey Curlies, Check out my feature on Blacknaps.org. It shows a lot of my stretched styles! Hope you enjoy!

Hey Curlies, I’ve discovered three new products, which my hair really likes. I always seem to stumble upon new products randomly and that’s exactly how these happened.  Mill Creek Botanicals Aloe Vera Conditioner I found this conditioner at my local TJ Maxx and it’s one the first hair products I’d purchased in a long time. I’d used the brand before…