Hey Curlies, naturalchica.com Ever moisturize and seal your hair and then by the end of the day your hair feels dry and rough? It seems as if all of your hard work was for nothing. This is where knowing your hair’s porosity will come in handy. Porosity is basically your hair’s ability to hold moisture. Some people’s hair seem to…
Hey Curlies, This is just a quick informational post, but I wanted to let you all know that I will be co-hosting the Nappturalite Radio Show tomorrow(8/30) tomorrow at 7 p.m. The show’s topic will be on Aloe Vera and the different ways it can be used. Also, in the world of hair, Jane Carter from Jane Carter’s Solutions will be present…
Hey Curlies, Here is another fabulous natural hair profile featuring Ms. Nicol. Name: NicolSocial Media: NaturalNicki718Hair Type: 4A How long have you been natural?May 2012 (last relaxer Sept. 2011)Why did you go natural? Relaxers made my hair super thin.As I got older it got progressively worse.When did you Big chop? May 2012A short regimen you can share? Every two days before my shower I…
Hey Curlies, As you all may know, I am not a huge fan of gel. However, over the last several months I have found a few different brands that help me out in my times of need. Here is my list of recommend gels and their uses. Ampro Olive Oil Gel: I discovered this gel a few months ago when I received my July Curlkit. I…
Hey Curlies, One of the ways those with curly hair cleanse their scalp is the idea of co-washing. Co-washing is using conditioner to cleanse your hair instead of shampoo. This way the hair isn’t stripped of its natural oils, but instead adds moisture to the hair. Many people who used the Curly Girl Method claim co-washing makes their hair feel…
Hey Curlies, I have yet to straighten my hair because I am still learning new ways to complete the process with minimum heat damage. This happens when the hair strands are broken down and extreme amounts of heat are used. This permanently straightens the hair. To help minimize damage, it is always best to use a heat protectant. That way, once the…
Hey Curlies, If you all have been following me for a while, you know that I do not have any children, but I have been around them for a while. I got an email from a woman about how she should care for her daughter’s hair. Essentially, you handle children’s hair in the same manner that you would handle any…
Hey Curlies, hennablogspot.com I hope that you all are enjoying the nail polish giveaway. If you would like to enter, do so here. There is a heated debate in the natural hair community about if coloring your hair counts as applying a chemical to your hair. If I were to answer this question I would say, it depends on your…
Hey Curlies, So I’ve decided to switch it up a bit and team up with Diana from DIOSA Nails & Polish to create this great giveaway. Who says that natural curlies can’t be bold and full of color? Have you noticed that more natural women also carry the best accessories including jewelry, hair clips, purses and sport the best nail…
Hey Curlies, Last night I co-washed my hair in four sections using Shea Moisture’s Volumizing Conditioner. I needed a little protein so I deep conditioned with TRESemme Naturals and Organic Root Stimulator Replenishing Conditioner for about two hours. My hair detanlged very easily and then I created eight sections from the original four, and banded my hair to dry. The next day…