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, 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, I got a special gift in the mail a while ago and I think it’s so adorable! The head band is from Lilla Rose which sells tons of hair accessories including hair clips, bands, pins and sticks. I know a woman by the name of Renee who is a consultant with the company. My Review: I really like…
Hey Curlies, There are many different options as far as styling and stretching natural hair. Braid-outs and twist-outs are by far some of the most popular styles. I ask people this question and I also get asked this question a lot:“What do you like better, a braid-outs or twist-outs”? They both show some length,but the style as far a definition is definitely…
Hey Curlies, I have been fighting myself for the last week to not wash my hair. Today has been a little over two weeks since I’ve gotten my box braids done and washed before the process. I finally decided to wash because classes start tomorrow and I know I will have no time. Here’s what I did: Used two small…
Hey Curlies, I constantly get questions about ways to retain length and moisture. Later on I will do a post simply on that concept, but for now I want to inform you all of another way of achieving both. The baggy method is a way to get soft and moisturized hair everyday. It is also a very simple concept. This…
Hey Curlies, The key to hair growth is constantly moisturizing the hair and trapping in that moisture. A great way to seal in the moisture is to use essential oils. The common list of essential oils used for hair health are: Carrot Seed(oil) Lavender-Regulates hair’s natural scalp oils Lemongrass-Origin of lemon oil.Remove scalp buildup Rosemary-Helps stimulate blood circulation Peppermint- Helps stimulate blood circulation…
Hey Curlies, colourfulpalate.com I’m sure you’ve all heard this before or maybe you haven’t. Many people believe that water will dry out your hair. This is the exact opposite. Water is the main moisturizer found in your everyday hair products including shampoo, conditioners and stylers. If water dried out your hair, all of us would have short hair due to…