Hey Curlies, Over the last few weeks, I have discovered lots of interesting articles related to natural hair. I think that all people, not just naturals should read these and be informed. If you listen to the Nappturalite radio show this past Thursday, we also talked about some of these articles on the show. Mold found in Hair Product: This…
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, 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…