I knew a wash ‘n go was going to be a task as my hair continues to grow longer, so I kept putting it off. But my jar of Kinky Curly Curling Custard kept shouting Use me, Use me! every time I opened my hair product drawer. Finally, I gave in to the temptation. The […]
Having Trouble With Dry, Flaky Scalp? Here’s Help!
I have battled with a dry/itchy/flaky scalp all my life. Even though my situation did improve tremendously once I went natural, I still have issues — especially at my hairline near the forehead and also in my crown area. For awhile, I tried mixing organic apple cider vinegar with water and applied to my scalp […]
Rod Set Tips for Natural Hair (Video)
This is the first full-head rod set I’ve done since my transition in late 2010. Whew! What a task considering how much hair I have now compared to then. First, here’s a list of the products I used and my routine. Products Pre-Poo: Water, Suave Naturals Coconut Conditioner (any drugstore) and Olive Oil Shampoo: Kinky […]
Wet vs. Dry Twists – Length Comparison
I just said “Bye Bye” to twisting my hair while it’s wet. Not only was I able to twist my hair much faster when it was dry (not sure why), but the twists were neater and I retained more length with my twists and twist outs. My Routine 1) I washed my hair and put […]
Staple Products – 2 Months Natural
Whew! Time flies. Can’t believe I’ve been natural for two months already. A lot of people on YouTube have been asking me about the products I use post transition, so I thought I’d share them on my blog as well. And if you’d rather read than watch, I’ve listed the products below the video. Shampoo […]
How I Went Natural Without a Big Chop
On September 5, 2011, I completed my 18-month transition, and I am proof positive that you can transition to natural hair without a big chop. And just to inspire you, let me just say that I am no hair stylist, and never did much to my hair when it was relaxed. Nevertheless, I was able […]
What Do Men Think of Natural Hair?
The fear of being rejected by men is a common reason many women won’t go natural — especially women who are single. When I was transitioning, a friend of mine said she will go natural after she gets a husband. Wow… Really? I say “Wow”, but I’m not really surprised by that statement. Many women […]
