OK, so I wasn’t one of the lucky ones who got rid of my dry scalp problems completely by going natural. And of course, cold weather doesn’t help. While spending last Christmas in cold St. Louis and exposing my scalp to some very hard water (the perfect storm for dryness), I picked up a bottle […]
2013 Natural Hair Black Friday & Cyber Monday Deals
It’s that time of year when many retailers and e-tailers offer fabulous deals for Black Friday and Cyber Monday. This is a great time to try new products or stock up on your faves! Happy shopping, curlies! CurlMart.com Sale Date: 11/22 25% off and $5 shipping Coupon Code: GRAY25 Click here to shop. Entwine Couture […]
How to Make Flaxseed Gel at Home for Two Strand Twists
Why oh why did it take me so long to listen to my forum members? Flaxseed gel is indeed amazing and it costs a fraction of what I’ve been paying for other twisting gels and creams. Based on the amount of seeds I used, the batch I made costs me about .50 cents to make […]
The Best Oil to Use Before You Shampoo Is…
Pre-poo… Don’t try looking it up in the dictionary because you won’t find it. This strange-sounding phrase (not to be confused with anything potty related) was invented by the natural hair community. Yes, it may sound odd, but there’s nothing odd about the results. I have always been a fan of pre-pooing my hair, which […]
Going Natural on a Budget – How to Save Money on Hair Products
I’ve heard people say that going natural is too expensive. This could be true if you morph into a product junkie (*raises hand*), or you constantly select top-of-the-line products. Now, I must admit, I do splurge on certain brands, but you don’t have to spend an arm and a leg to transition or be natural. […]
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 […]
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 […]
Mini Twists With Taliah Waajid’s Lock it Up
Over the past six months, I’ve done so well with regards to reigning in my inner product junkie, I decided to reward myself with a new product today — Taliah Waajid’s Lock it Up. I’ll admit, the words “Lock it Up” and “Tight Hold” on the label intimidated me at first, however a friend of […]
Oyin’s Burnt Sugar Pomade – Should You Buy It?
Let me start off by saying… One whiff of this stuff will make you want to eat it! It should be against the law for a company to make a non-edible product smell so friggin’ good. 🙂 Nevertheless, I have been reading all the hype about how great Oyin’s Burnt Sugar Pomade is. So I […]
Aloe Vera Gel – A Transitioner’s Friend
I have a unique situation because nearly half my head has already transitioned. If I wear a twist out or rod set it’s important that my hair looks consistent all over. I don’t want frizz in the back of my head and straight, shiny hair in the top and front where I still have quite […]
