My Crown (Poem)
On November 19, 2019, I had the pleasure of performing my spoken word at my school, the University of Florida, for an event called A ...
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Taking Care of Your Natural Hair in the Winter
Whether you live in New York or Florida, winter is approaching and your natural hair has to be ready for the cold weather. Cold weather has different effects on natural hair. For a lot of people, it’s hard to retain moisture in the winter, which makes their hair very dry. So, what you can do ...
A Review of Eden Body Works Curl Defining Cream on 4a/4b Hair
Eden Body Works Curl Defining Cream is amazing! It works wonders on my 4a/4b hair. Lately, I’ve been looking for a curl definer that’s not going to break the bank and it’ll be something I can use on my hair without it being wet. I’m not much of a wash-n-go person because I don’t like ...
My Wash Day Routine (on 4a/4b hair)
First of all, my hair is Type 4a/4b. I wash my hair every two weeks and I co-wash once a week. I’ll start with my co-wash routine. Co-Wash Co-Wash I co-wash my hair once a week. I use Miss Jessies Co-Wash which is really moisturizing but still a good cleanser. I follow up with TGIN ...
Why You Should Blog
I guess I’m biased because I am a professional blogger and I absolutely LOVE my blogs, especially this one. Honestly, if you’re passionate about writing or researching – why don’t you have a blog? To start off, creating a blog sparks your creativity and entrepreneurial skills. Even if you’re not starting a blog to make ...
Why I love the TGIN Honey Miracle Hair Mask
I’m just going to put it out there in the first lie: I LOVE this product. The TGIN hair collection, in general, is great and their hair mask is nothing short of amazing. One of the main ingredients is honey, which can serve wonders for dry or damaged hair. I put this product in my ...
Mixed Thoughts on Miss Jessies Curly Pudding
I used to be in love with Miss Jessie’s Curly Pudding. Recently, I’ve been using more lightweight less greasy products as I’ve realized what works better for m hair to ensure its healthiness. First of all, I just want to say the Curly Pudding does everything it says it will do; it gives extreme curl ...
Taliah Waajid Curly Curl Cream…Yay or Nay?
So, I never actually bought this product; my older brother gave me his spare container when he came down to visit. I really wanted to like this product, being a fan of Taliah Waajid in general, but I didn’t. Initial Thoughts: I opened the jar and the cream was very THICK. The jar said I ...
The Importance of the Natural Hair Movement
There was a time when big Afros were a craze in the 1960s, but this brief movement was politically motivated in the time of the Black Panther Party. Today, the natural hair movement is an extension of what was started in the 2000s. I believe this movement is vital in today’s day and age because it’s ...
What is the Big Chop and Why Do People Do It?
So, what exactly is the big chop? A big chop is cutting off all your permed or damaged hair and starting fresh with a natural head. Many people do a big chop because they’re ready to transition their hair to its natural state. Whether or not someone would do a big chop is a difficult ...