Category: Beauty
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 ...
Best Protective Styles (Pictures Only)
Here are the best protective styles for natural hair from dread-locks to sew-ins. Dreads (Natural) Dreadlock Extensions Box Braids Crochet Braids Sew-in (Traditional Closure or Frontal) Feed In Braids
Best Products for 4A, 4B, and 4C Hair
4A, 4B, and 4C are different but share several similarities. That being said, a person with 4A can use the same products as someone with 4C hair. Shampoos and conditioners are especially true – they don’t target between the three; they target different issues like dandruff, hair growth, low or high porosity, etc. This post ...
5 of the Best Shampoos for Natural Hair
Shea Moisture. Cream of Nature. TGIN. These are just a few of the names that come to mind when talking about shampoos. They are the holy grails for curly hair because of the products’ ability to wash your hair and leave it moisturized. Whether you do it every so often or even co-wash (Visit this article to ...
Awesome Ways to Use Coconut Oil for Your Hair
Deep Conditioner You can use your coconut oil as a conditioning treatment or better yet ‘pre-poo.’ Apply coconut oil to your hair in generous amounts. Then, put a shower cap on and leave the coconut oil in for at least an hour. The longer the better! Then rinse out the coconut oil with shampoo. Detangler/Leave-in ...
The Best Oils for Natural Hair
Coconut Oil The holy grail of oils packed with essential vitamins beneficial for your scalp, hair follicles, and of course your overall hair growth. What it does: Stimulates hair growth Moisturizes dry hair Adds shine and softness Prevents hair breakage and split ends Best Oil for All Hair Types Read this article to find awesome ...
The Do’s and Don’ts of Washing Natural Hair
Washing my hair is such a long process that I have to set out a huge chunk of my day. As I’ve learned how long this process is, I want to help out all my natural sistas out with the do’s and dont’s of a long natural hair wash day. This includes the pre-poo, washing, ...
Should I Co-Wash My Natural Hair?
If you’re natural, co-wash has more than likely popped up in your hair regimen. Why? Co-wash is a widely accepted way to wash natural hair because it doesn’t have as many harsh chemicals as traditional shampoos (even if they’re natural products). Co-wash just doesn’t strip as much moisture and natural oils from your hair like ...
Shea Moisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Smoothie
This product isn’t in stores yet, but guess what? It’s ABSOLUTELY amazing – at least for my ‘4a/4b’ thin curly hair. After trying out the Shea Moisture Jamaican Black Castor line, I had faith in this product. To say the least, I hit the jackpot. I had no idea Shea Moisture came out with another ...
Zit Issues: 5 Tips to Get Rid of Acne
Zit Issues. One of the main reasons being a teenager sucks. And it’s worse when we girls have to take care of every little issue. I’m blessed because I never really worried about acne as a teenager. Anyways, if you struggle profusely with acne issues – I suggest these 5 tips to help you out. First… Clean ...