Practice makes perfect and I’m far from prefect with doing two strand twists. In fact, I need to work on placement, parting and size consistency. However, I would like to think this is not too bad for my first try. My twist game may be lacking but have you peeped the moisture and shine? That’s…
Protein and Moisture Balance
5 Benefits of Deep Conditioning Natural Hair
Deep conditioning natural hair is a critical aspect of an effective hair regimen because it keeps our hair hydrated, supple and healthy. What is Deep Conditioning? Deep conditioning natural hair means to apply a conditioner to the hair and let it sit for a specified period, usually 15 to 30 minutes. Deep conditioning can be…
11 Tips for Growing Long Relaxed Hair
Have you struggled with growing long relaxed hair in the past? You’re not alone. For many of us, growing our relaxed hair beyond neck length has been a struggle. Therefore, today’s post cover some basics for growing long relaxed hair. Understanding Your Hair Growth Rate Assuming you hair grows at an average rate of 1/2″…
Alopecia and Hair Loss Among Black Women
In ~November 2014, my sister (Tee) was diagnosed with alopecia, which unfortunately, is a common type of hair loss among black women. With Tee’s permission, I share with you details about her alopecia journey. Hair Loss Among Black Women Alopecia is the medical term for excessive or abnormal hair loss on the scalp or body. There are several types of…
Caring for Aging Hair Before & After It Greys
This post was sponsored by Ulta as part of a Blog Blast Activation for Influence Central. I received complimentary products to facilitate my review.For many of you, caring for aging hair is not on your radar because your hair is in its best years right now. Dare I say in its prime? While it may…
Moisturizing Transitioning Hair
Are you looking for a moisturizer for your dry, transitioning hair? Moisturizing transitioning hair can be tricky. Natural hair requires moisture; line of demarcation requires protein; and relaxed hair can go either way. Then there’s…if the moisturizer is too light, the natural hair will be dry yet if the moisturizer is too thick and heavy,…
Tips for Stretching Your Relaxer [VIDEO COLLAB]
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Tired of relaxed hair breaking off while stretching your relaxer? You are not alone, thus this blog post is for you. What is Relaxer Stretching? Relaxer stretching, or stretching your relaxer, simply means to extend the timeframe between your touch-ups which minimizes the potential for overlapping which leads to overprocessing. What is Overlapping? Overlapping occurs…
