Let’s talk about the 7 tools that I use to moisturize dry natural hair! Filter Out Impurities with a Shower Filter Shower filters are perfect if you live in hard water areas. The shower filter easily attaches to a shower head with little effort or tools and it properly filters out impurities that are drying to…
Relaxed Hair
Natural Hair Update: I Finally Big Chopped!!
I big chopped and I’m glad the transition from relaxed hair to natural hair is finally over! Surviving Hair Neglect I was nearing 2 weeks post wash day right before we headed to Houston, Texas for my husband’s medical appointments. I really wanted to wash my hair before we left home but I simply ran out of time. Therefore, I…
7 Regimen Hacks for Transitioning to Natural Hair
When I started transitioning to natural hair, I had no clue what I was doing. After all, I was that chick that could not make it past 10 weeks post without suffering loads of breakage, tangles and frustration. Fast forward, I’m beyond two years post relaxer thanks to my systematic approach to hair care. Below I share 7 tips that…
Best Method for Moisturizing Low Porosity Hair
Today I’m discussing the best method for moisturizing low porosity hair. What is Low Porosity Hair? All hair is porous but porosity level is impacted by the amount of damage done to the cuticle layer. High porosity generally has more damage to the cuticles, thus it absorbs water quicker but also loses it equally as fast, making it hard to keep…
5 Benefits of Steaming Natural Hair
Deep conditioning is a critical step in our hair care regimen that helps us achieve soft, supple hair. Most of us typically deep condition with heat of some kind. Most often, we deep condition with dry heat. Dry heat is the heat that is generated from a hooded dryer or a heat cap. Did you know…
Does Using a Heat Brush on Natural Hair Really Work?
PR Sample Every now and then, I desire straight hair but flat ironing takes way too long. After seeing the Apalus heat straightening brush on Amazon, I wondered if it would be quicker and easier for my hair? My interest increased even more after seeing many videos of this heat brush on natural hair. Apalus Hair…
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…