So, I finally did a flat-twist, perm rod set on wet hair! I usually half-way throw rollers on the ends of my braids or twists without trying too hard for a good set. This time, I gave it more effort. On freshly washed and conditioned hair, I did the LOC method, short for styling with […]
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My Latest Henna Results
So I just completed my third henna treatment and I think I’m hooked! I wanted the conditioning benefits I had heard so much about and read about at hennaforhair.com, which is also mehandi.com. So far, my hair feels stronger and detangles much easier than before. I have always used coconut oil and conditioner to detangle […]
What’s In My Three Spray Bottles? Water, Aloe Vera Juice, Detangling Spray
One of the biggest battles we face with natural hair is moisture. Sometimes it’s achieving moisture, other times it’s retaining moisture. Contrary to many product labels, water is the best moisturizer out there. If you opt to use a product to moisturize your hair, just look for water as the first ingredient on the list to ensure you’re […]
Wearing Natural Hair In Protective Styles To Retain Length
If you’re transitioning, natural-haired (or if you’re not) you’ve probably heard of many terms, recipes and -ism’s by now. One in particular that’s all the buzz at the moment is the term ‘protective style’. Of course this term, like the term ‘natural’, means different things to different people so there are two schools of thought on this. […]
Shea Moisture Manuka Honey & Mafura Oil Intensive Hydration Hair Masque with African Rock Fig & Baobab Oil Product Review
I was preparing for my first henna treatment and needed a good deep conditioner to use after the application, so I stopped at Target and found Shea Moisture’s Manuka Honey & Mafura Oil Intensive Hydration Hair Masque. I had never seen this product before but since I’ve used other products from Shea Moisture, I decided […]
My First Ever Henna Treatment!
After wearing my hair in its natural state for over three years, I reflected on what I could be doing better. Conditioning came to mind then I immediately thought of henna! I had read about the benefits of using henna a few years ago while researching other natural hair stuff and decided to explore it further. Turns out henna could […]
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