by Naomi from LAMBB You might not appreciate being compared to a plant, but let me tell you why it is the most beautiful and accurate comparison. Natural hair is a lot like a plant, the more you water it the better it will grow. Not to mention our hair journeys typically start out a …
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Realistic Expectations for 4C Natural Hair
IG @patty.pepper by Ariane of BlackNaps.org Many beginners to natural hair are unfamiliar with how hair types affect what will and will not work for their hair giving them unrealistic expectations. In particular 4c hair types are more likely to develop these false expectations because often times other textures have the majority of the spotlight. …
5 Tips For Straightening 4C Hair without Heat Damage
source by Jensine from youtube.com/junglenaps In the 11 years that I’ve been natural, I’ve been able to successfully enjoy straightening my hair without heat damage. I attribute my success to the following tips : Continue!>>> (1) CLARIFY Using a clarifying shampoo that will completely remove any product build up from your hair is a MUST. …
Top Coil Defining Techniques for Type 4 Natural Hair
Zara writes: Hi CN Community, I just wanted to share this video with you! It’s a quick demo of how I achieve flawlessly defined coils on my type 4 hair. Again, this method works well for all hair types but is particularly helpful for defining even the tightest of coils. Enjoy! Continue!>>> How do you …
How to Safely Straighten Your 4c Natural Hair
Hola Chicas! The lovely Chrishelle Monet (aka All_Things_Gold) is showing us how she safely achieves a bomb blow-out on her 4c natural hair! Enjoy! Watch Now!>>>
How to Bantu Knot Out: Natural Hair Basics
by Evelyn Ngugi Bantu knots and the resulting bantu knot out are my favorite hairstyle! Any hair type or texture can do bantu knots – for some, it’ll create looser waves, and for others it will have a cute “curly q” effect with a head of tight, springy curls. Since it totally changes the look …
How I Grew Long Natural Hair Using the ‘Indian Oiling Method’
by HadassaH. of NappilyNigeriangirl.com I’d like to share a method I’ve incorporated into my regimen to help me retain length. My hair had been growing longer but I noticed that the older parts (the ends) would get dry and were prone to breaking off easily. Usually at this point, I’d trim my hair, but since …
Natural Hairstyles: How to Get a Big, Bouncy Braid-Out
On a quest to keep her type 4 coils and curls looking amazing and her roots tangle free, Zara, discovered her favorite hairstyle– the Big, Bouncy, Braid-Out. It’s her favorite style and she’d like to share it with you! Continue!>>>
Winter Hair Care Tips for Moisturized 4B/4C Natural Hair
Liv writes: Winter is here and I wanted to share my Winter Hair Care Tips for my 4C/4B Natural Hair! I found that these simple additions to my regimen help me with moisture retention, length retention and even style retention– allowing me to defeat dry hair, helping me grow healthy, strong hair this winter! …
3 Chic Natural Hair Updos for Natural Hair
LiveNaturallyLove writes: I have created 3 chic, sleek, and protective updo styles perfect for the upcoming holidays and cold months! I wanted to create elegant protective styles that could be worn to any formal gathering or for work and school! 4C hair is chic and elegant too and I would love to share how! Watch …