IG: Carruthbeauty by Tiffani Greenaway of MyMommyVents.com Nothing ruins a fab twist out faster than split ends. If your hair is dry, brittle, and breaking, you’ve probably got damage. Over styling, bi-weekly blowouts, and a number of other factors can wreak havoc on our strands. From rocking too tight braids to using too much heat, damage shows itself in split…
IG: MyNaturalSistas by Tiffani Greenaway of MyMommyVents.com Better, faster, stronger. Kanye’s lyrics are the soundtrack to our hair! We all want longer, stronger, healthier hair. Despite what you’ve been told, it is possible to grow long, healthy, natural hair. So what’s the secret? Do you need herbs and spices? A special miracle oil? The juices and berries Prince Akeem used in Coming to America?…
@livenaturallylove by Keora Bernard When I first began pondering my decision to go natural, I did several ‘prep myself’ sessions. This meant I inundated myself with everything natural. In retrospect, these ‘prep myself’ sessions were good because they gave me some information about what to expect after my big chop and what products to use on my hair. On the…
by NaturallyChelsea Cutting off all your hair can be the stuff nightmares are made of for most women. Despite that fact, more and more women are big chopping to join team natural. As they should be! Going natural can be the most exhilarating, and according to many women, the best decision one can make. A little preparation will help to…
by Tammy Goodson of CurlyChics 1. Start a Hair Diary or Journal Writing a Diary may sound a little “High School” to some but it can really be helpful in your journey. Documenting and maintaining the products you’ve used and the results they delivered will help you keep track of what your hair likes. You can set goals and log…
CN interview w/ Bre Scullark by Tammy Goodson of CurlyChics In part 1 of the Going Natural Series, we talked about what is known in the commonwealth of natural hair as “the big chop”, which is the act of cutting all of the relaxed hair off in one fell swoop, and leaving only the new growth. In terms of…
see my interview with Yvette Nicole Brown here! by Tammy Goodson of CurlyChics As discussed in part 1 of the Going Natural Series, the Methods, transitioning is a gradual modulation from chemically altered to hair in its natural form. Matriculation presents multiple challenges; however, when armed with ample artillery, those challenges can be met with optimism and confidence. One…
Hair Idol-FrizzCurls Tammy Goodson of CurlyChics The phrase “going natural” implies some sort of excursion or exploitation and in fact, it is indeed an adventure. A journey of sorts; with multiple paths, detours and diversions along the way. The decision to eliminate chemicals from your hair life, is a personal one and can be intimidating, as such, each journey is…