photo courtesy of Mini Marley by Sabrina Perkins Jonesing for heat? Yea, it can happen to the best of us. Somehow a cute and different hairstyle (like straight hair) can turn into an overused crutch and it wouldn’t be so bad if it…wasn’t so bad! Heat styling should be used moderately and if you are way past that point, then…
by Shelli of Hairscapades Just coming on here very quickly (well, not really, because I spent two hours putting filters on these iPhone pics, emailing them to myself, saving them, renaming them, uploading them … while “multi-tasking” and watching Duck Dynasty! LOL!) to share how I got these pretty curls, with no additional heat, on my 2 week old flat-ironed…
by Tonya Mckay By now you’ve likely encountered the hair tutorial gone wrong that resulted in unassuming YouTuber Tori Locklear losing a full section of hair. The country gasped with her when she realized what high heat had done to her hair, and many of us thought twice before touching a flat iron or curling wand to our strands again….
by Alicia James of MsAliciaJames.com Heat stretching for me is just about convenience and preference. I heat stretch because it is easier for me to manage my hair and I enjoy it. I’ve used heat for over 2 1/2 years, which is over half of my journey. I’ve had great success and feel it has helped me to retain length….
*With cooler months approaching, I thought I’d repost for those that want to switch things up!* by Alicia James of MsAliciaJames.com When I found Youtube I decided that I would NEVER use heat on my natural hair. I developed this big fear of damage and a whole lot of other things. Once I became a little more comfortable with my…
Pamela writes: I only wash my hair once a month and in between styling sessions, I keep it bunned. I hear the same question from everyone– how do you keep your hair looking so shiny and clean? Read On>>> MY SIMPLE BUN ROUTINE Once a month: Apply coconut oil prior to shampooing as a pre-poo Shampoo with Elasta QP Conditioning…
by Alicia James of MsAliciaJames.com I am someone who uses heat on my natural hair regularly. I maintain my heat stretched hair for up to two weeks before I wash. When you have flat ironed or blow dried your hair, you tend to avoid any type of water, so that the hair does not revert. Here is how I moisturize…
by KalaG The majority of the questions and inquiries I receive on my YouTube channel, email and blog have a common theme. Heat damage. More specifically, inquiring minds want to know if there is hope after heat damage and if so, how to get their curls back. My answers are always personal, because cutting your damage is more than likely…
by NaturallyChelsea of NaturallyCurly I love my natural hair and the versatility that comes with it — one day curly, the next day straight. But going from curly to straight can be a hassle and wash day can leave you anxious as you wait to see if your curls will revert. Contrary to popular belief, heat is not the worst thing…
Tammy Goodson of CurlyChics “Hey! I have a question! I straightened my hair and I used a heat protectant but now that I’m washing it and want my fro to come back, its not turning! WHAT DO I DO?” This is such a common question, particularly towards the end of the summer because many naturals opt for straightening their tresses…
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