IG @prii_babii by Sabrina Perkins of Seriouslynatural.org Summer is finally here! Goodbye to the big clunky coats and hello sundresses and crop tops. No matter what style they choose to rock, a major challenge that some naturals always seem to face during the hot and steamy summer months is keeping their hair hydrated. That’s right, some naturals face hydration problems…
IG: Stephonsamuel By Emilia Obiekea of AdoreBotanicals.com The #1 problem in the natural hair community is combating dry hair. For our textured hair this is definitely an issue. Cold weather robs our strands of moisture. The spring and summer months we can turn it around. Humidity can over-saturate the hair with moisture. Then when it dissipates the hair is left feeling super…
by Hadassah Agbaps of www.nappilynigeriangirl.blogspot.com As a natural based in Nigeria, I am constantly faced with sometimes unwanted natural phenomena such as: – frizziness – dryness – single stranded knots and splits – shrinkage Nigeria is an African country situated in the tropical belt. The weather is for the most part hot and humid and the sun beats down mercilessly on my…
wash (do the most) and go by Susan Walker of DrWalkerWellness As the weather gets warmer naturals are finally letting go of their protective styles and being free with their hair. Wash n’ gos, twist outs, braid outs, bantu knots outs – you name it, it’s out! And while we’ve done away with our winter hibernation styles and embraced the…
From my Cape Town adventures… by Ashley Glenn Summer is here! It’s time to stow away our sweaters and boots and bring out the sundresses and flip-flops. And for some, it’s time to pack up products containing glycerin, due to the heat and humidity. Here are some Glycerin-Free Hair Products that can help you this summer. Oyin Handmade Hair Dew…
from my South African adventures! Tonya Mckay writes; As we move into spring and summer — our favorite seasons for fun outdoor activities — we face challenges with our curly hair that are unique to the climate and activities. There’s no denying that the change in seasons can be tough on our hair care routines. Products and processes that…
by Alicia James of MsAliciaJames.com The truth is… fighting humidity is a pointless fight. When the moisture from the air hits your hair, the hair immediately starts to expand and shrink. Unfortunately, some more than others. I live in a climate that is very humid. As someone who uses heat regularly I have learned a few strategies on maintaining my…
A re-post for those confused about glycerin and humidity as spring approaches! by Susan Walker of Earthtone Naturals Changes in weather require modifications to your hair care regimen in order to keep you hair looking and feeling at its best. But how do you know what you should use and when? This article will serve as the foundation for what you…
by Tonya McKay It seems that naturally curly folks have a love/hate relationship with glycerin. There is a lot of information, and misinformation, about this seemingly simple substance. I thought I’d shed some light on the chemical makeup of glycerin and how it affects curly hair specifically. Read On!>>> Benefits of Glycerin: Glycerin is an alcohol, known also by the…
#BoutThatIslandLife by Ktani Curly hair, and African-American hair in particular, can be dry. Products aimed for the latter used to contain not only mineral oil, but petrolatum, lanolin and sometimes vegetable oils. Petrolatum is greasy and contains wax; lanolin is a greasy, sticky wax and both can be hard to remove from hair without clarifying. Cosmetic (USP/BP) mineral oil used…