Crown of Glory or… Thorns by Shelli of Hairscapades I often hear and read many naturals complaining about the hair at the crown of their head. “It’s dry, it’s brittle, it’s dull, it’s coarse, it breaks easily, it’s the kinkiest hair on my head, it’s the hardest to handle!” And, I’m no different. The hair on the left side of…
Exhale1913 writes: In my natural hair journey, I’ve learned that TECHNIQUE can be just as important as products, so therefore I pose a question regarding styling techniques (including products used) that gives the best results for the most defined Twist-Out or Twist-n-Curl. CN Responds: I’ve been playing around with this a lot lately… especially considering that Twist-Outs and Twist-n-Curls are…
via ForTheFabulousandFrugal Tiffany writes: “I did some small twists and wore those for a few days and now I have the best twist out I’ve ever had. But I can never seem to keep the results for more than a day, and I REFUSE to put all those twists back in every night. Anybody have any suggestions on how to…
by Sherrell Dorsey of OrganicBeautyVixen I’m working a little backwards here folks. When I first started my locs I was young, bull-headed and all about instant gratification. So I turned my human hair kinky twists into locs and never looked back. That in-between stage? Nah. I skipped it. As my locs began to form I would slowly trim off the…
by Susan Walker of Earthtones Naturals via ThreeNaturals Conditioners formulated for textured hair will typically contain emollients and oils in a fairly high amount. This is because curly and coily hair tends to be drier than other hair types. Now when it comes to conditioners, there are so many types available, and each one has its specific attributes and benefits…
source The 3R™ Damaged Hair Restoration System By Susan Walker, Founder & Creative Director of Earthtones Naturals via Three Naturals If your hair has extensive damage then you’ll definitely want to implement some effective strategies to improve its health. Since there is no way to really permanently repair damaged areas, preventing further damage and addressing existing issues will enhance the…
source by Nicole Harmon author of Coils & Curls: The Hair Product Handbook It takes just the right blend of water (for moisture) and emollients (for smoothing) to tame coils and curls. The emollients are the tricky part. Too heavy and they’ll weigh your hair down, too light and you’ll end up with frizz. To find the right leave-ins for…
via TheBeautyBrains Dark Eyes asks…Is it ok to use a regular conditioner as a leave in conditioner? I have long, thick wavy hair that needs to be weighed down. Any recommendations or ingredients to look for? The Left Brain responds: Rinse off and leave-on products are formulated differently for a reason. Almost any oily material will provide conditioning when left…
Kavuli Nyali-Binase via TheGoodHairDiaries I have been doing hot oil treatments since I was pretty young. I remember my mother buying these tubes of oil that was to be left in a cup of hot water for a certain amount of time. My mother would pierce the tube and squeeze wonderfully warm oil all over my head and allow it…
when she wouldn’t come out of the bathroom, I peeked in to investigate and look what I found… #TheyreAlwaysWatching via The Beauty Brains Question of the Day: I have really dry curly hair. Will It damage my hair if I condition it everyday? The Right Brain responds: The answer depends on HOW you condition your hair. Rinse out conditioners are…
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