Emme G writes: Description of your hair: My hair is medium density, fine, highly porous, cottony and nearly hip-length at its longest point. I have mostly 3C, S-patterned curls that are looser in the front and crown and tighter in the back. My ends form spirals except for the strands that frame my face which maintain the S-pattern. Name of…
“Pssst… I got that good good.” I was walking down the aisle at Tarjay (Target for my international curly sisters) and I swear the little white and gold bottle on the shelf was toying with my inner PJism. Determined to be strong I kept it moving. I turn to go on the next aisle and there it was laying all…
by Shelli of Hairscapades I did it! On Saturday, I decided to venture into the world of heavy duty protein and do my first ApHogee Two-Step Protein Treatment. Read on to find out if there will a second . My Process: I was nervous because I read things like, “Don’t touch your hair once the treatment hardens, or it’ll break…
by Christina Patrice From wash and go’s to stylish updos while temperatures climb, or for slicked back ponytails for a polished 9 to 5 look, sleek edges are the cornerstone for many of the most chic natural hair styles. Taming curly, kinky, and coily edges can be a daunting task, but luckily these 10 products are up for the job….
**Updates** **Response from SheaMoisture after the jump** CN Says: CN commenter, Tinycurls, straight up #Matlocked the situation, so I headed over to BootsUK to check it out. I grabbed the only SheaMoisture product in my arsenal (Coconut Hibiscus Curl and Style Milk) and compared the ingredients on my bottle to the ingredients on the site (click image to enlarge): top:…
by Christina Patrice Don’t be fooled! You don’t have to sacrifice soft, hydrated kinks and coils, for cleanliness. Many naturals and curly girls hate clarifying because it causes so much drama. You wreck your hair and strip it of natural oils, softness, and hydration for the sake of a clean slate. Even after intense deep conditioning, your hair doesn’t start…
my wash and go regimen BY: EVELYN NGUGI Looking for a product that will define your natural curl pattern? There are so many gels, custards and curl creams, that it can be confusing and frustrating to find the right one, so we’ve put together a list of our favorite top curl definers. Remember: no two heads of hair are the…
Description of your hair: My hair is generally medium density with coarse texture and normal porosity, “O” texture and is thready, but I have many textures on my head, from L-shaped spongy on the infamous “patch”, to S-shaped at the nape of my neck. Name of Product in Review: Aphogee Keratin 2 Minute Reconstructor Product Description: (from aphogee.com) ApHogee Keratin…
Deliah writes: Description of your hair: THICK, tight coils in the center. Loose curls in the front and back and everything esle in between, lol! Name of Product in Review: Bronner Brothers 4 Naturals Afro Stretch Curl Cream Product Description: Defines natural curl pattern, helps eliminate shrinkage, moisturizes and revives shine. Great for twists and coil-outs. Read On>>> Product Ingredients:…
Devin writes: Name of Product in Review: Trader Joe’s Aloe Vera Gel Product Description: It comes in a green bottle, and the product itself is clear, doesn’t leave your hands feeling sticky (which I love). Yes there are preservatives, but in very small amounts. Product Ingredients: Water, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Butylene Glycol, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Tocophersolan, TEA-Carbomer, Methylparaben,…