My name is Alma Campbell and I am the founder of BlackHairInformation.com. I am a writer and a mother. I started my hair journey in July of 2008 with neck length breaking relaxed hair. At that point it had never even occurred to me that black hair could grow long. You either had the genes or you didn't, I thought.

At the time my hair would definitely grow because I would always have new growth to retouch but the length remained the same year after year. I stumbled on a hair forum online while I was searching for a product that could strengthen my hair and there I discovered how to care for black hair properly for length retention.

I decided to go natural simply because hair is strongest in it's natural state and I also started using healthy hair practices and techniques.. After transitioning for just over a year, I chopping all the relaxed ends off! The rest as they say is history. My hair is currently mid back length about 2 inches away from waist length and it continues to grow! Read More

Recent Posts

Anyone’s Hair Can Grow, Even A Man’s!

Texturized 2 years

But I guess you knew that already? Ok, here's the shortened version of the story. As some of you may know, I decided to transition after my last relaxer in July 2008. Earlier that year, I met my boo, the wonderful Otis. I've always had a thing for long hair in a man so I ...

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My Own Hair Straightened, An Update

November 2010 (1)

I got 'weave checked' today, by my sister of all people! She asked me 'is that a weave?'. I said no but she proceeded to dig her fingers into my scalp anyway just to make sure. It was funny but it also got me thinking, is my hair approaching 'long' now? My hair touches the top ...

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Boiling Hair For Permanent Curls

Before and after

Yes, you read the title right. You can boil your straight hair weaves and create some sassy curls easy as pie. As you may know I recently removed a virgin wavy install. I loved the hair but being a natural 4a, I wasn't able to blend properly without having to straighten my leave out every ...

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The Final Results of Brazilian Keratin Treatment

After heat training

Well, I can officially say that I am done heat training. Hooray! Yesterday I washed my hair after my BKT of 4 days ago. What can I say about this treatment . . . . I love it!!! If only I remembered the results I'd had with it last year I would have saved myself ...

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Brazilian Keratin Treatment And Review Of Virgin Curly

Virigin Wavy

Well after wearing the virgin wavy hair for about 2 weeks which seems to be the average for most of my installs, I am in a position to give a review. I absolutely loved it!!! I don't think I will want to waste money on BSS hair again because this hair is freakin awsome. I ...

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