Who’s Behind The BHI Website?

My name is Alma Ruddock 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 continue to grow!

This blog chronicles my own journey as I continue to grow my hair ever longer. I generally keep my hair flat ironed straight to avoid tangles and single strand knots. My full regimen can be found here.

I started BlackHairInformation.com to help ladies find the information and support they need to grow their hair long and healthy. I hope that the website helps you achieve the hair you desire!

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  • Mschaira

    oh my Godd!

    • http://www.lessfoodmorelife.com/ BHI

      Good I hope :)

  • Lashawn

    wow! I stumbled on this website…IMPRESSIVE!

    • http://www.lessfoodmorelife.com/ BHI

      Thanks!

  • Penelope

    I have been reading your blog for a while now. But today I finally subscribed and book-marked your site. Your hair is absolutely gorgeous! and so is your husband’s
    hair.

    Do what you have to about the weight, because I may be doing the same thing.
    My mother is an RN and recommended I try the lap band surgery. She said it is
    less invasive then the gastric by-pass.

    Just love all your Good! none-sense advice. Loveeeeee this blog.

    • http://www.lessfoodmorelife.com/ BHI

      Thanks girl! I guess you meant no nonsense! lol, but you right, I like to tell it like it is. Yup, the band only took 20 minutes to put in for me, the surgeon said that it’s easy for slim patients (lol I know but I guess he gets lots of 500 pounders!) It’s going well so far but I’m still only a coupla months into that particular journey, so I’m crossing my fingers and toes. 

  • Susan

    hi BHI when i first stumbled on this website i thought “thats not possible” but i subscribed anyway.the first day i stayed up all night to read all i could.i’ve always struggled with my relaxed hair and like you always wondered why the lenght never changes with each retouch.i am inspired and even though my natural hair is so stubborn thats why i keep it relaxed,i plan to go natural and grow it.thanks for sharing.

  • Sexystar60

    how long did it take you to grow it that long

    • http://www.blackhairinformation.com/ BHI

      About 3/12 years, or so

  • Godezz

    So do you think that relaxed hair can grow that long?

  • Lov3lyaquariu5

    I have a couple of questions/concerns. I really do hope you’re able to answer and help me. Just asking no harm intended but are u mixed? The reason Im asking is I was told if you’re mixed it helps with having long hair or ur guaranteed to have it. Also I just turned the big 3. 0. again listening to various different people Ive heard the older you are the harder it is for your hair to grow, is that true? Last one I made a horrible mistake letting someone else perm my hair and she caused my hair some serious damage whereas I’m ready to get it all cut off. Luckily I haven’t just yet because I’m trying to figure out which route to go. I do know that because of this I’m officially ready to be natural. Im also planning on going to the gym regularly, which is another reason why Im going natural. Do you have any advice for me? I love hair been wearing different kinds of it since 94. I considered growing locks but I know me and I know thats not something I want to do. Long, short, waves or curls love em all. I’d be very happy if I could get it at least shoulder blade length.Right now its pass my neck but I know i would have to get it cut cause the damage… thanks for time and your page. keep up the good work

    • http://www.blackhairinformation.com/ Alma

      Hi there! You won’t believe how many times I get the ‘are you mixed’ thing. No I’m not. Both parents black same as grandparents and great grandparents. I’ve said before on the blog that before I began a HHJ my hair was perpetually stuck at the neck length stage year in year out so I don’t have any hair growth ‘genes’ or anything. I turned 31 about 4 months ago so age aint not excuse either my dear! lol Length is only achieved by a good hair regimen regardless genetics. Period. The best way to get started on your hair care journey is to create a good regimen – start here: 
      http://www.blackhairinformation.com/all-you-will-ever-need-to-know-to-grow-black-hair-long-and-healthy/

  • Lola from UK!!

    Just stumbled on your website and I must say you have totally inspired me to go natural, I was on the fence about the big change but I am totally convinced I can do it now. I would however like to know what exact products you used when you first went natural, and what you use now, also my hair is really thin/light and quite soft even though it is proper afro so do you think/know of if I would have to do anything different?

    • http://www.blackhairinformation.com/ Alma

      Hi Lola, glad to hear that you are considering the natural thing. I cannot recommend it highly enough mostly because length retention is way more enhanced than with relaxed hair. As for the products that I used, they change so often it’s probably not worth telling you but here goes: 
      Tresemme salon silk conditioner, 
      aphogee 2 step, 
      Gallons of S curl!
      Gallons of glycerine
      Motions protein re-constructor
      Motions hair lotion (oil free, but I don’t use this one much)
      fantasia IC styling gel (olive oil)
      Fantasia IC straightening serum (pink bottle)
      Tresemme heat protectant
      Keracare setting foam
      Nexuss humectress conditioner
      Elasta qp mango butter
      Elasta qp sulfate free shampoo
      tresemme naturals shampoo (it’s reduced sulfates), 
      Aubrey organics shampoo
      boots henna conditioner, 
      boots coconut conditioner, 
      elvive conditioner (the one with ceramides)
      Mega tek conditioner
      Fast grow conditioner
      Coconut oil
      Castor oil
      Regular ole sunflower oil
      Ingredients for the caramel treatment :)
      VO5 conditioners as a cowash

      I think the product junkie in me is coming out so I will stop there but as you can tell there is no rhyme or reason why I choose certain products, In essence as long as you have a good protein conditioner and a good moisturizing one, everything else will fall into place ie gels, pomades etc.

  • Lola from UK!!

    Just stumbled on your website and I must say you have totally inspired me to go natural, I was on the fence about the big change but I am totally convinced I can do it now. I would however like to know what exact products you used when you first went natural, and what you use now, also my hair is really thin/light and quite soft even though it is proper afro so do you think/know of if I would have to do anything different?

  • Mrs.V

    I have searched the site and can not locate your regimen.

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