I have been trying out different methods of protective styling in order to protect my ends from the harsh winter weather. Although it may be very new to a lot of you, lets face it, we all prefer my hair out, it is still an important part of a good hair care regimen. Protective styles [...]
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In my never ending quest to find the perfect curl it wasn’t long until curlformers found their way to my door. I’m a natural 4a and I’ve done the Brazilian Keratin Treatment which loosened my curl pattern to one vaguely resembling a 3c. I have tried curlformers in the past pre heat-training and my results [...]
Continue reading …The Instyler Rotating Iron On Natural Black Hair. Does It Spell The End For Your Hairdryer?
January 8, 2012 3 Comments
A review of the Instyler on 4a natural black hair A big reason why a lot of you insist on going to see a stylist every week to have your hair done is because of the age old complaint ‘I can never get my hair straight enough on my own’. I admit that it takes a [...]
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Flat irons, blow dryers, curling irons and numerous other heated styling tools can be a great addition to a regimen if used sparingly and correctly. But what is the correct temperature for using these different styling tools on relaxed or natural hair while avoiding heat damage? Let me start by saying that there is no hard and [...]
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I’ve heard it said that with boar bristle brushes, you either love em or hate em. If you are one of those who hate them, then you are using it wrong. First things first, a boar bristle brush is as it sounds made from the hair of a wild boar/hog. There are synthetic versions too [...]
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You may have sworn off mini twists but every so often you see someone else wearing the style and suddenly you want them again. In truth, mini twists can be a great low manipulation style if you treat your hair appropriately when putting them in and taking them out. In my case, I was itching [...]
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Most women of color invest a lot of time and energy into their hair and it seems that once you begin your healthy hair journey, that amount is exponentially increased – along with investing more money as well. We go through a product junkie phase, purchasing quality products and tools (new dryer, flat iron, curling [...]
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So you have formulated a hair regimen that works for you. You’ve decided to either transition, continue to relax or remain natural. You have a core group of staple products, you’ve perfected a few looks, and you have even added to your styling repertoire. You have celebrated some success in your hair journey, noticing healthier [...]
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