Raising Children to Weather the Storm
My natural hair journey has been filled with so many ups and downs. One of the things that I’ve struggled with is styling my 4c hair. I’ve been making good use of my free time during quarantine to figure it out. If you’re looking for styles for your 4c short hair, here are some cool…
Trimming 4c natural hair can be tricking. Honestly, I’ve had this ongoing debate in my head for years. When is a good time to trim? How could trimming your hair make it grow faster? It all seemed so confusing. It’s even trickier trying to find someone to do the job. Right now, I prefer self-trimming…
I’m sure other naturals can agree that there are moments when you just don’t feel like doing your hair. My life is busy between being a wife, mom, and having a career. Sometimes finding time to do my hair is few and far in between. That said, I’ve developed a quick night time routine for…
When it comes to caring for natural hair, there is so much information to available right at your fingertips. You’ll find that some things are true while others are not, which can affect your hair growth. That said, here’s a breakdown of some 4c natural hair myths, and what has worked for me so far…
Frizzy Hair. We’ve all fallen victim to it at some point. I certainly don’t look forward to those muggy days. The higher the humidity, the more likely my braid out turns into a puff ball. I’m sure many of you can relate. All curly hair types react to it in some way. But, there is…
Essential oils have many benefits. It’s known for healing and soothing properties. But, it’s also great for promoting hair growth. My natural hair journey wouldn’t be a success without it. There’s a lot of power that comes in each bottle. The oils are derived from plants through distillation or evaporation. Some countries often use essential oils…
Hygral fatigue can be extremely damaging to naturally curly hair. Before we get into how to prevent it, let me explain what it is. What is Hygral Fatigue Hygral fatigue is basically moisture overload. The hair cuticle becomes damaged because of excessive moisture entering and leaving the cuticle. The hair strand expands when it’s wet…
Pre-poo may not be the first thing that comes to mind when you think of “wash routine.” But, it should be. As I learned over the years, it’s an important step when it comes to growing healthy natural hair. Hair holds a certain amount of water molecules. If you wash your hair without pre-pooing, your…
