Co-Wash Twist Out With a Twist Experiment

I decided to pass on the pin curls and did “Chiney bump” instead. Check out the last clip for a quick explanation. Check out the end results.   It’s not my natural hair, but I had fun experimenting.  I love having no fuss, no mess hair! Have you tried any new hairdos lately? Weather Anchor Mama

Hair Issues: Getting Called Into the Office

It was bound to happen sooner or later.  As a result of some hair issues, I got called into the office.  Let me explain… I’ve been trying to limit the amount of heat I put on my hair.  Since committing to going natural, I want to stick with a more healthier approach.  But my job…

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Professional Style Options While Transitioning

In my line of work it’s hard to find acceptable style options while transitioning from relaxer to natural.  When it comes to the news biz, there are so many hidden rules.  The bosses won’t say to your face, “We don’t want you to wear your naturally curly hair.”  However they would probably say, “Your hair…

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Ways to Tame New Growth

One of the hardest things I’ve faced during this process so far is taming my new growth. Here’s what I’ve come up with so far. Please share your ideas.

Jane Carter Solution Review

So far, my journey to natural has been quite interesting.  As I mentioned, I’ve been dealing with a lot of breakage which I think is mainly linked to post pregnancy hormones.  The doc says it’s quite normal.  You would think I’d be super depressed.  Okay I can’t lie, there have been times when I wanted…

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Check Me Out as a Natural!

Lately I’ve been conjuring up images in my head of what I’d look like as a natural.  Then I stumbled across these old photos during spring cleaning over the weekend. These shots were from a hair gig I did for a magazine back in the day. I was amazed that natural hair weaves even existed!  I…

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Flax Seed Hair Gel Made From Scratch

For years I’ve struggled with buying the right oils and moisturizers for my hair.  My tresses are fine, so adding too much oil tends to weigh it down.  Not to mention hair products in general can be pricey.  Rather than break the bank, my friend Dana recommended that I make my own natural gel.  She…

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My Take on Castor Oil

My mom introduced my sister and I to castor oil when we were kids.  Since I’ve decided to go back to my natural roots, I’ve been using it to treat my hair more often.