Raising Children to Weather the Storm
Protective styles are the way to go during cold months, and a hair bun style is a great option for our Curly Hairstyle of the Week. Why? Well, for starters it helps to retain moisture. It also protects the ends of the hair from damage. The best part is that you can achieve a bun…
Now that summer is over and school is in session, cornrows are usually our go-to-hairstyles. Because as temperatures get cooler, and the air gets drier, braids are great for retaining moisture. Plus, adding a cornrow gives any hairstyle flare. Some people think it’s hard to do. But, cornrows are easy to do once you get the…
The terms “mixed hair care” and “biracial hair care” appears to offend some people. I’m a mom of two multiracial children, and often share mixed hair care tips. In fact, the subject matter is an ongoing theme throughout my blog. As you probably know, my daughter previously grappled with accepting her mixed hair. That struggle inspired our Curly…
Zipper braid has been done on straight hair. But I haven’t seen it done on curly hair, so I wanted to give it a try on my daughter’s biracial curls. It’s also a cute back to school hairdo. When it comes to this braided hairstyle, it can get a little tricky. Once you get the…
It’s pretty easy to make a hair bow. All you need are just a few tools to create a cute hairstyle. I’ve seen this done on straight hair, but rarely on little girls with curls. What You Need for the Hair Bow Tutorial Rat tail comb Bobby pins Scrunchy or Hair Tie Elastic bands Directions…
When you’re short on time and need to get the kiddies out the door without them looking a hot mess, quick and easy hairstyles are the way to go. During the summer months, we love to sport a wash-n-go. But sometimes my daughter likes to keep her curls up and out of her face. Here…
Bantu knots have always been the go-to-hairstyle on wash day back home in Jamaica; only we refer to them as “chiney bumps.” My mom would shampoo and condition my hair, apply castor oil and chiney bump my kinky coily hair. I actually hated the style back then. I used to beg her to leave my hair…
When I first saw my son take a brush to his curls, I nearly freaked out. When my daughter began styling her naturally curly hair on her own and got a hair tie stuck in her ringlets, I almost lost it. As you can probably imagine, I take my children’s curly hair seriously. Some may…
