Raising Children to Weather the Storm
You normally see acne in teens and adults, but babies and toddlers can get it too. Yes, acne can affect us all. Moreover, it’s hard to find the culprit in most cases. But, did you know that there are curly hair product ingredients that cause acne? So, if you or your kiddos have sensitive skin,…
I thought I had mixed hair care figured out long before I became a mom of biracial kids. But, boy was I wrong and I’m sure I’m alone. I’m here to debunk six curly biracial hair myths. Curly Biracial Hair: 6 Common Myths Debunked Curly biracial hair means you have good hair First of all,…
Stereotypes among different racial groups run a dime a dozen. When it comes to black women stereotypes, I’ve heard them all. Sometimes people make generalizations based on humor, but often times they are downright offensive. Most recently the Atlanta Hawks’ general manager, Wes Wilcox joked about the “angry black woman” stereotype, which got my husband and…
There are so many oils for natural hair. But, just like finding the perfect shoes, it may take a while to find the best naturally curly hair oils. My children and I have completely different textures. Princess has a soft 3a/3b pattern. Her little brother has a tighter 3c texture, while I have a 4c…
If you’re a busy mom on the go like me, then you know that finding time to get dolled up is nearly impossible. When I used to have a relaxer, it was pretty easy to create a nice cute updo. Having natural hair is a whole different ball of wax. I’ve spent the past few…
By day three Princess’s curls are a bit less defined because I’m not able to prep her hair the night before. By the time I get home from work, both kids are fast asleep. Her curls are tucked away underneath a satin cap until the following morning. Needless to say, third day wash-n-go curls involves some manipulation….
We’ve maintain our same hair care routine for the last couple of years. We’re able to achieve the perfect wash-n-go in six easy steps on Princess’s hair. But when it comes to mixed hair care, getting rid of knots could get tricky and may lead to breakage if not done properly. Here’s how to safety…
I celebrated my natural hair anniversary this past February. I can’t believe it’s been three years since I decided to stop relaxing my hair. It’s been an awesome journey filled many ups and downs. I’ve shared with you my hair loss journey. I also dyed my hair for the first time using henna, and have…
