How would you know when it’s time to wash your protective style? Below, I have listed four symptoms to watch out for and ways that our hair lets us know that it needs a wash. 1. Your scalp starts to feel itchy By itchy, I mean uncontrollable itchiness which doesn’t seem to stop. When the […]
Last week, I blogged the negative side of Protective Styles which most hair gurus and stylists won’t share with you. I shared 10 reasons why protective styling won’t help with length retention, but can instead result in hair loss and breakage. Since the most common type of protective styling is often done with hair extensions, I […]
Protective styling can be a hit or miss; it could also be beneficial or detrimental depending on the individual and/or style chosen. In this post, I want to share 10 biggest protective styling mistakes you should avoid at all cost if you want to grow your natural hair long! While many have achieved great results […]
Blow Out, comb may be needed. I used a brush/comb with this style Many women often ask me how I manage to comb my hair, because their own hair is VERY tough and nearly impossible to comb. In fact, I recently had a concerned “covert” natural haired woman advice that I use a particular product to […]
Before you plan to transition to natural hair, there are certain changes you might need to make. Maybe one of the reasons why you want to transition to natural hair is that you feel now is the time to take the leap. Maybe you’ve seen your friend, co-worker or relative grow her hair down her back […]
I often come across women who tell me they can’t keep their hair in its natural texture because it’s so difficult to comb their natural hair. “Oh, my hair breaks combs” they tell me. Then they ask me “How do you comb your hair?” My response is simple, “I don’t comb my hair” (not unless […]
A popular misconception amongst many women is that you shouldn’t wash your natural hair too often, especially if you have a hairstyle on. And so, many women will try as much as possible to stay away from water. The reason why many do this is that they don’t want to mess up the style their […]
