June, 2015

Clean Scalp for Longer Hair

Clean Scalp for Longer Hair

A healthy clean scalp is the perfect environment for growing your hair longer faster.  Build up on the scalp and hair can directly impact your hair growth and ability to retain length.  While I enjoy using moisturizing shampoos and cowashing can leave the hair soft I STRONGLY encourage everyone to have a clarifying shampoo in […]

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Hair Growth Cycle

Hair Growth Cycle

If you are learning how to grow your hair it is critical that you understand the hair growth cycle and how it works.  This will help you make the right decisions to maximize you own personal hair growth.  There are a lot of misconceptions and myths taught about hair growth.  Check out this video by […]

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Combing and detangling natural hair

Combing and detangling natural hair

One of the biggest changes I made in my hair routine was handling my hair more gently.  Particularly I changed how I combed my hair, the frequency I combed and detangled, and the tools I used to comb. Here are some important tips that have helped me reduce breakage and grow my  natural hair to […]

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Protein Moisture Balance

Protein Moisture Balance

Understanding and paying attention to your hair elasticity is one of the major keys to stopping hair breakage. Elasticity is basically the hairs ability to stretch. Simply put hair that is dry and brittle breaks easily. Hair that is elastic and more flexible is less likely to break when being manipulated and this is what […]

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What is Hair Breakage

What is Hair Breakage

For years I thought breakage was normal. I would look at my sink full of broken hair and assume that’s just what hair did. However it does not have to be that way. Scientists have conducted studies to figure out the specifics of hair. Although there is no known structural or chemical difference between afro […]

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Irresistible Me Diamond Flat Iron Product Review

Irresistible Me Diamond Flat Iron Product Review

The Irresistible Me Diamond Professional Styling Iron is by far the best flat iron I have used.  The price is reasonable in comparison to other high end flat irons and it actually works. I flat ironed my hair in one pass and I did not have to blow dry my hair straight first which is […]

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Natural Hair Growth Update

Natural Hair Growth Update

So I know I mentioned to you all that I was seriously thinking about cutting my hair.  I was just tired of the time it was taking me to style it at this length particularly with a new baby.  Long hair of any texture takes time.  This is something to really think about if you’re […]

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Curly Kids Coloring Book

Curly Kids Coloring Book

Whenever the slightest thought of giving up on my natural hair journey crosses my mind I think of my daughters. Yes even after almost 15 years as a natural I sometimes think about giving it up, but my daughters keep me motivated. I want them to know that they are beautiful in all of their […]

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