natural hair care

5 Benefits of Proper Heat Use

5 Benefits of Proper Heat Use

Now I will be the first person to tell you that ditching the excess heat was one of the best things I did to help grow my hair.  However, heat is not “the devil” to be avoided at all costs.  While heat is definitely not essential to hair growth, there are some benefits to using […]

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Viola Davis’ Natural Style at the SAG awards

Viola Davis’ Natural Style at the SAG awards

Viola Davis looked absolutely lovely at the Screen Actors Guild Awards.  With grace and style she accepted her award and addressed issues of diversity and beauty standards in Hollywood.  In reference to her role in “How to Get Away with Murder”, Davis thanked her producers for believing a “mysterious woman could be a 49-year-old, dark-skinned, […]

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Winterizing your Natural Hair Care Routine

Winterizing your Natural Hair Care Routine

Winter time is here and it is important to adjust your natural hair routine accordingly.  In the summer time my hair just seems to flourish.  My hair loves the warmth and humidity. I’m originally from Chicago and they don’t call it the Windy City for nothing, it can get really cold and can damage fragile strands. […]

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Super Mom – Simple Hair

Super Mom – Simple Hair

I really enjoy being a Mom.  I have a toddler and a new infant.  During the week I am busy homeschooling my toddler while balancing household chores, caring for a new infant, and working part time on weekends.  Who has time for hair? With the addition of another child keeping my natural hair care super […]

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Jump Start your Hair Growth with Scalp Massage

Jump Start your Hair Growth with Scalp Massage

Proper scalp care is an important part of growing long healthy hair.  Neglecting your scalp can directly impact your hair growth.  Basic proper scalp care includes cleansing the scalp regularly by shampooing, cowashing, or using alternative cleansers and keeping the scalp moisturized. Scalp Massage helps to grow hair by stimulating blood flow to the scalp.  […]

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Why Dirty Hair Grows Faster

Why Dirty Hair Grows Faster

Over the years I have had many women approach me and share how their hair seems to grow faster when it is “dirty”.  They share stories of their grandmothers or moms  telling them about growing dandruff, and washing hair as little as possible.  Yet their hair seemed to flourish and grow under those conditions. Now […]

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Avoid Summer Humidity Frustration: Tips for Managing Your Hair

Avoid Summer Humidity Frustration: Tips for Managing Your Hair

“I hate humid weather”.  I often hear many women regardless of race or hair texture utter those words.  Many of us dread what the humidity will do to our natural hair.  Well while humidity can be a pain, your natural hair can actually thrive in humid weather. When it is humid the extra moisture in […]

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Creme of Nature Moisture and Shine Shampoo with Argan Oil Review

Creme of Nature Moisture and Shine Shampoo with Argan Oil Review

Buy Now Okay well I was one of the people who was very upset when Cream of Nature changed their shampoo line and got rid of my beloved detangling shampoo. For years I waited for them to come out with an adequate replacement and almost lost hope until I tried this. Creme of Nature Moisture […]

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Shea Moisture Curl & Shine Shampoo Review

Shea Moisture Curl & Shine Shampoo Review

Buy Now This is my favorite moisturizing shampoo to wash natural hair. It never strips my hair and it also helps with detangling. I have used it both full strength and diluted and I got good results either way. I also love the smell and the texture of this product. This product is organic and […]

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Hairveda Moist Condition 24.7 Product Review

Hairveda Moist Condition 24.7 Product Review

                        I use this conditioner very frequently on my natural hair when I was growing it out.  It is natural and is free of mineral oil, parabens, or silicones.  The only reason I give it 4/5 stars is because it does not really help much with detangling and I do […]

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