Detangling is probably the most dreaded part of having natural hair… am I right? Straddling the line between being effective and being gentle can get the best of some. However, it doesn’t have to be such a chore. Over time, I’ve learned a few “tricks of the trade” to make this part of wash day a cinch! Stumbling upon a great article from BlackHairInformation.com says that there are others who have also found the “secret”. My job is to inform and inform I must! Below are five cocktails that’ll not only make your wash session far less stressful but give your hair the boost it needs in the process. They’ve cleverly put together this handy graphic so you can save it, print it, apply it… ENJOY! Courtesy of Black Hair Information So, which cocktails have YOU incorporated into your regimen? Are there any others not listed that you would suggest?…
Say WHAT now?! Yes indeed. Now, I have a few ways to turn a “my-hair-got-an-attitude-today” day into an ”oooh I look key-yoot” day but my all-time favorite has got be HEADWRAPS… here is where hair and fashion connect! This is one of the most stylish ways you can tuck away those tresses that, on some days, will not behave. While some of us have probably been rockin’ basic wrap styles for some time, we’ve seen a powerful resurgence of this trend in recent years from some heavy-hitting, super inspirational fashionistas- Can you say June Ambrose? How bout Solange? Four words… Them girls betta WERK! A headwrap is nothing but a piece of fabric or scarf wrapped around the head and styled in a variety of ways. Besides being a fashionable quick fix to hide misbehaving hair (or hair that ya just don’t feel like doing a thing with!), headwraps can also be used as a protective style option, keeping…
In the month of November, I decided to begin protective styling with my favorite thing- kinky twists! At least… I think they were kinky twists. LOL Ya see, I used Bob Bulk hair by Janet Collection which isn’t quite kinky yet isn’t quite as straight as normal kanekalon braiding hair. You may recall this style post, inspired by Chanel Boateng on the YT. Anywho, here are four more styles I wore during the month and a half that I had these twists in. Enjoy! [youtube http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5UIXgJZd6cU] xoxo ~Toia
Hello Curlies! Tell me, would you try pounding a nail into the wall with a sponge? Or how about washing your dishes with with a hammer? Ridiculous, right?! Well, simply put, to perform any task effectively, you need the right tools. In speaking with a number of curlfriends over the passed few years and through my own experiences, it seems a day in the life of many naturals include the same basic items. Follow me as we explore seven tools I’ve found necessary for natural hair care and styling. 1. Regularly spritzing your hair with a spray bottle of H2O, either alone or with some added (ahem) “juices & berries” 🙂 will help keep your strands in tip top shape. Infusing natural oils like sweet almond or jojoba will give your hair a soft, healthy look and feel. Adding essential oils such as tea tree, peppermint or rosemary will also aid in…
