Of all the concerns and questions that have hit my Facebook inbox, hair growth has got to be at the top of the list. “My hair doesn’t grow” or “my hair isn’t growing fast enough” are common sentiments among newer naturals. Welp, I’m no expert but I’ve definitely learned a few things in my almost four years of… naturalness. The truth is, your hair is always growing… it is! BUT there may be some things stopping your hair from reaching its full potential. Let’s get to it, shall we? Feed Your Hair Healthy hair starts from within! The first thing I ask people who are concerned about hair growth is “how is your diet?” Eating your fruits and veggies and drinking plenty of water will help your hair to thrive, feeding those follicles the nutrients they need for optimal health. Taking a daily multi-vitamin is also a great way to give…
Looking for a style to wear on your next vacation or just want to switch it up for a few weeks. Here are some braided and twisted natural hair styles I found around the web to give you some ideas for your next look!
There’s the misconception, among both women and men, that “going natural” means that a woman must chop off all her hair to a super short length. The fear that they will look “ugly” with short hair or won’t attract the fellas deters many women from going natural to begin with. Of course, all that couldn’t be farther from the truth. But you really don’t have to Big Chop (or BC) if you don’t want to! You can transition: gradually grow out your relaxed hair, cutting off a bit every couple months until you’re left with your natural kinks, coils or curls. Big Chop Just to clarify: while the BC is often associated with the result being a really short crop of hair or a TWA (Teenie Weenie Afro), the Big Chop is simply cutting off all your relaxed ends to reveal the natural texture at ANY point, whether you have a centimeter of new…
**Soooo, this started as one blog post but turned out WAY longer than I wanted! LOL I decided to split it up for your reading pleasure 😉 Enjoy! We may often worry and fuss about how long our hair is getting and how fast. The “trick” is, worry more about the health of your hair and the length will follow. In this five-part series, I’ll briefly share five ways you can maximize its health and ultimately, its growth potential… one at a time, working from the inside, out! You Are What You Eat Yes, you’ve heard it time and again! Eating your fruits and veggies and drinking plenty of water will help your hair to thrive, feeding those follicles the nutrients it needs for optimal health. Taking a daily multi-vitamin is also a great way to give your body whatever it may be lacking in order to assist in healthy…
Welcome back! As promised, here is the second way you can help your hair along towards the goal of optimal health, maximizing the potential for growth. Keep Your Hair & Scalp Clean! Self explanatory, right? For one, dirty, funky hair is not the move! 0_0 More importantly, a healthy, clean environment is needed for hair to thrive. Buildup on the scalp can virtually stunt growth simply because of dirty, clogged pores/follicles. There’s no hard & fast rule on how often one should cleanse their hair and scalp. Your routine may differ from another based on things like how much product you use, how much you sweat (for you active ladies), etc. Your hair will usually tell you when it’s time. See my Tuesday’s Tips for further suggestions on Wash Day and Clarifying. Bye for now curlies!! Smooches. xoxo ~Toia
