My name is Linnea Smith-Waters I’m from Baltimore, MD. I have four daughters who all have natural beautiful hair. I started doing my own hair when I was 10. My mother would always braid my hair in singles and leave them in for weeks I used to get teased and called […]
…BUT if I did… [youtuber youtube=’http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJ4wvabhuAU’] 1. Avoid humectants if possible – it can pull moisture from your hair in a colder, dryer atmosphere. 2. Use more shea butter and other butter products to coat my strands. 3. Deep condition and use hot oil treatments regularly. 4. Less manipulation in […]
[youtuber youtube=’http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6UknCjGPNbE’] I started by washing with Motions Naturally You Moisturizing Cleanser. This shampoo does not seem to be highly favored among some naturalistas in my circle, but I rather enjoy it! I kept braids in as I washed. Products used: I wore my hair in a beanie for […]
Top 10 Ingredients of Natural Hair Products The more we embrace our natural texture, the more we learn that organic and natural hair products work best. There are hundreds of ingredients found in nature that can be used in hair products. Healthy ingredients aren’t for textured hair alone! These ingredients […]
I watched a video on Soft Sheen Carson’s YouTube page and was truly inspired to give it a try! [youtuber youtube=’http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dXfrahwFnvs’] It may look like intricate styling, but I promise once you have the pony tails, you just roll, tuck, and pin! Click on any photo to enlarge it. […]
Shelly of Glam Natural Life shared about her regimen: As you continue on your hair journey you will realize that your natural hair regimen tends to change from time to time. We bloggers stress that you should find a system and stick to it. But, while this is true we […]
Kinky HAIR that is! I came across this discussion on Facebook and it’s filled with good information. I have plenty of kinks so I can attest to the need to focus on hair health in order to retain length. Kinky hair is especially fragile, which means you can go natural, rarely […]
My all natural deodorant leaves a mark on light colored clothing 😮 Either that or I sweat like a 400lb man in the dessert…I’ll stick with blaming the deodorant. I found this mix on Pinterest but was unable to find the exact mix to show you how much of what I used. […]
“Dreadlocks are unprofessional,” says the dean of Hampton University’s School of Business. He feels that male students, in particular, cannot “look the part” nor can they “land corporate jobs” with dreadlocks. Though this comment was made in a Black Enterprise article in August 2012, and the ban at Hampton […]
I’m hosting a giveaway in honor of (1) my 32nd BIRTHDAY, (2) a wonderful start to the new year, (3) my 3rd Naturalversary, and (4) my site’s 2nd birthday! Terms and conditions: Must have a US shipping address, be 18 years of age or older, and reply to the email […]
Everyone could use inspiration at some point in their life about something, right? New-to-the-scene blogger, KenyaGoneNatural, plans to do just that with her focus of hair, life, and relationships. In this post, she shares her reasons for going natural several years ago. It’s about time 🙂 I got my first […]
Napturally Curly shares a fun way to find natural HAIRspiration!! Do you need inspiration for transitioning or natural hairstyles? Of course you do. We all do from time to time! Here’s Help! So if you haven’t heard of Pinterest yet, you will in the next couple of months. It’s one of the fastest growing […]
