A subscriber (Hey, DLT!) was searching for one of my natural hairstyles and couldn’t find it. She suggested I create a hairstyle gallery so all my styles are on one page. Your wish is my command. I’ve divided the page by style with links to videos/tutorials. Unfortunately I’ve been a little lazy about taking pictures lately, but I will be more diligent in the future so I can continue to update this page. Many of these styles…
I’ve heard people say that going natural is too expensive. This could be true if you morph into a product junkie (*raises hand*), or you constantly select top-of-the-line products. Now, I must admit, I do splurge on certain brands, but you don’t have to spend an arm and a leg to transition or be natural. Here are some money-saving tips to help you get more for your dollars and spend even less on products by…
Do you struggle with detangling your natural hair (or even transitioning hair)? I’m sure it’s not just me who wants to avoid wash days for this very reason. Read on to see what tips Napturally Curly has to offer! Fight Tangles Early When you shampoo your hair, detangling starts before you even get into the water. If you’ve been wearing your hair out in a rod set, twist out or some kind of textured style…
Don’t be scurred of the natural ladies who tell you that wearing less-than-natural hair makes the hair on your head any less natural. Let’s stop judging one another for the protective styles we choose and just accept that everyone has different tastes. *sigh of relief* Now that we’ve gotten that out of the way, here are some natural hair vloggers/bloggers that have taken a risk with wigs and weaves even though others might frown upon…
The biggest mistake I made when I first started transitioning was running out to buy all these hair products I saw other people using. I am a self-proclaimed product junky. I have always been. If they have a support group for such a thing, just sign me up! Nevertheless, I quickly discovered you don’t really need a lot of products while you transition. Yes, it may take some time and money to discover what works…
There really is no other option to some, but others may be wondering: Why Go Natural?? I spent many years hiding my natural hair texture behind chemicals (relaxers). Like many women, I’ve had a relaxer since I was very little. Natural hair was something I never considered because, quite frankly, I never had the confidence to rock it. I would always say things like… 1) I don’t have the right texture (We need to drop the…
Transitioners…get your pen and pad!!!! Napturally Curly transitioned for 18 months and has a lot to share with you about her journey and what you can possibly expect with yours! If you are anything like I was when I began my transition in March 2010, you may not know what to expect with your natural hair transition. I will tell you that transitioning is a lot of work for several reasons… 1) You are dealing…
Napturally Curly is all natural!! And it was done without a BIG CHOP! For all transitioners, please know this is possible! On September 5, 2011, I completed my 18-month transition, and I am proof positive that you can transition to natural hair without a big chop. I only had an inch or two near the crown of my hair, so I snipped the remaining texturized hair on September 5, 2011 and here’s a video of the…
Napturally Curly shares some quick tips that she’s learned during her journey that have improved her hair’s health. I remember the early days of my transition and how dry and coarse my hair felt as it began to grow out. I thought there was absolutely NO WAY I was going to go through the transition successfully. However, after about two months into it, I started changing my routine. I still do all these things today because I…
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 social networking sites out there and I believe there is so much untapped potential for the natural hair community. When I first heard of it I…
