Posts — Natural hair blogger

Let's face it, sometimes we get stuck in the same style as naturalistas. It's not that we don't have options. It's just that it easier to install some hair styles considering our busy schedules. It's time to pack up the bag of excuses and live your full dreams as a naturalista. Don't be stuck on just one hairstyle. There are a wide range of hairstyles to choose from. Let's go!! Bantu knots It's been on your wish list for far too long sis. Just go for it. Bantu knots are not only chic but it brings out your Africanity. If...

Raise your hand if you used to bond with your mum or dad over hair. Hair care is that powerful. Although parenting doesn't come with a manual, there are a few principles on how to make it worthwhile especially through hair care. Here are a few tips on how to care for your child's hair especially if they have natural hair.  Make it fun We understand there are a thousand and one things you could be doing instead. The tears and snot don't make it easier. To make it fun, sing their favourite lullaby. If they are older, ask them...

Imagine fantasizing about how you intend to wear your hair and flip it from left to right and then boom, shrinkage happens. Nothing really prepares you for shrinkage. For those who might not know, shrinkage is when your natural hair transitions from stretched and lengthy to more compact and short hair. Basically, as the name suggests, your hair shrinks. Shrinkage is frustrating for a lot of people. Interestingly, our hair (especially 4C hair) shrinks when it loses moisture. To an extent, shrinkage is more of an alarm blower to let us know it's time to hydrate our hair. It also helps us...

Caring for your hair requires knowing your hair and committing to its care with a hair care regimen. One way of doing so is incorporating protein treatment in your regimen. Before we get into the 'why', let's first explore what protein treatment is. Protein Treatment - What Is It? From its name, this a type of hair treatment with proteins. Oftentimes, we lose proteins from the hair whilst caring for it. Protein Treatment thus adds proteins to the hair for healthier and stronger hair strands. This makes the hair less likely to experience breakage.   Why Do You Need Protein Treatment? ...

There's a misconception among many naturalistas that once your hair is in braids, hair care goes on a break. It's time to unlearn that habit. Protective in nature, braids do a great job of preventing us from over-manipulating the hair. However, there are some key things you need to do whilst in braids not only to stimulate growth but also to promote healthy hair practices.  Moisturize properly Yes, you do have to moisturize your hair whilst in braids. Your hair needs the hydration to flourish. Applying just hair oils on your scalp is not moisturizing. For on-the-go moisturizing, get yourself...