Category: Natural Hair Care
Washing Natural Black Hair
The simple way of washing natural black hair so that it’s done right and you benefit from the process. We have watched several videos in our thirsty roots community and picked out the main tips to making it easy and beneficial. Tips Divide hair into four sections Use clips to secure the hair after applying [...]
Natural Hair Steam Treatment
So what does a natural hair steam treatment do for you? Well the steamer works wonders for allowing your choice of hair conditioner to penetrate the shaft and follicles after shampooing. Once you have conditioned your hair simply sit under the steamer for about 30 minutes with conditioner still in. There have been several reports [...]
Natural Hair Conditioner Recipes
There are some really good natural hair conditioner recipes on the Internet and we have found one to be really popular amongst our thirsty roots community members. So the name and recipe is listed below for you to try if you are interested DIY natural hair conditioning. Whipped Avocado Hair Conditioner 1/2 can coconut milk [...]
Detangling Natural Hair
Detangling natural hair can scare you if you are new to it but don’t worry we are here to help. So here is is a written tutorial on how to make it all happen. Really it is a list on things to keep in mind when taking on this task. To watch video tutorials you [...]
dry natural hair help
More and more people who are on their natural hair journey need dry natural hair help. We have to know that our hair requires moisture ie water to be healthy and not dry and brittle. Our thirsty roots soak up water like a sponge, but tend to dry out very quickly. So the way to [...]
Felicia Leatherwood Loving Your Hair
With celebrity hair stylist Felicia Leatherwood, loving your hair means more than just a hairstyle. Even though her high profile client list consist of famous faces such as Jill Scott, Sanaa Lathan, Kim Coles, Will Smith, Terrence Howard, Anthony Anderson, etc., she is dedicated to empower women of color about their natural hair inside out. [...]
natural black hair care info
Natural black hair care info is becoming more accessible through the many channels of social media networks like Youtube, Facebook and Twitter. I am happy that thousands of women have information readily available to them for their natural hair journeys. When I first did my Big Chop over 11 years ago it did not have [...]
pre poo recipe
So what is considered to be a good pre poo recipe to use before using shampoo to wash your thirsty roots? Well here are two videos that cover what you need to know for the regimen and ingredients for those that need that as well.
kinky curly curling custard
There is a lot of mixed opinions about the product kinky curly curling custard and I think I know why. Some of the women who use it don’t like the way it shrank their curl. If you use it and you don’t like the way it works your next question will probably be how do [...]
the big chop natural hair
The big chop natural hair journey is something that is being recorded by thousands of women weekly and it doesn’t seem like it’s going to let up. I asked myself why and realized it has to be because of the support system they have online. I did my BC over 11 years in 1999 and [...]
Hair Banding
Natural hair banding is a great way to stretch your hair without the negative effects of the heat from a blow dryer. This method should be done while the hair is wet for the best results. Most women use this occasionally for a big fluffy fro.
Natural Hair Show North Carolina
I missed the Natural Hair Show North Carolina which was held on June 19th 2010 but after speaking with a member in my community I don’t have plans of missing the next one if they decide to have one. I will try to keep an eye on Malaika-Tamu Cooper who owns Dreadz n Headz in [...]
what is co washing natural hair?
Below is the answer to the question: what is co washing natural hair? You will find a definition and a YouTube video by DelightfulJOY on the process. Co-washing: A method of washing your hair with conditioner only. This type of washing avoids harsh results from frequent washing with shampoos that contain detergents like sodium lauryl [...]
natural hair products shea butter
Okay so there are several natural hair products with shea butter in them on the market. I know! The question is which one is the best for your hair. Hmmm…I wish I had a straight answer for you but I really don’t. You are really going to have to listen to a couple of reviews [...]
natural hair product swap
Ladies I think a natural hair product swap is good every one and awhile. Let me explain. There are many lines on the market and sometimes you can get overwhelmed. This seems to be magnified if you have not achieved the look you want for your thirsty roots. So what is the solution? Well here [...]
Spotlight Entrepreneur: Taliah Waajid
Taliah Waajid is known for “The World Natural Hair, Health & Beauty Show” for some but for others it’s her Black Earth Products. With over 20 years of hair braiding and natural hair care it’s hard to overlook the professionalism she provides especially if you reside in Atlanta were she is based. Hard work and [...]
how to wrap natural hair at night
In order to wake up in the morning and have that great look you will have to know how to wrap natural hair at night. Many women of color have different textures but the basic knowledge of the correct way to wrap your hair at night is the same for all. I came across a [...]
how to keep natural hair healthy
I found a great article page on how to keep natural hair healthy and I had to take my time to read through his because the information is really good. When you want your hair styles to look a good as this you have to take time out to educate yourself by reading and even [...]
natural hair products at whole foods
Man these natural hair products at whole foods are wearing my pockets and purse then…lol. I love the fact that I can go grab some healthy food for my body and my hair in the same place. If you have never been in a whole foods store I truly recommend you visit one at least [...]
natural hair product for african american
What natural hair product for african american women should be used to maintain healthy hair and grow it longer? Well, that’s a loaded question because there are so many different brands on the market and many of them are really good. I will say this though…most of them should have ingredients that are natural so [...]
