This week, I watched TressedforSuccess’s recent youtube video where she clarifies some statements, ideas, and opinions that people are sharing about texturizers. She breaks it down just the way I like–reading the ingredients list, decoding the components and interjects her personal experience. If you’ve ever wanted to know how Texturizers compare to Relaxers, then this is the video for you.…
Year: 2013
Throwback Thursday: My First Self-Relaxer(s).
I thought it would be fun to take you guys back to my first (second, third and fourth) attempt at relaxing my hair…at home…by myself. When I first started my hair journey, I spent hours on Long Hair Care Forum reading the archives. I was mesmerized by the beautifully luscious and long relaxed heads of hair on there. My favorite…
Let’s Talk About Relaxer Application Time.
Relaxer Application time starts the moment relaxer touches your hair and ends when you start rinsing it. Finding the right application time is essential for consistent texture throughout the the length of your hair. If you’re not bone straight staying close to your goal time will help with that consistency in texture. And it avoids frustration and breakage later on.…
Beauty Reviews: Tried and Tested
I’m finally sitting down to tell you about all the beauty products I’ve been testing out lately. Find out which ones are keepers and which ones are losers.
Awards, Awards and More Awards!
Thanksgiving weekend here and I thought this would be the perfect time to make this post. Because I am so so so thankful for all of my subscribers, readers, random drive-by readers, and especially thankful for those of you who comment making me feel a little less alone out here in the blogosphere. I really appreciate you all very much.…
Relaxer Update (Nov. ’13) | Tweaking My Regimen
My most recent relaxer stretch ended last week and it was 16 weeks and 5 days of a lot of tender love and care. I continued with my no heat regimen. Most of my wash days were supported by ORS Creamy Aloe Shampoo, Darcy’s Botanical Pumpkin Seed Conditioner (or L’Oreal Total Repair 5 Damage Erasing Balm) and Darcey’s Botanical Lemongrass…
Likkle_Loc_Ladi Shares Her Hair Story!
This week I wanted to feature a ‘likkle’ lady with a gorgeous set of locs. She switched her hair game up a few years ago and found what worked for her and her hair. Not only are they growing fast, long and healthy, but she creates some really unique and cute styles with her locs. (I certainly never knew locs…
Hair Update: 15 weeks post relaxer and my ends are thinning again. :(
When you’re on your relaxer stretch, I think there’s this sweet spot where you are so content with the way that your previously relaxed hair and your new growth are working together. The sun is shinning, the breeze is blowing and your wash days go by with out a hitch and you begin to think, “Wow, this relax stretch is…
How To | Create a Smooth Ponytail When Deep Into A Stretch
I stretch my relaxers for 12 plus weeks at a time. And while I do not know my hair type, I do know that my new growth is very tightly coiled, which makes getting an inch of new growth to look smooth a daunting task. I could wear my hair in roller sets to camouflage it or flat iron my…
What’s In My Healthy Hair Product Stash?
Over the past few weeks, I’ve been opening up about what’s in my hair product cabinet and sharing my honest opinions about the hair products that are cooped up in there. I know a normal person might have one, two or maybe even three hair products for each category (shampoo, conditioner, protein treatment and leave-in treatments), but you all should…