After struggling with retaining length for over two years, I finally saw success thanks to all of your invaluable suggestions. It really helped to get me in gear and focused on these last two relaxer stretches. After cutting about three inches in October 2015, I was able to gain it all back (see: last length check). And now I plan to…
My current moisturizing pre-poo treatment was inspired by the Moisture-Drenched Pre-Poo*. Ms. Chicoro’s recipe calls for three ingredients: 1/2 cup Aloe vera juice or gel, 1-2 Tablespoons of your favorite oil and 1/4 cup of coconut oil. I have been using about a half cup of Aloe Vera Juice and 2-3 Tablespoons of Wheat Germ Oil for my moisturizing pre-poo. And I’m loving it. I…
Even though I know that every head of hair is different from the next, it always surprises me how varied we all can be to what we ultimately think of a product. One person’s ‘holy grail’ is another person’s ‘it’s iight,’ and another person’s ‘worst product ever.’ All of this wonderment got me thinking, How do YOU know whether you’ve…
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…
Protective Styling has been a crucial component to my growth length retention rate. And with the ease, cost effectiveness and low commitment of buns, they are a favorite for healthy hair journeyers, like myself. Of course you can incorporate braids, wigs, weaves and other methods as a protectively style on your hair journey, but my personal favorite is the Bun. Benefits…
For a very long time, if someone asked me whether I used lye or no-lye relaxer, I wouldn’t have been able to answer. I knew that I used affirm, but that was all I knew. As I started to learn more about my hair and decided to start relaxing my hair myself. It became necessary for me to weigh the…