Last week I mentioned having a few low manipulation styles in your back pocket to get you through a long relaxer stretch. And this one was an instant fave from the first time I tried it. Flexi rods sets are quick, easy and a cute hair styling option. Last weekend, I styled my hair with flexi rods after deep conditioning my…
In the first few months of my hair journey, I had to look into the differences between a Lye vs. No-Lye Relaxer and make a decision on which option was best for my hair. And I did that. I chose to use a No-Lye relaxer, Affirm Fiberguard Sensitive Scalp Relaxer to be exact. I have been self-relaxing and using this…
Why Add Strength? You want to add strength, or more specifically protein, to your hair because it adds structure to the hair shaft making it more resistant to breakage and more capable of retaining moisture. Our hair is made up of proteins but chemical treatments and heat tools can deplete it of some of it’s structural components. Protein treatments and/or…