One of the good things about the natural hair movement is its ability to awaken us to all things natural hair. Suddenly, you start “boasting” not only your hair pride but your black pride as well. Nevertheless, you quickly realise that our society doesn’t always reflect or support this. Although the sentiments accompanying the movement feel strong their range of impact on the wider society appears to still have a long way […]
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Let’s just say that when this young actress showed up on our radar she created a shock wave that left no one indifferent to her. It wasn’t just her acting ability that won her an Oscar on the big screen that caught our attention, it was also her sense of style and the confidence she exuded with her teeny weeny afro. Who are we talking about? Lupita Nyong’o, who else? A young […]
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As some of you might know from reading my About Me page, I have a mild phobia when it comes to cutting my hair and just as much as I don’t like doing it I also don’t like having unhealthy hair. So, I regularly had my ends trimmed with strict instructions since some hairstylists are far too happy with a scissor in their hands. However, as my Big Chop day approaches, I am […]
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Hurray! Today is my anniversary! Today is the day I celebrate 2 years transitioning to natural hair. I set myself this goal early on in my journey thinking that two years growing natural hair was enough time to let it reach a manageable length. At the time, this day seemed very far away, but it’s not anymore. The day is here and I should be crossing a day off my […]
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There’s a new kid on the block and it goes by the name of Curl Memory Leave-in Conditioner. It’s part of Shea Moisture’s Professional Curl Care line that came out in April and I got my first glimpse of it through social media. Unfortunately, the fact that it’s so new means that it will take a while before we’ll be able to put our hands on it here in the UK. […]
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Using flat irons while transitioning to natural hair is something I have avoided throughout my journey, and it’s something I would advise you to stay away from if you’re on that same journey. I’m not saying flat ironing is something you will never be able to do again. I’m just saying to focus on growing healthy hair and getting to know it before you even have the chance to damage it. […]
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I’m pretty certain that once you started your transitioning or natural hair journey the term baking soda came up frequently in hair forums, blog posts or video tutorials as a natural solution in your hair care regimen. Baking soda is possibly the most used or nominated solution for those who follow, or want to follow, the no-poo (no shampoo) method for hair wash. The Baking Soda Solution Baking soda […]
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The other day I was reflecting and browsing my brain to find someone in my circle of friends and family who had natural hair or who were transitioning to natural hair. Sadly, I couldn’t find anyone. This got me thinking why? Why is that so? The reasons can be many and diverse and there are a few natural hair myths that could be at the root of this. One thing is for sure, […]
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