Just about everywhere you look, there are advertisements that promise long, healthy hair FAST! We are told that if you do X, Y, and Z, you can grow your hair FASTER! And we get all excited because we expect to see exponential growth! But the truth is… WAIT. FOR. IT…The growth rate of your hair is predetermined by your genetics!!! The average … Continue Reading

Valentine’s Day is around the corner and this is the perfect time to get glammed up!!!! Now, I’m a firm believer that Valentine’s Day  is not just for couples- don’t roll your eyes, lol! But, if you’re single, this is a great time to celebrate YOU!!! So whether you are hitting the town with your beau … Continue Reading

Last year, I shared a lot of hair care regimens that I discovered, tried and incorporated into my own routine. This year, I want to take you all with me on my journey to reach bra strap length hair. As I discover new hair care methods I will continue to share them with you, but I want to be … Continue Reading

There is a battle at hand that all naturals face… Dry hair!!! I know you all are probably getting tired of hearing me talk about how “dry” our natural hair is, but unfortunately there is no way around it because that is the genetic makeup of our hair. If you are blessed to not have the dry hair blues, … Continue Reading

I can’t believe how fast this year has flown… I promise the older I get the faster time seems to pass and I realize the importance of stopping to “smell the roses”. We are half way through November and the weather here in Arkansas is finally feeling like Fall. Speaking of Fall… this is also the … Continue Reading

Say Goodbye to Summer and Hello to Fall!!! Who’s looking forward to cooler days and chilly nights… Not me! (lol) As the temperature cools, you may begin to notice a change in the way your hair looks and feels. The air is drier and less humid, so your hair care routine will need a few … Continue Reading

In the natural hair community, the number #1 issue we face is dry hair, especially dry ends. Our curly texture(s) prevent sebum from reaching the entire length of the hair shaft which results in dryness. Without intervention, dry brittle ends will lead to split ends, breakage and thinning. If your goal is to grow long hair or to maintain length retention, the Baggy Method may be … Continue Reading

I hope you all are having an awesome Sunday!!! This past month has been a challenge for me… I mentioned on Facebook a couple of weeks back that my work schedule has changed, I switched from working at the end of the week to the beginning of the week. I didn’t think the transition would be so drastic, … Continue Reading

These are the sounds you might hear when you’re combing through Single Strand Knots (aka Fairy knots). These annoying tiny knots are probably the most dreadful adversary of natural hair. Single Strand Knots can be found virtually at any point along the hair shaft, but they are most commonly found closer to the ends (the oldest portion of your … Continue Reading