We’ve previously discussed understanding your Hair Composition in Part 1 and the role of Hydrogen bonding in Part 2. Here we will discuss disulfide bonds and their relation to hair follicle shape. It is a known fact that your hair type is ultimately determined by genetics. There are roughly about 8-10 specific hair types identified. Despite the multiple … Continue Reading
The process of returning natural can be a daunting task… I was 15 years old when I made the decision to transition and at that time, there were no natural hair products. Thankfully, the hair industry realized the growing demand for natural hair care and created awesome products to make transitioning easier. For those who are … Continue Reading
Picture this: You have just achieved the perfect perm rod set… It’s Girls Night and you’re all ready to kick it… You walk outside and the humidity covers your perfect style… Your hair begins to swell and the curls are fading… NOW you have a frizzy afro that is growing by the minute!!! What just happened? Remember those … Continue Reading
Do you truly know your hair? I know I didn’t… at least not from a biochemistry point of view. In order to fully understand how something truly functions, we need to take a look at the origin. I have created a series, Knowing Your Hair 101, that introduces and explains the composition of you hair; this … Continue Reading
“Sometimes we have to stop being scared and just go for it. Either it will work or it won’t. That is life.” -Alex Elle I’ve been following Alex Elle on Instagram for a while now and her expression with words never ceases to amaze me; her truth is powerful and inspiring, yet she is present in her … Continue Reading
Meet Vakesia and Amanda! These two beauties were models in the Nubian Hair and Fashion Show I attended. I met with these ladies to hear what it was like from their side of the stage. And since both have gorgeous natural hair, I wanted to hear about their hair journey, after all, the event was also … Continue Reading
One of the biggest lessons I’ve learned during my hair journey was to NOT compare my hair to other naturals and that was really hard for me to do (even now at times). Certain products or styles that work for me, may not work for you (and vice versa). This is part of what makes black hair so beautiful. Your hair is unique to … Continue Reading
Alright, ladies… I have a question to ask and I want you to think about it before you answer, okay!?! What… is… bad… hair??? Seriously, what is bad hair? Our society has pushed us to believe that we, black women, have bad hair. More specifically in reference to our kinky hair texture. And I strongly disagree! There … Continue Reading
One of the many things I love about blogging is discovering new things about hair that I can share with you. Despite washing my hair with shampoo or co-washing, I struggle with removing product build up. When I read that one of the benefits of an Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) rinse is to remove product … Continue Reading
OMG!!! When I incorporated Oil Rinsing into my wash routine, my hair began singing “Thank you, Thank you, Thank you!!!” I have low porosity hair which makes moisturizing very difficult, once I started oil rinsing I noticed an immediate difference in my hair and my styles last longer. How it works: 1. Shampoo/Co-wash hair and … Continue Reading
