Homemade Leave-In Hair Sprays

Question: So, I was wondering if you have any tips or info on homemade leave in spray conditioners I can make myself ? DIY Hair Care Answer: There are plenty! Vegetable Glycerin and Water. Vegetable Glycerin can be found at any Health Food store.  Ratio 4:1 (4 parts...

Dreads on Children, yay or nay?

Natural Hairstyles Discussion: Dreads on Children, yay or nay? Until recently, I didn’t know children with dreadlocks was so common. I was on Facebook and stumbled across and natural hair page filled with pictures of children with sisterlocs and dread locs or locs....

Natural Hairstyle: Oil Rinsing for Added Moisture

If you have highly textured hair and you are looking for ways to help eliminate excess tangles and matting on wash day, try an oil rinse. Not only is oil rinsing great for cutting down [and in some cases eliminating] single strand knots, but it also helps replenish...

5 Skin Care Items I Can’t Live Without

I like to keep things simple. I don’t like a lot of clutter and junk everywhere. If I buy it, I plan to use it. I hate wasting money. (shouldn’t we all?) When I find something I like, I stick with it. Sometimes I look at what I have and think “That’s ALOT!!!” but, I...

Natural Hair Growth: Key A Healthy Scalp

Did you know that maintaining a healthy scalp is essential for the overall growth and health of your hair? Your scalp is responsible for sending sebum [natural oils] and nutrients along the hair shaft resulting in hair that is properly hydrated and nourished.  How...

The Big Wig Trends For Natural Hairstyles

Humidity sucks, especially when you’re into defined natural hairstyles or bone straight press outs.  Sometimes, there’s no anti-humidity/frizz control serum that will help.  So what’s a natural hair sister to do?  Wigs, wigs and more wigs.  Wigs are not only a great...