My plan for 2017 is crochet braids and wash & go styles.  I’m in crochet braids now for the rest of the winter & spring.  For summer and fall I plan to wear wash & go styles. I’ve tried a lot of different synthetic hair brands and settled on mambo hair.  It most...

My sister has been wearing a headwrap off and on for a while.  I finally gave in and decided to give headwraps a try.  Granted, I cannot wear them to work but I took the opportunity to wear a few while on vacation.  I bought multiple headwraps and some fabric that I like to make into...

Crochet braids have been my style of choice so far for 2014 – 2015.  I’ve used water wave synthetic hair for a while since it matches my flat twist out pattern.  My styles have taken 3 packs of hair each time, separated into 3 – 4 pieces before installing. I started with...

Have you ever had a detangling orgasm?  Well, if you haven’t let me tell you about my experience. I’ve been wearing Havana twists for a while, having them redone about every 2 months.  The beauty of a protective style means I don’t need to buy any new products so getting...

I haven’t worn crochet braids in years although I loved the style and it was easy to do on my own. This is a style I did a few years ago. I’m thinking about getting crochet braids again. I used 2 packs of hair, color 2 and color 4/30, bulk Freetress Bohemian Braid. I later added...

I have not posted an update in a while but I am back in Havana twists.  I’ve been having them install for two months at a time since last fall.  This set is a little smaller than I prefer but they still look nice.  I had 33 twists the first time and they have gotten progressively...

I washed out my Beautiful Textures Naturally Straight Texture Manageability System treatment #TryTMS.  I used only the products in the system, no extra heat protectant, conditioner or shampoo.  I filmed my hair reverting back to curly here: http://youtu.be/a3UgbtysLVk I’ve tried...

The Beautiful Textures Naturally Straight Texture Manageability System is another version of a Brazilian Keratin Treatment.  Let’s just get that out of the way now.  I filmed my application here:  http://youtu.be/JHFz0ZgoF7E I’ve tried and posted about my use of Lasio (at...

This is a short clip of me taking out my Havana twists http://youtu.be/HWmlvtXDZOs They have been in for just over 2 months.  The ends are braided, kind of tiny, so I had to use a safety pin.  Take your time detangling.  You don’t want to lose any length from having to cut out...

This is just a quick shower clip of me washing my Havana twists with a knee high. I find the knee high helps maintain the style and keep the frizzies away. I do not add braid spray in the shower but since the camera was already set up I filmed it. Share Me! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this...

I called myself installing Havana Twists this week but it was a total fail.  Here is the video: http://youtu.be/aJx9iAPy1Bc I just could not get the install correct after washing my hair and prepping it for the install.  I had 43 sections, which I now realize was too small.  I ended up...

Face Atelier Ultra Foundation worked like a dream to spot conceal a scar.  Like an idiot, I scratched my own face when trying to grab an item without using a step stool. I have a party to attend and wanted to cover the scar. I’ve been trying out Face Atelier samples for a couple of...

I get a lot of compliments on my “wash & go” which is not in fact a wash & go at all.  After a lot of compliments for the Thanksgiving holiday, I realized I had not shared this trick. It’s a twist out using not...

I finally picked up Cantu Shea Butter Coconut Curling Cream and I have to admit, I returned my Miss Jessie’s Baby Buttercreme the day after I used the Cantu.   I washed my hair, added my leave in and twisted my hair with Coconut Curling Cream.  The next day I had moisturized, shiny...

Lately I have been skipping a step with my hair routine, ph balanced leave-in conditioner.  It’s a simple step and it shows in my hair when I skip it.  My hair had been looking and feeling extremely dry despite using moisturizers.  A simple fix was to use my leave in spritz of Aloe...

Yes, Black women can wear pink lipstick!  I’m using Stila Patina Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick. A shade of pink is out there that works for every skin tone.  I paired it with lip gloss since it dries with a matte finish.  I have not tested the staying power of this liquid lipstick;...

My skin issues led me to try ELF tinted moisturizer spf 20 and I love it! I bought espresso at the ELF store in NYC (near NYU). I went to a dermatologist recently because I noticed light spots on my skin and I learned that I have seborrheic dermatitis on my face.  Apparently it’s...

I recently learned about fenugreek (seeds or powder aka methi) to help with moisture and slip.  I also understand it’s great for dandruff and promotes hair growth. I found fenugreek powder at my local Indian store and bought 80 grams for $1.  I came home and whipped up a mixture of 2...

How do you keep your natural hair styled when traveling? I travel for work which means my hair products must be transferred into tiny 2 – 3 ounce jars unless I check luggage.  I avoid checking my luggage whenever possible since TSA has lost my luggage.  More often than not, I wear my...

I finally found a nude heel!  I was looking for a nude heel for about 18 months and finally found a shoe that works.  In case you are not aware, nude heels lengthen your legs so if the color is off, the effect does not really work.  Nude shoes don’t have to be an exact match to...

I got a trim at 12 weeks at a new salon, Studio Mo’ Hair in Manhattan, and I made an appointment with Michael.  He was recommended to me several years ago by a long time client with natural hair, but with a much looser texture than me.  I never got around to using him until now.  I...

Chipped nail polish can be a nightmare for your hair.  I have been wearing a twist out and wash & go style for a week and needed to detangle.  I noticed that my chipped nail polish was snagging my hair.  At first I thought it was my nails, but then I checked and saw no chipped...

I am LOVING my new Komaza Protein Hair Strengthener!  This is my fist time trying a protein treatment beyond Aphogee 2 minute and I had no idea what to really expect.  I have the lotion version.  I read that the old version was more of a liquid (spray).  I was working on the computer...

I’ve been using As I Am Coconut Cowash for a couple of weeks and am happy to report that it does what it says it will do and it’s relatively inexpensive.  I paid $7.99 for 16 ounces and it cleaned my hair – without striping.  Like other cleansing conditioners, it does not...

I’ve been trying different cleansing conditioners to try to find something comparable to WEN 613 due to the expensive price tag.  I bought Salon Grafix Cleansing Conditioner in Moroccan Macadamia scent for $7.99 at Walgreen’s for 12 ounces.  The Citrus Creme scent was $9.99...

I picked up a few cleansing conditioners to try to find something comparable to WEN 613 due to the expensive price tag. I bought Ren Cleansing Conditioner in Rosemary Mint by Renpure Solutions.  Ren has similar cleansing properties as WEN 613.  Ren foams as does WEN; however, Ren did not...

I finally bought Shea Moisture Organic African Black Soap Purification Hair Masque and filmed me using it: http://youtu.be/StUxXTfsAgs Wow!  I am not even sure what took me so long to finally try this product.  I would guess just not having any room in my stash until I gave away a large...

I finally tried WEN Six Thirteen (WEN 613) and I have to agree with the 5 star reviews – it’s pretty amazing.  I had been using WEN Fig but gave away the remainder of the 32 oz bottle to my cousin who recently went natural.  I’ve tried WEN 613 a few times now.  I bought...

I’m learning to swim and a big concern was keeping my hair dry.  I was not inclined to start washing my hair twice a week after swimming.  A trick that worked for me is using two swim caps.  I use a latex over my hair, pulled down to fully cover my ears.  I cover the latex swim cap...

I finally caved in and had my shed hair analyzed by Komaza Hair Care.  The process involves collecting your she hair after washing and mailing it in to be viewed under microscopes.  I had always presumed my hair was 4a and fine.  I never could determine my porosity with any of the various...

Califia moisturizing spray is the bomb! I’ve been natural for a few years but I was still looking for a leave-in conditioner and a liquid moisturizer.  I typically use plain water to moisturize and a regular conditioner as my leave-in but recently decided to try Komaza Hair Care...

I put in my own Havana Twists!  Well, not my full head but I did finally put in my own extensions.  I filmed it here: http://youtu.be/mp5auzzT0P0 I’d been wanting this Havana Twist style for well over a year and now that I finally decided to get them installed, the salon where I had...

I ordered plastic mesh Bigodini Conici hair rollers direct from Italy since I was able to get a friend to send them to me for a reasonable price.  I filmed my rollerset here: http://youtu.be/mRpZ48zqOGQ I’ve seen them online for $19.49 for a 6 pack of white rollers and $19.49 for a...

I picked up a new product at the local Indian store, Dabur Vatika Naturals Hot Oil Treatment, a deep conditioner, which I used prior to a rollerset.  I filmed it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4PoeVuO9pk I used the treatment on freshly washed hair that was not detangled. The product...

I finally tried the Drybar in NYC and boy, that was a waste of my time.  I had to walk out with my hair half wet.  I specifically put in the special request section for my appointment that someone call me by 9:30 am if there was no stylist that could blow out my hair, African American...

I tried another flat twist but this time I used a different pattern, straight back flat twists.  I recorded it here: http://youtu.be/tGJfiZPfFws  I actually like this style much better and it was easier to put the flat twists in going straight back. I think it turned out well and this...

I finally tried a flat twist out for the first time ever!  I recorded it here:  http://youtu.be/iHviua7cMaU Although it turned out well, it took me 40 minutes to put in 6 twists.  I did the flat twist out on hair that had been in a bun.  The curl pattern turned out very different from my...

I tried a twist out using Curl Prep Sweet Buttah and although it came out pretty defined and moisturized, it was too frizzy from my take down.  I wore a wig for a few days after setting my hair in twists and took down the twists after 3 days.  I should have separated the twists more...

I ended up trying out Good Hair Days Magic Grip hairpins on my 30 second bun.  The pins hold a ton of hair and they are very light.  I could not even feel the hairpin in my head once it was installed.  I had a twist out that did not come out that well so I pinned it up.  I filmed it...

My hair was not dry in time to go to brunch so I decided to wear my new wig.  I filmed it here: http://youtu.be/LUFgU6ZgP6c  The brand is It’s a Wig, and the style is It’s a Cap Weave Afro Curl HH (human hair).  I bought a color 2.  I find that human hair color 2 is much...