We were away on vacation and I have not washed or detangled in about 2 weeks. I was wearing a twist out during the trip and have been in a phony bun since we returned. I decided to film my detangling process. Click here to see the video:  http://youtu.be/c-6wOhop4r0 I sprayed my hair with a...

I learned during my transition from relaxed to natural that my hair does not grow at the average rate of 1/2 (.5 inch) per month.  In fact, when I took the time to measure one of my curls, I found that I was closer to a growth rate of 4.5 inches per year rather than 6 inches.   For those of...

I had not worn my hair straight in some time and decided to try out Hair Rules Express Blow Out, which I read was $55.  There was a lot of buzz about Hair Rules products, which I had never tried, so I thought the best place to try them would be the salon. When I arrived I checked in with...

  Can You Use Apple Cider Vinegar for Hair? Using apple cider vinegar (ACV), yes the vinegar you find at the grocery store, is a great way to remove product build up.  Using an ACV rinse can also balance out the ph level of your hair and give you some shine since it seals the cuticle of...

        Transitioning from Relaxed to Natural Hair – Top Hair Tools One thing that you will realize as you transition from relaxed to natural hair is that you need some different hair tools.  I used the denman brush for natural hair.  When I first started my transition,...

  Roller set Natural Hair – 35 Weeks and 1 day post relaxer I washed 3 times this weekend and completely understand now why so many ladies chop off the relaxed hair. I never noticed until today how prominent my line of demarcation is in my hair. I had a rough time this weekend...

I was asked to be a hair model for a hair show in New York City hosted by Honey B Creations, and I accepted.   I had no idea about the event at all until I saw a tweet on twitter asking for last minute hair models for natural hair.  It turns out the salon, Sabine’s Hallway, is near my...

      Flat Ironing Natural Hair I have finally gotten a process down for flat ironing my 100% natural hair.  It seems like a lot of work; however, the results come out well and it lasts for a while with no reversion.  A video is below. My steps are: pre shampoo treatment,...

        Congratulations!  If you are reading this, you are thinking of making the transition from relaxed to natural hair or you are about to help someone else with their transition. Before taking the leap into the transition, you need to really think about why you want to...