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 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 am...

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...

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 woman...

I tried a Wash & Go on my hair using Curl Prep Sweet Buttah after seeing a stylist do a demonstration of the product at the Let Your Hair Down Hair Expo in Brooklyn.  I paid $15 for an 8 ounce jar. I filmed some footage and took some photos that are posted...

I tried a Wash & Go on my hair using Curl Prep Sweet Buttah after seeing a stylist do a demonstration of the product at the Let Your Hair Down Hair Expo in Brooklyn.  I paid $15 for an 8 ounce jar.  I filmed it here: http://youtu.be/EMWwuqs4xm0  The funny thing is I’ve had a 1/2...

I have not had a good trim in 7 months, other than clipping off the ends of my two strand twists on my own.  I was going to try a new salon but when I drove over to make the appointment I was told that a trim was $100.  I made an appointment for a trim at another salon that I’ve used...

I have been wearing my La Efrah half wig but it’s a little too “Diva” for work so I picked up La Aleka, also by Vanessa.  The curl pattern is slightly looser than La Efrah but it can still be blended using two strand twists on your own hair.  La Aleka is also shorter than...

I bought a new wig, Vanessa “La Efrah”, to blend with my natural hair.  It was $22.99 at a local beauty supply store.  I was debating getting a new set of Senegalese twists for the fall ($200 with the braider I like) but decided to use a wig instead.  There are not a lot of...

I love the way this twist out turned out on my natural hair.  It has taken me over two years to figure out the best products for my natural hair.  Hopefully you can use these tips and save yourself some time and money. For this twist out my goal was 5 day hair with no retwisting.  I...

I tried the baking soda treatment again to see if I’d get the same results but this time I did a twist out.  I was so excited about the results, as you can probably tell by the number of photos I took of myself as I walked down the street.  This was my best twist out EVER on my curly...

I have been trying to find a natural way to reduce shrinkage of my natural and came across a baking soda treatment.  I really was not expecting much from it so I did not take photos of the process – just the results which turned out shockingly well as you can see in the photos below....

I decided to try Shea Moisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie & Shea Moisture Curling Souffle on freshly washed hair to see if I would get the same results as I did with using the products on a two day old twist out. For me these products work best on damp or dry hair since, although my hair...

I purchased a Splitender Maxi Kit to trim my own natural hair since it has been difficult for me to find a salon that I trust for a trim.  It took a lot of effort to get the product as the website is almost always out of stock.  When I did place my order, the tool arrived without being fully...

I have been searching for products to give me definition, moisture, shine and length for my twist outs and braid outs.  I know, that is really a lot to ask from one hair product.  I have been wearing twist outs since taking out my extensions.  I have enjoyed trying new products but due to...