Growing Long Hair the Healthy Way
A few months back we discussed the Natural Hair Debate: Nappy vs. Textured. Today we’re going to discuss good hair and what it really means to have good hair. For many years a loose curl pattern or “soft” hair has been considered “good hair”. However, a specific texture or pattern does not equate to being better. What determines whether you have good hair is your hair’s overall health. The healthier your hair - the better it is, … [Read more...]
I think throughout the L4LPSC I've proven that cute protective styles do exist. You do not have to resort to the same ole bun everyday or rely solely on extensions and wigs (unless you want to, of course). If you want dressier 'dos or to break out of your styling repertoire here are my favorites from our three month challenge: httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AoX13CAJsa4 As mentioned in the video, I created tutorials for each of these … [Read more...]
As promised, I recorded a video demonstrating how I care for my hair under wigs. Actually I've covered quite a bit of this information in various posts over the last couple of years and included it in the L4L Healthy Hair Handbook but I can appreciate that sometimes visual demonstrations help: httpv://youtu.be/Poss3fQPZ28 So in a nutshell my wig regimen is to cornrow my hair neatly, leaving them in for a month while doing the … [Read more...]
Just a quick wash day post: I prepoo'd with EVCO, warming it in the microwave for about 20 seconds in a small container first. Next I poured it all over over my cornrows and massaged it into my hair and scalp. I left it on for about 10 minutes or so then jumped in the shower and co-washed with L'oreal EverCreme Cleansing Conditioner, which I did a review on previously. I did not deep condition, just sprayed some OBI Naturals Curl … [Read more...]
I recorded myself applying and styling my Outre Evony half wig featured in this week's wash day post. Although I always make mention of the longevity and quality of good human hair extensions, there really are options for everyone's budget to look great with fake hair. Best of all, half wigs are an awesome protective hairstyle because you can wear little to no hair out and remove it daily for regular moisturizing and sealing. Check out what … [Read more...]
I was visiting family over the weekend (this post is late) so my wash day was at their house. I love that so many of my friends and family have been taking my recommendations of hair practices and products, one because they have products that are hair friendly when I visit! So, I didn't have to pack an arsenal of stuff and basically followed my normal regimen: (1) Prepoo'd with heated EVCO (2) shampooed with sulfate free shampoo [Organix … [Read more...]
After I took down my Beyonce Inspired Updo from last weekend, I basically wore a bun all week. I haphazardly moisturized and sealed this week mainly with Bee Mine Deja’s Hair Milk and grapeseed oil…but never thoroughly. I didn’t comb my hair all week either, simply removed the ponytail holder at night, threw on my bonnet and smoothed back up into a messy high bun each morning. By time I reached wash day, my hair didn’t really feel … [Read more...]
I'm calling today's protective style a french braid pompadour 'do. Nothing special, just a different take on my regular french braid hairstyle which has quickly become my go-to protective style. I think I prefer the french braid over buns (for now anyway) because your hair doesn't have to be particularly sleek, flat, or straight to rock it well. You don't have to be an expert braider - a loose french braid looks just as fabulous as a … [Read more...]
