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Type 4B/4C Hair Styled With Curlformers
Getting the perfect curl on natural hair isnt an easy task. My thick curly hair could never fit on a standard roller. Luckly my type 4 hair can get beautiful, even curls when styled using curlformers. Curlformers a creation by Hair Flair were invented so you can create the perfect curl. It is the worlds only patented heat free curler. It works for all hair types, and can even be used on wigs and weaves. When applied according to the instructions, you end up with smooth curls every time. I am usually on a budget so I cant afford to go to the salon often. I have learned to style…
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4 Kinky Curly Hair Tools To Try Now
Having natural hair can be a lot, you need the right products and the right tools to get the job done. My kinky curly hair has been temperamental lately and I have found myself trying out different hair tools to get it styled. There are lots of great brands out there, here are a few great small businesses that make products that work on kinky hair. Snappee by SwirlyCurly SwirlyCurly was born out of founder Keziah Dhamma’s frustration at the lack of quality hair products for women with naturally curly hair like hers. She created their first product, the Snappee™ Hair Tie because regular hair ties pulled her hair out.…
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How To Grow Natural Hair
It has taken me time, but I finally know how to grow natural hair. I big chopped and started growing my natural hair 8 years ago (wow time flies!). At regular intervals I take a step back to see if my type 4B-4C hair is growing. Monitoring your natural hair growth is helpful in stopping a hair issue or detecting a health condition. Not long ago, I believed that I was taking great care of my hair. One day, I caught up with a friend, who in two years went from a small afro to shoulder length hair! I had went natural before her, and my hair barely reached my…
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5 Reasons Why A RevAir Is Worth It
Is buying a RevAir worth it? Here are 5 reasons why a RevAir may be worth a buy. I have reviewed the RevAir and use it often on my Type 4B, Type 4C hair.
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Jane Carter Curls To Go Review On 4b Hair
Jane Carter Curls to Go is on of my go to lines to style my natural hair. I was sent the products to try out and agreed to give an honest 4B hair review. Jane Carter’s Curls to Go line is specially made with kinky, coily hair in mind. The Curls to Go products are enriched with ingredients like shea butter, aloe vera, argan and coconut oils to keep hair moisturized and frizz free. Over almost a month I tried out the full product line in various ways. The entire Curls To Go line consists of: Curl Drench Cleansing Co-Wash, Untangle Me Weightless Leave-in, Shine On Curl Elixir, Mist Me…
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Natural Hair Impostors. Are you one?
Natural Hair impostors are among us. Lately I’ve been hearing discussions about what makes someone “natural” in how they wear their natural hair. By the most basic definition, it means the hair is worn in its natural state without it being chemically altered. The “Natural Hair” term is most often used to describe men and women of color who wear their hair in its natural curl pattern that is coily, kinky, wavy, or curly. And yes, natural hair that is colored counts as long as its curl pattern isn’t chemically straightened. We always focus on that argument but bypass a small group of women who participate in the community knowing…
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4B Hair Wash-n-Go, The Hair Rules Salon Method
When I first went natural a few years ago, I was introduced to the Wash-And-Go world by way of the “Dickey Method” at Hair Rules salon in Manhattan. First, the stylist trimmed my hair and shampooed it with a gentle cleanser. The stylist applied the “curly whip” in sections while my hair was saturated. The product was smoothed through my wet hair, allowing it to clump and elogate my curls. I was then instructed to shake out my curls while my head was upside down. I thought it was weird but it worked like magic to give curl separation and volume. After that I sat under a hooded dryer, then…
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RevAir Review on Kinky 4b Hair, The Worlds First Reverse Air Dryer
The RevAir is the World’s First and Only Reverse-Air Dryer. It is proven to dry hair 3x faster than a normal dryer. It uses half the wattage which exposes your hair to less heat. In addition it is a 2-in-1 device which can dry and straighten hair in one step. RevAir sent me a dryer to review and give my honest opinion, read on to see what I think. Why do you need one? Blow drying hair takes time and multiple tools. In my relaxed hair days I’d use a round bristle brush. Now with my natural hair id have to use a paddle brush. Either way I was looking…
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Crochet Weave, Everything You Need To Consider
I never expected my first crochet weave moment to come. Crochet weaves had always been something I was hesitant to try for several reasons (I will get to that shortly). It’s now been a week of me and this glorious head of hair that ain’t mines and i’m loving it. I took the leap and got a crochet weave because I have several events and weddings to attend, in addition I will be going on a two week cruise vacation. Having natural hair is a blessing because it is versatile as hell, but my current hair style and state calls for a protective style. I have kinky curly type 4b…
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Humidity Proof Hair Products
Ever look outside, see that its a rainy day and wish your hair was humidity proof? Humidity proof hair is possible, but first you need the right humidity proof hair products. Humidity can turn a good hair day into a bad hair day but that doesn’t have to happen to you. I have had some issues with humidity, but my hair stylist Tamika Wesley’s tips on humidity proofing my curly natural hair helped. Read on for her recommendations on humidity proof hair products to try now. Here are 6 Humidity Proof Hair Products you don’t want to miss. Ouidad- Advanced Climate Control System This line is built to stop frizz before…
The Pains and Pleasures of Adulting.
