Disclaimer: This post has been in the works for a month now. I have honestly been trying to figure out the best way to express myself on this topic! Especially since I know that it is a very touchy subject for many type four natural.
Hot oil treatments can be essential for many naturals. The normal claim is that hot oil treatments are ONLY for dry and brittle hair and that it’s purpose is to make dull, dry, breaking hair more manageable, soft and shiny.
The greenhouse effect also know as GHE, is a method that many naturals use to “grow” their hair at faster rates. The belief is that if you use the Greenhouse Effect, your scalp will thrive because it is moist. If you have a healthy and happy scalp, your hair will …
Protective Styling and Length Retention Some naturals find Retaining length very complicated. But what many don’t understand is that protective styling and low manipulation styling goes hand in hand with length retention.
I know this may seem a tad bit controversial. But many naturals that big chop super early aren’t completely honest about their actual feelings. Now, on February 19, 2013; I got tired of dealing with two different textures. I was ready to see my natural curl pattern, I was just …
A lot of naturals assume that you MUST cowash to be considered a “fluid natural”. That is not the case. But let’s start with the basics. What is cowashing? Cowashing is conditioner washing. You do not use shampoo during this wash, but you would treat the conditioner as if it were shampoo.
From personal experience, I have learned and seen huge differences in natural hair when no heat is present. I haven’t used any form of heat in my hair at all over the last year. (My nappaversary is the 19th of February *shimmies*). Even though it is hard to do for …