Though the bay area has mild winters compared to the midwest or east coast, I still experience a change in my skin and hair that prompts me to make a change in my daily skin and hair routines. To ensure both stay hydrated, I make sure to reduce any chemicals and add oils and creams. …
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Braids Update: One Month
After having had my winter braids hairstyle in for about a month, I thought it would be a perfect time for an update. First things first, I'm still going strong with the braids! Ok, but I did actually redo the front couple rows and remove a bit of hair from each braid. You don't realize how heavy …
Winter Hair: Box Braids!
A few years into my heat free lifestyle, I found myself wanting a change and wanting to give my curls a break from the frequent wash and go’s that I depend on. What could I do that would protect my hair and give me a few minutes back each morning? Yep, that’s right, I got box braids. …
Celebrating 2 Years Natural!
I cannot believe it’s been two years since I decided to stop with all of the chemicals and dyes and let my hair go back to its natural glory! I literally had to scroll back through my photos to make sure it had indeed been two full years, and as I looked through the archives I realized – yes, girl …
Day 3 Hair / Protective Styling
Like clockwork, by day 3, my curls have gone limp and my volume is all wonky. During the summer, its fine, I’ll just wash it again. In the winter, however, I try to limit my washes to once a week so to also limit the blow drying. Introducing my day 3 protective style. My go-to day 3/protective style …
Winter Wash Routine: More Moisture for the Curls!
I think all my curly girls will agree, wash day is never fun, but a few weeks ago I was especially dreading it because my hair had been so dry and my ends were easily tangling. Since going natural I have a better understanding of how my hair looks and feels when it is properly moisturized, I am …
