Two weeks after I flat ironed my hair with FLAWLESS by Gabrielle Union products, I still had some stretch and I wanted to keep it that way. I mean, it feels good to glide your fingers across your scalp without worrying about the "kinky resistance." The product line does not cater to heatless hairstyles, so I…
How To Flat Iron 4c Natural Hair : FLAWLESS By Gabrielle Union Hair Products
I got a chance to try Flawless beauty hair products to blow dry and straighten my 4c natural hair. I haven't used heat in a while, so I'm going to take you through the process of safely flat ironing your hair using these amazing products that are designed with textured hair in mind. …
Curling Hack : When You Don’t Have Enough Rollers : Heatless Flexi rods On 4c Natural Hair
I don't know about you, but I just can't afford 60-100 flexi rods for the perfect, bouncy, scarecrow looking flexi rod set. I always wondered how some people manage to sleep in them. I want to try different kinds of rollers and flexi rods have been on my list for a while, so I came…
How To Fix Products That Don’t Work On Natural Hair – Dryness, Flakiness, and More
We're NOT gonna waste money in 2017! Gather all your drying, flaky, USELESS products and join me on my our journey to fix them all. This post is dedicated to all my naturalistas who have struggled with products that don't work. Clearly, the companies didn't get the correct formulas, so we'll just have to make our…
How To Turn Crochet Braids Into A Weave? Perfect For Faux Locs, Twists & Curls.
There I was crocheting a blanket for my friend with some brand new pre-twisted hair sitting in a box waiting for me to install it. A few minutes passed and I was already getting bored. Before I knew it, I was crocheting my twists into the blanket. I've made wefts using crochet braids before, but…
How To Pack Light – ONE PURSE, Two Nights, 10 Travel Tips
Packing light is so convenient for those of us who don't want to worry about baggage fees, checking in, or possibly losing our luggage. It's also a practical thing to do if you're only going to be away overnight or for the weekend. I packed everything from clothes to makeup in my Teddy Blake handbag.…
5 Reasons To Use African Black Soap Instead Of Shampoo
I'm on a mission to find my top 5 shampoos and I think I've stumbled upon number 1; African black soap. I really should have thought of this sooner, but I always forget to take the obvious path when it comes to hair care. Black soap is great for my skin and it's even better…
DIY Dark Brown Balayage At Home With A BRUSH!
I love a good balayge or ombré, but they can be pricey if you get someone else to color your hair. I recently did a dark brown Balayage on a wig from Uni Wigs. I think it's an easy way to get a gorgeous, natural color without too much commitment. Of course, you can go lighter…
DIY Crochet Braid Ponytail With A Top Knot Bun: FX Senegalese Twist Hair
I felt a little experimental and wanted a big ponytail with a BUN! I went to my local beauty supply store and bought two packets of Femi Collection's Senegalese Twist Braid Hair because I wanted some big, long hair. This hair is coarse like Marley Hair, so if you want softer hair, definitely pick something…
3D Cubic Twist Crochet Braids Ombre Vs Highlights & Giveaway
Crochet braids have come a long way and I was looking to experiment with the new Cubic Twist hair. The hair is by Isis and it's called the Afri-Naptural Cubic Twist Split Twist Crochet Braid hair. It's from Elevate styles. I was unsure of how the four strand twists would look on my head,…