Curls and Real Talk

[...] I am giving the Curly Girl Method another try.  After experimenting with products that have sulfates and silicones, I am [...]

[...] As you know, I am following the Curly Girl Method.  Today marks the close of the 2-week period.   My goal is to stick with it [...]

[...] Having a Good Hair Day I have completed month one of following the Curly Girl Method.  If you are new to this blog and don't have clue what the Curly Girl Method is allow me to [...]

[...] to remove tangles from my hair. Final Words Does this mean that I have stopped following the curly girl method or technique?  Yes, but I have not stopped adhering to the rules of avoiding hair care [...]

[...] Not a good move, for my hair. I thought I could go for 30 days doing my green hair care challenge, but I ended it before the 30 days was up.  Yes, I ended it! I liked the simplicity of [...]

[...] excessive tangling/knots away.  If you want healthy hair, incorporate moisturizing in your hair care routine.  I guarantee you that you will notice a difference in your hair. My Moisture [...]

[...] .  And it has taken a minute for me to get my hair back the way it was. Back to the Basics Hair Care When I was a little girl, my hair was healthy and I had no problems.  My mother and other [...]

[...] to their natural hair as nappy.  I guess some like the word, but I do not.  As a hair care professional, I would never refer to anyone's hair as nappy. Okay, now that I have gotten [...]

[...] what, what works for my hair was always there, I just didn't pay attention. **If your hair feels dry, give it moisture and if it looks dull give it some shine.** No matter what be true [...]

[...] stick with those products for a while.  Final Thoughts My hair is no longer dry and my hair feels soft.  I encourage anyone who has issues with dryness to try the Curly Girl Method.  [...]

[...] like creams, custards or puddings.  Either way, find what you like based on how your hair feels, looks and reacts.  7.  Style your hair in a way that suits your lifestyle.  [...]

[...] some getting us to, because I do enjoy seeing the suds.  But I am enjoying the way my hair feels more than seeing the suds. After knowing how my hair felt from using shampoo, I don't see [...]

[...] were free of harmful chemicals. After reading the information about the chemicals in my hair care products, I was compelled to pack up all hair care products and go green. I used to use green [...]

[...] I will post in the future.  So stay tuned! Hair Care Update I have gone through a lot of hair care products since my last post.  I got frustrated because I had a lot of products that just didn't do [...]

[...] As I Am Naturally is a new brand of hair care products that were formulated with African-American hair in mind.  The slogan says, " [...]

[...] I didn't let the ingredients turn me away, because I would have missed out some excellent hair care products. What is Pantene Pro V Relaxed and Natural - For Women of Color? Many companies that mass [...]

[...] this week, but for now, I want to tell you how shampoo affected my hair. Experimenting with Sulfate Shampoos I experimented with shampoos that have sulfates:  SLS, SLES, ALS, ALES, etc.  At [...]

[...] the hair soft and and easy to comb.   Note:  I will not tell you to avoid sulfate shampoos, because there are some sulfate shampoos that are formulated in such a way that do not [...]

[...] is a difference in something that cost $2.00-$5.00 vs. $20.  I find that some sulfate shampoos are less harsh than some that are sulfate-free. Yes, that's right, plus sulfate-free [...]

[...] ; Find a conditioner that works best on your hair.  Your conditioner should be a moisturizing conditioner, especially if your hair is dry.     Image: nuchylee / FreeDigitalPhotos. [...]

[...] ; Rinse with cool water, squeeze out excess water, and apply some of the moisturizing conditioner to my hair (mid-shaft and ends). 4.  Apply a gel to wet hair in sections from the [...]

[...] cleanser that will not strip your hair and scalp of its natural oils. 3.  Use a moisturizing conditioner. 4.  I don't recommend you go out and get a protein conditioner, especially if your [...]

[...] hair over a period of time, if not removed.  After following this method, I might use a sulfate shampoo only for clarifying and that would be every 6-8 weeks. As far as silicones are concerned, I [...]

[...] the trial run of the Curly Girl Method: **Before starting I will clarify my hair with a sulfate shampoo for the last time.** 1.  Condition wash the scalp and hair. - Suave Naturals **I will [...]

[...] . 3.  Use a moisturizing conditioner. 4.  I don't recommend you go out and get a protein conditioner, especially if your hair texture is not altered or you do not have color.  Your hair [...]