This recipe is courtesy of the CEO of Curls, Mahisha Dellinger. This recipe is great for using pre or post swimming to protect your hair from the harsh summer elements.
Ingredients
• 1 can of pure coconut milk (rich moisturize – hydrates, conditions and de-frizzes hair)
• 1 ripe avocado (natural source of protein – chlorine robs the hair [...]
Co washing, also known as conditioner washing is the process of using a moisturizing conditioner to cleanse hair in replacement of a shampoo. This practice has been introduced to the naturally curly hair community within the last 10 years or so. But the question remains does co washing effectively cleanse your hair?
Co washing is believed [...]
The easy going wash and go natural hair style is number one choice amongst natural women.
An online industry survey completed by Design Essentials Salon System revealed that
The survey of 200 African American and Hispanic women ages 18-64 revealed the following results:
6% – Twists
6% – Straightened
9% – Afro
10% – Dreads/Locks
11% – Braids
19% – Thermally Straightened
14% – [...]
As an aesthetics educator and esthetician for over 20 years- I’m honored to share sharp-shooting tips on “how to look 10 years younger-naturally”
We all know how important- lifestyle is ; with so many products on the markets- claiming to do this or that- YES…anyone would be confused.
Here are a few basics to get you started:
Nourish-Detox-Replenish
your routine should include [...]
Plopping or plunking curly hair allows wet hair to dry inside a cloth (preferably a t-shirt)
The benefits of plopping or plunking (tomato, tamato) is:
decreased drying time
decreased frizz
maintain curl definition
decreased shrinkage
This is great for ladies who normally wear wash and gos but hate the drippies that result all over your shoulders and [...]
Wash and go is a common natural hair style that includes wetting the hair and applying a styling product or gel to hold your natural curl, coil, or wave pattern. This style is also referred to as a Wash and Wear, Wet and Go, or Wet look.
Wash and gos are an excellent go to style [...]
Mineral oil is a common ingredient in many mass produced hair and skin products. Reason being the inexpensive filler it makes in order for the given product to “stretch” and last on store shelves. Mineral oil also known as a liquid petrolatum is a by product of the distillation process in the making of crude [...]
Learning the proper way to prep your hair for braids with extensions will keep your hair in good condition while in braids.Braids with extensions are a great way to wear your natural hair when you need a new look or break. Micro Braids, Box Braids, Tree Braids, Cornrows are just some of many styles you [...]
Hard work really pays off! ‘Fro Fashion Week has officially been declared by the Atlanta City Council for September 17- 25 ,2011! We will kick off the week with a community outreach program on September 17, 2011 with different evening activities every night leading up to the conference September 24-25.
See press release below- View the [...]
