The big chop can be very emotional and to some even as a breakthrough. Women go natural for many reasons but what rarely gets looked at is women doing the big chop as an emotional release. Superficially, we look at it as the woman being emotional because of a lack of hair or self image.
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I decided to straighten my natural hair earlier this year due to boredom. I get my hair straightened once a year usually for the Christmas/New years holidays. I visited my good friend and stylist Key Martin of Key Essentials Hair to get BB tackled and straightened. Here is the process:
Here I am at the sink [...]
The big chop refers to chopping all of the relaxed hair off.The big chop is just one ways we previously discussed on how to transition from relaxed hair to natural hair.
The Big Chop a.k.a the BC as it is commonly called refers to when a women cuts off her relaxed hair with just a few inches [...]
Are you looking for great Black Friday deals on natural hair products?
In a few days the rush and excitement of Black Friday 2011 sales will begin. Whether you are busy shopping the awesome Black Friday sales at Walmart or Target or here online at your favorite curly hair products and natural hair product companies be [...]
Are you going natural and want to do it without the big chop?A lot of women would like to go natural but are afraid to do the big chop for fear of how they might look, or simply not wanting short hair. No fear, you can definitely go natural without the big chop!
Those who choose to go natural without [...]
Many women are going natural and searching for information on how to transition from relaxed to natural hair. Here is a crash course on the very first step in having healthy natural hair.
Relaxers are chemical that breaks down the hydrogen bonds of your hair in order to make it straight. Thus, relaxing the curl pattern [...]
I had the opportunity to review the Baka Beauty Natural-laxer kit for my feature on Nappturalite Radio. Contrary to it’s name the natural-laxer does not chemically straighten the hair like a traditional hair relaxer. It claims to open up and define your natural curl/wave pattern to make your hair more manageable.
INGREDIENTS: Sahara Clay, myrtle, rose [...]
Shea Moisture has two organic curly hair kits they are offering this November and December in your local Walgreens for only $14.99 (regular price $19.99). These kits are perfectly packaged for your family member or friend that is transitioning to natural hair, new natural, or just simply a Shea Moisture hair product lover.
For your curlfriend that [...]
Having natural hair allows your the versatility to wear your hair curly or straight. However this process is very delicate and it leaves many wondering how to get my hair straight without heat damage? Straightening natural hair is possible without heat damage. Please note that all things require moderation and too much heat regardless of [...]
Flat irons are the popular choice when choosing to go from curly hair to straight hair. However, all flat irons are not created equal. Here are some tips on what to look for when buying a flat iron for curly and natural hair.
Flat Iron Buying Tips:
When choosing to straighten natural hair and curly hair, having [...]
