Caring for Hair in Cooler Weather
JayThis article is long overdue but it might still be relevant for those living in places with actual seasons. It's a steady 80 degrees here in Florida. I've complied a…
Things You Shouldn’t Do While Wearing Mini Braids
Of course, I absolutely love mini braids. While they are incredibly versatile there are a few things that you probably shouldn't do while your hair is styled this way. These are all…
Should I Grease My Scalp?
The short answer is no. I'll provide a long answer to this with an explanation as to why I don't believe in 'greasing' the scalp. Grease has long been the…
Let’s Talk Deep Conditioning
For the past 6 years or so (as a relaxed head, natural, relaxed and natural again) I've deep conditioned my hair every weekend. Sure, I've missed a few weekends here…
Tips For Braiding the Back of Your Head
If you are new to self-braiding, one of the most difficult things to master is braiding the back of your head. It took me a while to really get the…
YouTuber PrettyDimples01 Sports Mini Braids
Check out this video of one of my favorite YouTubers* putting in her mini braids: PrettyDimples01 Sports Mini Braids! Her hair texture is similar to mine and I absolutely love the…
Top 5 Tips for Undoing Mini Braids
Here's a list of tips to keep in mind while undoing your mini braids. I'm almost half way through the process of taking out my braids that were started on…
Growth versus Retention
This is something that's common sense but something I never really considered or gave a lot of thought to before I joined the online natural hair community. I noticed in…
What’s In a Name?- “Mini Braids”
Why are these called mini braids?I've gotten this question a couple times and I thought it's important to explain my reasoning...There are a few answers to that question. I choose…
Top 5 Mistakes Made When Braiding
1. Not braiding tight enough I've harped on this point many times already. This is by far the biggest mistake made when putting in mini braids. See my article on…
Preventing Frizzy Braids
The first line of defense against frizzy and fuzzy braids is prevention. :) Frizz on braids is caused mostly by short hairs coming out of the braids and sticking straight…
Parting- Does it Matter?
I was asked this question on the hair forum I belong to (shout out to LHCF). Here's what I said in a response to a question on whether parting matters…