Coil-Out is the New Twist-Out!!!!!

  I felt like it was time to give my hair some attention after getting my natural curls back from straightening it back in May (last month).  I took my time just to see how this look would turn out.  Products used Oyin Whipped Pudding, Cantu Shea Butter for Natural Hair Cleansing Cream Shampoo, and Eco Style Gel with Argan Oil!!

It took me about 6 hours to coil super small sections of my hair but I was completely satisfied with the results!!!!  Also for those hard to detangle moments try using this

Swimming & Natural Hair Care

After the tedious work of straightening and styling our natural hair, who in the earth wants to mess it up by taking a plunge in the pool?? After spending hours at a salon, paying a hefty dollar all just to cool off by taking a dip in the pool.

Today however, the natural hair movement has grown by leaps and bounds having many women like us shaking off their fear of water, sweat and even working out. Gone are the days of running out of the rain, avoiding the gyms and pool parties. YES! Our natural hair frees us up in many ways. While  there will be more upkeep and maintenance if you are a swimming regular, but with care and careful planning we can swim & work out worry-free.

Creating a hair routine, consisting of the the following should help:

• Prepare the hair:  Opt for a swim cap (if u so dare) or swim freely making sure to wet the hair with water only which reduces the amount of chlorine and/or salt our hair absorbs. Also, be sure to twist or braid your hair prior to help avoid tangling.  

• Shampoo/Cleansing: Rinse the hair completely. If swimming often, try co-washing with your favorite moisturizing conditioner vs shampoos; which tends to dry out the hair.

• Condition/Deep Condition: Condition after every wash and D/C twice a week.

•  Clarify: Whether it's your favorite clarifying shampoo, or natural remedy;  such as ACV or baking soda, these specialized cleansers remove buildup from your strands. 

• Protein: An absolute must if color treated. Apply a couple times per month for extra strengthening.  Use products like ApHogee Keratin 2-Minute Reconstructor, CHI Keratin Mist. My two favorites; ORS Hair Mayonnaise (see my prior review) or for an all natural remedy -plain Greek Yogurt mixed w/your favorite oil.  

Happy Swimming!!!!

Pre poo and Notice the Diff!

Do you pre-poo.  Is there a certain combination you like to use when you do?  I have been using honey, grape seed oil, and coconut oil, warming this mixture before adding to my hair and scalp and letting it set for a while.  There are a variety of oils/products you could use instead.  Then I rinse it out and co wash with conditioner.  Rinsing again with cold water and I add my leave in while my hair is soaking wet.  When you pre-poo you are restoring moisture back to your hair.  With all this summer sun and heat this is especially important.  With prepoo's your hair is softer and more manageable, there's decreased frizz and more definition.  I have noticed these things particularly as of late.  I'm sticking with my pre poo combination for now I love the results.  I'm on a wash and go streak, I found a way to pull my thick curls up into a cute pony ;-).

-Mei

Trouble in my Natural Curls.......

Recently I went to the hair salon just to see my length and to test this Dominican Salon! I was so impressed with the length and really liked my straight strands.  It lasted for about a week and a half then I was ready to see my natural curls again!  So once I put some water to my hair, and here came the curls!!  The downside to this whole process is that I have straight pieces all over my head!  I think my hair has suffered severe heat damage....any helpful hints....