Braided wigs are slowly becoming a premier protective style of choice because it combines the best of both worlds. I wrote about preparing my hair to start wearing a braided wig at Henna for Hair – My Process From Start to Finish. Today’s article will cover braided wigs, how to care for a braided wig, different types of braided wigs and where to buy the best braid wigs. Braided Wigs Read More
Alaffia Beautiful Curls Activating Cream
Alaffia Beautiful Curls Activating Cream is one of those products that doesn’t get as much hype but I was impressed trying out the Curly to Kinky Line. Interesting fact – where I come from, the word Alaffia means peace so I was very interested to find out the origins of this line. Before you read on, be sure to check out our free resource library, which contains lots of healthy Read More
Benefits of Sleeping on a Silk or Satin Pillowcase for Curly Hair
A great night time routine is as essential to healthy hair care as your daytime routine. One of the things that cause hair breakage and split ends is when the ends of the hair rub against cotton pillowcases at night, causing friction. This problem can be mitigated and eliminated by switching from regular cotton pillowcases to silk or satin pillowcases. This was one of the crucial changes I made when Read More
How to Wash Box Braids Without Causing Frizz
The previous article covered how to prevent itchy braids with a DIY Braid Spray. Even while using the braid spray, you still need to wash the braids every few weeks. This article will discuss the best way to wash box braids without causing frizz. This is also an alternative way to prevent itching when used in combination with the anti-itch braid spray. Box braids are an excellent way to protective Read More
DIY Braid Spray to Stop Itchy Box Braids
Braids are a gorgeous protective style for natural and transitioning hair, especially during the summer. They last for 6 – 8 weeks and can help bring on a growth spurt but there’s something about them that can be very unpleasant. The dreaded scalp itching that comes with it. This itching almost made me give up on braids a few years ago because it was very annoying and uncomfortable. It also makes Read More