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Introduce yourself!
I am a Kansas City, Missouri, native who loves Mexican food and reality TV. I’m a Scorpio and my favorite color is purple. I am not a licensed stylist, although most people think I am, and I love all things beauty, but hair care and styling is my passion.
How long have you been natural (brief natural hair journey”>?
I have had natural hair off and on throughout life because I would relax my hair when I wanted a short cut to lie nice and sleek. Whenever I would start to grow it out, I would forego the relaxers and just let my hair do its thing! My last relaxer was in early 2009. I cut some color out of my hair back in 2008 and went for a short, tapered cut. From there, I allowed my hair to grow naturally. I did a few sew-ins in 2010 as a way to keep myself from cutting it again during the growth phase (I realized my patience level for awkward hair growth phases had decreased since I was a teen, lol”>. But once I got to shoulder length, I was good to go! I love my natural texture, especially since there are so many awesome products that make it easier to style…in the 90’s there was nothing for “our” hair, so being natural was hard, and I never stuck with it, until now.
What’s your daily hair routine?
I am a morning workout girl, so if I am have a wash-n-go, I will diffuse my roots dry after my workout then add a bit of Chi Deep Brilliance Reflect, or Agadir Argan Oil Treatment, or Trader Joe’s Jojoba Oil to my ends and fluff. I may use a little KeraCare Edge Tamer if I want super sleek, neat edges, but sometimes I just let them be free. If my hair is straight, I dry the roots with my blow dryer, wrap it tight around my head with a silk scarf, get ready, then unwrap my hair and style. That helps get the roots to stretch and blend into the rest of the hair. When I workout I pull my hair up into a pineapple and secure with a silk scarf (regardless of style”>. I also drink about a gallon of water a day, which I believe helps keep my hair and skin hydrated.
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What are your favorite products?
This isn’t a fair question for a product junkie (lol”>, but some of my favorite hair products are Trader Joe’s Nourish Spa Shampoo and Conditioner, ApHogee Restructurizer, Mixed Chicks Leave-In, and Chi Deep Brilliance Reflect. These are products that help my wash-n-go (which happens to be my favorite go-to style”>, be soft, shiny and full of defined, fluffy curls.
What’s your nighttime routine?
If I am in my signature style, a wash-n-go, I pineapple at night with a satin scrunchi and secure my edges with a silk scarf. I also sleep on a satin pillowcase to keep the pineapple hair protected. If I am wearing straight hair, I do a traditional wrap around my head and secure with a silk scarf. And if I am in an updo or bun, I tie a scarf around and cover with a satin bonnet.
How did you get your hair color (if applicable”>, and how do you maintain it?
I have never been a red head before, so I figured I’d try it, and I love it! I used Ion’s Ammonia-Free Demi-permanent in Light Burgundy Blonde with volume 10 developer. Because my natural hair color is a medium brown, higher volume lift and bleach weren’t necessary to achieve this color. Also, I have medium porosity making it easy to absorb chemical and product. I have not experienced any damage or change in curl pattern. I attribute this to the product being ammonia-free and my hair being healthy prior to dying.
I never recommend that anyone experiment with color if you aren’t sure how those chemicals work. Color is tricky because no two people will get the same results from the same combination of dye and developer. That’s why it is best to let someone knowledgeable about processing advise you or do it for you.
Since my color is not permanent, it fades with washing over time. I expect it to become less vibrant and for the shade to of burgundy to slowly change to a copper red over the course of 8-10 weeks. I actually like this because it feeds my desire for change. As my color adjusts I get new shades of red over the weeks. I just maintain my color by using sulfate-free shampoo and touch it up every few months.
Do you ever get tired of curly hair?
Yes! I like variation in my style; whether it’s clothes, accessories, makeup or hair, I like change and versatility. Sometimes I like my hair defined and curly, sometimes big and frizzy, other times sleek and straight, or sometimes a bold updo or bun. Using the right methods and products allow me to go between all of these.
On your blog and channel you teach women how to care for their natural hair properly. What are some of the most surprising myths or questions you’ve encountered?
I think the ones I encounter the most are all growth related. I noticed that lots of naturals assume trimming their ends and staying in long-term protective styles will make their hair grow, and that’s simply not true! I recently posted about hair care myths on my blog to debunk them with explanations about what’s really responsible for growth versus retaining length.
When did you start vlogging?
September 2013
How did you become a successful vlogger?
Trusting myself and delivering the best content possible are the major things I think helps my blog be helpful to others, which for me, is what makes it a success. Every time someone tells me they see positive changes in their hair, or they achieved a style or straightening they hadn’t before, that makes me happy!
What do you like most about vlogging?
As long as I can remember, family, friends and friends of friends have come to me for hair advice and help. I am also good with coming up with up-do styles that look complicated, but in reality are rather easy to do. I am glad to be able to share some things I’ve learned about hair care and styling over the years!
What do you want to do beyond YouTube and your blog?
Eventually I would like to host events, workshops and seminars on hair care and styling methods. I think hands-on, intimate settings help with understanding and I would like to be able to meet my followers around the world!
Do you have any advice for new natural hair gurus (that you wish someone had told you?”>
Be consistent and don’t let negativity affect how you manage your blog. Some people will always have something to say, but if your readers enjoy what you present and find value in it, you shouldn’t let a few negative people bother you.
Any upcoming projects/events you’d like to tell us about?
Look for me in an upcoming issue of Hype Hair Magazine with Beautiful Textures, Texture Manageability System!
Visit MoKnowsHair.com and follow her on Instagram- MoKnowsHair for beautiful natural hair photos. Subscribe to her informative YouTube channel, MoKnowsHair, too!
About the Writer: Don’t forget to follow my blog, The KG Lifestyle, for more hair, beauty, and lifestyle motivation!
Introduce yourself!
We are Beauty Vloggers Kelsey & Kendra Murrell, also known as the “GlamTwinz”. Our YouTube Channel is GlamtTwinz334.
How long have you been natural?
Kelsey & Kendra: We’ve been natural for over 4 1/2 years. We’ve never looked at it as a “Journey”. We just made a conscious decision to stop getting relaxers in 2010 and started the transitioning process. We realized that we didn’t need relaxers at all. We just wanted our hair to be more healthy. We never took any before and after photos because we didn’t look at it as a “Journey” but as a “New Hair Lifestyle”.What’s your daily hair routine?
Kelsey & Kendra: We wear our hair curly 6 months out of the year (normally warm/summer months. So it really depends on if we wear it curly or straight because sometimes we do straighten our hair. If it’s curly we generally put it up in a pineapple at night. Apply our favorite Curly product, shake it out in the morning and go! If it’s straight we wrap it at night and comb out/style the next day.
What are your favorite products?
Kelsey & Kendra: We both really like Curls products. Plus they are a great deal!
What’s your nighttime routine?
Kelsey: Pineapple at night along with a satin bonnet.
Do you ever get tired of curly hair?
Kendra: Yes, I really like versatility and I feel that women of color can do this. Since we are more educated regarding our natural hair, many of us now realize that we can have the best of both worlds and wear it curly or straight without relaxing and limited heat. We just have to know how to properly care for our hair in whatever state it’s in curly or straight!
The YouTube natural hair scene is continuously changing, how do you stay
relevant?
Kelsey & Kendra: Stay true to who we are and continue doing what works best for us! Remember, what got you there is what will keep you there!
When did you start vlogging?
Kelsey & Kendra: We created a YouTube channel in 2009 but did not apply for/become partners until 2011 after watching other beauty vloggers. We were inspired by them and decided to go it for ourselves!
How did you become successful vloggers?
Kendra: Passion for the beauty industry and consistency!
What do you like most about vlogging?
Kelsey: Being able to give helpful information and making others look and feel beautiful about themselves is very rewarding.
What do you want to do beyond YouTube?
Kelsey & Kendra: We both are graduates from Aveda Institute Atlanta and are licensed “Master Cosmetologists”. We have recently launched our very own on-site hair & makeup business called “Beauty by GlamTwinz”. We work with clients for events such as: weddings, proms, beauty pageants & cheer-
Do you have any advice for new natural hair vloggers?
Kelsey: Definitely have a passion for it, otherwise you won’t want to continue it once you’ve started. A lot of people don’t know what they are getting themselves into once they realize what it entails. It’s more than just sitting in front of a camera. Invest in a good camera, and editing software. Do it for yourself. Not a trend. Always be yourself.
Any upcoming projects/events you’d like to tell us about?
Kelsey & Kendra: We’ve got a few things up our sleeve….just keep expecting great things from the GlamTwinz as we continue to strive for greatness!
Make sure you check out the GlamTwinz on their YouTube channel, GlamTwinz334!
Visit my blog, The KG Lifestyle, for more hair, beauty, and lifestyle motivation!
Ebony Clark, also known as EClark6, is one of the most inspiring naturalistas on the Net! As a long-time follower and admirer I was super duper excited–giddy, really–to interview her!
Her natural hair journey is definitely a source of inspiration for literally thousands of women and her humble spirit is so welcoming you can’t help but to love her!
Take a look at how personal her hair journey was to her and how important positive energy is to her success.
1. Introduce yourself!
2. How long have you been natural?
3. What’s your daily hair routine?
4. What are your favorite products?
5. What’s your nighttime routine?
6. How did you get your hair color and how do you maintain it?
7. Do you ever get tired of curly hair?
MORE: TREATING HEAT DAMAGE
8. On your Instagram you inspire women and teach them to be patient when it comes to hair growth. What are some of your most cherished lessons learned on your hair journey so far?
9. When did you start blogging?
10. How did you become a successful blogger?
11. What do you like most about blogging/vlogging?
12. What do you want to do beyond YouTube?
13. Do you have any advice for new natural hair bloggers?
14. Any upcoming projects/events you’d like to tell us about?
MahoganyCurls, or Jess as us long-time followers (including myself”> like to call her, has documented her entire hair journey from her chic BC (big chop”> look to her gorgeous long locks she showcases today.
How did she become so popular and successful on YouTube and her blog? Read on to find out how she reached for the stars and never looked back.
NaturallyCurly: How long have you been natural?
Jess: I have been natural since 2009. I did the big chop a few weeks after my relaxer. I wanted to transition but I couldn’t be patient so I decided to do the BC.
What’s your daily hair routine?
I do not really have a daily routine. It is either in a ponytail or in a twistout.
What are your favorite products?
I am a fan of Shea Moisture products (the entire line”> and Camille Rose Natural products. I also love Paul Mitchell The Conditioner and Eco Styler gel.
What’s your nighttime routine?
Every night I pineapple my hair (a high ponytail”> and sleep on a satin pillowcase.
On your blog you teach women how to love and embrace their hair. In your opinion what is most important when beginning the journey to embracing natural hair?
To me, the most important thing is mentally going natural before you physically do it. You should also focus on your hair and not worry about any negative comments regarding your hair.
When did you start blogging?
March 2009
How did you become a successful YouTuber?
I started my journey for me. I wanted to document my hair journey with a TWA and see how far I could go. People began to follow and it just grew from there. I really do not know how I became so popular on YouTube, lol.
What do you like most about vlogging?
I like the engagement with my followers and sharing my journey.
What do you want to do beyond YouTube?
I would like to continue to inspire others to embrace their hair.
Do you have any advice for new natural hair bloggers?
I would say stay true to your roots and do not let others tell you that you cannot reach for the stars.
Any upcoming projects/events you’d like to tell us about?
I will be attending an event in Chicago this February and I will be in Birmingham, Alabama this March. You can stay updated on where I’ll be and what I’m doing here.
You can find MahoganyCurls online here:
Alba, better known as SunKissAlba online, is a curly-haired vlogger who started transitioning in 2010. With the help of a webcam, a flawless face, and a yearning for reaching out to the curly community, Alba comes with the gift of Type 3 expertise in both English & Spanish.
NaturallyCurly: Please introduce yourself!
Alba: My name is Alba. I am a Bi-lingual Beauty Vlogger on YouTube under the name “SunKissAlba,” and for spanish speakers “SunKissAlbaParaTi”.
My channels are all about beauty, style and natural hair. Basically a little bit of everything!NC: How long have you been natural?
Alba: I have been natural for about 3 years or so. Oct 2010 is when I decided to no longer use heat on my hair, or hair dyes, or chemical based products because I noticed a huge change in my curls after experimenting with a red dye and new straighteners.
As soon as I saw my 3b curls turn wavy on the bottom, I freaked and that was the end of it for me! I realized I had heat damage. Unfortunately it took me seeing the damage to realize what I was doing but I definitely learned from it! Having healthy curls was far more important to me than having straight hair for a few days so I cut of my damage gradually and I have not used heat, hair dyes, or any chemical based products since then!NC: What’s your current routine?
Alba: I only cleanse and style my hair once or twice a week (average”>.
I either co-wash with my DevaCurl One Condition or use DevaCurl No Poo cleansing cream and follow up with conditioners like DevaCurl One Condition or Giovanni Eco Chic Conditioner. To style right now I’m loving the L.O.C. Method for winter but I usually just apply my SheaMoisture Curl Enhancing Smoothie and seal with aloe vera or jojoba oil on my tips only. I always air dry and my hair stays in perfect frizz free style for about 4-5 days if I want it to. To restyle I simply refresh with spritzing water or a Lavender hair spritzer and air dry.
NC: What are your favorite products?
Alba: I absolutely LOVE SheaMoisture, DevaCurl and Giovanni Eco Chic hair care lines. Some of my usual favorites are Shea Moisture’s Curl Enhancing smoothie, Deva Curl One Condition, and Giovanni Eco Chic Conditioners!
NC: What is your nighttime routine?
Alba: For night-time I am all about the Pineapple!
I Pineapple my hair and sleep on a satin pillow case to prevent breakage and frizz. This has worked for me for years! That’s all I do.MORE: How to Pineapple
NC: Do you ever get tired of your curly hair?
Alba: I never get tired of curly hair, however I do get tired of my basic routine so I like to play around with updos, half up do’s, twist and curl rod sets, big buns etc. Extra big buns are my absolute favorite!
NC: On your blog you feature so many different styles. How do you keep your hairstyles fresh and fashion forward?
Alba: I stick with clean and classic hair styles so I allow my outfits to compliment them.
Because my hair is so classic looking, my outfits can be as loud as I like or as simple as I like.NC: When did you start vlogging?
A: I started Vlogging in 2010 just as a hobby. I uploaded hauls and tags and simple videos once in a while that were filmed on my webcam or Canon PowerShot camera until about 2011-2012.
Then I began to take it a bit more serious after becoming a bit more experienced with the filming side of it and editing. I took it upon myself to learn to edit and invested in an HD professional camera. I’m still learning and working towards making my videos even better.NC: What do you like most about vlogging?
Alba: I became a successful beauty blogger by investing much more time into vlogging.
I began to pay attention to my numbers and my audience. Once I understood my audience and my viewership, I then understood what works for me and what doesn’t based on what I know others want to see. How do I know what my audience wants to see? After a video goes up I pay attention to my views. What’s my highest… what is my lowest etc… My highest viewed videos are the ones that include a combination of hairstyles and beauty in one or simple curly routines. I focused on giving my viewers what they showed me they want to see and from there I grew and they grew like a happy family.
NC: What do you want to do beyond YouTube?
Alba: Beyond YouTube I would love to create my own hair care and cosmetics line that is 100% chemical free, toxic free, and made with organic/plant derived ingredients.
I am extremely passionate about being natural from the inside out and in 2013 my new passion became chemical free makeup with organic ingredients. I already was natural with my hair and the foods I eat so my last step is to convert the cosmetics I use to be as natural as possible as well.NC: Do you have any advice for new bloggers and vloggers?
Alba: Don’t try to fit in because not fitting in is what will set you apart from the rest and make you noticable in the big sea of YouTubers. There are so many vloggers on YouTube so it’s difficult for newcomers to be noticed.
The best way to set yourself apart is: 1. Be yourself 2. Don’t be afraid to show your personality and a little of your personal life 3. Your personality is what will keep your viewers coming back to watch another video. Remember that without personality your viewers can’t get to know you and be relatable. Just be you.You can find SunKissAlba online here:
1. How long have you been natural?
2. What’s your daily hair routine?
3. What are your favorite products?
4. What’s your nighttime routine?
5. Do you ever get tired of curly hair?
6. You speak a lot about a healthy diet and exercise routine on your blog. How are these practices related to natural hair care?
7. When did you start blogging?
8. How did you become a successful blogger?
9. What do you like most about blogging/vlogging?
10. What do you want to do beyond YouTube?
11. Do you have any advice for new natural hair bloggers?
12. Any upcoming projects/events you’d like to tell us about?
I’ll be partnering up with a major multi-national corporation on some cool health, fitness and nutrition projects for all of next year. Coming to a city near you. Stay tuned! And stay healthy!Follow Francheska’s natural lifestyle tips on YouTube, HeyFranHey and Instagram
2. What’s your daily hair routine?
I like to keep my hair “stretched” and moisturized during the week to prevent tangling. I usually style my hair in twistouts or braidouts and at night, I will spray my hair with a light leave-in followed by sealing my hair with a hair butter/cream and banding and/or retwisting my hair to keep it stretched.
3. What are your favorite products?
That’s always a hard question for me! I feel like every year I come across several new brands that become faves. Some of the products that are in heavy rotation for me right now are Alikay Naturals lemongrass leave-in, Alikay Naturals Moisture Rich Hair Parfait, TGIN Moist Collection for Natural Hair, Camille Rose Naturals Almond Jai Twisting Butter, CURLS passionfruit control paste and CURLS curl souffle. For even more of my favorites, you can visit my “Mae’s Faves” page on my site.
4. Do you ever get tired of curly hair?
I can’t say that I have. This is the most fun I’ve ever had with my hair! Now I will say that there have been times when I didn’t feel like putting in the work to do my hair, however, when I started looking at my wash/styling sessions as my own personal spa/ “me” time, I’ve started enjoying the process even more.5. You constantly encourage, inspire and motivate through your blog and social media. How do you stay so positive and consistent?
Once my platform started growing, I made a promise to myself to always be a source of positivity for my readers/viewers. There is so much negativity around us on a day-to-day basis and I really wanted to strive to provide a positive atmosphere whenever someone is interacting with me on my various social media platforms. When people write to me saying that something I’ve shared has been encouraging or an inspiration to them, I am truly humbled and it encourages me to keep sharing. It’s the online community that helps keep me positive along with my strong support system of my family, my husband, close friends and most importantly, God.
6. When did you start blogging?
I started in the summer of 2009 which was around the time of my big chop. I started blogging late in my transitioning stage and 4 1/2 years later, I’m still enjoying sharing all things natural hair/body care.
7. How did you become a successful blogger?
When I started blogging/vlogging, I had absolutely NO idea what I was doing or even the potential opportunities it could bring. I think that’s what really helped me because I was solely focused on sharing my natural hair journey as far as what was working and wasn’t working for me when it came to hair care. I was also fortunate to build friendships with other bloggers that I looked up to and definitely learned from them as I carved out my own path. It’s a continuous learning experience and there are so many great resources online that have helped me along the way as well.8. What do you like most about blogging/vlogging?
I love the FREEDOM! It’s an amazing feeling to be able to share your thoughts and experiences with basically the world! I also love the continuously growing network of people I’ve been able to come in contact with over the years. I know I’ve grown in so many areas because of the diverse group of people that the world of blogging has brought to me.9. What do you want to do beyond YouTube?
Right now I’m really focused on completing my Ph.D. in Materials Science & Engineering. That is my priority número uno right now, but I’m looking forward to doing some more traveling to host events in the U.S. and abroad centered on natural beauty/healthy living next year. I had an amazing opportunity to host an event in Trinidad this year for natural hair care and it really gave me the desire to travel more and interact on a one-on-one basis. Writing posts and uploading vids is great but I personally love being able to talk to people face-to-face.
10. Do you have any advice for new natural hair bloggers?
As a new blogger, I would encourage you to stay true to your own unique voice. Don’t get bogged down with keeping track of how many “followers” you have but focus on sharing what you’re passionate about. There are many bloggers out there, but what will make you stand out is being the wonderful YOU that you are : “> There is room for everyone to have their voice heard.
11. Any upcoming projects/events you’d like to tell us about?
A few months ago, I reopened my site for Natural Chica shirts. I was fortunate to have worked with Andrea Pippins of Fly this year for an official logo design for the Natural Chica brand and I was too excited to be able to put them on shirts this year! You can check them out at http://naturalchica.
You can connect with NikkiMae on YouTube, Natural Chica, and Instagram!
If you’ve never heard of Chary-Jay you’ve got to be living under a rock! From being the first guru to grace the boxes of the Huetiful Hair Steamer to appearances at the nearest natural hair meetup, Chary-Jay’s style and flair stand out from the rest!Introduce yourself!
How long have you been natural?
What’s your daily hair routine?
What are your favorite products?
What’s your nighttime routine?
How did you get your hair color, how do you maintain it?
Do you ever get tired of curly hair?
When did you start vlogging?
How did you become a successful vlogger?
What do you like most about vlogging?
What do you want to do beyond YouTube?
Do you have any advice for new natural hair vloggers?
If you’re an avid watcher of YouTube and have sought tips on caring for Type 4 hair, chances are Jouelzy has popped up in your search results. If not, read up: she offers advice to people with particularly coarse and coily hair. Not to mention her bubbly yet straight-to-the-point personality jumps out of her videos and can’t be easily ignored.
1. How long have you been natural?
I don’t really have a ‘natural hair journey’. I have hair that grows out of my head, I like to style it and also like it to be as healthy as possible. So I do things to keep it cute and healthy. I’ve shaved my head several times — but it’s about 5 years since the last complete shave.
2. What’s your daily hair routine?
Put a wig on. In all seriousness, during the winter time I wear a lot of wigs as ‘protective styling’ because I can’t deal with the cold air and it zapping all the precious moisture from my hair. Daily routine is highly dependent on the hair style that I wear and I try to avoid having to put my hands in my hair daily.
3. What are your favorite products?
I love Alikay Naturals Lemongrass Leave-In Conditioner as a conditioner and My HoneyChild Type 4 Hair Creme as a moisturizer. More of my faves can be found in My Favorite Product series on YouTube.
4. What’s your nighttime routine?
Put a satin cap on and go to sleep. If my hair needs to be reset I’ll do that but that is usually chunky twists or chunky bantu knots.
5. How did you get your hair color, and how do you maintain it?
I henna my hair black, but that’s more for health and shine.
6. How do you maintain your hair in the winter vs. the warmer months?
Wear a wig. Deep condition, twice a month.
7. Do you ever get tired of curly hair?
I don’t have curly hair to begin with, so to tire of it…I don’t have that option.
8. When did you start blogging?
I’ve had several blogs over the years. I use to run some blogs for big music artists, so this was a no brainer. I actually started because I wanted free weave and to try some virgin hair that everyone was raving about but I refused to pay the insane amount for.
9. How did you become a successful blogger?
By just being me and being true to me. I think people respond to genuineness. Not everyone is going to like you but I prefer to have a smaller fan base that likes me as me, rather than pandering to folk as someone I am not. So I just stuck to being me and I provide quality information that wasn’t being offered to an overlooked sector of natural hair.
10. What do you like most about blogging/vlogging?
I like inspiring others in a positive light. I got an email last week about an at home nurse who is able to style her wheel chair bound patient’s hair and make her feel better about herself. They watch my videos together and decide on what styles to try. You never imagine the reach you have when you do these videos. So things like that is what I appreciate the most.
11. What do you want to do beyond YouTube?
Live free and prosper.
12. Do you have any advice for new natural hair bloggers?
Google is your best friend. And I’m not just talking about the search feature.
NEXT: HENNA HAIR COLOR STYLING TIPS
You can find Jouelzy on her YouTube channel. And connect with Jouelzy on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter!
Hey College Curlies! Feeling a little lost when it comes to caring for your hair now that you’ve moved out? Here are some simple tips you can try to find your curly way amongst your new world away from home. With these tips, you’ll be well on your way to being the campus Curly Ambassador.
1. Pick a Wash Day
2. Keep it Healthy
3. Stretch & Go
4. Be a Fly College Curly
5. Sharing is Caring?
Dry curly hair is the WORST! But olive oil can be your best friend when it comes to preventing natural Type 4 hair from getting dry and crunchy? Whether it’s a pre-poo treatment or the secret ingredient in your whipped shea butter, olive oil could be your ticket to healthier looking and feeling hair.
Olive Oil for Natural Hair
1. Whipped Shea Butter
A store bought or homemade whipped shea butter is a Type 4 curly’s best friend. It’s a super moisturizing leave-in for twist out and braid out. Remember that a little goes a long way and to rinse well or clarify to prevent build up on your wash days. Here’s a simple recipe with olive oil that will give your butter that whipped effect:
Ingredients
- raw shea butter – 4 ounces
- coconut oil – 4 ounces
- extra virgin olive oil – 3 ounces
- essential fragrance oil – a few drops
2. Olive Oil Pre-Poo Treatment
Just straight up olive oil! The best way to apply olive oil as a pre-treatment is to put your oil in a bottle with a narrow spout or concentrator. Apply the oil to your scalp and rub it in with your finger pads. With some additional oil in your palms work the oil into your hair concentrating on the ends. Cover with a plastic cap for a bit (30 minutes”>, rinse well and start your washing routine for softer hair.
3. Protein Treatment
In this recipe the olive oil helps to smooth and the mixture onto the hair and to condition. Although the lime juice is optional for curlies, it is a great ingredient to make your coils pop! Try it!
Ingredients
- 2 whole eggs whipped
- 1 tbsp of olive oil
- 1 tbsp of lime juice
4. Deep Conditioning
If your hair feels dry after a wash try deep conditioning with some olive oil and honey. Apply this recipe to freshly washed hair, rinse and style.
Ingredients:
- honey
- olive oil
Combine half a cup of honey and 2 tablespoons of olive oil, warm in a microwave for 30 seconds and apply to your hair. Rinse out with conditioner and style as usual.
5. Aloe Vera & Olive Oil & Water Hydrating Mix
Need a refresher? Water is a great moisturizer but a little olive oil concoction may work even better! Add 1 part olive oil, to 5 parts water and some aloe vera juice to your liking. Shake your spray bottle and spritz when you need a twist out refresher. Make sure to refrigerate your spritz if you added aloe vera juice!
This summer 1920s-inspired looks are making waves from the big screen to the red carpet. Your curly coils can embrace the Old Hollywood trend with this super easy, Gatsby-inspired tuck ‘n roll.
- Step 1 Start by lightly misting the hair on the side you’ll be rolling with water to make the hair more pliable and slightly part your hair with more hair one side than the other. You can do this style on a slightly old (stretched”> wash n go, braid out or twist out.
- Step 2 Apply a little gel to help with fly-aways on the side you’ll be rolling. I used Olive Oil Eco-Styler gel and brushed my edges up with a soft bristle brush.
- Step 3 Start to tuck and roll tightly from the top, down and to the back. Use some extra gel to smooth the rolls if need be.
- Step 4 Hold your tucked roll at the back of your head. If you rolled the left side like me, the end of your roll should end on the right side of your neck. Grab some bobby pins! Pin your roll in crisscrosses to secure the roll. Use as many as you need, I used 5 in the back and a few more down the side and top of my roll.
What is a pineapple?
Pineappling was developed by our very own NaturallyCurly community members and is a go-to method for curlies of all curl patterns. The technique keeps curls on top of the head while you sleep to prevent flat, smashed curls and gives curls life and bounce between wash days.
For kinky, coily girls this is a great way to stretch your coils too, depending on the length of your hair. Keep reading for a step-by-step guide to pineapple coily hair.
Step 1
Use a moderately loose scrunchie to put your hair into a hair ponytail.
Step 2
If you have shorter or more coily hair, use two or three scrunchies to make a few high ponytails. The key is to keep the hair from the back and sides of your head while sleeping.
Step 3 (optional”>
Use a satin scarf to wrap around your pineappled hair. You can also skip this is if you sleep on a satin pillowcase.
Finished!
This technique will keep your curls from being completely flattened in the morning. Just take the high ponytail (pineapple”> in the morning and fluff!
Many kinky , coily, curly girls pineapple to keep their hair stretched, combating shrinkage. Adding the pineapple technique to your regimen will protect your curls and give you great looking hair between wash days!
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How often do you wash your hair? How do you make a wash n go last a week?
I frequently get these types of questions in the comment section of my videos as well as in person. If you’re a BUSY curly girl like me it’s not ideal to spend hours multiple times a week to maintain a hairstyle. On average I wash n go once every five to seven days. The process takes about 1-2 hours depending on if it’s time to deep condition and a little more if I diffuse instead of air dry. Take a look at my process from start to finish!
Day by Day Curly Routine
This is my hair on Day 1. It’s taken me awhile to find products that love my hair for a week-long wash n go, so don’t be discouraged by the trial and error process! Here are the products and techniques that work for me and my Type 3C curls.
Wash Day
I usually co-wash with a silicone-free conditioner like Tresemme Naturals or V05 Moisture Milks Conditioner. After rinsing I finger detangle with the same silicone-free conditioner and rinse very slightly.
Applying Leave-Ins
I add my leave-ins straight out of the shower to my four sections of hair. Right now I’m loving Qhemet Biologics Alma & Olive Heavy Cream or Original Moxie’s Lux Locks. My hair likes a creamy leave-in that helps define my curls as well as moisturize. I apply my styler next (I like Olive-Oil Eco-Styler, but any alcohol-free gel or styler will do”> and smooth it out section by section. I seal with jojoba oil or coconut oil next and move on to the next section until I’m done!
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I diffuse on high force with medium heat for about 5-10 minutes (if I can”>. If possible I air dry my hair until completely dry. I’ve noticed my curls are less frizzy and even slightly more defined and shiny when I air dry. But some wash days it’s just not possible. When it’s cold outside I diffuse until my hair is 80% if I must go outside. In this Day 1 picture my hair was diffused for only 5 minutes and air dried the rest of the way. My curls were poppin’!
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I pineapple my hair EVERY night to make sure my curls aren’t flat or lifeless in the morning. Just a simple high ponytail using a loose ouchless scrunchie can make a world of a difference in extending the life of your style.
Maintenance
Morning and nightly maintenance is crucial to maintaining this style. It’s not difficult and doesn’t require much time but it’s definitely a requirement. I use a quarter sized amount of a creamy moisturizer (water is the 1st ingredient”> to put some life back into my curls. Patting my hair with product on my palms works great for me and doesn’t disrupt my curls too much. I also feel my curls thanking me for the moisture. Another option is misting your hair with water too. For me, water is a little too drying. For morning and nightly maintenance I use Shea Moisture’s Curl Enhancing Smoothie or Qhemet Biologics Burdock Root Butter Cream and seal with jojoba or coconut oil.
Day 3
Around Day 3, depending on the weather, my curls can get pretty stiff and need a little more moisture to revive its shape and bounce. I use the Q-Redew mid-week for about 1 minute in the morning. Like I mentioned misting or spraying my hair with water is a little too much moisture for my hair. The steam from the Q-Redew is always just what the hair doctor ordered for my stiff curls.
Day 4
This is my hair at the end of Day 4. I love how it grows with volume as the days go by.
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By day 5 my hair is usually at it’s max frizz factor. To reduce frizz I make sure to maintain by sealing with an oil. I’ve grown to love some amount of frizz as it helps me achieve the big hair I love.
On this day I used Shea Moisture’s Curl Enhancing Smoothie and jojoba oil to seal in the moisture for the day.
Day 6
High Pony! It’s wash day for me! I try to style my hair in an updo if time permits. If not I put my curls into a pony tail. If I’m feeling saucy I’ll tie my edges down with a satin scarf after applying a little water and Eco-Styler gel to them.
The majority of the questions and inquiries I receive on my YouTube channel, email and blog have a common theme. Heat damage. More specifically, inquiring minds want to know if there is hope after heat damage and if so, how to get their curls back. My answers are always personal, because cutting your damage is more than likely a personal decision. There are however, some very tell-tell signs for when it’s really time to let go.
Time to Let Go
The 1st Sign
Raggedy ends. My word choice is very specific because I feel that ‘raggedy’ describes almost every scenario in which it is time to let go. Heat damage usually stands out like a sore thumb. Part of the heat damaged strand, whether it be the ends or mid-shaft, is limp and lifeless. Lifeless ends don’t necessarily mean that you must cut your ends. Personally, my lifeless ends helped me discover several styles. Like many transitioners braid outs, twist ‘n curls and roller sets were routine styles in my arsenal for blending my curly and straight textures. However, if you’re lifeless ends are frayed and breaking causing split-ends and knots, IT’S TIME TO LET GO!
Why?
Raggedy ends prevent the hair you could be transitioning into from reaching its full potential. Split ends spread up to the hair shaft spilt the healthy hair growing from your scalp. Knots or SSKs (Single Strand Knots”> are the result of raggedy ends getting together for a raggedy party. No one has time for that. Knots caused by raggedy ends attract their other raggedy counterparts (shed hair, dirt, dust, debris”> and can even cause clumpy tangles at the ends of tightly coiled hair (4c”>.
The 2nd Sign
Styling frequently fails. Now let me stress again that cutting your heat damaged ends is a personal decision. So if you are happy with them go forth. But just in case your friends are too afraid to tell you, I will: straight-ended wash n gos are not cute. A straight-ended wash n go is a wash n go that has promise but just doesn’t take the cake. Curls from root to mid-shaft with straight or lifeless ends are just no good, and a telltale sign of damaged hair. IT’S TIME TO LET GO!
Why?
I have yet to see a heat damaged, straight-ended wash n go that was cute! Most of us strive to be cute, right? Same goes for styles that are not consistent because of heat damage. Bushy ends may be a sign of The Raggedy (see above”> and should be avoided if your twist out or style shows promise closer to your roots.
MORE: Best Curly Moisturizers
Dragging out the transition. Take it from me. I’ve expressed that I have always been a “No BC for Me” type of girl in the past. I still am. A big chop is just not my style. However, looking back on my transition from heat damage I definitely wish I had cut my heat damaged ends sooner. I transitioned for 2 years and think I could have cut around the 1 year mark and been happy with my decision. My ends were not raggedy (just lifeless”> nor breaking, but if I had cut sooner I could have explored so many more styles! IT’S TIME TO LET GO!
Why?
I wish someone had told me that an inch or two of heat damage is no big deal. I started off with 6-12 inches of damage. The heat damage weighed my hair down preventing me from trying some styles I loved to see on other women. . Although I’m very grateful for the length now, curly fros and other styles for hair above the shoulders would have been so fun to rock! When faced with the “should I cut” dilemma, look inside yourself and take a leap of faith. Cutting a little more damage than what you’re initially comfortable with will give you a sense of accomplishment.
Again, it’s a personal decision. You can change your mind along the way, or even transition with simply trimming your hair over a number of years. The most important thing to realize is that whatever you do, know that it’s just hair! Don’t allow anyone to make you feel bad for keeping your damaged hair or cutting your hair. If YOU feel confident with your decision go with it!
The Badgley Mischka hair created by Moroccanoil this season featured curls sitting atop a unique, playful reverse-braid that tightly followed the shape of the head. The unique effect was created by braiding hair from bottom to top instead of the usual top to bottom technique. Though superbly classic, the style has an edgy, modern sensibility that can be easily recreated at home!
Badgley Mischka Tutorial
Badgley Mischka Fall 2013
Peter Gray for Moroccanoil designed sophisticated multi-textured styles with a cool, modern edge for the Badgley Mischka Fall 2013 Collection.
Masterfully executed, the dramatic looks were inspired by film star Kim Novak in the Hitchcock thriller “Vertigo” as well as a touch of Tippi Hedren in the film “The Birds.”
How the Look Was Created
Peter Gray created the look by adding a touch of Moroccanoil Treatment to condition and add a lustrous depth to strands followed by new Moroccanoil Heat Styling Protection. He then worked through Moroccanoil Volumizing Mousse from roots to ends for soft volume and hold.
To create the reverse-braid he tipped the model’s head forward, braided from the nape of neck towards the crown, pulling in diagonal sections from the sides to the center of the head. As he continued, he brought in pivoting sections from side areas, taking care to keep the braid closely following the shape of the head.
When he reached the crown, Peter fastened the 3 braided sections together into a pony tail.
How the Look Was Created
“I then started to create the swirling effect on top of the head. I created a set, curling the hair from the front hairline and then back using a ¾” curling iron (for the first two sections”> to create a pronounced wave. I progressed to a 1” iron for the remaining set sections, including the ponytail. Then, I misted the entire set lightly with Moroccanoil Luminous Hairspray Strong.
“Next, I released the set, and combed it out starting at the crown, and allowed some loose pieces to fall free.
“I backcombed the top section lightly for a fluffy, feminine effect, concentrating on the wave through the front area.
How the Look Was Created
“The remaining loose lengths of the hair were wrapped around a pin-tailed comb – with the tip inserted vertically into the top of the braid – to hold the chignon above the reverse-braid.
“Fine wisps of hair were then brushed loose to soften, free and modernize the look.
“To finish, we used a fork comb to break up the edges of the set, and gave the style a final misting of Moroccanoil Luminous Hairspray Strong to hold it in place.”
Get the Look!
If you love this look as much as we do, but think it won’t work on your coily hair – think again! We asked Kala Garner to demonstrate a coily girl’s take on the Moroccanoil for Badgley Mischka hairstyle.
Step 1
Start by separating your into 2 sections
Step 2
Take a small section of hair at the nape of your neck.
Step 3
Separate the section into 2 sections, with a centered part.
Step 4
Cross the left section to the right and the right section to the left and hold with your index finger. Repeat until you reach the crown of your head.
Optional: This may be easier to do leaned over to the front.
Step 5
Take all of your loose hair and put it into a high ponytail at the crown of your head.
Step 6
Bun it up and secure with bobby pins.
Finished!
All done! An easy protective style inspired by the runway.
Not only does honey contain antioxidants, but it also hosts vitamins and minerals like niacin, riboflavin, calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorus, potassium and zinc. These all fight signs of aging and keep our skin and hair looking great!
9 Uses for honey
1. Anti-Aging Honey Mask
Whisk an egg white with a spoonful of organic honey (the darker the more antioxidants”> and rub unto your face. Relax for 10 minutes then gently rinse honey mask off with warm water.
2. Natural sweetener
Honey is a great all natural sweetener for tea. It can also substitue for sugar in even your morning cup of coffee, or instead of syrup on your waffles.
3. Sweet Bath
Add a cup of organic honey to your bath water to take advantage of honey’s great hydrating benefits.MORE: Honey Curls
4. Honey Highlights
Try a honey hair rinse for a slight brightening effect. Apply to freshly washed hair and rinse after 10 minutes. The more consistently you use this, the better your results will be.Lightened hair is not guaranteed (depends on hair’s porosity”> but the honey will leave your hair shinier and healthier!
5. DIY Deep Conditioner
Try adding a tablespoon of honey to your DIY deep conditioner for an added benefit. It might be just what your recipe needs to produce those shiny curls!
6. Can’t sleep?
The natural sugar found in honey slightly raises our insulin and allows tryptophan (the same amino acid found in turkey”> to enter our brain, causing us to relax. Try a spoonful of honey before bed as a natural cure to insomnia or sleepless nights!
7. Ouch!
Rub a little honey on a scrape or cut to keep out bacteria and prevent infection. Next time you’re out of antibiotic, try placing a bandage over your wound and watch it heal!
Seasonal Allergies?
Take a teaspoon or so of a high-quality local honey for two months before allergy season as a natural immunization. Because bees carry the pollen that causes seasonal allergies, the pollen in the honey you consume can help your body grow accustomed to the pollen.
Using a gel or strong hold product to define your curls? You are more than likely to experience “crunchy” hair if so. Crunchy hair is stiff and lifeless and not exactly what we envision when it we style our hair. Here are some tips on how you can “scrunch out the crunch” or SOTC, giving you defined curls that move!
SOTC
SOTC is not just scrunching
SOTC is different from “scrunching.” Scrunching your hair from tip to root, lifting the hair while your hair is wet and product has just been applied, can “help” define your curls and give body. But scrunching throughout your drying time keeps your curls from being well defined altogether.
Never SOTC when your hair is wet or even slightly damp. Doing this will send an army of frizzies and leaves curls less defined.
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If the product you used to style your curly tresses isn’t a gel or a product that gives your curls a strong hold, you may not have any crunch to scrunch. If your hair density is high you’ll need products that claim to give your curls maximum curl definition, like Kinky-Curly Curling Custard.
Smooth Application
Getting your curls to look consistent requires that you apply your product consistently. Make sure to smooth the gel or product through your hair evenly. Having crunchy sections and not-so-crunchy sections all over your head is a no-go.
MORE: How to Apply Hair Gel
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Once your hair is COMPLETELY dry it’s time to scrunch! Some gels (including alcohol-free gels”> can leave hair looking dry.
If you have frizzy hair after scrunching, try scrunching with an oil. Jojoba and coconut are two light oils that work perfectly for scrunching. Drop a dime sized amount of oil in the palm of your hand and rub your hands together.
Your Technique
With oily hands, scrunch from the tips to the roots of your hair by grabbing sections of your hair and squeezing. You should feel and maybe hear a very slight crunch. That is a sign that you are releasing some of the hold that the gel or product had on your curls. The definition will be a little less defined, giving your hair life!
You can also pat and lift your hair with the oil to give you more or less volume. Smoothing is not recommended as this can cause unnecessary frizz.
Depending on weather conditions like the dew point and wind your hair may experience more of less frizz after scrunching. Find a happy medium for your tresses. SOTC is a great way to sport great looking, flexible and bouncy curls!
