Coil method for the Big Chop
Many people seem to have difficulty when it comes to the day when its time to do the Big Chop. depending on how processed the hair is it can be really hard to tell where the line of demarcation is. At the same time I wanted to be able to keep as much length as possible. Because of this dillema I created a method of big chopping that helps me to keep maximum length when doing the big chop. I’ve done it before and this time I took some pics! It is really simple to do! First cover your...
5 tools to get straighter flat iron results
One of the most basic techniques to get straighter hair when flat ironing is to chase your flat iron with a fine comb. Doing this separates the hair and yields a straighter result. There are a few tools on the market that build upon this idea and can help get the hair straighter, when a fine toothed comb just isn’t enough. Soft Boar Bristle Brush This isn’t marketed specifically as a straightening tool but I found it to be very effective at doing so. Because the brush allows more smoothing and tension on a section of hair the end...
Why sectioning your hair is important
I always section my hair in four parts, whether it be for detangling, washing, styling or whatever. When I was fully rexlaxed, I was able to get away with washing in 2 sections. I thought since my hair has been so compliant, it would be ok to try to cut corners in my regimen. Boy, did I get a wakeup call! I shampooed my hair with a sulfate free shampoo in 2 large sections. Also I made sure to be as thorough as it was all said and done, my hair looked and felt clean. I thought: “Hey...
Salvaging a Bad Flat Ironing Session
This week I decided to try a new flat ironing cream from L’oreals new smooth intense line. I was left with VERY unexpected result : greasy ends and puffy roots. It looked as if I haven’t washed my hair in ages, even though I had just washed my hair! This is really upsetting, given the fact I had spent so much time trying to straighten my hair in the first place! I was ready to re wash my hair and just deal with my crazy transitioning hair! Instead, I decided to work with what I had and revive this...
Smooth Rollersetting on Natural / Transitioning hair
Magnetic Rollers are tricky to get the hang of! Even though they are called “magnetic” its hard to get the hair to grip on the roller. After many attempts I was able to to figure out how to keep them on my head. Even so, they were loose and my hair would frizz out of them! By the time they were dried I would have silky smooth ends with plenty of Africa at the roots. NOT the look I’m going for! After honing in my techniques using mesh rollers, I decided to apply the idea to using magnetic rollers....
Getting a Straighter Blowout on Natural / Transitioning Hair
Getting the hang of blow drying my hair took me quite some time. Sometimes it would be too poofy and very tangled around the ends. Not to mention, the end result would be as dry and crispy as a bowl of Shredded Wheat. After honing in my techniques, I find that this particular method works well for me when I want to blowdry in preparation for a flat iron. My hair ends up superbly straight compared to other methods and is much easier to flat iron. To start off, I use a hatchet blowdryer with a brush attachment. I...