Short hair versus long hair? Is that even a question worth asking? We all know the majority will scream ‘LONG HAIR!’ at the top of their voices without even giving it a second thought. I’m the ‘majority’ or at least I have been for almost my whole life.  I’m not going to tell you what length is better and why, that, I believe, differs from person-to-person.  And I think it ultimately boils down to what makes you feel beautiful.  This will simply be a discussion of the nays and the yays of both lengths, with some Insightful anecdotes from me and some of my friends. When most people are in their short hair stage, they hide behind wigs and weaves and beanies and hats, and whatever it is they can wear over their heads to avoid being seen with short hair.  I am ‘most people’ or at least I have been for almost my whole life.   Normally I would just avoid cutting my hair, but of course sometimes life happens ( how my natural hair journey started ).  And when li...

In the natural hair world, there are many different products. So many that some very good products get buried beneath the masses.  But you don‘t need to find all the ‘good products’ buried beneath the masses, do you? If the products you are using are working for you, then amen!  That is what we want at the end of the day. But knowledge is knowledge and it does hurt to read a little bit more about... … well, anything really. Today we talk about hair oils.  Hair oils can have many benefits for your hair. From boosting your growth to moisturizing your scalp. You may already be familiar with oils such as coconut oil, EVOO, castor oil, jojoba oil, tea tree oil, etc.  There is a lot of information on the net about these.   Ever heard of amla oil? Of course you have! If you haven’t though, it is usually a green liquid that has a very pungent smell.  It looks nothing less than voodoo, and that is why the first time I purchased it, I made at least half a dozen round...

Do you know your hair products? Do you read your ingredients before purchasing your products? What are you even looking for in the ingredients? If you don’t have an answer to even just one of these questions, read on. This is worth your time. Taking care of your hair is not only important for its growth but it is also a good habit to adopt.  Knowing your products is an essential part of taking care of your hair. Know which products to use to get specific results. It’s easier to work with your hair if you know what supplements it needs and what products to use. Don't have time to read this now? save it for later, on pinterest: Inevitably, the ingredients are just as important. Ingredients make up the product, so it is logical to know what is put in the products before purchasing .  You’ll be shocked to know that some products might seem like what you need but contain a lot of ingredients that will harm not only your hair but also your health. For these...

It is important to keep the ends of your hair tucked away for length retention. The ends are the oldest parts of your hair and hence are the most fragile. As a result, they need to be protected as much as possible.  Protective hairstyles help a lot with this. Protective hairstyles are basically any styles that can help keep your ends tucked away.  A  bun is a protective hairstyle. In fact, a bun is a protective hairstyle at its simplest. Some protective hairstyles include wigs, weaves, and braids. Perhaps more importantly, protective hairstyles also allow some time off from manipulating your hair! Every girl with an afro deserves a very good timeout.  Here, I present to you four  protective hairstyles that are easy to achieve and will give you that timeout without feeling like you wasted a whole lifetime. You will realize that all of them are braid-hairstyles, this is because I prioritize convenience and ability to do it myself over anything else....