Grow It by Chicoro
Several of Chicoro’s hair growth tips helped me reach my goal length. I consider her one of my natural hair “idols”.
Grow It is full of helpful information on natural hair care and how to grow hair of any type and texture. I was following Chicoro online before she wrote the book and learned a great deal from her. Grow It is a quick and easy read but that is because her tips are simple and to the point. The only critique I have is that it would have been nice to have more pictures of her beautiful hair featured however this probably would have raised the cost of the book. It is very reasonably priced under $15.
Let’s Talk Hair by Pamela Ferrell
This was the first book I read on natural hair care and it is one of my favorites. It if full of tips to grow and care for natural hair. I recommend this book particularly for new naturals who are interested in protective styling. She gives great instructions on twist and braided styles. Let’s Talk Hair also include tips on how to use various oils and tools to promote hair growth. This book is very hard to find now and you will probably have to buy it used or check it out from your local library.
Curly Girl by Lorraine Massey
Curly Girl is a quick and interesting read on how to care for curly hair. This book introduced me to the idea of cowashing and changed my views on the necessity of constant shampooing. I recommend Curly Girl in particular for ladies with type 3 hair who plan to wear their hair in wash and go and loose styles frequently. This book does NOT focus on providing tips for hair growth but is a good general hair care guide. It is also available in an enhanced Ebook form.
So I know I mentioned to you all that I was seriously thinking about cutting my hair. I was just tired of the time it was taking me to style it at this length particularly with a new baby. Long hair of any texture takes time. This is something to really think about if you’re […]
Whenever the slightest thought of giving up on my natural hair journey crosses my mind I think of my daughters. Yes even after almost 15 years as a natural I sometimes think about giving it up, but my daughters keep me motivated. I want them to know that they are beautiful in all of their […]
So after about 5 years of having waist length hair I am seriously considering cutting my natural hair. I have 2 children and a busier lifestyle than I did when I first decided to grow my hair long. Yes I keep it simple but caring for long natural hair still takes time. Overall […]
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Over the years I have often considered letting go of my fro and locing my natural hair. However after much consideration and research I realized that locs require quite a bit of work and time to maintain just like loose hair. I have met women with natural hair who decide to loc to make hair […]
On Wednesday nights my guilty pleasure is Empire. Great acting, engaging story lines, and good music, but… another thing that keeps me coming back is Serayah. Serayah McNeil is the lovely singer and actress who plays Tiana on Empire. Not only is she talented, but her hair is just gorgeous and I think she is […]
If you’re trying to grow longer hair faster or prevent hair loss you may be considering hair vitamins or a supplement. While you should not rely on supplements to reach your goals, they can be beneficial to helping you reach your hair growth goal faster. One that I personally like is MSM (methylsulfonylmethane). Simply put […]
Now I will be the first person to tell you that ditching the excess heat was one of the best things I did to help grow my hair. However, heat is not “the devil” to be avoided at all costs. While heat is definitely not essential to hair growth, there are some benefits to using […]
Viola Davis looked absolutely lovely at the Screen Actors Guild Awards. With grace and style she accepted her award and addressed issues of diversity and beauty standards in Hollywood. In reference to her role in “How to Get Away with Murder”, Davis thanked her producers for believing a “mysterious woman could be a 49-year-old, dark-skinned, […]
Winter time is here and it is important to adjust your natural hair routine accordingly. In the summer time my hair just seems to flourish. My hair loves the warmth and humidity. I’m originally from Chicago and they don’t call it the Windy City for nothing, it can get really cold and can damage fragile strands. […]
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