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.
This is the natural hair style I go to when I don’t have time to do my hair. It is quick and easy to do. I particularly like to do this bun hair style on wash days when I need to go out before my hair has had time to completely dry or if […]
This bun is often called a sock bun, however I don’t use a sock or any stuffing. If your hair is thin you should consider using a satin covered scrunchie or natural textured weave to stuff the bun and give it a full look. 1) Start with hair that is slightly damp. 2) […]
Many women tell me that they find short natural hair styles boring or they just don’t know what to do with their short natural hair. Well Lupita Nyong’o has a flair for wearing her short natural. She can make it look elegant, fun, classy, or funky all by making small changes to the style. I […]
1) Flat twist small sections of hair in the front on an angle. Secure twists with bobby pins or rubber bands. Watch this video for tips on how to do flat twists. 2) You may want to use gel to help the flat twists hold. (I tie down my flat twists to help smooth them) […]
1) Follow the instructions for comb coils. 2) It is recommended to allow the coils to set for atleast 24 hours. 3) Apply a small amount of oil to fingers and undo coils, separate coils for desired fullness.
1) Start with clean wet hair 2) Section the hair to frame the face as desire 3) Apply a generous amount of gel to the section you will work on 4) Using the end of rat tail comb twist the hair around it in a circular motion (some people use the teeth of the […]
Low manipulation style tips for short natural hair video You will need the following items to accomplish some of the styles suggested in the video: Hindu Sheen Curl Set Rat Tail Comb Flexi Rods Ecostyler Gel Hooded Dryer
This quick and simple style combines large twists and a braid. 1) Begin by putting hair in large two strand twists 2) Take twists and braid to the side. For more detailed instructions check out the video tutorial below.
This simple updo hair style takes me about 10 minutes. One thing I like about this style is that it can last 3-4 days if I tie it up at night and braid up the loose bang in the front. You can accessorize this style however you want. I used a comb with a ribbon […]
I wear this natural updo hair style quite frequently in the summer. It is super quick and it will usually last a week. I do this style on hair that has been stretched out by braiding or blowdrying. This style is great for natural hair growth because it requires little manipulation once it is done, […]
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