Comments on: Now and Then: Nkechi

By: Emmanuela

Emmanuela — Thu, 31 Dec 2009 02:51:33 +0000

I also started with the hair mist, only water in the bottle. I then moved on to amla hair oil and natural hair oils as well as a satin headwrap for the night.
Coconut oil is good as well as massaging the scalp.

I’m planning on using wild hair growth oil again it really softened my hair up to the point that if I twisted my hair it did would unravel!!
So those are some options to think about! good luck.

Thank you Nkechi for being real! Teach your family to be real too or just let your realness marinate so that they’ll take a bit of it one day

By: Natasha

Natasha — Mon, 21 Dec 2009 08:41:58 +0000

Hi Nkechi,
I really loved your story because it’s quite similar to mine.
I also live in Europe and I know that it is not easy to rock the “fro”, especially with the negative comments coming from other black people. My husband/and colleagues at work (who are white) understand this better than my own family. Even if I sometimes put wigs and braids, I would never never get a relaxer again to achieve the “good girl look” (by this I mean relaxed or pressed hair).
I admire your confidence. You are a beautiful and amazing girl!

By: Mat

Mat — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:21:40 +0000

What a beautiful hair. I also have the same texture as yours & usually get the “get-a-perm” comments from my mom. Thanks for the hair care tips also. I workout everyday & need something that could work for me if i do a wash ‘n go every morning.

By: Nkechi

Nkechi — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:02:49 +0000

Hey Faith,

I moisturize with a shea butter and olive oil mix every morning. I dee condition once a week with any all natural conditioner.

Thanks to everyone who said something positive.

I love BGLH!

By: Faith

Faith — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 07:07:40 +0000

thanks a lot! i will try it out asap

By: Asea

Asea — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:29:10 +0000

I have a suggestion for Faith, above, I have this hair texture too! I love my hair sooo much now that I understand it and what works for me. It can be a challenge for us 4 type girls too find products that work for us. I have found that deep conditioning treatments are your best friend!! Use a creamy one and keep it on all day/half day, maybe on a Saturday. And apply a heating cap if you like. I love Aubrey Organics. Organic Root Stimulator Hair Mayonaise is great too! Also, get a water based hair mist and mist your hair 2-3 times daily, just a few sprays to add moisture. Your hair will LOVE it. I keep a small bottle in my purse, a formula I made myself: mostly Water, Aloe Vera, your fave oils, such as Jojoba, etc. And keep it up with the shea butter and castor oil, but don’t overdo it. The key is using just the right amount. Also try shea/castor butter on WET hair… And lastly cover your hair at night with a satin cap… Hope this helps. It has helped for me!

By: Faith

Faith — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:33:04 +0000

Thank God i found someone with my hair texture,Ive been transitioning and all i get from my friends is ur hair is too kinky and hard,it wont be easy to manage so u should go perm it.In my mind im like who are u to tell me what to do with my hair?I believe that all textures are all equally beautiful and should be given care that is appropriate for ones texture.

Nkechi biko,what do u use to keep ur hair moisturized?,even with the castor oil and shea buttter i use,my hair dries up fast,especially in winter

By: Angelina

Angelina — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 17:09:38 +0000

I love your hair! Don’t let anyone bring you down. Your courage and maturity shine through and you’re beautiful girl!

By: LBell

LBell — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 02:15:10 +0000

Bravo! Thank you. Your hair is gorgeous (and very much like mine).

By: Nika

Nika — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 18:16:28 +0000

inspiring, good job