07 November 2009 ~ 9 Comments

BGLH girls talk up their top products… Update

BGLH readers recently asked J, Shari and I — who all have different textures — to list our top products. J went first. Now Shari weighs in. Of the three of us, Shari (our resident graphic designer) is the one transitioning to natural hair. Peep her top picks. If you want more product talk, check [...]

07 July 2009 ~ 15 Comments

Hair care starts at the cuticle [guest blogger week]

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~by Jc I’m very honoured to take up a guest spot on BGLH as it is the fab blog that I spent weeks and months looking at before deciding to jump in and start my own (http://thenaturalhaven.blogspot.com). I am a scientist and I talk about the science of hair! Hair care has many facets but [...]

26 March 2009 ~ 3 Comments

back to curly’s moisturizing regimen!

MOISTURIZING PRODUCTS AND REGIMEN* apple cider vinegar aubrey organics aveda co-washing coil/curl definition curl junkie cutting/trimming jane carter march moisturizing madness

back to curly says,“I draw inspiration from your blog, so thanks a bunch for talking the real talk, and never sugar coating anything!” BGLH: What is your hair type (kinky/curly/coily)?BackToCurly: I’m not good at hairtyping but I’ll venture and say…my hair type falls under a 3b/3c. 3b at the crown & 3c everywhere else. It’s [...]

25 March 2009 ~ 13 Comments

tough love: get a handle on those scalp conditions!

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focus on scalp conditions: eczema, dandruff, fungal infections and alopecia. if you have not seen one already, please see a doctor if any of these conditions persist. please do not self-diagnosis or self-medicate without getting the proper information. the information that follows is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. 1) the [...]

24 March 2009 ~ 8 Comments

reader question: how do i get rid of dry scalp/dandruff?

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Question for J from Angela/mellowyel:“Hi BGLH,My name’s Angela, and I’m a regular reader of your blog. I have a question about products for your hair and scalp. I’m not yet a year natural, and I’m in the product junkie phase of my natural journey. One of the major problems I’ve encountered is a dry, itchy [...]

24 March 2009 ~ 3 Comments

tough love – give new ideas a chance!

TOUGH LOVE HAIRCARE SERIES apple cider vinegar baking soda bentonite clay clarifying co-washing hair loss jenteel: resident hair expert silicones supplements/vitamins

1) buy a natural shampoo with gentle ingredients or consider conditioner washing(co-washing). i must admit, at first the concept of “washing” my hair with conditioner was foreign. i was resistant, but i saw so many people trying it with success. i learned that hair is not meant to be “squeaky clean”, especially highly textured hair [...]

07 February 2009 ~ 3 Comments

the moisturizing masterbook (courtesy of j), part 2

MOISTURIZING PRODUCTS AND REGIMEN* aloe vera apple cider vinegar castor oil clarifying glycerin honey humectants jenteel: resident hair expert moisturizing masterbook panthenol protein spritz

click here for part 1 WHAT YOU PUT INTO IT… (cont’d)HUMECTANTS: substances used to attract and bind water to the hair. Vegetable Glycerin: a popular humectant derived from vegetable sources (avoid synthetic glycerin). Use it in combination with another conditioning agent if planning to use heat-styling methods. I personally avoid glycerin because in the winter [...]

31 January 2009 ~ 9 Comments

climbing deeper into this natural ish, pt 2

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so, about a week ago i proclaimed i was switching to all natural hair ingredients. for some background: my regimen is centered on protective styling. i keep twists or box braids in for 3 weeks, then take them down and do a clarifying treatment and deep condition. the plan is to try different ingredients/products every [...]

21 January 2009 ~ 4 Comments

bublnbrnsuga, the second half

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here’s the second half of the bublnbrnsuga interview (the first half sparked loads of discussion.) this part includes info on her haircare products & regimen. enjoy! BGLH: how long were you natural before you relaxed? B: 6 years. BGLH: you have a great regimen, where did you LEARN all this stuff? B: Bits and pieces [...]

16 January 2009 ~ 16 Comments

the investigation continues…

MOISTURIZING PRODUCTS AND REGIMEN* apple cider vinegar assessing hair natural girl's reading list porosity protein

so, i am continuing my manhunt to learn the true nature of natural hair. this is what i scrounged together from natural hair care forums & blogs. again, it’s a work in progress that is open to comment and dissent, just like my black list. THIS POST ADDRESSES TWO CHARACTERISTICS OF NATURAL HAIR — POROSITY [...]