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 [...]

25 August 2009 ~ 4 Comments

question for J: how do you know whether a regimen is working for you?

MOISTURIZING PRODUCTS AND REGIMEN* baking soda coil/curl definition jenteel: resident hair expert reader questions silicones

Question for J from Nay Shay:BGLH,I need help!! I recently did my big chop 2 weeks ago. I have read many blogs and YouTube videos, I understand the regimen differs for each natural, and that it takes a while until you find the right one for you. But you know how it is, we’re in [...]

01 April 2009 ~ 12 Comments

PRODUCT REVIEW: baking soda mixed with yogurt and amino acids as a frizz reducer

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CHERRY LOLA: This has been my big “issue”; frizz – mostly at the roots. This treatment totally calmed the frizz down and made the roots behave the way the rest of my hair does. It has become curly from root to tip. I was floored by the results. I still am. I’ve done the treatment [...]

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 [...]