07 November 2009 ~ 10 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 [...]

20 October 2009 ~ 11 Comments

what’s your bedtime reggie?

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Question for J from Chandra: Hello Jenteel, Thank you thank you thank you for your blog I must say first and foremost. I really can’t thank you enough for all of the great information and inspiration. I am a singer songwriter currently living in Germany but from Florida. I have struggled with my hair and [...]

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05 August 2009 ~ 19 Comments

question for j: help for fine hair?!

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From Monisola…Hello!I adore your blog! I just discovered it three days ago. I recently made the decision to grow my mini fro (like 3 inches 4b) into a joyously full Afro! I have a question: how can i tell whether my hair is fine or not? Last, should i moisturize my hair more or less [...]

22 July 2009 ~ 3 Comments

question for J: why are antifungal, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory elements so good for hair?

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J: BGLH’s resident haircare expert Hey guys, I (Leila) submitted this question to J out of my own curiosity: “So, I’ve been thinking about this for a while:A lot of things that are good for hair: aloe vera gel, castor oil, bentonite clay, chamomile, have antifungal, antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Why is that? I mean, [...]

28 April 2009 ~ 25 Comments

question for J: are some castor oils bad for your hair?

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Question for J from Eliss:Greetings!! This is Eliss, and I’m sending this email in hopes of attaining some information. I’m starting to use castor oil on my hair, but while doing my mini research, I’ve been noticing people saying there is a difference in castor oil and that some castor oils (the ones used as [...]

30 March 2009 ~ 4 Comments

jamgirl/raq brings it home with our last moisturizing regimen!

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introducing…“Jamgirl/Raq’s super duper easy moisturizing regimen!First of all, can I say I LOVE this blog-super informative, and the writing is superb! This brought out my competitive nature – I love a challenge, lol!”BGLH: What is your hair type (kinky/curly/coily)?JamGirl/Raq: I’m a 4a/4b mix, I guess. Who really understands that stuff? I have more important things [...]

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 [...]

21 March 2009 ~ 15 Comments

olivia’s moisturizing regimen!

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BGLH: What is your hair type (kinky/curly/coily)?Olivia: Type 3 under the nape – and the rest is Type 4. Nevertheless, I love it. BGLH: What products do you use to moisturize? Why? How frequently do you moisturize (conditioner, deep conditioners, and daily applications…)? Olivia:1. Wash hair with Dudu-Osum Natural Shampoo in 6 sections. 2. Conditioner: [...]

10 February 2009 ~ 10 Comments

i heart castor oil… and other thoughts

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1. last night i was looking through old hair pictures (like i do everyday once in a while), and started comparing photos of before and after i used castor oil. i’ve been using it for just a few weeks to seal my hair after i apply elasta qp “wretched” butter my daily moisturizer. i could [...]

07 February 2009 ~ 3 Comments

the moisturizing masterbook (courtesy of j), part 2

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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 [...]