There have been discussions on BGLH deriding naturals’ seeming obsession with curl definition (like the comment box thread HERE.) But the reality is that increased curl definition is a sign of effective moisturizing and conditioning. And coil/curl definition is one of natural hair’s biggest defenses against tangling. Many naturals know their hair isn’t being treated [...]
Karee submitted this interesting question. Does natural hair go through curl pattern phases? I’ve been natural almost all of my life. I remember my “baby hair” being really easy to manage and manipulate. From the pictures I have it looks like it was 3B (curly). From 5-12 I remember having really thick 4B (kinky) hair. [...]
Lately I’ve received several emails from readers wanting to know how to define their curls and coils. Franchesca says…. “After I wash my hair, I love the curls that I see. But after I detangle it, it turns into a fro with no definition. How can I detangle my hair and still have the curls [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
this is the first installment of the “tough love” series. we are too rough with our hair! 1) use the right equipment: by now most of us realize to avoid breakage, it is suggested to use wide tooth combs to detangle highly textured hair only when wet or damp. but are your combs seamless? nicole [...]
my bentonite wash (bentonite, yogurt, apple cider vinegar, and a drop of baking powder), and my deep conditioner (banana, coconut oil, coconut milk, honey, yogurt) did something to my coils… i don’t know if they loosened them, or just defined them. whatever happened wasn’t that drastic, since i can’t tell the difference… but i did [...]
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