Link of the Day - Franchesca's Updo

Updo style by Franchesca! Her inspiration for this style is singer Janelle Monae. Makes me wish my hair was a little bit shorter... I would try this style myself. Here is the video tutorial for this style -

Khamit Kinks

Amazing work by Khamit Kinks. Photos from their Facebook page.

Kids Corner – Make your Conditioner!

Natural Ingredients Hair Conditioner

By Ms. NB

One of my lovely daughters (age 12) has recently discovered a passion for trying out homemade conditioners, shampoos and even face mask!  This past weekend, she made her own conditioner, with a natural ingredient recipe that she found online.  She used if after shampooing her hair and loved it.  I asked if she wanted to share it on my blog and she said yes. 

Here is the recipe she tried:

1/4 cup water

1 egg

1/8 cup baby oil

1/8 cup extra virgin olive oil

"Mix these ingredients until smooth. It may be watery, but that is ok. After you shampoo your hair, rinse it out well. Then part your hair into 3 to 4 sections.  Work the condition mixture into each section by rubbing it in all the way."   Leave the conditioner in and style while wet or when dry.  I have not tried this recipe myself, but her hair was very soft after using the conditioner that she made using the ingredients above.  Here is what she had to say after using the conditioner. "Your hair will feel soft and will make people behind you want to touch your hair. It is especially good for ladies with curly or wavy hair.” –  Ms. NB

Featured Reader - Dejanee

Name: Dejanee

What is your hair story? I was natural pretty much my whole life. However, when my parents got a divorce I had to live with my dad and my hair became the responsibility of my aunt. She was a hair stylist and that was one of the first things she did was perm me and my other two sisters hair. I was too young to know what a relaxer was or to tell her that I did not want one. What is funny is that I started transitioning after my parents started dating again and where later remarried.

When and why did you decide to start wearing you hair naturally? After I was old enough to realize what a relaxer was, I decided to go natural. I, at the time, had no information on hair and did the best I could.   

What are three products  you can’t live without for nurturing your hair/styling your hair?

Honey - I love it as a pre-poo is makes my hair shiny.

Aussie moist - I love this as a co-wash and I use it as a leave in. People always tell me how good my hair smells, when i use it.

Komaza coconut milk- Ph balance and makes my hair soft.

How can we keep up with you and your journey?

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