Hair Care Regimen for Kids?

I recently came to the decision that I would now start a regular hair care regimen for my daughter, who will be 4 years old in a month. She, of course, has natural hair- no chemicals. Her hair type is that of a 3c for the most part and when straightened or stretched, it reaches the middle of her back.

I thought now would be a good time to start implementing happy, healthy hair practices to not only keep her hair growing steadily and consistently and longer, but also to ensure that it stays HEALTHY.

I will basically mimic my hair care with hers for the most part. When I wash mine, I'll wash hers. If I do a prepoo, she gets a prepoo. Deep conditioning for me, same for her...and so on. I'll start it this way and then tweak it as I go along until I have a concrete regimen for the both of us. I probably won't do the same hair styles, though.

I will update blog with her hair and hair care as well, moving forward.

Until next time, y'all! Keep that hair happy...not "nappy"

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Mommy/Daughter Prepoo with Coconut Oil - YouTube Video

Decided to do a video showing how one does a prepoo / moisturinzing treatment using coconut oil.
I did my own hair, then did a demo using my daughter's hair. Yes, people, take care of your kid's hair too! :)

Time For a New Protective Style

So, I've had my microlinks out for a couple of weeks now. I've washed my hair a couple of times, deep conditioned, regular conditioning, two-strand twisted it, rocked a couple of twist-outs and a one or two wash-n-go's. I feel it is time to let my hair rest and rid it of manipulation for a at least a month.

Today, I'm thinking I'm going to do a deep moisturizing treatment - a prepoo with coconut oil. I'll follow with a shea butter leave-in conditioning cream and then I'll braid my hair into cornrows and begin crocheting it tomorrow.

I did crochet hairstyles for the majority of my time transitioning and it really showed my hair some love.
Since, it is summer time here in the windy city it is REALLY hot, REALLY humid and NOT very windy at all! LOL. It is definitely too hot and humid to be rocking wigs (though, I'll probably bring them back into the rotation come fall or winter), and because I don't want to over-manipulate my hair to help with retention, I think crochets and sew-ins will be my buddies for the next couple of months.

I'll update with whatever look I decide to give myself!


Until next time....

Hair Journey Essentials - Products I Use #1

These are just a few things that I have come to know and love since having started my hair journey. Good products for both natural and chemically treated hair.

Finger Coils For Kids - Cute and a PS!

So, I was contemplating giving myself some finger coils, but decided to hold off because my hair is soo, so thick I wasn't quite sure what the end result would be and also because I currently have my hair in a two-strand twist protective style and I want to wash and condition my hair before the next hairdo.
Therefore, I opted to do them on my almost-four-year-old daughter instead.
Here's where we are so far with it- about halfway done with her head. Taking a break so she can run around, and then I'll be back for round 2. I will post the finished product here as well as post a brief tutorial on how to do them on my YouTube channel. You can subscribe to my YouTube channel by clicking here: SUBSCRIBE TO MY YOUTUBE CHANNEL

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Microlinks on Natural 4B/4C Hair - 30 Day Review

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d6Q5XhvsHAs

At the Beach with Natural Hair-- Things You'll Need

It's important not to forget to properly care for your hair during these summer months.
Here are a few of the essential items that you'll need this summer when enjoying a hot day at the beach or pool:

• Swimmer's conditioner - Apply before swimming to prevent hair from absorbing too much water.

• UV Spray- Will protect your hair during long periods of sun exposure to your hair.

• Chlorine Removal Shampoo- Will rid your hair of damaging chlorine after your swim

• Swim Cap- To prevent your hair from being soaked with chlorine-filled water

• Floppy Hat- Protects your hair from the sun and keeps you looking FAB all at the same time.

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My Twist turned Faux-Hawk!

This is how changed up the look of yesterday's twist-out:

Easy Ways To Stretch Your Hair

Banding

• Divide your detangled, wet hair into 8-10 sections
• Apply rubber bands about 1 inch apart along length of the hair
• Allow to air dry

Bunning

• Start with wet, detangled hair and apply leave-in conditioners
• Divide hair into 2 sections and brush edges with boar bristle brush
• Tie into 2, low twisted buns 
• Allow to air dry

"Double Bubble"

(Provides the best results)

• Stretch your wet hair by bunning or banding method
• Allow to air dry
• Once dry, section hair and braid 
• Leave overnight to set

Questions About Transitioning vs. Big Chop?

Transitioning

Here's the long and short of it- Transitioning is when you grow out your relaxed hair until it has reached a length where you are comfortable wearing it, then cutting off your relaxed ends.




Big Chop (or "BC")

The big chop, sometimes referred to as "BC," is when you chop off all of your relaxed hair and basically start your natural journey with you new growth, or a TWA, (teeny weeny afro).


Hope this helped those who are thinking about going natural or just had questions!