If anyone told you that your hair would loc overnight, probably they were unsure of the process. It will take some time for your hair strands to wrap around itself and form an actual loc. I’ve been fortunate enough to have very coarse hair, and in the time since June 22, 2020, the day I…
Category: Natural Hair
NYC Bans Hair Discrimination Against Black People
I’ve sat with this post in draft for over a year. I had to come to grips with the ignorance behind the idea that law officials had to put in law in the 20th century, where companies could not treat people with hair that grows out of their head AND identify as Black, African-American, Caribbean,…
I’m Transitioning my Loose 4c Hair to Sisterlocks
I’m transitioning from a loose natural to sisterlocks. I’m so excited to physically begin this journey sisterlocks. Mentally, it’s so much to learn and decide on, because like I’ve been told by a couple of hairstylists, it’s a commitment. I’ve been natural since 2012, when I decided to cut off all the permed hair from…
Conditioners that Retain Moisture for Natural 4c Hair
So in my time since returning natural, it’s been seven years in June, I’ve used different types of moisturizing shampoos for my natural hair. Most products I’ve either received in a monthly subscription box or in a swag bag from one of the many events I would attend in New York. For those of you not familiar with knowing which shampoo to purchase for your hair, you must first define what you want the shampoo to do.