Archive for the ‘Articles For Natural Hair’ category
advice for transitioning by tinuke
So you want to go natural? Once you make a decison to go natural, be ready to free your mind. It is a journey that requires a strong determination and boldness. Unfortunateley, many women have been taught to believe that the European Standard of Beauty is the way to go. The media constantly presents beauty [...]
kerrie from relaxer to transition and now fabulously natural
Kerrie is an awesome new natural, here below she shares her story from the relaxed days to the now natural days. Enjoy. Hello to all of my natural and transitioning DIVAS out there!! Well…let’s see, I tried going natural twice before I actually succeeded. I suppose that it’s true what they say, “The third time [...]
faster hair growth?
Hi, I am finally going to go natural after saying it over & over, I’m going to actually do it this time! I saw your page on Facebook & I checked out your stories & I am ready to begin this journey for real this time! My hair has been permed for years & I [...]
readers mail:breakage? moisture?
I love getting emails from all of you, and enjoy sharing whatever I can to help. I recieved this email and I know it resonates with someone else out there: Hi. I’m newly natural only two months since my last perm so my hair is still fairly relaxed. i don’t want to cut the ends [...]
kinky curly in target?
Kinky-Curly announced a few days ago, it will be now launched in Target stores!! How exciting. This just made it even easier to find the products. And I must commend Target on taking on Natural Brands as well. So be on the lookout ladies and gents for the Kinky Curly products in a Target near [...]
lifestyle matters: foods for your hair
It’s so important what we put on our hair, but its also very important what we put in our bodies. This quick tip is just to remind us all that foods rich in: Omega 3 fatty acids are important and beneficial for our hair and can support scalp health. Salmon is a good and excellent [...]
quick tip: oil rinsing
Have you ever heard of it? Ever tried it? If not, it’s something you may want to look into. Oil rinsing is great for those who suffer from: dry hair tangles knots dry scalp It’s really easy to incorporate into your regimen and the benefits are endless which includes, shiny hair, more moisture and overall [...]
doing the big chop or long transitioning: which method is better?
Doing the Big Chop or Long Transitioning: Which method is Better? This is a question I’ve come across a lot throughout the natural hair forums and other online mediums. People are wondering whether or not they should do the big chop or if they should long transition and maintain their new growth with their relaxed [...]
yes you still need to shampoo!
So, I was thinking back to my first time being natural (back when my mom would be the one combing/washing my hair and caring for my hair). My hair was natural, and you better believe we shampooed, condition and deep treat my hair and guess what? It grew, and grew and grew and was in [...]
about the ponytail
A reader asked me the other day what were my thoughts on the ponytail. Well here’s my reply: The ponytail isn’t bad..it’s just how often you do it, how tightly you do it, and how you wear the pony. Ideally you should limit the times you wear your hair in a puff or put it [...]
pesky single strand knots
What do I do about the individual knots on my hair strands? its not that they’re tangling, the strand coils around itself and makes a tied knot at the end and even when i cut it, it does the same thing all over again That question came to me from my cousin. Most of us have [...]
cinnabun hairstyle how to
when i posted the above pics on the fan page i didn’t expect such an emphatic response, so many of you have asked me just how i created the style. i did this months ago, but i think i’ll def be trying it again. so just how did I create the style above? well it’s [...]
talking about heat use
just a short video, in which I discuss heat damage, heat usage and taking the precautions to avoid the worst. stay blessed and afroniquely you! And please don’t forget to vote for me at: VOTE HERE
two strand twists tutorial
A two strand twist tutorial courtesy of Eddie Simpson: Here’s also a pictorial: Need a way to stretch your twists and keep them hanging long for longer? then try this: Hope this was helpful for you all, and thanks Eddie for the awesome instructions!! Stay blessed and Afroniquely You!
natural hair terminology
being natural comes with it’s own little jargon, here are a few that is popular: let me know in the comments which ones should be added. A ACV: Apple cider vinegar, used to clarify the hair and level acidity Aloe Vera gel/juice: very moisturizing for hair and skin ALS: Ammonium Laureth Sulfate, Ammonium Lauryl Sulfate; [...]
it’s naturalhair day!
yay!! it’s finally here!! the official #naturalhair day starts now on twitter. have twitter?? be sure to join in with your tweets about all things natural hair! see ya’ll over there! remember hashtag to use is #naturalhair
frizz attack, help!!
I am about 2 months pregnant and my hair is on the frizz!!!! Last time this happened I had to cut it and I don’t really want to because my face is going to spread as I become more pregnant. My hair has become very dry and brittle. I am still moisturizing and deep conditioning, [...]
kinky curly chronicles event
Thursday, May 20 6:00pm – 10:00pm FREE LIVE TAPING The Good Hair Shop 7173 Covington Highway #4 Lithonia, GA 30058 If you are in the area, be there..if not, please join us on the Ustream channel to catch in on all the action and have a good few hours of informative series regarding hair, food [...]
slather me some honey baby!
i love me some honey, i actually love eating honey raw, spilled over my fingers in all it’s thick-liquid gooyiness and have it just melt in my mouth..you know what i’m talking about! honey= yum! well did you know it’s just as yummy for your hair? i’m a strict believer that if you can eat [...]
hot n cold relationships with our hair
let’s face it, this is no fairytale journey we face as naturals, and it certainly isn’t the easiest all the time. but it can be a loving one regardless of the bumps and falls. think about it, we form relationships in everything we do, friendships, family, jobs, social clubs etc, why then not form one [...]
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Hi! I'm Sasha-Shae Shaw, author and owner of Afroniquely You™ a blog that focuses on natural hair, and lifestyle. See more on what this blog is