In the Summer of 2006, I decided to grow my relaxer out or transition to natural hair. I usually went about 3 months without a relaxer so I figured I could go natural and look alright. So I transitioned for 5 months by wearing styles that masked the 2 or 3 different textures in my […]
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Story of the BiG ChOp!!!
My Natural Hair Journey
This is my natural hair timeline thus far… Aug. 2006 This is me before the BiG ChOp. I tried to transition. Matter of fact I went perm less for about 5 months. Here I got a really good Chi. (I know I look high in this picture. I’m not.) Nov. 2006 This is a month […]
Obe to My Natural Hair
So today I looked in the mirror and despised her. We have a love/hate relationship. She’s wild and opinionated. Our arguments determine how I feel about myself and how the rest of my day goes. I know she loves me. I mean look at all I do for her, the money I spend on her. […]
Hot Oil Treatment
A hot oil treatment is the process of adding warm oil to the hair and scalp. The purpose of the treatment is to ensure that the moisture from water is retained as well as to soothe dry scalp.
Natural Hair Mishaps
This question came to me via email. Read the story and my response below.
No More Shampoo! (No Poo Method)
What is no poo method? Why no poo? What is co-wash? This post answers these questions and more.
Curl Definition
Simply tool, tips and techniques for curl definition in optimizing your wash n go style with an instructional video by Hair Rules.
Natural Hair Rules!!!
Welcome, Naturalista! Receive easy, step-by-step natural hair techniques, tips and methods as well as inspirational encouragement at Natural Hair Rules (NHR). Natural Hair Rules is dedicated to providing the best natural hair styles, natural hair care and inspiration. Struggling to disarm negative perception of the natural-haired African American woman, Creator Tamara L. Floyd embarked on […]