NATURAL GROOMING, I'm having a problem with "friends and family". If one more person begs me to relax my hair i don't think i can be held responsible for my...
Hello all: I usually wear my natural hair in a twist-out (wet, then two-strand twist and take out in the morning). Does anyone have any suggestions how to...
Vernita, I think you need to realize that you are going on this journey for yourself, nor for your friends and family. My loved ones were very negative at...
Vernita, Depending on the reason you chose to go natural in the first place, don't let others compromise your integrity. You need to show them YOU are in...
Girl, I totally understand and sympathize. I'm currently going through the same thing with my friends and family. My mom hates my natural twists and has very...
vernita412, girl, I feel your pain. Let me tell you my story... I first decided to go natural, about 2 years, 4 months ago now. I was fortunate in that my...
kittax82002, Instead of twisting or braiding your hair straight back for your twistout/braidout,try having them braided around your head in circular motion. If...
Justeyez, wow..what a growing spurt you went through mentally and it seems to the best...you were right in knowing you had to SHOW your niece instead of tell...
NATURAL GROOMING, Has anyone tried any of Karen's Body Beautiful products? Has anyone tried the Hair Butter or Hair Cream? How does it stake up next to CD's...
Hi Keke! I have not tried Karen's HB, but I might consider it too. I used to be a strong follower of Carol's Daughter HHB, but the last jar I bought was just...
... Greetings,justeyez. Thank you for telling us your very uplifting and inspiring story. It's scary how much hair means to some people. Dark Victory...
NATURAL GROOMING, About a year and a half ago I decided to use a textuizer on my natural short mane and I did come out with a nice curly style. Now, I miss my...
... Greetings, realstg. I recently cut off shoulder-length locks because I missed my Afro. Quick question: what about your Afro did you find to be "a lot of...
Darkvictory, thats one of the reasons i do not plan to lock, i have considered locking and love the way locks look BUT..i know id miss my fro, so im staying...
darkvictoryonline, I am happy to be able to share part of my journey with you, and everyone in this community! I glad you found it inspiring - that was my sole...
mzregina2u, Thank you for your kind reply! I do feel that I have grown. It's funny how when you start being true to yourself in one way, other things start to...
Hello all: Has anyone tried any of these products: Goldwell Kerasilk Shampoo & treatment K-Pak reconstruct ABBA Laminates by Sebastian Any feedback would be...
Salutations ladies! I just wanted to say stand strong on your decision, my Mother wasn't so crazy about my hair either. I think she feels that I look too...
Hey NATURAL GROOMING, I just wanted to respond with how grateful I am for all of the responses concerning my hair and my family and friends and their issues of...
Hi all, I just tried a new product on my 1 year old locks and my daughters two strand twist. Its called Jane Carters lock and twist. I really like it. It gave ...
... Greetings, Regina and Natural Grooming. Like you, I love the look of locks. Had mine for almost seven years. Then life changed in various ways and it was...
NATURAL GROOMING, I have been growing my locks for about 1 year now. I've heard don't use petroleum products. If that is so what are the best products to use...
Greetings, Shea butter is a good product. You can get it any different densities, either pure, or mixed with other ingredients, like olive or tea tree oil....
Hello: I wouldn't recommend Shea Butter for locking hair. Shea Butter is difficult to wash out of the hair or for the hair to absorb. You end of with lots of...
Hello, I suggest using aloe vera gel for starting dreadlocks. I had my locks started five years ago in a salon that used brown protein gel. It didn't take me...
Hi Ursula - You really don't need any product to lock your hair, but if you are going to use products, avoid creamy, buttery, products. When you think about...
NATURAL GROOMING, I agree with Mikki, aloe Vera is the way to go! -Nicolacita ... "Be careful what you ask for, you just might get it!" "Tenga cuidado qué...
NATURAL GROOMING, Well i've been growing the dreadlocks now for about 1.5 years. I started out with Rasta lock creame and grow. I've noticed my hair after...
NATURAL GROOMING, My daughter will be 4 in Sept. I only use vaseline on her hair and she still does not have a full head of hair. she still has the bald spot...
