25Apr 2013 by KG 4 Comments
You Betta Know It!

You Betta Know It!

Beauty, Hair, Hair Care Article, Wellness
4 Things Every Curly/Coily Should Know 1. Dryness is the enemy: You may be tired of hearing about keeping your hair moisturized, but it can’t be emphasized enough! The weather and other elements attack our coily hair and dry it out. Using a moisturizer daily or when needed is important when trying to prevent breakage and promotes growth and shine. 2. Oil could be the enemy: If you’re applying oil to your hair to “seal” the cuticle and wondering why your hair looks dry regardless, you may be applying your oil at the wrong time during your regimen. Applying oil to your hair before your leave-in conditioner or moisturizer closes the cuticle. This blocks the moisture you’re attempting to add to your hair. Oil is like a cherry on an…
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24Apr 2013 by KG No Comments
Styling Videos All May!

Styling Videos All May!

Beauty, Hair, Hair Care Article, Hair Care Products, Hairstyling Article, Wellness
It's been quite a while since I've created a styling tutorial on my channel. So I've decided to post a hair-styling video every week next month! Week 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ps-yTBYHq2M   Week 2: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dp69AKyEuig   Which style would you like to see created next? Bantu Knot Out Roller Set Straight Hair Blow Out    pollcode.com free polls  Peace & Blessings, Kala  
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22Apr 2013 by KG No Comments
The Q-Redew Hair Steamer

The Q-Redew Hair Steamer

Beauty, Hair, Hair Care Article, Hair Care Products, Hairstyling Article, Wellness
Over the winter my hair was so angry at me. At first I thought it was because I was neglecting it, but in retrospect my regimen really wasn't that different than in other seasons. I really thought that the wash n go winter I'd hoped for was not possible. Until one day the Q-Redew came into my life and everything changed. I used it to re-shape  and restore moisture in my hair mid-week. After a few uses I realized that I COULD wash n go each with just 2 extra minutes added to my regimen mid-week! My schedule and my hair didn't suffer. As the weather warms up I still use the Q-Redew to re-shape my hair and it's the best de-tangler I've heard used (stay tuned for that instructional vid). Check…
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01Sep 2012 by KG 4 Comments
Newbie Tips

Newbie Tips

Beauty, Hair, Hair Care Article
Are you a newbie? Getting started can be a daunting task but don't fret! The first thing to do when transitioning or embarking on a healthy hair journey is to decide on a routine or regimen. It's best to keep it simple when starting out so we've broken it down for you. There are a few things to consider when creating a regimen. Start Here: 1. Cleanser/Co-Wash: Sulfate-free shampoo is best for curly-kinky-coily hair because it doesn't strip the hair of its natural oils like sulfate containing shampoos do. Alternatively wash your hair with conditioner. 2. Conditioner: Always detangle your hair while wet and saturated with conditioner. Use a wide-toothed comb or your fingers, detangling from the ends on up. 3. Deep Conditioner: Apply a deep conditioner to your hair once…
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01Sep 2012 by KG 1 Comment

Styling Theory – Stretch for Retention

Beauty, Hair, Hair Care Article
If your goal is to have longer hair, you probably already know that retention is key. Making retention a priority in your hair care routine will produce results. Stretching your hair is just one technique. Our definition of retention is below: Retention, (noun): The ability to retain the oldest most fragile parts of your hair (the ends) resulting in maximum preservation and length. Naturally kinky-curly-coily hair tangles easily and if you enjoy wearing your hair in loose styles you could be keeping the hair from reaching it's full length potential. When the hair is stretched it has a lower probability of tangling resulting in breakage. By using any of the techniques and styles below you can help ensure maximum retention by the stretching method! Try one and let us know how it…
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27Aug 2012 by KG No Comments
“She’s not REALLLLY Natural”

“She’s not REALLLLY Natural”

Beauty, Hair, Hair Care Article
Author: Belinda Malone Who Has the Right to Tell You What’s Natural? The natural hair movement is more popular than ever before,  with an increasing number of women making the choice to go for the BC. Even the New York Times is running features on their online site about black women making the choice to ditch the chemical straighteners and embrace their naturally textured hair. This is an amazing opportunity for women to finally accept the hair that God gave them and refuse to succumb to the pressure from society and the media to ‘westernize’ their looks. However, it is also a topic that is becoming increasingly politicised and women who haven’t transitioned seem to be coming under pressure from those who have been trying to push them to follow suit.   Source…
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21Aug 2012 by KG No Comments
Why Won’t My Hair Grow?!?! – Retention is Growth.

Why Won’t My Hair Grow?!?! – Retention is Growth.

Beauty, Hair, Hair Care Article
A very popular myth in the black hair community is that our hair does not grow past a certain length. There are countless facts that dis-spell this myth but many women, for one reason or another, continue to believe it. Hair is always growing. In fact depending on genetics, diet, hormones and a range of other factors, our hair grows an average of half an inch each month! That is on average six inches a year.  However, what we do to our hair and how we care for our hair will determine if we actually see the growth from preserving it. Fact: Hair is a dead substance; technically it does not grow because it's not a living substance. It's a material like clothing that we can care for. If you dry clean your clothing and protect it…
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