It all began once my hair had drifted beyond my shoulders (when stretched).  I had never had these problems before.  Although my hair was making strides towards achieving my lofty length goals, I was getting ready to embark on a new nightmare (cue horror music) Single Strand Knots.  Have you ever found yourself yelling at the female-lead in a scary movie? You know they are walking into a dangerous situation and you are screaming for them to turn around and go back.  That's me, right about now.  I know better! I know that I should wear protective styles, and detangle...but I haven't been doing these necessary tasks, lately.  My inner voice is screaming at me, and I still fail to listen.  I have never regretted this as much as I did yesterday. Saturday was my WASH DAY and I was forced to live through the horrifying consequences of not heeding my own advice. As I began to detangle, I noticed that the tangles and single strand knots had violently attacked my thick curls!!! I ...
Transitioning  from relaxed hair to natural hair can be a total pain in the (insert expletive). It feels like you hair is ugly, unmanageable, and unkempt. Trust me, I've been there.  I transitioned for a little over a year before I cut off my relaxed hair, so I went through so many negative emotions as I transitioned. I'm here to help you avoid the negativity! So what exactly is transitioning?   Transitioning is a process in which you refrain from relaxing your hair and allow your hair to grow naturally; free from any chemicals that may alter the texture and curl pattern of your hair.  For those of you that have taken the step to stop relaxing here are some tips to keep you sane as you make the big switch. Make sure you keep your hair moisturized   Invest in a good leave-in conditioner and a good oil such as jojoba oil or coconut oil in order to seal in the moisture.  Don't be afraid to experiment with different hairstyles Pick styles that will allow...