For double stand twists, I suggest using Elasta QP power gel...it doesnt flake, it holds, and it gives your twists shine. No other twist gel has worked for me,...
Does anyone have any suggestions on how to achieve the afro twisted look that Gideon McKenney from American Idol '06 had. Any suggestions will help, even if I...
I believe he had comb coils and twists-outs. I have tried the coils on my own and would suggest a professional who can stand over your head to do it. The twist...
Not yet, I want more hair. I have about an inch and a half and going for three. I know that I will have to twist it but it looks like his hair was twisted...
Well, It looks like you are out for a test run...;DD Try twisting you hair. Try it dry anc check the results. If you don't like it twist it when your hair is...
i wanted, NO, i felt it my duty as an african american male to applaud you ladies for your decisions to start "loving" your congenital selves. i know it's not...
your post was anything but a RANT! it was a very insightful post, one that shows a male point of view. men tend to be more reticent than women in these...
Sean, WOW!!!!!!!!! That was great the read about your evolution into true self love. As a Sista who spent time caught up in the hype I'm so glad to be back...
Hi Sean, Yeah, yeah, yeag, yeag, yeah. This is a very pleasing and soothing comment to us. Thanks for sharing. Crickett mchele_nzuri <mchele_nzuri@...>...
Ok. I'm trying to repent to save my hair. I want to stop using heat and chemical relaxers. Only thing is I want my hair straight! At least I want the...
Hi Mila, I 100% know what you are going through. I have been allowing my relaxer to grow out myself for two years now and sometimes I don't know how I made it...
okay this is a combination between weird and funny.is there any one else out there who's been natural for 2 or more years like myself that wanted to straighten...
That is funny! lol I didnt have that expoerience, but my hair never did get really straight even when I was relaxing it. I mean, it got straight at the relaxer...
I apologize if this is a 'no-no' in the group, but as a VERY proud mother, I wanted to inform those of you in/around the DC Metro Area of a new braider in town...
I cut my hair to the ng (new growth) and it was straight as an arrow, okay I gave it a little time so now ONE side of my hair has some curl definition and the...
When I was younger, people would always say how beautiful my hair was.I had the naturally wavy, thick thing going on. Which was ok but beacuse it was so thick,...
I dont think its a good idea to do BC just yet see how much newgrowth u can retain before u cut ur hair off,Unless its what u really wanna do have a reason for...
Well not really, I just thought that was the best way to go natural, it's proably a better idea to let it grow out for a while though. ... newgrowth u can...
Hi C.Reyal, I was at the same place (mentally) that you were at 2 years ago during my senior year in high school. I had finally realized why I and so many...
If you do the BC, be sure to put on your roughest, toughest skin, because criticism is sure to come. But you can also transition, with braids or two strand...
Hello I am new to this site and I wanted to share my natural experience. I used to perm my hair dialy when I was younger. I colored it and permed it so much...
Greetings all! I have had my locs since 1998 and everyday is a learning experience. Recently, I have begun interviewing and noticed what looks like "picks" on ...
hello, i'm new here... i had my hair in natural double twist locs since jan06... but when i'm at home, i try to wash with shampoo and it get tangled, what is...
Hello all..my name is LaMonica. I am 34. I have always worn my hair pressed. No chemicals ever. I am from Detroit, and due to the resent heat wave, I have worn...
I just wanted to welcome the new folks and say sorry for being so quit lately to the old faithfuls (SMILE). I pray you are all have a great hair day. I...
I thought I'd start off the day today seeing what's going on in the group and telling of my progress with my newly natural hair. Well, it's been exactly 3...
