In this post I’m going to share with you my best tips for growing your natural hair this year. But first… Happy new year, Sis! I thank the Lord for allowing us to see yet another year. May it be a blessed one for you 😉 I have heard people say to me “…ah! my hair just doesn’t grow” and “…my hair just falls off” and “…my hair breaks a lot.” Now, I don’t know what is going on with your hair in particular, but understanding the hair cycle can help you figure out what to do. Breaking vs shedding natural hair Earlier in my natural hair journey I learnt that…

In need of a new satin head scarf to help your natural hair retain moisture while you sleep? This post will show you exactly how to make a satin head scarf for yourself! Am I the only one who finds the satin bonnets quite bulky? The reversible ones are also quite hot, especially in the warmer seasons.  So instead of complaining, I took matters into my own hands and made my own single ply triangular satin scarf- it’s airy, light, reversible, versatile, helps to retain moisture for my natural hair… and best of all, it is so easy to make. You probably have a few of those square scarves. You…

Temperatures are rising, cold and gloomy weather is out and, warm and sunny is in and guess what? I’ve got some quick fresh tips for your natural hair this spring! Ecclesiastes 3:1 To everything there is a season, a time for every purpose under heaven:   I don’t know about you but I’m happy to see winter over.  Days are now warmer and longer, the trees are budding, the birds fill the air with beautiful songs from early in the morning.  There is just something so special about spring, it signifies freshness and newness of life.  And, it’s the best time to get your life and natural hair in order, right? Why…

How’s your natural hair doing, Sis? Have you had your natural hair for years now but are not seeing much growth? You’ve tried all you can but your hair seems to have reached a plateau. And now you are convinced that your hair doesn’t grow past a specific length. Does my hair have a predetermined length? Technically, yes/no!  I wrote a blog post a while back that included a summary of the hair growth cycle phases.  Basically, your hair strand grows,  then it stops growing,  and then it sheds.  During the growth (anagen) phase your hair will grow for 2 to 6 years. The length of the growth period is determined…

In November last year we shaved all of my daughter’s hair. Seven months later and there’s been reasonable growth. We can fit in 4 rows of Benny and Betty! Look, expecting a 2-year old to sit still while you do her hair is a pipe dream. So my approach was to let her be busy with something she enjoys (drawing and colouring) while I got busy on her head. We had many intervals, and the last row was completed just before supper. All in all, it was a good experience – for both of us! This was our second attempt, our first didn’t go too badly either. She was so…