Lupita Nyong'o stars in the movie "Queen of Katwe" along with David Oyelowo and Madina Nalwanga. Her headwraps have dazzled many people including myself. Queen of Katwe movie is a true story of a young girl from the streets of rural Uganda, who got introduced to the game of chess. The love of the game and the support she receives from her family and community allowed her to fulfill her dream of becoming an international chess champion.
We love how Lupita rocks her natural hair, and also all these head tie / scarf looks
You know those knots you get at the ends of your hair strands or even in the middle? Those are known as SINGLE STRAND KNOTS.
Here are 6 ways to avoid them:
1. Moisturise your hair often
2. Deep Condition your hair every wash day
3. Use oils or do oil rinses
4. Reduce Over Manipulation
5. Make sure products you use are not causing the knots. Wax and sticky products used too often can.
6. Protect your hair at night
Black Tea Rinse has helped me reduce shedding, add shine, and create softness in my natural hair.
This rinse has really changed my hair's health, this is why it took me a while to put out the video. I wanted to test for several months before I share with you all. I have tested since June 6th. I do this rinse whenever I do a moisturizing deep conditioner. I don't do it if I do a protein treatment.
Black Tea has a pH of 6.0
Read more about how I use it in my Wash Day Dairy on my Blog: http://discoveringnatural.com
In this video, I show you a Quick and Easy Roller Set on Natural Hair. Big Sis's hair is quite thick and using perm rods on natural hair doesn't work too well on her hair because it takes FOREVER to dry. This method of ponytail roller set makes it easy and it dries quickly. This style is a great wedding natural hairstyle or prom natural hairstyle or even great for any occasion. At night, you can wrap the hair like this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VrCr43g1Ulc
Prior to doing roller set, I washed her natural hair with SheaMoisture jbco shampoo and did a quick protein treatment with SheaMoisture hair treatment masque. I moisturized her hair with leave in conditioner , SheaMoisture Raw shea butter restorative conditioner, and then Au Rebelle Just Oil.
To protect her hair from heat damage, I sprayed Tresemme Heat tamer, heat protectant. Although you can do roller sets on natural hair without heat protectant, I like to be extra careful when using heat on kids hair and my hair.
CurlFormers Natural Hair : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FjxCqHp7Vy8
Products in this video:
Jumbo Concave Perm Rods * Burgundy * 1 3/8" Diameter * 6 Rods Per Bag - http://amzn.to/2cyGJT9
Premium No Crease Snap-Off Hair Ties By Snappee - Easy Ouchless Removal with USA Hand-Made Non-Elastic, Long-Lasting, Super Soft & Stretchy Material for Natural, Thick and All Hair Types! (Licorice) - http://amzn.to/28WbBc1
TRESemme Thermal Creations Heat Tamer Protective Spray 8 fl oz (236 ml) - http://amzn.to/2clhMvk
Aunt Jackies Don't Shrink Flaxseed Elongating Curling Gel, 15 Oz - http://amzn.to/291g0yM
Diane 9 3/4'' Extra Wide Tooth Handle Comb #7113 - http://amzn.to/2cyIkIu
Butterfly Clamps 1-dozen * Size: Large 3" * Assorted Colors - http://amzn.to/2cyHlIv
How to Care for your Scalp For Healthy Hair Growth is very important. There are 4 areas I focus on when caring for my scalp. (1) Cleansing (2) Exfoliating (3) Scalp Massage (4) Moisturizing Scalp. Common Scalp issues like knowing the right treatment for Dandruff and Itchy Scalp is beneficial and can be avoided if you care for your scalp properly.
In this video, I show how I use Vanity Planet Shampoo Brush: http://vpwow.com/justhair2
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To grow natural hair long, some people use protective styles on natural hair. Finding natural hair wigs and even other hair extensions that is well cared for is important. Protective styles to grow hair long can be a wig, weave, your own hair, extensions for hair and so much more. It is important to know how to care for your natural hair underneath all that.
Learn how to use rubberband on natural hair without breakage. In this video, I give tips on using elastics on natural hair. I also share how to remove lint from hair and how to safely use rubber bands.
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How I do my cowash my natural hair using Apple Cider Vinegar Rinse and Eden Bodyworks Cleansing Cowash Conditioner. This helps with dandruff and itchiness on scalp.
With rubber bands "elastics", you can use them. I prefer on the base of the hair rather than the ends. However, cut off the rubberbands upon take down. The issue with putting it at the ends is that since the ends of the hair are quite fragile, it can break the ends of the hair. In addition, it makes it difficult to moisture the ends of the hair properly. With it being at the roots, it can also cause breakage if it is done too tightly and your child pulls on that area or itches that area. That is why some people experience short hair along these areas. This issue can also happens with hair ties too. It is your preference whether to use it or not.
To secure ends without rubber bands, I do this
How I remove rubber bands and get rid of lint at the root, do this
When to do protein treatment on your natural hair can be as confusing as what protein treatments to use on natural hair. In this video I give 5 instances when to do protein treatments on black hair. You can use DIY homemade protein treatments or store bought protein treatments.
How to do protein treatments: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gIZt__ov5Y
In this video, I show Lil Sis's First Day of School Hairstyle. This Hairstyle works well as a transitioning hairstyle that is a protective hairstyle for natural hair and can be modified during the week or at the end of the week.
Our First Day of School vlog: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AaqISud_pL8
Today, I got a question from a mother of a newborn asking how to treat her newborn baby's dry scalp. My first question to her was if the scalp was flaking. She responded that it was. This assured me that it was cradle cap.
WHAT IS CRADLE CAP?
Cradle cap, also known as infantile seborrheic dermatitis, is an harmless scalp condition which causes are unknown. It is said that it occurs from the hormones produced by the mother at the end of her pregnancy that causes the baby's scalp to over produce oil-producing (seborrheic) glands.
HOW TO TREAT CRADLE CAP Step 1: Cradle baby's head on your hands
Step 2: Pour warm water on the head and a pea size amount of mild shampoo
Step 3: Massage in circular motion
Lil Sis's First Wash Day; an hour old
Step 4: Rinse
Step 5: Apply olive oil on the hair making sure not to use too much
Step 6: Massage in circular motion
Step 7: You can use a fine tooth comb or baby brush to lightly lift the flakes from the cradle cap
You can also apply olive oil for 10 to 15 mins before you shampoo.
