If your hair feels stuck, it is usually breakage – not a lack of growth. Use this checklist to find the cause and start retaining length. If you have been staring at your hair in the mirror thinking, “Why is my natural hair not growing?” you are not alone. Most of the time, your hair…
Slip, moisture,and definition on wash day with Skala Argan Oil Leave-In Conditioner If you have been on natural-hair Pinterest lately, you have probably seen Skala Leave-In conditioner everywhere. People love the slip, softness, and definition of this product. So, I decided to try the Skala Argan Oil Leave-In Conditioner for my wash day routine. In…
A simple guide for softer hair and better length retention (with a tracking routine that works) Hydration: water inside the hair (elasticity). Moisture: lubrication + protection that helps water stay put (softness). Length retention: keeping what you grow by reducing breakage and friction. If your hair feels soft on wash day but crunchy by day…
For the last six weeks, I’ve been living in stretched styles–and honestly, I enjoyed it more than I expected. There is something about seeing your hair in full view that hits different. You can see your ends, your length, your progress, and even what your hair needs without guessing through shrinkage. These are exactly what…
One of the biggest fears in the natural hair community is hair reversion — or rather, the fear of not reverting. We’ve all heard it: “Don’t use heat, you’ll lose your curls.” But here’s the truth: you can enjoy stretched styles and still return to healthy curls when heat is used intentionally, safely, and correctly….
If you’ve ever felt like you’re doing *everything* right for your natural hair—deep conditioning, protective styling, moisturizing—yet still not seeing consistent growth or retention, the missing piece may not be another product. It may be **tracking**. Tracking your natural hair routine is effective because it converts guesswork into data. Important information about your hair and…
1. Inconsistent Wash Day Routine Why Routine Matters Skipping wash days leads to buildup that blocks moisture and slows growth-but more importantly, your routine is the cornerstone of your entire natural hair journey. How Dirty Hair Slows Growth Everything else you do for your hair works because you are starting with a clean, healthy foundation….
When it comes to caring for natural hair—especially Type 3 and Type 4 textures—the tools you use matter just as much as the products you choose. One of the biggest debates in the natural hair community is whether the RevAir Reverse-Air Dryer is genuinely better than a traditional blow dryer. If you’ve been wondering which…
When it comes to natural hair care, we’re always looking for styles that are beautiful, practical, and gentle on our strands. A braid-out checks every box. It’s one of the easiest ways to enjoy definition, volume, and shine—without constantly manipulating your hair. Even better, it naturally stretches your curls, reducing tangles and breakage throughout the…
If you love soft, shiny curls without the stress of complicated styling tools, the Conair Double Ceramic 1” Curling Iron might be your new best friend. I recently used it on heat setting 25, and it delivered gorgeous ringlet curls that lasted, looked smooth, and didn’t leave my hair fried or frizzy. 💛 First Impressions:…