Loc'ed Up ( Photo Heavy)

It was a mildly cold afternoon of January 2005, I was on winter break from college and on a whim, I decided to loc my hair. I had no clue what I was doing, I didn't search for any videos or how-to's, I just parted and twisted.

Yep, I used to be a loc'ed natural, for 5 years !

It's Not a Protective Style If...

Happy Monday Curlies !

I hope everyone had a great weekend ! I'd like to start the week off with 6 tips on why a protective IS NOT a protective style.

If you're not clear on what a protective style is, it's a style that protects your hair, or more importantly, your ends. It also gives you a rest from day to day or week to week styling because it is normally kept in for an extended amount of time.

Now, I'm sure that you've heard it all before, how protective styles are the way of the long haired, tangle-less natural hair chicas. Protective styles are the only way to retain growth, it's best to keep kinkier hair stretched to avoid knots, breakage, tangles, SSK's etc, etc.

Yes, for the most part this is true. But can protective styles be over protective ?

I have some news for you, It's not a protective style if,

Hair's to Summer !

It's that time again curlfriends !

The weather is getting warmer and warmer as the days pass by. Soon your kinks, coils, and curls will need even more attention.

So, how to you prepare for those summer months ?

What are things that you should add your regimen ? 

              How are you supposed to care for your curlies in the warmer months ?

Well, here are 6 tips to help a sista out !

Let's dive in and get your hair into tip-top shape and keep it there !

1.Take the risk, cut off that relaxer, throw down that flat iron. 

Be a curly cutie and be fierce honey !

I've been privy to some information... are you ready ?

Warmer months are definitely the "it" time to rock those curls girls ! Cut off that relaxer, wash, and go !

Who wants all that hair hanging around your neck making you uncomfortable ? So go ahead and make that transition.

Summer breeze caressing your scalp ? Yes please!