Just kidding.
I’m back and unfortunately the website’s progress is not where it should be. Meanwhile, I’ll continue to post entries.
Here’s a quick update. I’ve set an appointment with the hairdresser but not for a relaxer, just to get it straightened and trimmed. I haven’t had a trim since I BC’d back in Nov. 2007. Can [...]
Archive for the ‘Hairucation’ Category
2 Oct
I GOT A RELAXER!
11 Aug
Hair pH Balance
With natural hair, its important to maintain a proper pH balance of 4.5 to 5.5 (for your hair). pH is a medical term that describes the balance of your system and it refers to the condition of metabolic changes. Your pH balance is also affected by the types of food you eat. A woman’s body should [...]
12 Jul
Read the Ingredients
One of the things I loathe about having natural hair is reading the ingredients of products. In the real world, who has time to do that?? Really?!
One of the things I LOVE about having natural hair is reading the ingredients of products. Although time consuming, knowledge is power…and a beautiful head of hair.
As a naturalist, there are [...]
24 Jun
Dive in the Pool…Surface Bald
Sorry that I’ve been away. I’ve been uninspired and unmoved to write. Natural can be like that sometimes…I’ll try to get better! )
After jogging yesterday, my roommate and I thought it was best to go swimming to cool off and treat ourselves. Know the damaging effects on chlorine, I used my Glycerine concoction heavily. The refreshing water was [...]
7 Dec
Val and Nadine Comic Strip
I found a wonderful comic strip titled Val and Nadine by L. V. Burns.
Here’s a review snippet from Motown Girl herself in her July Newsletter:
I recently read Val and Nadine which is not your typical natural hair care book on the market. The author, LV Burns, took a different approach by creating a comic strip [...]
7 Nov
This Afro Thing
Hey there. Still not relaxer…yet(??)
The other night, one of my classmates greeted me with “so, you’re actually serious about this afro thing?” I didn’t know what to say and I found myself justifying my decision by giving her visualizations of how my hair “waves up” with water and gel and that I don’t have “motherland” [...]
30 Sep
“A Girl Like Me”
I found an daringly interesting video titled “A Girl Like Me” that gives only proves the obvious. Its gives an excellent insight on how we need to hairucate ourselves. I believe that hairucation is the key and if we can change our minds, we can change our world. Tell me what you think!
