Yesterday, on the HuffingtonPost.com Gioia Diliberto attempted to analyze FLOTUS Michelle Obama’s hair during her first 100 days in The White House. Diliberto is a journalist, but a few interviews doesn’t make her an expert on black hair. She can only make observations, but those of us who’ve  lived with our tightly wound kinks and curls (whether we straighten them or not) know that the relationship we have with our hair can only  best be explained through experience. Read the full story

Sisters, we all know that when it comes to our hair, we do not always agree on why we make the choices we do. That’s because for many of us our tightly wound coils (which we wear naturally or chemically alter) can be a political, cultural, historical, or intensely personal matter. And don’t forget that hair can be a fashion statement too. Well, get ready y’all because comedian Chris Rock has decided to put our business out on the street in his new documentary called “Good Hair,”— which is being described as a hilarious examination of the cultural pressures that prod blacks into costly, often painful methods to care for their hair.  The film made its debut at the Sundance earlier this month. The audience loved it (but remember the film festival has mostly white attendees so they probably found the whole thing educational).  Read the full story

OK , Natural sista’s!! This one’s for you! You asked…

We all have choices. Whether we choose to live life with a relaxer or texturizer or go natural, it doesn’t determine who we are. It’s just how we like to see ourselves. So lets talk about those of us who choose to stick closer to our natural texture. So for those of you unsure, your hair is naturally curly. Tight or loose curls all curls need moisture! Moisture, moisture and more moisture. Moisture is our friend not humidity.

With that said, those of us with natural hair should not use detergents on it. At least not on a regular basis. Like our faces, natural hair needs fewer chemicals that dry out our natural oils. We should cleanse our hair as we cleanse our face. If you’re wearing your hair out and natural a few great cleansing products include Deva Curl No Poo (shampoo), Mixed Chicks Shampoo and Carol’s Daughter Khoret Amen Herbal Shampoo.  Great Detangling and deep conditioners include Mixed Chicks Deep Conditioner and Alterna Hemp Organics Color Hold (hair that is colored also needs lots of moisture).  PLEASE NOTE LADIES.  ONLY COMB YOUR HAIR WHEN ITS WET AND UNDER WATER!
 
Now that we understand a little more about our natural hair, please now that a leave-in conditioner is the answer to some of your prayers.  My personal favorites; the Mixed Chicks Leave-in Conditioner and TIGI Bed Head’s Ego Boost. All leave-in conditioners are made to leave moisture in the hair. The lighter leave-ins for the summer and the heavier in the winter. Like any heavy leave-in, you can dilute the product to work best for you.

In past post I’ve talked about ladies who chose to wear their hair relaxed and what they can do for their hair at night. Maintenance of our natural locks are just as easy and almost the same. At night, natural sisters please do use a satin bonnet or the satin pillowcases. Lock the moisture in your hair at night. In the morning try using Mixed Chicks Hair Silk or Carol’s Daughter Hair Milk.