DIY Avocado Conditioner

Hola Kurlfriends!

I tried this Avocado Conditioner and it left my hair very soft and moisturized. I have attached the video below along with the recipe. Enjoy! Don’t be afraid to get your hands dirty and subtract or add anything you like or that works for you.

Ingredients:

1 small ripe Avocado

1/2 tablespoon of EVOO (extra virgin olive oil)

1/2 tablespoon of Unrefined Shea Butter (solid)

1/2 tablespoon of Honey

Tools:

applicator brush

small bowl

shower cap

towel

Process:

Part your damp clean hair in four sections, for even coverage. In the bowl, mash the ripe avocado up as much as possible into a paste and discard the seed. Then add the other ingredients: shea butter, honey, and EVOO. Mix all together until they are blended well. Then microwave for 30 seconds, stir it up and allow to cool for 10 seconds before application. Apply the mixture to the ends of your hair first while working your way up to the roots. Your bowl should be empty when you complete all four sections. Note: If your hair is longer than 14 inches you may want to double the ingredients.

Next, place the shower cap over your saturated hair and sit under the dryer for 15 to 20 minutes (30 for a deep condition). Then rinse with warm water all of the mixure out of your hair. The water will run from green to clear. If you have pieces of avocado in your hair use a soft bristle brush to remove the pieces, then rinse again. Once you have removed all particles you can style as usual.

I hope this helped. This is excellent right after a color process or treatment!

 

Today, I Learned That Not All Brothas Knock Afrocentric Beauty

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In the past, lighter-skinned slaves that had been conceived through rape of their mothers by their masters were put on a low-tier pedestal above their darker-skinned counterparts. They were treated better, made “house niggers,” and got privileges from their masters. After slavery was abolished, although they were still considered Black (thus, no equal rights for them), they were still considered more beautiful than the dark-complexioned for their European characteristic(s). I could go on and on about this, but I’m just going to make it short and sweet: this mentality still persists today in our so-called “civilized society of equality.” Only now, things are a little different. This perpetual denigration continues within Black society–with Black people being the perpetrators. Now I’m not saying that people outside of the race appreciate all shades of Black, but I am saying that it seems that the victimization of darker-skinned individuals comes from fellow lighter-skinned…

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My Favorite Songs About Hair

Honoring Our HAIRitage

June is African American Music Appreciation Month.  Honoring Our HAIRitage is ending June with the list of my favorite songs by African Americans with theme of…HAIR…of course!

1. Nina Simone “4 Women”  – Nina Simone is one of my favorite artists.  Her voice is deep and rich and her words are rousing.  In four women, she sings about four different women and includes in each verse a description of each woman’s skin color and hair texture – two aspects that are hugely political for women of color.  Watch as she performs this song live!

2. India Arie “I am not my hair” – In this video, I love how India deliberately wears different hairstyles throughout the video to show that all hairstyles are okay – even locs!  She even shares her hair journey before sharing your hair journey was trendy.

3. Prince “She’s always in my hair” – I LOVE PRINCE!  He…

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Tamron Hall Rocks Natural Hair on The Today Show

The Little Black Book of Rules for Curly Girls

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The Verdict: Carol’s Daughter Black Vanilla Leave-in-Conditioner

Original post: November 2010

Carol’s Daughter has evolved from a local brand in 1993 to this household brand name among African Americans, especially women. However, the products must be reviewed on a individual basis, as any product will vary in results. My first experience was with the Hair Milk…I spent $10 on a 6oz jar only to try it and give it away. That was in 2006, now four years later I said “hey I maybe I should try something else”. I had a partial sew-in for a protective style and needed a conditioner to keep my natural tresses underneath moisturized. I reviewed a couple of YouTube videos and several ladies recommended Carol’s Daughter Black Vanilla Leave-in-Conditioner.

 

I purchased it from Sephora (in which I adore) for $12. I put the product into action immediately after washing my sew-in.
1. The smell did not mix well with my hair’s natural scent. I could get over this as long as the product is effective.
2. It dried out my weave, which makes me believe there may be some type of alcohol in the ingredients. (I did not spray the weave, I only sprayed the parts in my natural hair)
3. The itchiness was minimized. A definite plus
4. My hair was not as soft as usual after applying the Black Vanilla. NEGATIVE
5. Price – $12 Not too bad, I’ve spent more (Miss Jessie’s Curly Pudding $60)
Overall, I probably would not try any other Carol’s Daughter products. I’m a Product Junkie (PJ) but even PJs have limits. Her trials are over and beyond my limits. Maybe this product just is not right for my hair type. I hope this helped you and maybe you’ve had better luck with CD products.
Until next time Kurlfriends!

My Fave Tools: Detangling

Detangling my natural hair has always been a daunting task, one admittedly I’d like to avoid at all costs. However, the health of my hair depends on this necessary but seemingly evil task. I’m not one for labels when it comes to my hair so I couldn’t tell you if I’m a 4c, 3b, a-phi or whatever. All I know is it’s thick and kinky! Since this is the descriptor I use for my hair, the tools I use for detangling it are significant to the outcome.

 

My go to detangle brush began with the Denman. I deemed it as the Holy Grail of detangle for all naturalistas. I didn’t discover it until like 3 to 5 years into being natural.. can you imagine my struggle before it? You must remember that I’ve been natural for almost 11 years so 3 years in was well before YouTubers were even vlogging about natural hair. Ok, back to the subject… I found it, it was love at first brush. Oh but wait, in 2011 I discovered the Tangle Teezer… I believe I had seen a vlog by Naptural85 about it.

 

I went to Sally’s and snatched their last Tangle Teezer, moments after they opened. They informed me that they hadn’t been about to keep them in stock. When I got home I gave it a whirl on freshly washed hair… I post on my YouTube channel a review (click here to watch). In my review, I used the Tangle Teezer on one side and the Denman on the other. Let me just say that I fell in love all over again but this time with the Tangle Teezer. I had less breakage and my detangling process time was cut in half! To be honest though, I use them both. I use the Tangle Teezer first to get nitty gritty tangles, then I use my Denman to ensure the curls are loose and free. Note: I have removed 2 rows from my Denman to prevent massive breakage.

 

So I do not use one over the other, they are both necessary for my lifestyle. I wanted to go over products for detangling under this same post but I will save it for a Part Deux. Thumbs up if you have used either brush. How are they working for you? All hair is NOT created equal.

‘Comb Her Hair’ Change.org Petition Started For Blue Ivy

Should this be a concern for the public? How would you handle outsiders meddling in your parenting? I say leave Blue Ivy alone! We are on the outside looking in.

My Top 5 Edge Tamers

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Hey guys! It has been forever since my last post and so much has happened. I have recently started writing for an online Caribbean magazine that focuses on health, fashion, music, beauty and culture on a whole. You can check the magazine out here (The Coco Magazine) and share some love by subscribing. My academic life has also proven to be more demanding of recent, which leaves me limited time to pursue other interests. I do apologise for being MIA for so long. Today I have decided to share with you my top five edge tamers. Feel free to share some of your favourites by leaving a comment below and until next time stay blessed!

1. Darcy’s Botanicals Coconut and Cupuacu Butter: This is a natural hair pomade with a very thick, buttery consistency. I recently reviewed this product for  The Coco Magazine and will be purchasing and adding it…

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