The following link will direct you to a virtual panel I hosted on Zoom along with the ladies of the CROWN Campaign. The women leading this campaign…… Read more “My Community Engagement Project: A Conversation That Goes Deeper Than Hair”
Tag: curls
7 Things About Curly Cuts You Need to Get Over
“You said you paid HOW much for your curly cut?!” “$130.” “No way! I can go to my local salon and get a trim for $20.” For…… Read more “7 Things About Curly Cuts You Need to Get Over”
Summer’s Coming–Your Curls Shouldn’t Stay Behind
While we’ve been yearning for warmer weather and have received nothing but cold and rain in return–we can still look forward to sunnier days. Asides from the…… Read more “Summer’s Coming–Your Curls Shouldn’t Stay Behind”
Hair Care Reflection: Things I Was Doing Wrong Throughout My Curly Hair Journey
I began my transitioning process in August 2016, the start of my junior year of undergrad. Since then, I’ve been patient, experimented with dozens of different products,…… Read more “Hair Care Reflection: Things I Was Doing Wrong Throughout My Curly Hair Journey”
Going Blonde at City Curl Studio!
If you know me, you know I get color happy every six months and cannot resist the urge. Sometimes I get even more color happy right after…… Read more “Going Blonde at City Curl Studio!”
Is Hair Maintenance Really That Easy While You’re on Vacation? (Puerto Rico)
“Yo, we out to PR real quick”, said my dear friend known as “Rookie”. Before I even purchased my flight, I immediately thought about how I was…… Read more “Is Hair Maintenance Really That Easy While You’re on Vacation? (Puerto Rico)”
5 Safe(r) Conditioners for My Curlies and Transitioners!
It’s no secret conditioning is one of the essential parts of hair care, period. If it weren’t for conditioner I would’ve thought I was doing the wrong…… Read more “5 Safe(r) Conditioners for My Curlies and Transitioners!”
5 Sulfate-Free Shampoos I Recommend For Those With Curly Hair or Are Transitioning
One question that I always get asked and is difficult to answer is, “How do you get your hair like that?” Be prepared to take out a…… Read more “5 Sulfate-Free Shampoos I Recommend For Those With Curly Hair or Are Transitioning”
Event Recap: Kurls in the Park!
A few weeks ago, I set a goal (one out of many) for 2018- host my first curly hair event. A few weeks later, my sorority sister…… Read more “Event Recap: Kurls in the Park!”
Why Transitioning Is Worth It – the Bounce Back Is Always Real!
tran·si·tion tranˈziSH(ə)n,tranˈsiSH(ə)n/ noun the process or a period of changing from one state or condition to another. We’re not programmed to be static- we must constantly undergo…… Read more “Why Transitioning Is Worth It – the Bounce Back Is Always Real!”
My Experience at CURLFEST!
Curlfest. …Something I heard about last year when I was still transitioning from damaged, chemically processed hair to healthy, hydrated curls. Sadly enough, I wasn’t proud of…… Read more “My Experience at CURLFEST!”
When You’re on Vacation, Your Curls Aren’t (Jamaica)
“Jamaica, no problem.” – The explanation as to why my curls survived my trip to Montego Bay. As I packed for my first vacation abroad with my…… Read more “When You’re on Vacation, Your Curls Aren’t (Jamaica)”