My Curly Mane – Natural Hair Care Blog, Tips, and Inspiration https://mycurlymane.com/ Embracing the journey of life & your naturally curly hair also known as curly manes or natural hair Mon, 28 Nov 2016 04:39:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://mycurlymane.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/WashnGo-150x150.png My Curly Mane – Natural Hair Care Blog, Tips, and Inspiration https://mycurlymane.com/ 32 32 36724341 Wash and Go Routine https://mycurlymane.com/wash-go-routine/ https://mycurlymane.com/wash-go-routine/#respond Mon, 26 Sep 2016 01:57:00 +0000 http://mycurlymane.com/?p=4664 It’s been a long while, but I’ve finally put together this video tutorial! My wash and go routine remains the same, and the consistency has proven positive for my curly mane. You’ll notice that I still use my go-to products but feel free to swap them out as needed to work with your hair. I […]

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]]> https://mycurlymane.com/wash-go-routine/feed/ 0 4664 Soft Water and Social Spotting https://mycurlymane.com/soft-water-social-spotting/ https://mycurlymane.com/soft-water-social-spotting/#respond Sun, 10 Apr 2016 03:20:00 +0000 http://mycurlymane.com/?p=4650 Braid – out and curled ends with a pudding. Breaking a 6 month marathon of wash and gos. Shaking up my look! Are braid – outs your go-to? – – – – – – – – – – – – #naturalhair #curlyhair #naturallycurly #afro #naturalhairstyles #naturalhaircare #longcurlyhair #longcurls #bigafro #longhairdontcare #hair #blackhair #photooftheday #collage #selfie […]

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]]> https://mycurlymane.com/soft-water-social-spotting/feed/ 0 4650 The History of Black Hair https://mycurlymane.com/history-black-hair/ https://mycurlymane.com/history-black-hair/#respond Mon, 25 May 2015 18:04:00 +0000 http://mycurlymane.com/?p=4627 Hello Curlies! I know. I know. It’s been a long, long time since I’ve posted information to My Curly Mane! My hiatus was much longer than anticipated. I’ve had a ton of personal changes (wedding, move, and more) that took me away from writing, but I am hoping to resurrect this blog this year. I’ll […]

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]]> https://mycurlymane.com/history-black-hair/feed/ 0 4627 Rocking Hair At Afro Punk Fest https://mycurlymane.com/rocking-hair-at-afro-punk-fest/ https://mycurlymane.com/rocking-hair-at-afro-punk-fest/#respond Mon, 01 Sep 2014 16:36:00 +0000 http://mycurlymane.com/?p=4588 Photo courtesy of popsugar.com First, long time no see curlies! More on this later. Second, I need to go to the Afro Punk Fest–stat! I am ashamed to admit that I didn’t know that this event exists and that I’ve been missing out. On my to-do list for next year! I just hope that it […]

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]]> https://mycurlymane.com/rocking-hair-at-afro-punk-fest/feed/ 0 4588 Natural Hair Dolls – Just Like You? https://mycurlymane.com/natural-hair-dolls/ https://mycurlymane.com/natural-hair-dolls/#respond Thu, 23 Jan 2014 20:55:00 +0000 http://mycurlymane.com/?p=4531 Once upon a time, when I was a littler girl, I dreamed of looking like a doll. Better yet, I wished that my dolls looked like me, so I could enter the land of make believe and live vicariously through them. However, given the doll options during that time, chances were sliiiimm. Nowadays, young ladies […]

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]]> https://mycurlymane.com/natural-hair-dolls/feed/ 0 4531 Forecasting 2014 https://mycurlymane.com/forecasting-2014/ https://mycurlymane.com/forecasting-2014/#respond Mon, 30 Dec 2013 23:56:00 +0000 http://mycurlymane.com/?p=4500 Hey Curlies! After a waaaaayyyy too long hiatus, My Curly Mane is back! Yes, just in time for the New Year. I want to start 2014 on a good foot by updating this blog more frequently and bringing you more of what you love. Soooo sorry to keep you hanging! What Had Happened Was … […]

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]]> https://mycurlymane.com/forecasting-2014/feed/ 0 4500 In Case You Missed It: Oprah’s Afro Wig & Hair Talk https://mycurlymane.com/o-magazine-september-2013/ https://mycurlymane.com/o-magazine-september-2013/#respond Mon, 30 Dec 2013 12:01:00 +0000 http://mycurlymane.com/?p=4490 While I was MIA (see newest post on Forecasting 2014), there have been a lot of natural hair news going around … as usual! In case you missed the September 2013 issue of O Magazine, sit back, relax, and let me catch you up. The Big O (love calling her that) treated us to her […]

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]]> https://mycurlymane.com/o-magazine-september-2013/feed/ 0 4490 Holy Humectants, Batman! https://mycurlymane.com/humectants/ https://mycurlymane.com/humectants/#comments Fri, 23 Aug 2013 02:26:00 +0000 http://mycurlymane.com/?p=4362 You probably have noticed that I’ve been doing some research on the science behind our natural hair. You say: Luuuuccy, you’ve got some ‘splaining to do! I say (throws hands in the air): But Riiiicky, let me explain! In case that all went over your head, you gotta catch at least one episode of I […]

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]]> https://mycurlymane.com/humectants/feed/ 3 4362 The Perpetual Protective Pony: A Sleepy Summer Style https://mycurlymane.com/current-routine/ https://mycurlymane.com/current-routine/#respond Thu, 22 Aug 2013 01:18:00 +0000 http://mycurlymane.com/?p=4042 The best protection any woman can have… is courage.” ~Elizabeth Cady Stanton For the past few months, I have been basking in the yummy warmth that summer presents. You could easily find me stretched out (in a quiet, bug free zone!), with my arms and legs extended wide. When my eyes are closed, a simple […]

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]]> https://mycurlymane.com/current-routine/feed/ 0 4042 Hair Porosity … What & Why?? https://mycurlymane.com/hair-porosity/ https://mycurlymane.com/hair-porosity/#respond Fri, 02 Aug 2013 00:41:00 +0000 http://mycurlymane.com/?p=4287 Now, I’ve been praising the miracles of moisturizing natural hair with leave-in conditioners and sealing the cuticle layer (the outermost layer of hair) with an oil or butter. Now, I’m throwing a monkey wrench into the mix. Uh, huh. This one must be explained since it affects us all: porosity. Huh? Confused? I don’t blame […]

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