tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60495765071406273612026-09-11T00:37:43.758-07:00Natural in SA. colored Girl with Kinky hair. Proudly me. Natural 4c hair / Black hair/chemically treated/relaxed hair growth tips, how to care for 4c / black/chemically treated/relaxed hair and my very own hair journey (which you could learn from if you're still new)! This site will allow you to learn from experiences and research regarding all black/chemically treated hair matters. Keep checking regularly / subscribe for updates!!!Jadehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09045398678207120466noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6049576507140627361.post-48122222125277379982018-08-13T02:06:00.002-07:002018-08-13T02:06:16.454-07:00

How long will it take before I can get my hair into a puff? When will i be able to get my hair into a puff? How long must I wait before I can get my hair into a puff? 4C Natural Hair Puff I did it!!! I finally managed to get my 4c natural hair in a puff. It took me 7 months (since big chop). I was so excited :) What is a puff? A puff is one of the most liked and celebrated

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Another relaxed head turned natural. 4C Natural in South Africa (SA). Colored Girl with Kinky hair. Proudly me :) 4c hair 7 month growth So after Years and Years of braids and then relaxed hair (my whole life up to this point to be exact - excluding my first few months after birth lol) I have finally gone COMPLETELY NATURAL. I am so proud of myself although nervous at the same time.

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How can I thicken my relaxed hair? How can I get my relaxed hair thicker? What would make my relaxed hair a little thicker so that it looks and feels healthier? Is all relaxed hair thin? The following tips should help you see an improvement in the thickness of your hair as well as the health of it: Stretch your relaxers.There are numerous benefits to stretching your relaxers.One of these

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What is stretching your relaxer? How can I stretch my relaxer? How long should I stretch my relaxer for? Are there any benefits to stretching your relaxer? Relaxed / Flat-ironed 4C hair Stretching your relaxer is a term used to describe pacing your relaxers further a part. Spacing the time you get a relaxer further from each other. In other words, if you usually relax your hair every 6

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How do I prepare my hair for my very first relaxer? What is a "virgin relaxer"? What do I need to do before getting a "virgin relaxer"? A virgin relaxer is when your hair is 100% completely natural and you will be getting it relaxed or texlaxed for the first time. Basically your hair is a complete virgin to the relaxing process. It is important to prepare your hair properly before getting a

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What is a hair journey ? What are hair journey goals? Why should you have hair journey goals? How can I track progress? My hair growth - from  SL to APL A hair journey, similar to a weight-loss journey, self discovery journey, healthy living journey etc etc, is a journey of new beginnings. It's one which you plan on making positive changes and start on your road to a fulfilling and

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As mentioned in a previous post, I suffered some set backs and neglected my hair for quite some time ultimately resulting in me having to "big chop". Upon deciding to re-start my hair journey following some major life changes, I decided to start caring for my hair again. My 4c Hair I made up my mind that I wanted to go back to being a relaxed haired girl. I am fully aware about the pros

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My new Relaxed Hair Journey - 2016 Starting all over, Natural to relaxed. Relaxed hair Journey. My New Healthy hair Journey. So after neglecting my hair badly for the past few years I've decided to to have My Healthy Relaxed Hair Journey - TAKE 2. I've had my hair completely natural for the past few years after having to do a big chop due to a curly perm gone wrong. My hair was so badly

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How do I wash my relaxed hair? How can i wash my relaxed hair at home? What are some tips on watching your own hair at home? Washing relaxed hair is pretty much the same as washing natural hair. There are some tips to help make the process simpler as well as suggested products to use. Top 5 Tips for washing your relaxed hair 1. Don't overdo it with the clarifying shampoo's.

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How can I thicken my relaxed hair? Which hair products thicken hair? Which products are good for thickening relaxed hair? Are there any natural or safe products for thickening relaxed hair? My before and after using castor oil daily Castor oil! Castor oil! Castor oil!  I and many other relaxed heads (naturals too) have used and found success with castor oil.  Jamaican Black

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Do I need to visit a hair salon to relax my hair? Is it possible to relax my hair at home? How do I relax my own hair? Anything is possible!!!! In this day and age with helpful tools like YOUTUBE nothing is impossible. DIY is a thing of the future (and present). There are tons of inspirational videos out there demonstrating how to relax your own hair - it definitely is possible. As with

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Is it possible to dye relaxed / permed hair? How do you dye relaxed / permed hair? Is it safe to dye relaxed / permed hair without breakage? How long after getting a relaxer / perm can I dye my hair? Relaxed / permed hair is chemically treated and by dying it you are chemically treating it again. One of the risks you run by dying your chemically treated hair - without the correct knowledge,

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How can I style my short relaxed hair? What are some good hairstyles for short relaxed hair? Are there any quick and easy hairstyles for short relaxed hair? Short hair can be tons of fun. Often it's more of a - get up, quick brush or combing and off you go. Other times; depending on your hairs length (there are different definitions of'short hair') it might be a little more complicated.

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Are there any girls with BSL (Bra Strap Length) relaxed hair? Are there any black or African girls with BSL (Bra Strap Length) hair? Are there any girls with BSL (Bra Strap Length) long black hair? This is a inspirational post. It contains photo's and videos from girls who have reached BSL (Bra Strap Length) hair while on their hair journeys (many have gone past it). This is meant to

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Are there any girls with APL (Armpit Length) relaxed hair? Are there any black or African girls with APL (Armpit Length) hair? Are there any girls with APL (Armpit Length) long black hair? This is a inspirational post. It contains photo's and videos from girls who have reached APL (Armpit Length) hair (me included :)) while on their hair journeys (many have gone past it).

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How do I handle my edges? My edges won't lie flat, what do I do? what are some good hair products for relaxed edges? How can I care for my edges? Good looking edges contribute largely to the overall look of your hair. if you have sloppy or nasty looking edges this can put off your entire look. There are numerous products that can be used to help your edges lie flat and to make them look

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What does it mean to air dry my hair? How do you air dry relaxed hair? How can you air dry relaxed hair without frizz? Why should I air dry my relaxed hair? One of the biggest damages to relaxed and natural hair is heat damage. If you're hair's been chemically treated, it's already more sensitive due to the chemicals in it, by mixing this with heat you're reducing the health of your hair

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How can I avoid breakage or damage to my relaxed hair? How can I stretch my relaxer? How can I limit chemicals on my relaxed hair? How can i soften my new growth? Stretching your relaxer is one of the ways to help the health of your hair. Chemical processes, whether dying the hair, perming the hair, relaxing the hair or bleaching the hair all naturally result in pressure and unavoidable

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How do I do a silk / saran / Dominican blow out on relaxed hair? How can I get my relaxed hair pin straight? How do I get my relaxed hair straight with body and movement? A Dominican wrap is one of the best ways of achieving the straight and body filled hair you may desire. It might seem complex and hard to figure out but in actuallity as with everything else hair related - it's not that hard.

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How do I wrap my relaxed hair? What should I do to my relaxed hair before bed? How should my relaxed hair be under my scarf? Relaxed hair, like all hair in general, needs to be handled carefully and gently in order to avoid damage. Why wrap my hair? hen we sleep, tossing and turning in bed as well as the material of our linen could impact the condition and health of our hair. By wrapping

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What is 'moisturize and seal'? Why should I 'moisturize and seal'? How do I 'moisturize and seal'? What does it mean to moisturize and seal and why should I do it? 'Moisturizing and sealing' your hair is extremely important i caring for your hair whether natural or chemically treated. it's even more important for chemically treated hair though. African hair, especially chemically treated hair,

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What is the big chop? Why do I need the big chop? Is it possible to have healthy hair without the big chop? The big chop is a term used to describe the process of cutting off a huge amount of your hair. It's usually used when transitioning from relaxed, permed or texturized (even dyed) hair to natural hair. The reason for the big chop is to have a fresh start, start a new without any

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Is it possible to transition from relaxed hair to natural without the big chop? How do I transition to natural hair without the big chop? Is it possible to avoid the big chop while transitioning? Can I go back to natural hair from relaxed hair without cutting my relaxed hair off? As an African or African American lady one of our major concerns is retaining length and growing our hair

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How can I get my relaxed hair thicker? What are some tips for thicker relaxed hair? My relaxed hair is so thin and frail - how can I make it any thicker? Thickness is beauty when it comes to relaxed hair. Thick hair looks and feels healthier, has more body and feels more natural. When it comes to thickening up your relaxed hair there are a few tips to keep in mind. With my hair journey I

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How can I stop shedding in my hair? How can I minimise shedding and breaking? How can I stop relaxed / texturized hair from shedding? Shedding is commonly experienced by all hair types whether natural or chemically treated. When it comes to relaxed hair though, the hair itself is a lot more sensitive (as is all other chemically treated hair). It's thus extremely important to help your hair

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