Black Hair Care Blog

Transition From Relaxed To Natural: A Black Filmmaker Embraces Her Natural Hair

Dani — Wed, 06 Jun 2012 18:48:50 +0000

In an op-ed on the New York Times, British-Nigerian filmmaker Zina Saro-Wiwa explained the basis for her documentary about the transition from relaxed to natural hair and what it means to Black women. “There are as many ‘natural hair journeys’ as there are transitioning women. What I find remarkable about the movement is the way [...]

30 Month (2.5 Years) Transition From Relaxed To Natural Hair Is Over

Dani — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 01:46:09 +0000

Happy Valentine’s Day… a day later And I’m just about a year late with this update, lol. This post is going to be long and pic heavy. I ended my 30 month transition from relaxed to natural hair on March 26, 2011. Going natural was definitely one of the best decisions I’ve made. There were [...]

RIP Whitney Houston

Dani — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:33:58 +0000

Whitney Houston’s music was the soundtrack to my life from birth to a young adult. The Bodyguard soundtrack was the first cassette I ever purchased w/ my own money. I remember how I saved for what seemed like forever and begged my sister to take me to buy it. Le Sigh. #memories Rest in Paradise [...]

In Our Heads About Our Hair Trailer

Dani — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 00:06:46 +0000

I was emailed a trailer for a black hair documentary. Check it out below… And if you’re in the NY area, details are listed below about a screening on Feb 20 in Brooklyn. In Our Heads About Our Hair – Trailer from Hemamset Angaza on Vimeo. “On Monday, February 20 at BAMcinématek in Brooklyn, NY, [...]

Natural Glam Jewelry

Dani — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 23:35:12 +0000

Check out this fab jewelry line below brought to you by Candice from Natural Glam Jewelry. Candice describes her line as “an adornment for the soul.” She started her line with the intention to inspire women to embrace our individual uniqueness in a self-honoring and loving way. Visit Natural Glam Jewelry on Facebook and you [...]

Hair Care Diary: 26 Months Into Natural Hair Transition

Dani — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 23:05:22 +0000

My last update consisted of me ranting about how I’m going to start straightening my hair more… Well, guess what? After all the noise I made I straightened my hair once… for my birthday. It’s just been so much easier for me to rock a co-washed ponytail lately. It only takes 5 minutes, and I [...]

Letter To My Hair Video

Dani — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 22:58:33 +0000

Jocelyn forwarded HairMilk.com her recent video. It’s an ode to loving and treating your hair better, and I can relate… Le Sigh. Enjoy!

Flowers By Fatima Hair Accessories

Dani — Sat, 11 Dec 2010 22:51:36 +0000

Fatima Spencer, owner of Flowers by Fatima, recently forwarded HairMilk.com an email about her gorgeous hair accessories. Flowers From Fatima is a line of floral hair and fashion accessories for women of all ages, as well as children. The line includes everything from crystal hair clips to chic headbands. These accessories are great for everyday [...]