Sassy Southern Curls

This video is well overdue!! Watch one of my latest videos where I share details of my current hair regimen.

Are you interested in becoming a YouTuber within the natural hair community? Check out my latest video where I give tips and advice on starting your own channel:

In my opinion grapeseed oil is an underdog when it comes to hair oil in the natural hair community. Most women prefer other common products such as olive or coconut oil. Grapeseed oil however can provide many benefits and is proven to be a great sealant if used properly. Grapeseed oil is extracted from the seeds of grapes and is often used in cooking. It's an odorless lightweight oil with a tinted green color. I've personally used grapeseed oil as a hot oil treatment and heat protectant. It gave my hair shine without feeling weighed down. It's loaded with fatty acids which makes it great for conditioning and strengthening hair. Don't fall asleep on grapeseed oil ladies!!! Here are some other benefits.

We are currently running a 20% off special on our Sassy Curls Hair Oil. I've been using my own hair oil mixture now for nearly four years. Use it as a sealant, hot oil protectant, prepoo, or make your own detangler. One of the keys to length retention is moisture. So make sure your using a great oil or butter as a sealant!! This Spring only we'll be offering lemon essential oil in our oil mixture. Not only does it smell great but it reduces the appearance of split ends and helps to detoxify your hair.  Sassy Curls Hair Oil is also available in lavender or unscented. Don't miss out on our sale while supplies last!! Vivian 

I had the pleasure of trying out Jane Carter's new Healthy Hai r collection recently. Arlette Pender of Hairloks by Arlette invited me to take part in the review. Check out this video of Arlette demonstrating all of the products:

Do you know the difference between moisturizers and conditioners? Often times I see products claiming to be moisturizing conditioners or vice versa.  As a rule of thumb,  always review the first few ingredients. It's important that you are aware of these differences to ensure that you're using the right product to moisturize your hair. Below is a picture outlining many of these differences.

In one of my recent videos I test out another DIY deep conditioner using three ingredients: aloe vera gel, coconut oil and honey. I must say this is hands down the BEST DIY deep conditioner I've tried. Next time, I may add 1/2 cup of cholesterol. I'm including the video below.

This Fall/Winter I'll be introducing a series of DIY hair masks and treatments for natural hair.  A couple of weeks ago I posted a short clip of my go to hot oil treatment. (See below) I honestly think that a lot of naturals overlook the importance of hot oil treatments and deep conditioning.  I like to deep condition every month however I have been slacking on hot oil treatments.  So stay tuned ladies!! Every month I'll be coming at you with a different hair mask.

Lately I've been a bit obsessed with perm rods. If you follow me on Facebook then you've been subjected to my fetish.  I recently decided to try the style again and the outcome was AMAZING.  So I decided to post some tips on how you too can achieve a beautiful perm rod set.  Dampen the hair before setting For best results set the style on dampened hair. I personally allow my hair to air dry after my wash and then use a spray bottle to rewet the hair if needed. You don’t want your hair soaking wet. Allowing your hair to air dry stretches it and then lightly rewetting the hair will create defined curls.   Make sure the hair is detangled You’ll want to work with your hair in sections and detangle thoroughly. This shouldn’t be a problem if you’re setting your hair on wash day. Make sure you detangle on wet hair using a detangling tool. Pay close attention to the ends to ensure a smooth set. Stretch the hair Whether you’re trying to create sp...

Low Maintenance vs Protective Styling I recently did a video on my preference for low maintenance styling over protective styling. I've of course worn both styles throughout my natural hair journey. At year three, I found that my hair flourished with low maintenance styling. I posted the video below however I want to summarize some key points: Protective styling can do more harm then good if the style is installed incorrectly. Also if the take down doesn’t go smoothly. Protective styling should be used sparingly Low maintenance styling should be a part of your hair regimen Protective styling can include utilizing your own hair Protective styling IS NOT required for hair growth