Sassy Southern Curls

Achieving a great twist out really isn’t that hard to do. I think most naturals get caught up in products when in reality it’s the technique that produces a great hairstyle. Below I’m providing my tips on how to achieve a great twist out. Set your twists for a few days. I hardly ever unravel my twists the next day. I typically allow my twists to set for 2-3 days. You can wear your hair in an updo or pull your twists back in a ponytail or bun until your ready to unravel. Fewer products are better. I use only one product to set the twists. I find that using fewer products is the best way to avoid build up. It’ll also help you to achieve fluffier twist outs.  There are so many great products out there but my favorite is the TGIN Twist and Define cream . Oils – I have a lot of hair so I like to rub oils on my twists once I’m done. If your hair is thin, I wouldn’t recommend this. Instead, oil your scalp and use a light oil to unravel. Technique Of course HOW you tw...

I think every natural especially the newly natural ladies should have certain items in their hair care arsenal. I’m laying out my essentials for natural hair care. Oils This should be a no brainer. Our hair is naturally dry because of how our hair grows out of the scalp. Did you know that our hair grows up? That’s a discussion for another post. There are tons of carrier and essential oils that offer an array of benefits for our hair and body. If you’re unsure of which oils to use, start off with coconut, jojoba, and olive oil. You can find coconut and olive oil at just about any grocery store, although I’d recommend Whole Foods for all three. Amazon.com also carry these oils and you can typically get them within 5-7 business days. Detangling Tools If you’re a 4c gal like me, you’d probably rather spend your evening at the DMV then detangle your hair. It’s not an easy task but it must be done. I own several shower combs and a Denman brush that I’ve slightly modified . If all else ...

HTML Generator Sample Page Living in a dry area such as Phoenix can take a toll on your hair, skin, and even nails. Our hair in its natural state is already prone to dryness therefore it’s important that naturals in low to no humidity climates learn to properly moisturize their hair. Below are my top five tips for retaining moisture in dry climates.   1.      Avoid ingredients that dry out your hair. Humectants - Humectants are very popular in hair care products. A traditional humectants works by adhering to moisture in the air. Unfortunately living in a dry environment such as Phoenix there is little to no humidity. The humectant will instead draw moisture from your hair thus leaving your hair dry. My recommendation would be to avoid them all together. Examples of humectants: a.    Glycerin b.    Propylene glycol c.    Honey d....

HTML Generator Sample Page One of the common questions you hear naturals ask each other is, “What is your hair type?” For many naturals, determining their hair type is the guide for how they should care for their hair. For others it’s not as important. I did not know my hair type until earlier this year because honestly I didn’t find it necessary.  I’m in no way stating that knowing one’s hair type is useless because clearly it has its benefits.  We shouldn’t get hung up on this one thing though. As human beings, I think it’s only natural for us to form groups based on similarities or common interests. The natural hair community is full of these likeminded groups, especially on Facebook. Women can ask questions, share tips or just encourage each other. There is a little drama added in there too.   I post pictures on many of these pages and I’m bombarded with the same questions/comments: ...

I’m going to be very transparent about this subject. I post many pictures on social media and receive tons of praise regarding my hair. “Oh it looks so healthy!!”, “Love your hair!!”, “Your my new hair crush!!” What these ladies didn’t know was underneath it all, I was battling with matted tangled hair. I convinced myself that I was too busy to properly dentangle. The truth was, I'd gotten lazy. I noticed my hair becoming matted around September and tried desperately to detangle during my weekly wash. By December though, I had a mangled mess and I even considered doing another big chop. I began 2014, convinced that I would find a way to rid myself of this matted hair for good. I reached out to several women and did my own research. By mid-February I was able to run my fingers through my hair (sorta) again. So I’m sharing how I was able to successful detangle my thick coarse hair and a few things I learned along the way. Do’s and Dont's - Do not brush your hair - Do ...