Sassy Southern Curls

I’m kicking off this series with a discussion on jojoba oil. Jojoba oil is often brought up in the natural hair community however I don’t think most naturals really understand the benefits. Jojoba oil (pronounced “ho-ho-ba”)   is extracted from jojoba seeds.   The plant itself produces flowers and is known to grow in North America. The chemical structure of jojoba makes it unique from all other plant-based “oils”.   Jojoba oil is actually a wax ester.  The molecular structure is very similar to the structure of our natural skin oil. (refer to the diagram below) Because of these similarities, jojoba oil is a better alternative for topical application. This all sounds great so what does this really mean and how does it benefit OUR hair? Because of its unique similarities to our natural sebum,   it’s great for applying to the scalp and hair. I’ve been using jojoba oil for three years, which is why I didn’t think twice about adding it...

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

One group of products that I think are under utilized in the natural hair community are leave-in sprays. I've put together a short list of sprays I've tried over the years. dale Moisturizing Spray dale Moisturizing Spray is the first product released by kwenCH Hair & Body Products.   The owner, Dee started off with a bang because this product was an immediate hit. Not only does it work as a leave in but I’ve also used it solely as a detangler.   The refreshing light scent is another win.   http://kwench.bigcartel.com/product/dale Jane Carter Revitalizing Leave-In Conditioner The Jane Carter leave in spray was the first hair spray I tried. This product leaves my hair feeling soft and manageable.  It’s very affordable and can be found at your local Whole Foods. http://www.janecartersolution.com/Revitalizing-Leave-In-Conditioner-8oz.html Twisted Sista Curl Spray The Twista Sista Curl spray is the only hair product that...

Over the past three weeks I've really been focusing on my YouTube branding. I've resorted my playlists, edited videos, created visuals and updated my editorial spreadsheet. The biggest payoff though has been creating thumbnails. Video thumbnails are the selling point of your channel.  Last year I'd began taking pics and adding them under custom thumbnails.  Now however I use PicMonkey to create exciting and appealing thumbnails. I highly recommend checking out YouTuber Gabrielle Marie . I am ADDICTED to her channel. She provides great tutorials on how to create banners, IMovie tips, and branding. Other suggestions: Learn how to name your videos for max exposure. For example since the focus of my channel is natural hair. I try to include the words "natural hair" in the video title.  Create a slide in PowerPoint or PicMonkey that includes info about your social media sites.  Include links to your social media sites, websites in the description of your...

Sassy Southern Curls is now offering customized hair regimens. Not only will we provide solutions to your hair care concerns but you'll receive an 8-10 page hair regimen report.  Is a hair consultation right for you? ·                 Are you unsure of what products to use? ·                 Do you constantly battle with dry hair? ·                 Does it seem like your hair isn’t growing? ·                 Are you just unsure where to begin? How will this work? Interested clients will complete a hair assessment to determine your hair goals and assess the condition of your hair. The consultation can be a blend of three email or conversations.  ...

One thing all of us natural girls have in common is the dreaded wash day. Unless you have a twa, wash day can be time consuming. I find myself sometimes making excuses in attempt to avoid washing my hair. I finally give in like most of you. My motto for hair care has always been: keep it simple. However due to the thickness and length of my hair, wash day is nothing but that.   Here are the details: Detangle I detangle twice, once on dry hair and again on wet hair with conditioner. I typically detangle the night before and re-twist my hair in large twists. I don’t have a go to detangle spray but lately I’ve been using kwenCH’s Dale moisturizing spray.   Sometimes I just use warm water and coconut oil. Detangling takes me around 30 minutes. Wash I co-wash weekly, wash monthly and use a clarifying shampoo every 2-3 months. I use A LOT of conditioner. I’d say 75% of the bottle. I wash my hair while it’s in large twists and unravel each twist to work...