Hey guys! I recently made a video about my process when taking care of my natural hair in Spain. The French line Le Petit Marseillais became my go to for cleansing and conditioning in-conjuction with bentonite clay. Coconut oil is also a great conditioner and can be used during the pre-shampoo stage. Check out the video below and let me know what you think. And as always, … [Read more...]
Bentonite Clay Hair Mask
My hair is falling out... Not only that but it has been extremely dry, breaking and just all around a sad hot mess :( I've been doing an experiment for the last 6 months where I use products available to me locally, once the hair care products I brought from the states, ran out. This is in preparation for my Peace Corps Journey. My hair is falling out… On top of that my … [Read more...]
Natural Hair Meet-up!
I attended a natural hair meet up with one of my friends yesterday. I believe it was my first natural hair meet-up EVER! I generally don't attend these events because: 1.The good ones are never in the same cities (or countries) that I am AND 2. I think its a bit odd to focus so much attention on "natural hair" and not combine it with "total body wellness". *Seriously … [Read more...]
My favorite natural hair style!
Hey Guys! Check out this video of my favorite natural hair style. It looks great for any occasion AND it's comfortable for traveling :) Let me know that you think! What is your go to natural hair style? … [Read more...]
Twisted Collabo: A natural hair collaboration
I've teamed up with HonestlyErica (Youtube) for 4 weeks worth of styling videos! We will be styling mini/loose twists into easy to care for low manipulation styles :) Check out our intros beow: www.honestlyerica.com I hope you guys are inspired to send us your video responses! … [Read more...]
My favorite products for my natural hair while traveling
My mane doesn't stress me out as it once did years ago when I was transitioning. Or even when my hair was in that awkward grown out TWA (Tinnie Winnie Afro) phase. You know...that length where you can make a pony tail but there is only 1/2 an inch of hair sticking out your scrunchie . *Pure sadness* However, most of the stress came from testing out products trying to find … [Read more...]
TravelingHaircare: Welcome Jess MahogonyCurls
Name: Jess aka MahoganyCurls Where are you from? Macon, GA How can people get in touch with you ? My website, mahoganycurlsonline.com How long have you been natural? I have been natural since 2009. How much has your hair care regimen changed since returning to the states? It hasn’t changed much. I still condition my hair like crazy and try not to … [Read more...]
Traveling with Natural hair series!!
It's back!!!!My traveling with natural hair series has been retired for several months now. But after many hours of writing in my "blog topics/ideas" book it was quite apparent to me that it needs to be resurrected.It is a really great series and I believe readers enjoy learning how some of their favorite YouTube gurus and everyday women care for their mane while traveling.And … [Read more...]
Loose Twist!
Every natural has heard of and seen Ciprianas "loose twist" hairstyle. However another YouTuber "Ashababe56" is the one who inspired me to give it a go! Our hair textures is quite similar and it looks fabulous on her. The style took me almost 3 hours to finish on detangled and deep conditioned hair. Here are my results: My hair has grown a bit since I left … [Read more...]
Natural Hair update
Right now my natural mane is doing pretty good :) I am testing out some products and experimenting with new hair styles and having fun doing it! Also I am trying to overcome my "UTS". Which stands for ugly twist out syndrome :( For my next travel venture I will be in Jamaica for an entire month. I am so excited and can't wait to put on even MORE weight since returning home … [Read more...]