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...]
Lice Outbreaks…
One major part of teaching to consider if you want to join this profession is dealing with OUTBREAKS! For example last month there was an outbreak of "gripe" which is the flu. OK…this is expected in the winter and with the children sitting in such close proximity to each other it's hard for them not to sneeze in each others face. Yesterday one teacher told me her son came … [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...]