Locs can be a relatively low maintenance hair choice, and some may even say they are easy to take care of. But, if you are not careful, they can easily become brittle, broken, or just straight up unhealthy! So to help you avoid any of that, here are 5 common loc mistakes. As an Amazon […]
Hair porosity is the ability of your hair to absorb and retain moisture. And if you have natural hair, knowing your hair’s porosity is essential to finding a routine that works. This post is for my high porosity chicas because I don’t think there is enough information out there for us! Everyone thinks high porosity […]
If anyone doesn’t know, on June 12, 2020, I started the process of loc’ing my hair! (Follow me on Instagram for more pictures: @angellijim and @naturalblackvegan) I started by doing 100 two-strand mini twists on my loose natural hair, and 3 months later, they are thriving! And if you know me by now, you know […]
Deep conditioning is essential for all hair types, and it helps achieve so many hair goals. Not only does deep conditioning keep the hair moisturized, it also makes hair softer, more manageable, and shinier. And yet, so many people skip this part of wash day! In this post, I’ll share how to deep condition your […]
Do you want to go natural, but you aren’t ready or don’t want to do the Big Chop? If so, then you want to transition to natural hair! Transitioning is the process of growing your hair out until you are ready to cut the remaining relaxed ends off. Thus, during a transition, you have two […]
When I first went natural, the main style I wanted to master was the Wash and Go, and when I first big chopped, my wash and gos were so cute and easy! But guess what? The longer my hair got, the harder it was to do a wash and go. The idea is so simple, […]
First off, I have to say that Black Lives Matter. With all that is going on in the world, I would not feel right writing a blog post without acknowledging it. I do not even have all of the words to express how I feel, but just know that Natural Black Vegan is a safe […]
As most of us know, there is so much conflicting information about oils in the natural hair community. Should I LOC or LCO? Which oils should I buy? Should I even use oil on my hair? Well, in this post, I am going to share 10 ways I use oils on my natural hair. Firstly, […]
As a new natural in 2018, I was watching so many YouTube videos and reading all of the blogs so I could know what I needed for my hair. And honestly, it became exhausting and confusing, and my shopping list kept changing! Lucky for you, this post outlines everything you need to have a healthy, […]
I know what you’re thinking: more natural hair rules? But sis, these are the top ten rules that helped me grow my hair from a TWA to armpit length in 2 years, okay? I’m not just telling you this just to write it: These rules work. PERIOD! And it’s not all about length, it’s about […]