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DIY Recipe: Coconut Milk Shampoo

K. Ophelia — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 23:55:51 +0000

Due to the drying nature of conventional shampoos that strip hair of natural oils, many naturalistas have turned to the no-poo and co-wash movements to care for their natural hair. However, for some, the hair & scalp just don’t feel clean without rich, sudsy lather to wash the sweat and build-up away. If you’re one […]

DIY Recipe: Honey-Almond Conditioner

K. Ophelia — Sun, 23 Sep 2012 22:37:05 +0000

If you’ve checked out our infographic on Natural Ingredients for Natural Hair, you already know that there are plenty of kitchen staples that can pull double duty both as snacks and natural hair products. One of the sweetest of these – literally and figuratively – is that delicious golden natural nectar, honey! Not only will […]

Infographic: Natural Ingredients for Natural Hair

K. Ophelia — Sat, 22 Sep 2012 18:27:01 +0000

These natural food ingredients do double duty! Add them to your balanced diet to promote overall health, and use them in your natural hair for soft, shiny, manageable tresses!

Infographic: How to Co-Wash Natural Hair

K. Ophelia — Mon, 17 Sep 2012 00:14:55 +0000

DIY recipe: natural hair detangling gelée

K. Ophelia — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 20:11:17 +0000

I don’t know about you, but, when it comes to my head of thick, curly natural hair, detangling can be a long and painful chore. I’ve tried to detangle in the shower, using tons of conditioner, spraying on olive oil, and even dry detangling by hand (ouch!) but, for the most part, it always took […]

80 Uses for Coconut Oil

K. Ophelia — Tue, 16 Aug 2011 12:54:39 +0000

If you’ve read my post on healthy oils for naturals, then you already know that I love coconut oil for ALL the health benefits it provides. Not only does this versatile oil do wonders for your naturally curly, kinky, or wavy hair, but it’s a great alternative oil to cook and bake with due to […]

Healthy Transitioning for Naturalistas: Oils

K. Ophelia — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 13:45:22 +0000

For many of us, the transition from straight, processed hair to natural curls, kinks, and naps was one of the most difficult we’ve ever had to make. For years, we held one view of what our hair was, how it behaved, and what it needed to be healthy, then (for many of us overnight) that […]