My Hair Journey

Who doesn’t love a good twist-out? (Water + Babassu Moisture Butter)

I had my last relaxer almost 15 years ago! Over the course of that period, I  frequently experimented with my hair, applying what I learned from reading and listening to others. Four and a half years ago, I decided to begin a new healthy hair journey. I had totally neglected my hair while in school. It was extremely dry and plagued by split ends and single strand knots. I NEEDED To START OVER! I was tired of constantly trying new products and trying to implement every tip I learned from natural hair gurus only to end up with the same amount of damage as before. Taking care of natural hair was tiring and expensive!

Frustrated with my results, I decided to become my own hair scientist! I tested out various methods of natural hair care. I also began reading more extensively about ingredients found in hair products. I joined blogs and groups ran by actual cosmetic chemist which opened my eyes to the world of cosmetic ingredients from a scientific point of view.  This new found knowledge led me to create some of my own hair and skin products as well as  discard a few of my firmly held beliefs about hair and skincare.

The knowledge that I have gained over the past few years has made my natural hair journey so much more easier and it gives me joy to share it with the rest of the world as a way of taking some of the mystery out of caring for natural hair.