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Hi all. Haven't posted in several years. Had Sisterlocks for 10 years and just BC'd. I had intended to keep them in for 10 years. I loved my SLs but Spirit said it was time to let them go. I feel so much lighter! I'll probably get locs again, but not any time soon. Anyway, I am rusty on...

Hi Ladies, My name is Desirée, I am very new to this platform, but I've been a lurking on these threads for years lol I am doing a bit of market research regarding naturalists, and our hair concerns. I feel like this platform is full of very ingredient conscious naturals so I would love to...

So big chopping and starting over again 3 times, I have come to the conclusion that my natural hair style is an afro. I don't have enough curls to define so it looks raggedy if I shingle or use too much gel, KCCC, or flaxseed gel. I have alot of shrinkage so even my hair is bra strap length in...

I feel like everyone in the type 4 category kind of get lumped into one big category when it comes to hair typing. It makes it so much more difficult to find videos of people with your hair type and it can be down right frustrating for a newbie. I'm creating this thread to show the differences...

Her hair has me :drool:

Hello ladies, I did a search for hair recipes and found a few threads for various items. I think it would be helpful if there was a single thread (or maybe even an entire board!) for DIY hair recipes. I am a product junkie but I also have hundreds of dollars worth of raw ingredients to make...

Hello, I'm going on a vacation to Disney World a week before I start my second year of nursing school. I need a hairstyle, conducive for natural hair, that will be able to withstand water and last for a month to two months. Can anyone give me any ideas? My initial idea was to get small braids...

I have not been on here in a long time..I believe the last time I posted was during my pregnancy. I just wanted to show those who are longterm protective styling my progress from a few different styles I did. This first one was 4 months long wearing box braids! This was the results for that...

Ladies post pics of your BC. Whether you transitioned long or short term or shaved bald. Also state how many weeks post you were when you BC'd.

Please post recommendations for treatments that smooth and straighten natural hair textures "like a relaxer." Please let us know how you liked it, how long it last, how long you have used it and did your hair revert back. 1. Paul Mitchell Awapuhi Treatment (4 weeks) 2. Design Essentials...

Im officially apart of the natural community now. I big chopped last night!! After 24 years of being relaxed I finally meet my natural hair. Im going to miss being APL but with all the breakage I had when I was relaxed, it was more stress than it was worth. So, any tips for my TWA?