Category: natural hairstyles
Beautiful Braids: Autumn Hairstyle Ideas We Love!
With the autumn weather being extremely temperamental it’s incredibly important to keep your hair protected.
One of our favourite styles for protecting natural hair during the cold weather months is braids! Braids are amazing and we love them because you can create incredibly unique looks that are suitable for all types of occasions.
Take for instance, Hollywood actress (and star of hit TV show, True Blood) Rutina Wesley who rocked braided tresses on the red carpet.
And she looked nothing short of divine!
Take a look at some of our favourite celebrity braid hairstyles and test them out on your own hair.
In the comments section below tell us which look you love the most and why.
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From top left: Jill Scott, Teyonnah Paris, Goapelle, Rutina Wesley, Alicia Keys, Brandy, Keri Hilson.
3 Fun Ways To Use Our Curl Smoothie
The Curl Smoothie is by far our biggest selling and most popular product and what never ceases to amaze me is the rather unique ways our customers use this product.
When I came up with the Curl Smoothie I was looking for a soft, creamy moisturising lotion that would help to soften my hair.
I, like many naturals, felt as if there were no hair lotions that really moisturised without making my curls feel greasy and icky. I was therefore determined to create a lotion that was super moisturising but that didn’t weigh my hair down. After much experimentation, I came up with a recipe that made a tremendous difference to my hair.
Here are 3 unique ways to use the Curl Smoothie, some of these might surprise you. Read on!
Way # 1
As a scalp lotion. Yes, the Smoothie was designed to be a hair lotion but a number of our customers use it as a scalp lotion as well. To do this, it’s best to start with freshly washed hair, part it into sections and apply the Smoothie directly to your scalp in small-medium sized sections. Apply it to your whole scalp and your hair as well. To finish off, massage your scalp as this will help to stimulate it.
#Way 2
As a split end preventer. Split ends are the bane of most curly girls existence. We all hate them!
Split ends are often caused by dryness and neglect. Sometimes you might neglect your hair without realising that you’re doing so. This is exactly why it’s important to remember that the ends of your hair are so important because once they begin to break, split or tear, there’s no way to repair them. To prevent splits from happening it’s a really good idea to apply the Curl Smoothie to the tips of your hair and finish off with a dose of olive oil. Keep the ends of your hair constantly moisturised and you’ll be far less likely to get splits.
#Way 3
As a body lotion. A customer recently emailed me to say that she’s been using the Curl Smoothie as a body and hair lotion! I was pleasantly surprised but then I realised that its moisturising properties make it an excellent lotion for your hair and skin. However, it’s always a good idea to test whether it would work for you by applying a small amount to your skin before using it as a regular moisturiser.
Have you used the Curl Smoothie before? Have you discovered a unique way to use it? Share it by leaving a comment below.
Click here to try the Curl Smoothie on your hair.
Back To School Hairstyle Ideas For Kids and Teens
Last year, I wrote an article called back to school hairstyle ideas. It ended up being THE most viewed article on our blog and a favourite amongst our newsletter subscribers.
When I discovered that our blog is being read in over 93 countries, I was in complete shock. So thank you to the thousands of you who’ve read, shared and supported this blog over the past year 🙂
Since summer is officially over and we’re now in autumn, it seemed only natural to talk about topics that are bugging curly girls like you. So, to start the autumn season off, today’s post is part 2 of back to school hairstyle ideas. If you have kids, nieces or cousins, this post is for you. I hope it’s a god-send to all of the mums out there who are bracing themselves to get everything ready for the start of a new school year.
The first back to school hairstyle ideas collage consists of ideas for little tots including babies and young children. The styles can of course be adapted to suit children of almost any age.
The second set of hairstyles is perfect for you to see if you have children ages 10+ who are at that age where they’re self-conscious and are trying to find hairstyles that suit them.
Once again, it’s a great idea to take inspiration from the hairstyles and adapt them to suit your needs. For instance, I found that one of the kids hairstyle ideas (the one with the braid) was perfect for me so I’m rocking a braided style today.
What looks can you come up with? Let me know by leaving a comment below.
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Wishing you a wonderful day and complete back to school bliss!
Victoria
Founder, My Curls
Get Hot Hair Now! How to make the most of your hair texture
Whether your hair is straight, wavy, curly or kinky, nothing is more important than hair texture when it comes to choosing your best hairstyle. Good, thick and shiny hair is every woman’s dream and whether your hair’s texture is fine, medium or thick; your hair is indeed your crowning glory and has a direct impact in making your personality stylish and trendy.
The healthier the life you lead, the better your hair will look. Your hair condition is directly dependent on proper nutrition. Eat good food and include a lot of vitamins to grow strong glowing hair. Eating quality foods and minimizing stress go a long way in ensuring that your hair is flawless. If you are not taking in the right amounts of nutrients from foods, then you can take multivitamins and supplements instead. Water is also important as it is transported from the roots of your hair to the tips. The roots soak up the water inside your skin and hydrates the rest of your hair. The healthier your hair, the faster it will grow.
Washing your hair every day can rob your hair of the essential oils that are necessary to make hair stand out. Daily shampooing can lead to more troubles than it’s worth. Washing your hair less often will also help regain your hair’s natural body and luster. Conditioning is also important, use a natural conditioner once a week to have that bouncy and youthful hair mane. Condition the hair only on the ends so you are not weighing your hair down. Drying of your hair and scalp are not exactly a recipe for great hair days, not to mention that your color will fade faster.
Give natural products a try for your hair care needs. Natural hair products not only improve the health of your hair making it look beautiful, but they enhance your overall health as well. Avoid opting for synthetic based products because chemicals damage your hair in a disastrous way. Products with ingredients like coconut, olive and avocado have greater absorption rates adding shine and bounce to your hair.
To add to your hair’s shine, rub a bit of olive oil after drying it. The olive oil is like a moisturizer that smoothens your hair and gives it a great shine, just a few drops will do the trick so be sure not to overdo it. It has been known to preserve the moisture in the hair and scalp, keeping them from drying out. This creates a good look that is uniquely you. Oils can also be applied as deep conditioners because they penetrate the follicles. Avocado and coconut oils naturally do this.
Do not blindly copy the hair care systems of others; be wise in selecting hair products or you will be disappointed in the end. Gain a strong understanding of which techniques help your hair thrive and put down the straightening creams, flat irons, and blow dryers. Don’t fight the texture but instead embrace it!
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The Wrong Way To Deal With Breakage
“If you cut your hair, it will definitely stop breaking. I promise!”Â
 “Trimming every two weeks really helps your hair to grow.”
“Cut your hair more often and the breakage will stop.”
If I had a penny for every time some uttered any of the above sentences I’d be having dinner with Bill Gates right now.Â
There are some really good ways to deal with hair breakage and chopping off your hair is certainly not one of them.
Alongside these misconceptions, there are a few others like:
- There are miracle potions that can ‘seal’ split ends.
- Not combing your hair for a month will reduce hair breakage.
- Leaving eggs in your hair over night will stop breakage for good.
I’m sure you’ve heard of similar ideas but the fact remains that they don’t work at least not on a long term basis.
For instance, it’s not possible to seal split ends back together. Once the ends of your hair are damaged, that’s it. They can’t miraculously be repaired. Â
It’s important to be aware of the misconceptions and myths about curly hair care so that you don’t make mistakes that could essentially ruin your hair.
Rather than following some of the advice mentioned above, try following these tips:
- Take about 5 minutes a day to sit down and using a professional salon scissors, check through sections of your hair and look for split ends or single strand knots. Whenever you see one, trim off just the damaged hair and nothing else.
- Ignore products that claim to seal or fix split ends. Those claims are misleading. Instead, look for products with ingredients that help to prevent split ends from happening in the first place! For instance, our Curl Smoothie contains coconut oil which is brilliant for split end prevention. By preventing split ends from occurring, you’ll see a huge reduction in hair breakage and splits.
- Eat protein. Your hair is made up of protein and it needs it to survive. Make sure that you keep an eye on how much protein you’re eating and if you’re eating under the recommended guideline, increase your protein consumption slightly. Over time your hair will thank you for it!
I could go on and on about this topic because there’s so much to talk about. Instead, I’ll save that for my next blog post.
Now it’s over to you.
- What advice have you received about curing hair breakage?
- What tips have worked for you?
Leave a comment below and share your thoughts and experiences.
Victoria.
Hollywood Hair: Natural Haired Celebs Who Are Rocking Their Curls!
As a natural haired girl, I can’t get enough hair inspiration.
In fact, I’m always on the hunt for curly and afro hairstyle ideas that inspire me and I know that many of our readers and customers feel the same way.
As a celebrity obsessed girl, I’m always looking for inspiration from Hollywood starlets but for the first few years that I was natural, there  were very few celebs that rocked their natural curls.
However, I’m glad to say that things have changed radically over the past few years.
In fact, there’s an abundance of curly hair inspiration almost everywhere!
In today’s post I want to honour and celebrate the fact that us curly chicks have so many hair role models.
The starlets above are just some examples of rising and established natural haired stars and it seems as if more and more women in the media are embracing their hair.
Top row: Teyonnah Paris (Actress). Lina Hayas (Singer). Goapele (Singer)
Mid row: Goapele (again- because we love her cornrows). Jill Scott (Singer/Actress). Janelle Monae (Singer)
Bottom row: Solange Knowles (Singer). Corinne Bailey Rae (Singer). Â Chrisette Michelle (Singer).
Who are your favourite natural haired celebrities? In the comments below tell me which celeb inspires you to love your curls.
See you in the comments!
Victoria 🙂
Wedding Hairstyle Ideas For Curly Hair
Off to a wedding?
With summer just around the corner, it’s one of the busiest times for weddings, special occasions and formal events.
If you have a major event like a wedding, prom or birthday dinner, you’ll love this post!
And if you’re racking your brain trying to think of the perfect hairstyle sit tight and don’t worry.
We’ve got you sorted.
One easiest ways to come up with a beautiful wedding hairstyle is to accessorise!
Yes, you heard me right.
Hair accessories- I’m talking flowers, clips, headbands are THE most loved piece for all hair textures because they make your hair look amazing.
It takes just a few moments to slick your hair back into a bun and throw a pretty flower clip on it.
Furthermore, if you’re having a bad hair day (or week), there’s nothing better than the relief of knowing that you can pin your hair back and give it a bit of a break.
The styles that you’ll see below are time-efficient, easy to do and work for all types of curly hair textures.
What did you think of these wedding hairstyle ideas?
How are you planning to wear your hair this summer?
Share your thoughts in the comments below.
Victoria xoxo
How To Grow Longer Hair (Part 2)
Since we’re dedicating the month of March to the topic of growing longer hair, I’ve just put up the second video.
In this video I delve into:
- The big mistake curly girls make when trying to grow their hair.
- Why focusing on growth is completely pointless! (Yes, I said it, it is!) Watch the video to find out what you should be focusing on instead.
- I summarise the three internal factors that are important for hair growth. If you don’t know what they are then this video was made for you!
How to grow longer hair
In the comments below, tell me what lessons you learnt from watching this video.
How To Grow Longer Hair (Part 1)
Have you ever looked at another woman’s hair and thought “damn, how comes she can grow long hair and I can’t?”
I’m ashamed to admit it but I have.
There was once a time when I used to look at long-haired girls and think: Â “how come she can grow 5 inches of hair in two months and I can’t?”
Ooooh the green-eyed monster sat in the pit of my belly and made me growl!
I used to think there was a magic secret to growing longer hair and I would pick up every product marketed at black hair and expect it to work for me.
None of them did.
At that point in time I had no idea that growing longer hair wasn’t about finding a magic growth potion or having Rapunzel-like genetics. It was about so much more but I was oblivious to the truth. Looking back I realise how clueless I was. Thank God things have changed!
In this week’s video I wanted to touch upon some fundamental aspects of growing longer hair and guess what, they have nothing to do with what you put on your hair. It’s all about what goes on inside.
Watch my video to find out what I mean!
Best Products For Curly Hair | Curly Hair Products 101
Raise your hand if you have curly hair. Me too!
Whilst we all love our curls, picking products that work for them isn’t always the easiest thing to do.
What a lot of curly girls (also known as naturals) fail to realise is that choosing hair products is a very personal thing.
There are several factors that need to be taken into consideration when picking curly hair products for your hair.
Here’s a breakdown of some of the key factors:
Your hair texture- is the product you’re considering, designed to meet the needs of curls?
Are your textures mixed? What I mean by this is- do you (like most curly girls) have more than one hair texture. I know I have. For instance, the front of my hair is sort of wavy-meets-afro whilst the middle is super afro textured. The back is loosely wavy. My hair has three very different textures and I always take that into consideration when making products for my curly-haired customers.
Another factor to consider is what’s in your hair products. This is a big one. So many products are filled with harsh chemicals that strip curly hair of moisture and make it dry, brittle and prone to split ends. Make sure you do your research and pick products with healthy, natural ingredients.
The final factor to consider is how much time you have. We’re all living increasingly busy lives so finding time to mix up your own concoctions can be really time and energy consuming. Many busy women simply want to use products that are easy to use and can be carried any where. That’s why when creating the My Curls range, I deliberately ensured that the products in the line were easy to use, portable and lifestyle friendly.
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