By the end of 2021, I wasn’t pleased with my hair. It was thin, stringy, and looked very uneven, especially near the front. This was not what I expected my hair to look like 10 years into my natural hair journey. I needed to find a way to increase my hair’s volume and improve length …
Yucca Root Shampoo on Natural Hair
In October, I started a personal protective style challenge with the intention of improving my length retention and the overall health of my hair. As part of this challenge, I set out to use natural shampoos to cleanse my hair so that I wouldn’t have to take down my protective style each week. I came …
Infusing Your Own Ayurvedic Oils
Have you ever wondered if it were possible for you to create your own ayurvedic oil infusion? Infusing your own ayurvedic oils doesn’t take much time and is simple to do. When I started my ayurvedic journey, I was overwhelmed by the possibilities: Should I use an ayurvedic mask? A gloss? A tea? An oil? …
Hydrated Fenugreek Paste
One complaint that I’ve seen often is that fenugreek powder tends to get stuck in our natural, type 4 hair. The grains are often coarsely milled and when used to create a mask or a gloss, they tend to get trapped within our strands. However, did you know that it’s possible to mix fenugreek powder …
Ayurveda for 4c Naturals
Are you starting ayurveda but are unsure of where to begin? This beginner ayurveda for 4c naturals is for you! Ayurveda is gaining increasing popularity in the natural hair community. With growing interest in natural products and DIY hair treatments, ayurveda allows 4c naturals to customize their hair regimen in a way that targets their …