For the past 10 years or more, I’ve had permanent or semi-permanent colour in my hair and even henna. I love colour and being able to change my look, but I’m tired of colouring my own hair. Plus with COVID lockdowns, I wasn’t able to maintain regular salon visits to get touch-ups. Braids, twists, and …
My recipe for flax seed gel is simple and quick. This is one of my HG gels, and I’ve been using the same recipe since my first batch. 1/4 cup of whole flax seeds (also known as linseeds) 2 cups of water 2 tbsp of honey* 2 tbsp of oil (any oil or mix of …
Edges hours after using AOHC. Quick tip: Apply Qhemet Biologics Amla & Olive Heavy Cream (AOHC) heavily to the hairline and tie down with a scarf. Remove the scarf after about 20-30 minutes to reveal laid (yet soft!) edges. My edges are resilient. AOHC has been the only non-gel product to actually hold them down …
In my previous Back to Basics post, I briefly went over porosity and how it plays a role in determining the best products and regimen for one’s hair care. The key to moisturizing is using a water-based product (meaning water is the first ingredient). Not an oil- or butter-based product, these are not moisturizers. They’re …
My previous routine has changed slightly! Here’s a quick rundown of what I do. Photos can be found on the Kinks of Nature Instagram page (Instagram.com/KinksOfNature). Shampoo or co-wash Deep condition (2-6 sections) Detangle while rinsing (using my fingers or a wide tooth comb) Oil rinse (Optional step) Apply a rinse-out and detangle (if I …
For the past few months, I’d been considering straightening my hair, but the fear of heat damage was enough to stave off the curiosity. Eventually curiosity and my want/need to properly trim my ends wore me down. Below is a quick outline of my process along with a few pictures. Pictures of my hair before …
My previous routine has changed quite a bit! Here’s a quick rundown of what I do. Photos can be found on the Kinks of Nature Instagram page (Instagram.com/KinksOfNature). Shampoo or co-wash Deep condition overnight (2-6 sections) Finger detangle Rinse and apply leave-in, then seal Wrap hair in a t-shirt or microfiber towel until no longer …
***Note: (July 12, 2014) Check out my update post on where to get the original formula: Update: Curly Magic Returns?*** ***Note: The formula for Curly Magic was changed in March 2014. View the new ingredients here.*** Below are some of my never fail products that work well for styling in conjunction with Uncle Funky’s Daughter Curly …
Recently, I colored my unbleached natural hair using Manic Panic. Check the Kinks of Nature Instagram page for before and after photos as well as the progression of my color fading. The easiest way for me to outline this…bullet points: Pre-treatment with Vatika oil. Shampooed with Ouidad Climate Control Defrizzing Shampoo. Air dried for a …
I received the following from a reader a couple weeks ago and promised a full post on it so here goes: Q: My hair is natural type 4. I have been having difficulty keeping my hair moisturized. Have you experienced this and what did you do that helped? A: Thanks for the question! I intermittently …