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What is Second-day Hair?

Written By Bold Apps - February 26 2015

When I was gathering research for my DIY hair products one lady who was testing one of my butters asked me if it was any good for 2nd day hair. I remember thinking, WHAT in life is second day hair!? So this article is for those of you out there who are just as confused as I was. Second day hair is your hair the second day after having washed it or styled it. For example, if you wash your hair on Friday and have it curly, then on Saturday you’ll have 2nd day hair.

After learning the definition I remember wondering why I didn’t guess it, it was very straight forward, I also remember realising that perhaps a part of me already knew what it was but simply wasn’t sure, which is OK. When it comes to our hair we need to be sure what we are talking about. Why is it important? It’s important because if you’d like to maintain your curls for the following day, and even on 3rd and 4th day hair, there is some specific advice that you can follow to see which method works well for you. I have 4c hair, so this method would work well for most people with my hair type. If I’ve worn my hair in a wash and go style and I don’t want it to be a hot matted mess the day after, then before going to sleep I section my hair into 8 – 12 parts and twist them whilst sealing with water and oil where my hair feels particularly dry. Use anything that is softening like Jojoba or Broccoli seed, these will also add a nice healthy shine. If you use coconut oil you may find that you don't need to use water as coconut oil is quite moisturising. Now that my hair has grown quite a bit keep all my twists laying in the same direction – downwards. Then I put on my silk scarf in a way that doesn’t allow for indentations (tie the bow on your forehead not past your hairline). If you don’t have a scarf use a silk pillow case. Simply undo in the morning with oily hands and a little bit of water, this re-activates any product that you used the day before and tadaa, you have 2nd day twist out hair that looks just as luscious as day 1. Use a pick to fluff it out and add volume, you do this by raking the roots and lifting, don’t comb out the ends as this will make your curls lose definition, and 4c hair by definition has no definition, we have to make it, so be sure to protect those ends to avoid fuzz. One of the most important tips for 2nd day + hair is what to do if your plan fails. Do not despair! 2nd day hair fails are a great excuse for wearing your hair in a cute and messy up-do. Try a bun with smoothed edges or flat-twisting the front and wearing a cute hat/scarf over the rest.

Do you have good tips for 2nd day+ hair? Please comment below Happy Hair Hugging!

Styling Short Hair

Written By Bold Apps - February 19 2015

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By Patience Muia Many ladies are happy with the freedom that comes along with short hair but also some fear that the styles to short hair are limited. Short hair actually gives you the chance you could not get with long hair. With short hair you can experiment with different natural hair styles. For example you can opt to do coils, braids and twists too. The good thing is that it is much easier and faster to style short hair. If your hair is extremely or too short, I would recommend coils. They work perfectly well. Here are some great hair styles for short hair wearers who want to remain completely natural. 1. Two strand twist

It’s a very good way to change your look and it’s a protective style as well. 2. Flat twists/braids

This is a brilliant way to hide the real length of your hair. You can get a bit more creative with this style and get more styles from it. 3. Straw/roller set

This is known for giving your hair cute and uniform curls. For those who are not constrained by the idea of remaining natural, here are some styles for them too; 4. Weaves and wigs If your hair is too short to the extent that you cannot wear weaves, then I think that wigs will do for you. Wigs actually protect ones hair. 5. Extensions

Braiding or twisting your hair with extensions, can give you a whole lot of rocking looks. These styles protect your hair in addition to keeping you away from boredom. They give you the chance to keep exploring and this works out pretty well especially if you are a curious person.

The above listed styles are meant to help and ensure that you enjoy your short hair term to the maximum with minimal complaints. They help build up self-confidence while wearing short hair.

Why Chop Off My Hair

Written By Bold Apps - February 12 2015

Posted by Dalilah,

By Patience Muia If you are the kind of woman who keeps on seeing women in short hair and often thinking that their short hair is framing their faces and giving them more confidence, then I think it’s your time to give short hair a try. If you have been considering cutting your hair short then be daring enough and go for it and realize how it feels like. Here are reasons to cut your hair; Easy maintenance

If you think your long hair is taking too much of you time and money, then the time to give short hair a try is now. Short hair is easily cleaned and aerated too. Charity

Some women feel the urge to chop their hair and donate it to organisations that make wigs for women living with cancer. This way the touch and act as inspiration in people’s lives. Discovering yourself

Cutting off your hair puts your face on display. You discover things that you have never noticed before with your face. It’s obvious that for the first few days you have to feel uneasy but this feeling fades away quite fast. Confidence

You may wonder how but cutting off your hair could build up self-esteem and hence self-confidence. Most of us think that long hair is our source of confidence because of the value long hair has been given in our society. After chopping off their hair, women tend to realize how daring and decisive they are and as a result self-confidence ends up coming from deep within them.

Fresh start Some women opt to cut off their hair in order to symbolize significant changes in their lives for example ending of a relationship. Revelation

It’s only after a big chop that you can discover more about yourself and people around you. Cutting off your hair may come along with lots of reactions from people and yourself. Some may feel that you are being rebellious while others may come asking for advice on how to go about it. Before the big chop listen to your heart and feelings and then decide wisely.

SPOTTED - Natural Haird Beauty in Kansas City Missouri

Written By Bold Apps - February 05 2015

Posted by Lil 1- Introduce yourself My name is Tee Nikki Anderson. I am a Kansas City, Missouri native presently residing in Houston, Texas. 2- Describe the moment you were spotted by Hug My Hair I was spotted on Facebook in a natural hair group known as TeamNatural. 3- Have you always rocked and loved your curls/kinks/coils? If not, how did you come to embrace your natural hair?

I rock my kinky coils once a blue moon because it requires at least two hours before preparing myself for my work day. I love my coils just prefer my twist out because they last longer and more convenient due to my work schedule.

4- How would you describe your hair texture?

My hair texture is a 3a/4c which at times can be time consuming.

5- Tell us one "Do" and one "Don't" for your hair type.

One "Do" for my hair is to make sure to do a deep condition. One "Don't" is to never ever sleep with my hair untied at night otherwise it becomes matted.

6- What advice would you give to someone considering going natural?

My advice to someone who is looking to transition over to becoming a naturalista would be to stay focused, embrace the journey and overlook the naysayers.

7- How do you love to wear your hair?

I tend to wear my hair in mainly twist-outs and when time allows I rock a curly Mohawk.

8- How often do you wash your hair and what products do you use?

I tend to do a lather shampoo once a month with beautiful textures hair product line. Any other time I do a "No Poo" followed by a extra virgin oil and apple cider vinegar rinse.

9- Describe your worst hair day.

A bad hair day for me is waking up and pulling my hair into a bun.

10- Your Twitter/Facebook/Instagram pages (if applicable) are?

Twitter- @Tenacity83 Facebook-Tee Nikki Anderson Instagram @Mysstee83

Who Can Chop Off Their Hair

Written By Bold Apps - January 29 2015

Posted by HMH Blogger

By Patience Muia Cutting off your hair can be dramatic especially for those people who have had lengthy hair for a long period. Those with shoulder length hair are can also find it quite hard to chop off their hair. Feeling nervous and confused is obvious before making the decision to go for short hair. We often worry so much about how we may look after the big chop but believe me it’s mostly for the better. We fear that we will no longer look attractive in the eyes of our men. There is a myth that hair of black people does not grow as fast compared to hair from other races. But it is a misunderstanding because with good care black hair can grow as long and as fast as well. The reason people think that black hair is slow in growing lengthwise is because, black hair is normally kinky and curly hence it appears to be shorter than it is. Most black women opt to relax their hair hence causing breakage and damage to their hair. As a result, their hair does not grow longer due to the damage. Black hair in its natural state can shrink up to 90% of its real length hence appearing shorter contrary to the reality.

Some people think that only people with certain face shapes that can go for short hair but this is false. Cutting off your hair is quite a big deal at first and a big bold step as well, but the good thing is that it easily grows back quite fast. I understand the fear, gasps, and anxiety that one has before finally deciding that it is now time to give your hair a big chop. It's quite clear that short hair rocks!

Short hair is an everyone’s thing, whether black or white, long faces or round, I insist that anyone can comfortably wear short hair.

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