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February 05 2015

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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

Date

January 29 2015

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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.

Date

January 22 2015

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How people might perceive you after the Big Chop

Written By Bold Apps - January 22 2015

Posted by HMH Blogger  By Patience Muia Assumptions that people will make after you choose to go for the big chop will either be positive or negative. It is totally beyond your control to stop people from imagining reasons as to why you went for the big chop. Here is how some people might perceive you:

1. You are crazy

People may tend to think that a person is an insane mind cannot chop off long and pretty hair. Even after lengthy and detailed explanations, people may still not get the sense in your actions.

2. He is mistreating you

Cutting one's hair is very liberating. Rumour mongers will be tempted to think that you have either broken up with your man or you are in bad terms with him. They may think that you chopped off your hair to mark an ending or beginning of a new relationship.

3. Undergoing a mid-life crisis

When women are going through tough and trying times in their lives, we find that their hair is very prone to a big chop in order to mark that period. The good and encouraging thing is that chopped hair will always grow back in little or no time.

4. You lost your hair

Other people may also think that you have lost your hair to balding, damage or even accidents.

5. Health issues

Sadly, cutting off our hair may not work well for everyone. The final look may be very disappointing and unfair for some of us. As a result, some may end up looking like they have very serious health problems. Logically, people should not confuse your choice to chop off your hair for health problems. People’s assumptions should in no way affect your confidence in your short hair. It is your duty to let your self-esteem come from the deepest part of you and let it be evident in your face and actions.

Date

January 15 2015

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The Importance of a Hair Regimen

Written By Bold Apps - January 15 2015

Posted by HMH Blogger When I first decided to wear my hair in its natural state, I had no idea what I was doing. After watching a million YouTube videos over the course of two or three weeks and heading to my bathroom with a pair of hair scissors and cutting off all my long, permed hair in April 2011, all I knew was that I could wet my hair and it would stay curled for the rest of the day. What I didn't know was that if I didn't consistently use certain products and styling techniques, my hair would be a dried up mess. What I didn't know at that time was that my hair wasn't at its full potential because I wasn't using a consistent regimen. A hair regimen is a process that you perform on a regular basis to ensure the health and growth of your hair. Regimens are usually done weekly, but naturals have been known to incorporate bi-weekly steps into their regimen as well. Are you confused yet? Let me explain further. Every Sunday is wash day for me. I start by sectioning my hair into six blocks and detangling my hair with a wide tooth comb. If it's the first Sunday of the month, I'll proceed by washing my hair in sections with a sulfate-free shampoo and following up with a leave-in conditioner. I usually style my hair in flat twists with perm rods on the ends on wash day and before twisting I will detangle more and apply my favorite blend of oils. Every other day or every two days, I use the LOC method (liquid, oil, cream) and every three months I trim my ends. I also wear a satin scarf or bonnet every night to protect my strands while I sleep. So those are things I incorporate into my overall regimen. Shortly after year two of my natural journey, I got extremely lazy with my regimen. I stopped following the steps I'd normally used, I stopped trimming and dusting my ends, I sporadically slept with my satin scarf and guess what? My hair suffered! Big time. My ends were splitting, my hair thinned out on both sides around my ears, and it broke at the same rate of growth, so I didn't retain any length from Year 2 to Year 3. As soon as I started following my regimen consistently again, my hair began to thicken and grow, and it's visibly healthier. I'm still repairing some of the damages I suffered, but I'm here to tell you that keeping up with a regimen is important for the health and growth of your hair. Conduct research on some of your favorite natural hair figures and copy their regimens if you'd like. It's a start to helping you develop your own, and you'll learn more about your hair and what it likes/doesn't like as you go. Happy Styling!

Date

January 08 2015

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Common Natural Hair Breakage.

Written By Bold Apps - January 08 2015

Posted by HMH Blogger By Patience Muia  Going natural can give you a break from heat appliances. Sometimes back when I had relaxed hair, I was a slave to my flat iron and blow dryer. Every weekend I found myself shampooing, conditioning, flat ironing and drying my long, black hair. This process takes a lot of hours, and it is also tiresome. When I was transitioning, rocking a wash and go was my motivation. But now that I have natural hair, I have realized that breakage is a common problem. It is completely preventable. Here are some ways through which you can prevent breakage in areas around nape, crown and edges.

Areas around Edges

Have you ever had breakage around the temples? Also known as breakage at the hairline. It is commonly caused by excessive pulling and rubbing in the area. Traction alopecia can also be caused by chemical burns, while wigs, weaves and extension can also be the reason. To easily prevent such breakage, avoid hair clips and bands. Avoid anything that can cause breakage, you can also use castor oil since it can stimulate regrowth. If castor oil doesn’t work for you, you might consider going to a dermatologist so that you can be able to determine the true cause. Areas in the Crown Breakage around this place might be difficult to deal with. If you are suffering with hair issues in the center of your head, this area will always be the driest, the hardest to comb, the kinkiest and breakage comes easy.

Breakage around the Nape

The usual culprits are the collar, scarf or any part of clothing that rubs that area. This breakage is more common in the winter when it is necessary for you to bundle up. The remedy for this breakage is wearing satin accessories and wearing silk. Alternatively, you can wear a satin bonnet so as to protect yourself against winter wear.

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