Hello all!

My name is Tynesha and I am the newest intern for Xina!

Blogging isn’t that new to me as I have attempted to do a few about irrelevant things but I think that this blog will be a lot better and more relevant.

So back to the point.

I am currently going natural myself and currently have kinky twists in right now. I used to relax my hair but because I didn’t look after it properly, my hair started to fall out quite a bit when I was washing it. When that started to happen I thought I was going to go bald! I was panicking, checking for patches as I was drying and straightening my hair. So I decided that I didn’t want to be in that state anymore, and that’s what made me decide to go natural (well that and the fact that I have started university and I cannot afford to be paying £40-£60 every 2 months to get my hair relaxed!)

So I am doing a natural story for you all to show you how I am currently coping with my transition from relaxed to natural hair.

Now I thought at first that it was going to be really quick and easy (a bit like putting the relaxer in your hair) but I was very sadly mistaken and it turns out, that patience is a virtue! So I am being very patient with my great hair.

I have watched a few YouTube video’s about people going natural and putting in kinky twists, etc and they are all really good. I will put a few links down below or if I forget most likely in the up and coming blogs that I will do. They are really useful and I recommend everyone to try out kinky twists before locking.

Now I am not saying don’t lock because that would just be wrong! Like how can you not want to lock your hair?! Oh for those who don’t know what locking is, some people call it dreads or dread locks (even though you will all know what it is, there maybe someone who doesn’t know and I am just clarifying just in case). But kinky twists (depending on how you do them) look slightly like locks (but they don’t look as good as locks I must say) so you can get a feel of what locks may look like, etc. Well that’s what I think personally, there maybe some of you that will disagree with what I am saying, which is understandable. But I know that from having kinky twists, I definitely want to have locks and keep them!

So knowing Xina is a great way to start this transformation. She sells the right products, she speaks with confidence and truth about looking after both hair and skin, and she is genuinely an all round great human being. So working with her is great (plus if I am super nice maybe I can some discount of her products? Maybe? Just a tiny bit)! We will see any ways. I don’t mind paying full price but maybe it could be an incentive to do great work with her! Hmmm…. I will have a look into that.

But any ways back to the point

So yeah, this is the start of my hair journey (well my hair journey blog any ways) and I will write to you all soon and shortly you shall all see me soon (as some YouTube clips will be coming up shortly).

God Bless

Tynesha

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We came across this TV show called Afro-City!   Not much in the way of hair care, but we think it’s fun.  Check it out and let us know what you think.

Have you ever wondered how you can accessorize your hair with a beautiful scarf?

Well here are three simple ways:

How To Tie A Turband 3 Ways from LEAFtv on Vimeo.

This is a great way to decorate your hair whether you have locs, loose natural hair, transitioning or plaits!

How do you accessorize your hair?

Things may have seemed a bit quiet for a while with Nature’s Parlour but I can assure you that we’ve been very busy behind the scenes…with a new baby!

Elijah was born at home in a water birthing pool on 15th March weighing 7lb 3oz.  He’s a peaceful and happy baby and we feel very blessed to have him!

Those of you who know about my pregnancy and the birth (thank you for the best wishes!) have asked me what kind of skin/hair care regimine I have for him, well here it is:

We use coconut oil for his skin and hair after he has been top & tailed or bathed.  We use a bit of aloe vera gel in his hair before the coconut oil, for ph balance (stops his hair from getting dry and brittle.)

If we’re going to give him an extra long baby massage session and want to use something other than coconut oil, we use sesame oil after his night time bath.  We might add a couple drops of lavender essential oil to the sesame oil to promote relaxation and prepare him for bed.

If we’re receiving visitors or if we’re visiting people, we use Curly Qs Moist Curls Moisturiser in his hair followed by Curly Qs Gel-les’c and then brush his hair smooth.  We wash his hair with Curly Qs Cleansing Cream.

In honour of our new addition, we’ll shortly be selling baby bum-bum balm as we don’t like to use petrochemicals on Elijah’s skin and use a natural “no-petroleum jelly”.  We’d like to share it with you all, so watch this space!

by Terez Howard

If you think that natural hair is naturally dry, you’re wrong.

I didn’t always agree with my above statement.  I once visited a Brooklyn, NY, natural hair care salon, and I lamented over my dry hair.  I asked the stylist what I could do with my dry coils.  After she washed, detangled, trimmed and styled my hair (I tell you this because she got to know my hair personally after those four hours), she told me that my hair was not dry.  She advised I continue my same hair care regimen.

Not dry?!  I did not believe that for a second.

Flash forward four years later.  I read in Mireille Liong-A-Kong’s natural hair care book that our coily texture actually produces three times the amount of sebum than other hair textures.  That sebum is the oil the scalp produces to naturally lubricate hair.  So, why oh why do we feel the need to slather our heads in mineral oil-rich grease?

Because our curls and coils give that sebum a hard road to travel.  One reason that straight European hair shines brilliantly is because that sebum flows from root to tip effortlessly.  Sebum experiences a roller coaster of twists and turns on natural black hair.

Actually, your scalp is overflowing with natural hair oils.  It’s just that your strands, especially your ends, are thirsty.

Quenching the thirst with 3 basic moisturizers

How can you quench your hair’s thirst?

1. Water

You might have heard that too much water in black hair will cause breakage.  Just the opposite is true.  Think about it.  Plants can’t live without water.  Animals can’t live without water.  We cannot live without water, either.  Why would moisturizing our hair with a natural element we need for survival be detrimental?  It just doesn’t make sense.

Fill a spray bottle with purified water and mist your hair as often as needed.  You can add a few drops of essential oil to the bottle for some extra moisturizing power.

2. Base & Essential Oils

Essential oils are distilled liquids from the stems, leaves, bark, roots or flowers of a plant.  Although they are termed “oils,” they do not feel oily.  These highly-concentrated oils instead are easily absorbed in the hair and scalp.

Various essential oils carry different purposes.  For instance, rosemary oil stimulates hair growth.  Sage oil combats dandruff.  Lavender oil treats an itchy scalp and even head lice.

No matter which essential oil you choose, remember to always dilute this powerful substance in a base oil, milk or water.  An overabundance can cause itching and burning in your scalp.

3. Shea butter

Not everyone likes the smell or consistency of this unrefined butter.  But countless naturals don’t mind those unpleasantries when they experience soft, manageable hair.  Wet natural hair quickly absorbs shea butter applied in small amounts.  Keeping the pores open, shea butter not only moisturizes strands, but protects them from pollution and free radicals in the environment.

Its healing properties are five to 17 times higher than other seed oils, and those healing properties restructure dry, damaged hair.

You can melt shea butter and apply the warmed butter directly to damp sections of hair.  Use it sparingly to avoid flaking.

About the author

Terez Howard, who has been researching natural hair for 5 years, endeavors to help ladies learn more about their precious tresses by writing natural hair care articles.

People want to have great looking hair so it’s no surprise that many of us resort to chemical processes such as coloring our hair. However, processing can damage your hair and leave it dull.

Natural products can help make improve the condition of your hair without damaging it. It has natural ingredients that will help restore your hair’s natural beauty. Not only will they make your hair look great but these will cost you a lot less in terms of long term results.

Whether your hair is straight, curly or afro there are natural products to suit your requirements. With products from Essentially Yours, Curls,Jason Organic, Paul Penders, Nubian Naturals, ?New Bein , Organic Root Stimulator and more.

It is a sign of health to have a shiny hair. The layers of the cuticle lie flat and it can reflect light. When the hairs overlap tightly, the inner layers are protected from the sun and all the hazards around us. An indicator that the hair is damaged is that it can become dry and dull. This happens when the scales on dry hair do not protect the inner two layers.

The type of hair a person has can also affect how shiny it is. ?The natural which is the oil on the hair, covers straight hair better than curly hair, which is why straight hair can appear shinier.

How well you care for your hair from the time it emerges from the root plays a role in how healthy it looks.

Whether your hair is straight, curly or afro there are natural products to suit your requirements. Visit this page to find great hair products.

For those looking for the best curly hair products, consider shampoo, conditioners and styling tools designed specifically to maintain bounce without leaving your style drab or brittle. Nature’s Parlour has natural hair products to help maintain your locs.

Use conditioners and shampoos to strengthen and provide soft, but lasting hold to improve appearance, while adding shine and luster to your hair. Use hairsprays, mousse and gels for controlling design, humidity, heat and outdoor factors.

The good thing about natural hair remedies is that you can keep your hair looking gorgeous without spending too much money and sacrificing its health. Moreover, you are also helping the environment by not adding harmful wastes to your surroundings.

With these natural hair care remedies, you are sure to maintain beautiful and healthy locks.

Maintaining your hair’s health is tantamount to avoiding frizz and keeping curl control. But some people with curly/ mixed hair think that it is seemingly difficult to control or manage their hair.

The trick by using products that work best for your type of hair. You can try using hair shampoos, conditioners, and styling aids to give your hair luster and smoothness.

Nature’s Parlour has natural/organic hair products which compliment curly/mixed race hair types. Whether you have lush, natural curls or a slightly wavy texture, the good news is that you can wear them with confidence!

African American hair has descent unique in characteristic. Any woman who wishes their hair to look at its best will admit that they spend endless hours taking care of it. Women with afro hair will always find limited amount of styles that can be carried out with ease. With the help of afro hair products from Nature’s Parlour, they can opt for those styles that were once deemed an impossible.

Natural hair products which compliment afro hair- the most fragile hair type. Nature’s Parlour openly supports natural afro hair. Try using products from New Bein’, Organic Root Stimulator, Isoplus, Nubian Heritage and Shea Moisture.

Nature’s Parlour brings you the best selection of Afro products.