You've been styling your kid's hair for years. You're possibly the best at doing their hair, in the kitchen. Wait, is anyone holding a Kitchen Beautician awards ceremony this year? I think not. Are you a professional stylist? Nope, do you know it all? No, and it could be showing in your child's hair quality and health. We polled our Bridging the Nap Directory (BNAP) stylists … [Read more...]
Natural Hair: Why I’ll Never Give My Daughter a Relaxer
Hair is a touchy subject in our community. “Touchy” is probably an understatement. But it’s a subject that never seems to run out of steam. I, for one, am ecstatic to see the explosion of the natural hair movement. And trust, it’s a movement—not a trend. I just recently found out that the sale of relaxers has actually dropped by 26% in the past five years. I started my locs … [Read more...]
Natural Hair: 5 Tips and 4 Styles for Tweens
Just when I get the hang of handling my daughter’s natural hair, she decides to become a tween and disrupts my entire existence. Yes my little girl is growing up and she is beginning to want to express herself not only in what she wears, but also how she wears her hair. No longer is she interested in ponytails and puffs. She wants to wear her hair loose and down ALL the … [Read more...]
VIDEO: PSA – My Natural Hair Is Beautiful
Earlier this year we brought you the story of an Ohio school’s alleged ban on wearing Afro Puff hair styles as will as Twisted Braid styles. Then there was word that Tiana Parker, a second grader in Tulsa Oklahoma, was forced to quit her elementary school because of her dreadlocks hairstyle. These are just two stories of the many that we've heard where young black girls are … [Read more...]
Relaxed Without Permission: 3 Ways to Ensure That Your Kid’s Natural Hair Stays Safe When Away From Home!
For the second time in the past few weeks I’ve been told similar horror stories. In both situations children with natural hair were sent for short visits with relatives and were returned with relaxed hair! In the first story the mom sent her two daughters to be with their dad and stepmom for Spring Break and the stepmom put relaxers in both girls hair. In the second story … [Read more...]