Crowning Glory Coils and Kinks

  Week 1 — From Summer Curls to Fall Coils Preparing 3C–4C Natural Hair for the Change of Season There’s something about the changing of the seasons that makes me want to take inventory. We change our clothes.  We put away some of our summer favorites.  We pull out the sweaters, boots, scarves, and deeper fall colors. But what about our hair? Our natural hair goes through seasonal transitions too.  The routine that worked beautifully during the hot, humid days of summer may need a little tweaking as we move into the cooler, drier days of fall. And if you have followed Crowning Glory Coils and Kinks for a while, you may remember that I have had my share of adventures with natural hair—and yes, quite a few adventures with hair products too!  I went natural in 2010, and one thing I have learned is this: Natural hair is not something you master once and never have to think about again. Our hair changes. Our lifestyles change. The seasons change.  And as we mat...

  Tropical Oasis Anti-Humidity Firm Hold Hair Gel WHAT DOES MICHE DO ? According to their website, Miche introduces their revolutionary hair styling solution: the Tropical Oasis Hair Gel. It says that it is an anti-humidity formula infused with the refreshing essence of pineapple extract. Specifically designed for curls, coils and wavy hair, this innovative gel will keep your hair in place all day while combating frizz caused by humidity. HOW TO USE Start on clean, detangled hair. Hair must be wet before applying gel. Section hair into small to medium sections and apply gel to hair. Use your fingers to rake and smooth each section after applying gel. For best results, diffuse or sit under a hooded dryer to set hair. Miche states that there are  NO silicones, sulfates, parabens, drying alcohols, mineral oils, petroleum, phthalates in their product and it is Vegan & Cruelty-Free. Here Is A List Of Its Ingredients : Distilled water, Pineapple Extract, Aloe Vera Juice, Glyc...

Summer Hair Styles That Hold Up In The Heat!                    Maybe you are like Me?  Looking for a hairstyle that will simply hold up the humidity of a heat wave!  What can we do to our hair that will keep us looking like we did wake up with INTENTION!  That's a lot to ask for in what seems to be an endless heatwave!            I thought this was a cute style that would hold up to the challenge.  A style that can move from a Wash N' Go into an updated mohawk.  Splitting or parting the hair into three or four ear to ear part, banding each section and allowing the balance of the hair to be free!  You can also, for a more conservative style, simply make into smooth chignon or bantu knots.          This style is easily accented with crystal, fabric, or ties to give the style a different daily look.  I would wrap the edges at night. I would ...