Black Girl Curly

artkidsoul asked: I've always been natural, but after recovering from years of heat damage and breakage due to a bad stylist, I've finally embraced my 3C curls. I've been at it for a few months but I've been wanting to change up my hairstyle from my constant twist out and high bun and try something new! Any suggestions on how to achieve a looser curl without chemicals or any other style in general? (Just passed collar bone length)

Thank you for submitting a question! It definitely sounds like you are well on your way. The only additional styling options I could suggest that give you curls that may be looser than your natural curl pattern would be bantu knot outs and Flexi rod sets. 

Hope this helps and good luck! HHJ!

-BGC

Anonymous asked: How would you do a wash and go for short kinky hair?

Thank you for submitting these Wash and Go questions!

Unfortunately….I don’t wear wash and go’s so can’t give any real tried and true advice. 

Sorry! Good luck!

-BGC

Anonymous asked: Hello! I just say your YouTube video from February. And I was wondering what length was your hair when your started? I currently transitioning and going chemical free. But I decided to go with a sew-in. I'm anxious to see my progress, as of January when I had it refreshed I had 3 inches of new growth. Your hair is absolutely GORGEOUS and an inspiration for me to see! So thank you for this. Thanks!

Thank you so much and congrats on transitioning! 

When I started my hair journey, I was already 100% natural, but had a head full of heat damage. I started transitioning from the heat damage in January 2010 and my hair was between SL and APL. 

Just a tip though regarding transitioning with the sew-in, it’s best to start getting to know your hair as soon as possible so that when you have, say six inches of hair, you’re not starting from scratch in terms of building a regimen.

Good luck!!

-BGC

caramelpersuasion asked: I'm transitioning from relaxed to natural and I have TERRIBLE heat damage. Like my hair isn't soft at all :( But what should I use to keep it shiny and soft? and what do you put in your hair for that wet look you had with the twist out high bun? also, what do you put on your edges for them to grow and feel soft? I NEED HELP! :( lol thanks

Thanks for submitting a question! 

If I claim ‘expert’ on anything I think it would be dealing with heat damage. As you may (or may not) know, I decided in 2010 to start caring for my hair, and I have been ‘growing out heat damage’ since then. Nearly two and a half years later here I am. 

I think the reason I’ve been able to keep my hair healthy after realizing that I had a whole head full of heat damage is by doing the following:

• Stopped using heat nearly entirely - your hair is already damaged. No need to add to the damage you have.
• Adding protein to my regimen - hair that is heat damaged has lost protein so your hair needs to have that protein restored…adding protein will do a lot!! It won’t restore your natural curls, but it will help the health of your hair.
• Made sure I had moisture - I do this by deep conditioning once a week and making sure I add water and leave-in’s if/when I feel my hair getting dry during the week.

For my edges I don’t really do much. I just make sure that after a sweaty workout that I rinse them, spray them with my liquid leave-in conditioner, and add aloe vera gel. Earlier this year I was using Jamaican Black Castor oil to thicken them…seemed to be doing the trick but was breaking me out, so I stopped.

Hope this helps!

-BGC