I’m featured today on the blog Going Au Naturale.

Since doing this natural thing, I’ve become more aware of how the issue affects the black community. There’s a lot of information to wade through, so many natural hair blogs and information, there’s no set rule about what works and what doesn’t and it’s all dependent on hair texture/type.

Here are a few blogs that I enjoy and find helpful:

Black Girl with Long Hair (BGLH) – My favorite because I appreciate the mostly objective way in which the information and interviews are presented. Never too preachy, which is great, and allows the reader (me) to have a balanced view of things I’m reading and particularly the suggestions and advice offered there.

Going Au Naturale – A recent find, but after perusing her entries Mae’s blog quickly shot to the top of my list. And I love how cultured she is. Plus, she’s absolutely adorable in her video blogs. :)

Leave In The Kinks – Love these girls blog because they’re both from have Nigerian heritage. Miss Fizzy is in Ireland now (but you wouldn’t know by her very American accent) and Zara is Nigerian/Malaysian living outside of Boston. So, it’s cool to see and hear about how natural hair is perceived in places besides the U.S.

Nappy Like Yo Pappy – I’d like to say that the title says it all, but really it gives a great indication of the wry humor and realistic yet balanced point of view these girls have of the natural hair experience.

In late September of 2008 I got my last relaxer.

Writing this, I realize that this could become a very long blog post, but my intention now is only to post photos of a recent hair styling success.

I’ve had lots of trial-and-error trying to figure out how to actually do my hair these past two months. I figured out that washing with conditioner (Garnier Fructis Moisture Works), and then twisting while damp, preferably with something with holding capabilities (Garnier Fructis Fiber Gum) works best. This is especially necessary because the top, front section of my hair doesn’t seem to want to hold a coil or curl pattern.

For moisture, I apply a bit of Carol’s Daughter Mimosa Hair Honey to my scalp and hair. I picked it up on a trip to New York over 3 years ago. (more…)