SavvyNaturalYouTV

SNY is a natural hair group on facebook for all naturally coily, kinky, curly hair. The Group was started by Marsha  to share 

information about natural hair care and journey as well as photo, videos, anything to do with natural hair. You do not have to be natural to join the group. We will be sharing best practices and tips for healthy hair growth.

come check us out on face book Savvy Natural You

Meet Marsha
she is the founder of the group
Savvy Natural You

So log off your facebook It all belongs to me

Brandy and Monica:

 "it all belongs to me"

I know you're mad
Can't take no more
But put that back, that ain't yours
Have a fit, slam the door
But leave them bags on the floor
That shit belongs to me

So you did the "BC" what now? (advice for the "TWA")

    
      So you cut all your hair off and now your rocking a "TWA"..... your're probably feeling very self conscience about you appearance right now. Seems like every where you go someone has a head full of kinky,coiled hair. Your wondering will your hair look that way when it gets long or will it even get long. Going natural can be very over whelming at first at least it was for me. The rude comments I got from folks I didn't think would ever stop. I honestly felt like I had made a mistake when I first went natural, but I decided not to give up. The "TWA" is the best part of being natural trust me, you don't have to do too much other than pick your hair out. This is the perfect time to do research and find out what kind of products your hair loves.


      I know finding the best product may seem over whelming as well since everything your going to read will say use all natural products. When you look in your medicine cabinet its going to seem like you have all the products your not suppose to put on your hair. Before you rush to the store to buy those all natural products, get a list together of what you will need. A lot of the things we used while relaxed can be used while natural. Sticking to the "rules" of being natural really can make a person revert back to relaxing their hair. That is why its important for you to do you, not everybody hair is the same what works for me may not work for you. All you really need to do right now is drink plenty of water and keep your fro moisturized with a good oil,cream or butter.
   
     A good oil to start off with would be jojoba oil  (pronounced ho-HO-ba). Jojoba oil is most similar to your skins natural oil. Using jojoba oil moisturizes your scalp deep down to its pores and doesn’t evaporate, unlike other water-based moisturizers.  You can also try olive oil,coconut oil ,grape seed oil, castor oil and many others. Sleep with your satin bonnet,scarf, or pillow case every night. Co washing will be your friend so stock up on conditioners. Get some cute earrings and keep your eyebrows arched shoot wear some false lashes if thats you thing and rock the hell out of your fro and keep it simple. If you need any advice or help with anything feel free to comment or email me at yahgirltiffy@gmail.com.

Here is a look at my hair journey at 6 months post BC its almost a year now but this should keep you encouraged. My one year Nappyversary will be May 16, 2012 and Im so proud of my journey so far xoxo.

Single Strand Knots: A Naturals Arch Nemesis

     

      Since being natural I have been noticing the dreaded single strand knot, I never had this issue when I was relaxed. What is a single strand knot? Hair strands that curl up into themselves. Its so annoying once your hair knots on itself you pretty much have to cut it off. What causes single strand knots? Not enough moisture, not properly detangling your hair and allowing your hair to dry on its own (maximum shrinkage). This is something that comes with the territory of having curly hair. So don't worry or think your doing something wrong to your hair when you see the knots. 

      Things I do to keep my single strand knots at bay (some of them). I make sure I keep my hair moisturized with a cream,butter or oil. You also wanna make sure you get a good detangling tool. Like a wide tooth comb or a tangle teezer. Keep your hair stretched to prevent the strands from coiling into itself and creating knots.  Twists, braids, twistouts, braidouts, banding, blowout (Be Careful of the Heat!) are good ways of stretching your hair. Sleep with your satin scarf, pillow case or hair bonnet protecting your hair at night is super important for anyone relaxed, transitioning or natural. 

      At the end of the day single strand knots are inevitable so dont worry your hair will always let you know when it needs something. So if you notice a lot of the knots then you know its proably time for a good trim or deep conditioning.