Healthy Hair: Rosehip Strand Essence by Ade Vegan Hair

CharBaby's fine strands are easily weighed down but products. I have finally found a lightweight whipped butter that works wonders on her curls. Ade Vegan Hair has released a  product called "Rosehip Strand Essence" that was formulated for naturals with finer hair in mind.  It doesn't take much to lay CharBaby's hair down but most of the time the slick look only lasts about 2 hours. I was pleasantly surprised that Ade's product not only laid her hair down but kept it frizz free for the entire day.

Daily Use: My Top 3

I cannot live without the above products! I use them almost everyday and they are kept on my bathroom sink versus under in my cabinet. 

What are your favorites?

xoxo,

Alex

Captured Curls: Kasheera

How beautiful is this lovely lady?! Meet Kash, this week's Captured Curls curly girl. Check out her natural hair story below. I think you all will love it!

Enjoy!

Please introduce yourself?

Hi! I'm Kasheera LaTash, I go by the name KashTV on youtube. I was born and raised in Philadelphia, Pa.  I am a blogger/vlogger and I also have an online store where I create and sell hand painted jewelry and handmade hair accessories.

What is your current hair regimen? 

My current go to style is the wash and go. I've been natural for 4 years and over those 4 years twist outs have been my go to style up until now. I am doing a wash and go challenge where I will be learning how to care for my hair in a wash and go state for a long period of time without having crazy tangles. I've found that the regimen I followed with my twists had to change when I began wearing wash and gos more. Currently I wash my hair once a week. I shampoo with the JessiCurl cleansing cream and condition with JessiCurls Too Shea conditioner. I also use the Too Shea conditioner as a leave-in. For styling my wash and go I am currently using the Jane Carter Curl defining cream, after washing I rake the product through wet hair, I finger detangle and define my curls at the same time. I sleep with a satin scarf. In the morning after removing the scarf I'll refresh my hair with the JessiCurl Awe Inspiraling curl refresher, and style from there.

When you travel how do you care for your hair?

 If I have to travel I will usually style my hair beforehand to avoid having to do it away from home. I'll still wrap the style though at night. 

Healthy Hair: Practicing Patience with Protective Styling

Photo Credit: Denisio Truitt

When all else fails, wear Marley Twists! I don't even think twice about wearing my hair out anymore. Protective styling is now second nature to me. I have a goal, I want to meet it and I have to protect my fragile strands to do so. I have been PS'ing for about 8 months now and at first it was a hassle but I have gotten into the groove of things. Sometimes I do miss my puff but I have hand in hair syndrome pretty badly so twists have been a lifesaver. Many of you know that last March I cut my hair pretty short. I am happy to report that it's growing out nicely! I really need to do a legit length check; my bangs are now right above my lip. I needed a nice even haircut so my mini BC was an awesome choice!

My hair is high maintenance and thick as rope, because of that, I've had to learn how to incorporate my styling options into my "regimen." I love my thickness but it's so nice to have a break. I miss my puff sometimes BUT for the most part practicing patience and seeing my growth is more important than wearing my hair loose. My "regimen" is pretty simple now too which is awesome. I put the quotes around regimen because I kind of feel like I don't have one anymore, lol. In the Winter, yes, I definitely do but after February that goes out of the window. I feel like I really only cowash (every 2 or 3 weeks), moisturize (daily) and seal when installing my protective style. I do not do much at all these days. I have practiced keeping manipulation to a minimum and my product junkie'ism to an all time low.

Tip for new naturals: Protective styling is an amazing thing! I would highly recommend that you learn to love it. I wish I knew more about it when I first went natural. Find something that works for you, that goes for products too. If you have a length goal PS'ing is an amazing way to play with your hair without causing too much stress on your stands. Retaining length is key to seeing how much your hair is actually growing and it's a pretty awesome reward!

Giveaway: Black Hair Kitchen Expo

Yay for awesome summer events! I have teamed up with the lovely ladies of BHK and am excited to host this very special giveaway. See below for details on how to enter...

BlackHairKitchen.com is hosting a major hair expo in Downtown Washington DC on Saturday, July 13th (which also happens to be the opening weekend of the Delta Sigma Theta Centennial Convention). They are bringing out hair companies from across the Black hair care spectrum and the event will be hosted by YouTube bloggers MahoganyCurls, Lover4Fashion, TheKGLifestyle and Jouelzy. 

They are offering TGHB readers a chance to win a VIP experience to their event. 

One lucky winner will receive complimentary VIP access to the event, including a VIP gift bag, a hair care set from one of their premium sponsors (TBD) and a 15 minute one on one session with one of the featured YouTube bloggers, depending on your hair care needs. To enter there's two steps. 1., Subscribe to the BHK E-Newsletter  (use an email you check regularly as that's how the winner will be announced). 2. Post a picture of you with your favorite hairstyle to the BHK FB page and explain how your hair represents you. 

Winner will be announced June 18th via the e-newsletter. 

Tickets can be purchased via http://www.blackhairkitchen.com/expo

Use code TGHB for $5 off ticket price (click the orange link to enter the code). 

Good luck ladies and many thanks to the BHK!

xoxo,

Alex

Father's Day Giveaway: Curl Collection

Father's Day is right around the corner and I have a different and FUN giveaway sponsored by Curl Collection to announce!

8 oz - HIS Hydration Spray 

8 oz - HIS Moisture Cream

4 oz - HIS Shampoo Bar 

For those of you unfamiliar with the brand: 

Curl Collection prides themselves for being the ultimate experience for women and kids with curly hair. Their subscription service allows you to sample FULL size products, from a single brand every other month. CC also openly admits to being "ingredient snobs" which I love! They will NEVER send you items with sulfates, parabens, or damaging alcohol. All products in the CC box are selected to enhance curls, beauty, and style.  Whether your hair is kinky or curly, wavy or coily, there are products for all hair types! How exciting? With curly hair one size does not fit all so their  goal is to help you find products and brands that your curls will love.

This giveaway is special for a dad in your life! One lucky blog reader has the chance to win a Curl Collection MAN box. which will include products are from OBIA Natural Hair Care. 

How to enter is super simple! All you need to do is:

Leave your email below by June 9th at 11pm.

For an extra entry tweet# HFDGiveaway to @TheGoodHairBlog on Twitter before the deadline.

Good Luck!

xoxo,

Alex