Reader Question: Why do you use the word Nappy?
This doesn’t happen too often, but occasionally I get comments that question my use of the word nappy. Most recently, one of my readers, Mardi, left this comment, which I decided to address here. Q: Why is it that you call the hair on your head nappy. First you should change your lango and start maybe … Continue reading
High Pony made with a Bandette Comb
Y’all I found a new hair accessory. Ok… it’s more of a tool than an accessory. I love it. I’ve actually been looking at this thing for YEARS but never could envision I to use it in my hair. Most likely cause I didn’t have enough length. But yesterday, I decided to buy it at … Continue reading
Final Results from Nappturality 2008 BSL Challange
Merry Christmas everyone! Earlier this year, I started a BSL challenge on Nappturality cause I wanted some company on my quest to see my hair reach that lengh…a length that I’ve never, ever seen on my head before. I didn’t even know if I could get there but I wanted to try. Well honestly, I … Continue reading
My Final Length Check for 2008
My journey…a few reflections looking back at this past year. My Big Chop As I was doing my hair today, actually just touching up my twists for what I hope will last till Friday of this week, I decided to do a final length check for 2008. The goal that I embarked on achieving earlier … Continue reading
Herringbone Pony (Wow… I’ve hang time!)
My new signature do for the winter So I refreshed my do yesterday and to my surprise, I’ve really gained some more length. I’ve decided that my herringbone loose ponytail or chignon is going to be my signature do for the winter. So when I pulled my freshly done hair back into a ponytail, I … Continue reading
Classic French Roll
Here’s a classic french roll secured with a side comb. Not really sure how well I like this. I’d have to work on this do a little more, even with the decorative side comb, it still seems rather plain Jane to me. But I think if I needed to do something with my hair in … Continue reading
I Love My Nappy Kitchens!
It’s not often that I show off my nappy kitchens cause most of time my twisted styles hang down in the back so they’re covered. But today, I decided to see if I could be a bit creative with my hair and put it into some kind of bun. I’ve got several hair sticks, but … Continue reading
Having Natural Hair Is Serious Y’all…No Lye!
A young lady, who’s online name is Acting drama just posted the vid on the next page on YouTube. It’s a wonderful testimony to the feelings many of us have struggled with as we’ve made the decision to go and stay natural. Some folks’ decision may have been easier than others but make no mistake about it, many, many, many women … Continue reading
“A sista ain’t happy…
When her hair is nappy.” Alrighty then. That’s the ridiculous line that fell out of actress Niecy Nash’s mouth in a movie I watched today with my mom called “Code Name: The Cleaner.” It was an OK action/adventure/comedy/drama staring Cedric “The Entertainer.” Although released this year according to the Internet Movie Data Base (IMDB), I’d … Continue reading
Moisturizer from Dollar Tree, Maintaining Nappy Hair on the Cheap
For me, it’s all about maintaining my natural hair without spending a lot of money. Can it be done? I think it can. But in this case…hmmm… am I setting myself up for a “You get what you pay for” experience? Could be.
Hair Boogers…Oh My!
What’s the worse mixture of products that you’ve ever put in your hair? Or the worse thing you’ve ever done to your hair? This is a question I posed to members of my hair board, cNappymeNow.com, which has become a thriving little community for women who want to celebrate, learn about and share their experiences … Continue reading
Nappturology 101 