Type 4 “Wash n Go” Maintenance

As I previously discussed here (check the link for written discussion along with video), for Black women with hair described as kinky, coily, nappy or Type 4 (pick an adjective – any adjective!), the Wash n Go can be a bit controversial.   For one thing there’s the fact that for this type of hair – it’s more of a “Wash n Go…and Comb Out Later.” Otherwise you can end … [Read more...]

Wash n Go? Or Wash n NO? Maybe both?

Recently there's been a lot of discussion about whether or not women with Type 4 (i.e. kinky, nappy, coily) hair should wear "Wash n Go" styles.  Wash n Go (or "WNG") is the type of style where you get in the shower, wet your hair, get out the shower, towel dry and then...just go. As in no real combing, a bit of styling but basically...shaking your hair out and hitting the … [Read more...]

Hair Typing: Don’t be a Prisoner to the Categories (Video)

Remember Naturals: Hair Typing is just a system to better understand your hair. Don't be a prisoner to it!   (Video is a little choppy - but you get the picture! ;-) … [Read more...]