Two-Strand Twists and Products

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Two reasons to use peppermint oil on natural hair

Natural peppermint oil is like adding a kiss of brightness to your natural hair. Peppermint oil does wonders for the hair. For one, it brings life to dull hair by adding shine to it. Peppermint oil is especially great to use when you press and curl your natural hair. Peppermint oil can protect your hair from breakage especially if you are pressing your hair with a flat iron or a hot comb. The oil is all natural and sulfate free so it will not dry your hair out.

Peppermint oil could also be used while you are in transition or using it for protective styles. 

Smells great 

Peppermint oil has the nice smell of peppermint and derives from a plant extract. It is all natural so there are no chemicals in it that could strip your hair. 

Manageable hair

Natural peppermint is great for easier management of your hair. When the oil is applied to the hair, it is not heavy on your hair.

Peppermint oil can be used for other uses as well. Using it on my hair, has been great. Whenever I get tired of     

braids or twists and I want to press my hair, peppermint oil is my choice as it works as a shield to block the heat from damaging my hair. 

So readers, do you use peppermint oil? If so, what has been your experience with it?

Two reasons to like longer two strand twists

Since I went natural three years ago, my hair has grown quite a bit. It has come a long way from the little short hairdo. May I add that this really short hairdo was topped off with my hair being shaved in the back.
I have been wearing my hair in different styles every since. My hair has been in the palm roll, press and curl including the one style that I wear the most is the two strand twists.

Now that my hair is longer I can do more things with it. When I wear two strand twists now I can put up in the back, put it in a pony tail or curl individual twists. There are two reasons I like longer two strand twists.

More versatility
You get multiple styles in one. I can pin up my hair to the side, wear it down loose or pin it in the back. Also longer two strand twists make for a nice twist out style. Twist outs are created when a braided style is undone to create a crinkly, curly or wavy look to the hair.

More of a curl definition
Since my natural hair has a curl pattern, my two strand twists curl up at the ends.

So, have you let your hair grow out since going natural? If so, what do you like about your longer natural hair?

Natural Hair Moisturizing Products

Moisture is important in maintaining natural hair. Here are some products that gives natural hair the moisture boost that they need.

Dudley's Quench Moisture Mist
This product moisturizes your hair and stop frizziness.


Carol's Daughter Black Vanilla Leave-in Conditioner
This is a leave in conditioner that you spray in your hair. It smells like vanilla and works well in moisturizing your hair.

Infusium 23 Leave in Conditioner
This leave in conditioner moisturizes and softens hair.

Honey
That's right honey can moisturize your hair. Add some honey to your hair, put on a shower cap, leave in for about two hours and rinse out.

Three reasons to transition from permed to natural hair

Let's face it. Transitioning can be a difficult task. After all you may encounter some obstacles. Those obstacles could include negative thoughts that you may have or what you may think someone will think. But once you face your obstacles or put negativity aside, transitioning will not be so hard.

While in transition, you may have thoughts of changing your mind about going natural. But don't fret. You are not the first one to have that thought and you won't be the last. Just think though that there are several reasons to go natural. Here are three reasons to go natural:

Chemical free hair

Just think about how strong and healthy your hair can become with natural hair. Not to say that your hair can't be strong with permed hair but natural hair is can be less prone to damage. Chemicals applied to the hair can damage it especially if not applied correctly.

More versatility or edge

When someone wears their hair natural, they have a "look at me" stand out in the crowd aura about them. 

Natural hair gives an edge that chemically treated hair does not have. Also depending on a person's hair texture and length of their hair, they can create more styles with natural hair.

Freedom 

After the transitioning period, there is almost a sense of new found freedom. At least that's what I felt when I went natural. With that freedom comes with knowing that you do not have to worry about those perm touch-ups when new growth comes in.

A Must Have Product: Carol's Daughter Khoret Amen Hair Smoothie

One of my must have products is Khoret Amen Hair Smoothie. It is a deep conditioner and leaves the hair soft after use. It makes for a good detangler especially if you need to loosen your hair after wearing braids or two-strand twists for a while. After using this product I was surprised at how well it detangles and how manageable my hair was.

Using the product 

You use the product after you have washed your hair. While your hair is still wet, apply the hair smoothie to your hair. Let the hair smoothie work its magic for 10 minutes :). Then, rinse the hair smoothie from your hair.  I like using this product because it makes it easier to comb through my hair after I wash it. No tug a war fights with the hair here :).

Where to obtain the product

The product can be obtained through the Carol's Daughter website. The site sells numerous products for natural hair. I have been using Carol's Daughter products for two and half years and I can truly say that their hair smoothies are good.

Summer Natural Hair Styles

Pictures will be posted soon (June 2011)

Have you decided how you want to style your hair this summer? Two-strand twists are a braided hairstyle may be a good summer style to combat the season's humidity.

TWA
For those with a tiny winy afro or TWA, you can rock your short due in the summer. You may want to accessorize your do with accessories.

Experiment with your long natural hair

For those with longer natural hair, for instance ear length or shoulder length, you can experiment with different updo styles. You could pin it up.