One of the greatest myths is that black hair doesn’t grow. This couldn’t be further from the truth. All hair grows, black hair included. On average, hair grows at a rate of ½ inch per month, however proper hair care and genetics play a huge role in the speed at which your hair grows. We’ve all experienced periods where it seems like our hair just isn’t growing or won’t grow past a certain stage. Rest assured that your hair is indeed growing and will continue to grow. The reason why you aren’t seeing length however, is due to natural hair breakage. If hair breakage is equal to growth, your hair will seem as if it is not growing at all. For many of us, length retention is a major goal and hair breakage is a severe roadblock to achieving that goal. As the world remains on lockdown and we are left with lots of leisure time on our hands, there is no time like the present to channel some of our stress, anxiety and uncertainty (which I know we all are feeling) into something positive and productive like the care, strengthening and growth of our natural hair. Who doesn’t want to emerge from lockdown with a head full of long and most importantly, healthy hair! I know I certainly do! Keep reading to find out why your hair is breaking and how you can fix it!…
So, apparently, ‘WORLD AFRO DAY’ is a thing and I AM SUPER HERE FOR IT! Celebrated on September 15th each year, this special day represents “change, education and celebration” of natural hairstyles among black and mixed-race women. In recognition of this awesome day, I shared a few photos of my natural hair in various lengths and stages on my Instagram. I received so much insta- love from those posts which really made me appreciate my hair and all the black girl magic it embodies! It was also amazing to see all the black hair self love from around the world. Black girls really are killing it! However, it is not always rainbows and sunshine when it comes to views and opinions related to black natural hair. While I have been lucky to get mostly compliments regarding my hair, I’m no stranger to the shady comments and questions that have been directed at my hair (and all my natural sistas) over the last few years. Some have been ‘oh so subtle’, some were innocently insensitive, some were clearly backhanded compliments and some were just straight up rude! So in an effort to educate and save someone an embarrassing clapback as a result of insulting the WRONG naturalista, I’ve put together a list of 13 things you should NEVER say to a girl with Natural Hair. 1. WHYYYYYY????? When I posted my first “big chop” photo to social…
The most common question I get about my natural hair is,““How did you grow your hair so fast?!”. Honestly, I don’t think there is any secret formula for fast healthy hair growth. I don’t use hair growth pills (I’m hairy enough already lol) and I certainly don’t subscribe to any of those over the top “grow hair fast” schemes like the inversion method. This method is just one of the many natural hair trends I believe we need to ditch ASAP! In my opinion, the rate at which hair grows is dependent on hair care and genetics (whether we like it or not). So while I don’t have any crazy secrets to divulge for fast healthy hair growth, I can share with you how I care for my hair and I hope some of these tips work for you! I started transitioning to natural hair back in July 2014. At the time, my intention was not to go back natural but rather just give my hair a little break between relaxers. That “little break” led me to where I am now. Personally, I always hated the process of relaxing my hair and getting my hair done professionally. I could never figure out the right way to rest my head on the sink when getting my hair washed (such a pain!). In September 2015, I big chopped and I haven’t looked back since! Like my style, my hair…
It’s a TWO YEAR BlOGIVERSARY (Blog Anniversary)! I can’t believe it’s been two years already since I started The Business of Chic (TBOC)! I started TBOC back in 2016 when I was completing my Masters Degree in the UK. At the time, I was looking for a creative outlet to express my style and inner feelings and blogging seemed like the perfect thing. Starting a fashion blog had been on my mind for a while at that point so I finally decided to take the plunge and I haven’t looked back since! To celebrate this occasion, I thought it would be fitting to share what I’ve learnt on my solo blogging journey thus far as well as some fun and interesting facts about The Business of Chic. Kicking things off, here are three (3) facts that might surprise you about The Business of Chic (TBOC). 1.) My Blogiversary is actually February 29th. In my excitement to launch my blog back in 2016, I might have overlooked one small yet crucial detail – the DATE of my launch. It took me a full year to realise my faux pas! To make things easier, I use March 1st as my official launch date/anniversary. Technically, TBOC won’t officially be two (2) until 2024. OOPS lol. 2.) The Business of Chic was featured on Buzzfeed. Back in 2017, my sister called me (super excited!) to share that I was on…
Let’s be honest, natural hair care can be expensive. We love our hair products (especially conditioner!) and we love our protective styles. Black Hair Care is a billion dollar industry and natural hair products specifically are definitely on the pricier end of the spectrum. Whether you’re newly natural, considering transitioning or have been rocking your kinks, coils and curls since you were in diapers, one thing is certain, you are definitely not trying to break the bank on hair care alone. We want healthy, beautiful hair but we want to achieve this on a budget. Here are some ways you can save money on your natural hair care this year 🙂 Buy Multi Purpose Products Usually when shopping for hair products most of us head straight to the beauty and hair store. When actually, many of the products we need to maintain our natural hair can be purchased during our weekly trip to the grocery store. if you’re like me and unable to find the right shampoo for your hair, try a homemade Apple Cider Vinegar (ACV) rinse (half ACV, half water) which works just as well as a clarifying shampoo. Similarly, rather than buying sealing/moisturising products such as butters and manufactured oils from the hair store opt instead for pure natural oils such as coconut oil, olive oil and avocado oil from the grocery store which are cheaper and great for cooking and skin care. Not only will you save money,…
