1Blessed Natural Mag

1BlessedNatural: What It's Like After Big Chopping for the Second Time Hey, my blessed naturals, I hope you are all having a great 4th of July weekend! It's been 3 weeks since my second Big Chop , and it feels great! I enjoy having a short hair care regimen. Sometimes, I do miss my hair, because I'm so used to having it. The one question I've gotten a lot is what will I do differently, and the answer is plenty! Most of these things are covered in the 6 Mistakes I Made as a New Natural article. The main thing is that I now know what products work well for my hair, so I will not be so much of a product junky this time around. I stick to my same shampoos, conditioners, moisturizers, and oil. Also, there is not as much anxiousness about my natural hair, because I know what to expect. Through my first Big Chop, I learned how to retain the length of my hair. I know how my hair looks long, short, curly, and straight. I know what happens to it when I use cert...

1BlessedNatural: What Can I Expect After I Big Chop? Question: Dear 1BlessedNatural,                  I am thinking about doing my Big Chop. What can I expect afterwards? Answer: Dear Soon 2 Big Chop, After doing your Big Chop, you can expect your natural hair to feel dry. If you are going from relaxed to natural hair, you might notice the dryness a bit more. I would suggest finding a good moisturizer and sealer (oil or butter) to remedy the problem. Some good moisturizers are Cantu Shea Butter for Natural Hair Creamy Hair Lotion, 12 Ounce , Curls Cream Brule, 8 Ounce , and Aunt Jackie's Curl La La Defining Curl Custard 9 oz. Jar . If you would like to save money, I would suggest using water and olive oil. You can usually find olive oil in your kitchen. Remember to always moisturize your hair before applying the oil or butter. Please keep in mind that you may need to moisturize and seal ...