There is nothing I wouldn’t say I like more than a black woman speaking about their natural hair in disgust. I love every kink and coil of my hair, and I believe we have been taught for so many years that our hair isn’t beautiful enough. Many believe it. The truth is, there are quite…
I am a natural hair advocate. I have encouraged my friends to appreciate their natural mane. But do I think the natural hair community can be toxic? Unfortunately, yes, and here’s why. Firstly, let me say I was inspired to write this after seeing a tik tok of a woman saying that the natural hair…
It’s finally here – Jo. V Beauty Rejuvenating Scalp Serum. The back story! Growing up, I had always had eczema of the scalp; if I am honest, I had it everywhere. As I grew older, I started to do my research. What can relieve eczema, and what stimulates growth. My hair was always long, but…
When people decide to do a big chop to return natural, I am always cheering them on. I recommend it instead of transitioning. After doing somewhat of a big chop myself last year, I realised that there were a few things that I think you should know before doing a big chop. (I still recommend…
I love coconut. I love the refreshing taste of coconut water. The flavour of coconut milk in my curried shrimp. The perfect taste that a bit of coconut oil gives to ackee and saltfish. The way the oil makes my hair shine. But my skin, my skin – does not usually like coconut oil. Asked…
If you know me, you know that I love my hair. I am careful with how I treat it but the closest I have ever come to colouring is the occasional black dye job. I was fine with that but then there was several influencers popping up in my instagram feed using Hair Paint Wax.…