I’m back from vacay!  It was amazing!  Loved every minute of it and wished I could stay longer.  But back to reality I had to come. My apologies, I had every intention of blogging while on vacation, but the internet at the hotel was hardly working. After my last relaxer I promised to post photos of my hair.  I didn’t have a chance to do it before leaving on vacation, but I was able to snap some photos while vacationing in the Bahamas.  You might not be able to see in the photos but in my opinion I’ve lost some thickness due to the breakage and I can see more flyaways than...

This is really a relaxer update but bear with me…I have to deviate a bit to share my frustrations.   Last relaxer day was very disappointing for me   So disappointing that it took me six days to get into the mind set to compose this post. You see I had my hair relaxed 8 days ago not because I really wanted to but because I had too.  It wasn’t helping that my hair was starting to look a little wild and frankly I was having an “ugly” week.  Maybe by some form of a premonition I wasn’t excited but I knew if I didn’t go when I did I wouldn’t have been...

Sometimes we find ourselves with a hair style that needs a little pizzazz…something that will take it from drab to fab.  The truth of the matter is that sometimes a simple accessory can help you reach that fab level.  “Flowers from Fatima is a young company, flourishing from Cincinnati, Ohio. Their boutique carries a range of chic floral accessories, from hair clips to wrist corsages, that are perfect for just about every occasion.  All pieces are made of silk materials, with the exception of few that are made from velvet. Not only do the flower accessories make a great addition to...

Sunbathing, swimming, bike riding, street festivals and picnics are just a few of the activities we look forward to during the summer months but the season comes with some inherent challenges. The sun can dry your hair and aggravate any resident split ends. Taking a few small measures can make the difference between you accomplishing that next hair goal and a setback. These quick and simple tips will help you and your hair make it through the remainder of summer damage free. Don’t forget to protective style. The hot weather may tempt you to wear your hair loose more often but do it in...

It’s long overdue, but I’m happy to let you know that Diary of a Hair Obsession is now live on Facebook.  Drop by, spread the word, participate in DHO discussions, add your comments and of course don’t forget to “Like” our Facebook page! Diary of a Hair Obsession Facebook...

KBB Claims: Made only from rich, thick butters and luxurious oils, Karen’s Butter Love conditions, softens and adds sheen to fragile, stressed hair.  Great for natural, relaxed or pressed hair.  Use twice a week on hair and scalp or more as needed.  (Works best on dry hair.) Ingredients: Shea Butter, Cocoa Butter, Mango Butter, Jojoba Butter, Aloe Butter, Essential and/or Fragrance Oils, Grapefruit Seed Oil & Vitamin E Price point: $18.00/8 oz My 6¢: I got my butter in the Vanilla Latte scent.  The smell is divine!  It’s a fruity vanilla blend with a hint of coffee. ...