DHO ‘Butter Up & Oil Down’ blog series presents Coconut Oil. Since starting the Hairlista Coconut Oil Challenge, I felt that it was as good a time as any to do some research on this powerhouse of an oil. I knew it had benefits, but what exactly about this sweetly aromatic oil made it so beneficial to a beauty regimen? This humble oil is one of the most popular oils used in soap making, one of the best natural ingredients for skin care, weight loss, improved digestion and relief from heart disease, cancer and HIV. While the benefits are vast, this post will concentrate on the...

H & S Claims: Head & Shoulders advanced Smooth & Silky shampoo and conditioner are formulated with moisturizers to restore a silky smooth look to dry and frizzy hair, while leaving hair 100% flake free*. Starts at the scalp to smooth each strand and to calm dry frizzy hair Gentle and pH balanced for everyday use even on permed or colour treated hair For best results on hair and scalp use Head & Shoulders conditioner *visible flakes with regular use Active Ingredients: 1% Pyrithione Zinc Inactive Ingredients: Water,Sodium Laureth Sulfate,Sodium Lauryl Sulfate,Cocamide MEA,Zinc...

Last weekend I paid to have my hair braided.  Now this is more of a rant than a post so be forewarned. To make it easier on the braider (and on myself to be honest), I took the time to scour the Internet and find a style that I liked and could envision myself wearing.  I figured that would eliminate any misinterpretations that might arise if I tried to describe what I wanted.  It took me about a week to find the perfect style… it was the cutest thing. Once I found the style I searched for a braider.  I didn’t necessarily want to go to a salon because there are many talented braider out...

Last wash day I focused on eliminating the excessive shedding that had plagued me over the last few weeks.  After prepooing with coconut oil overnight and leaving it in until the evening time, I gave my hair a good wash.  First I lathered with some Head & Shoulders Smooth & Silky Dandruff Shampoo to help curb the itchies I was experiencing.  Let that sit on my hair for a few minutes then rinsed and lathered again with Kenra Moisturizing Shampoo.  Once all the shampoo was rinsed it was time for a little Kenra MC to detangle.  I usually try to detangle before any kind of protein condish...

After the little nape incident, I decided it was time to go back to my roots and do something that my mother did when she had no time (or no desire) to be plaiting my hair on a daily basis – CORNROWS! I love cornrows, however, I don’t wear them too often because of the time you need to invest.  Damn! Those things take time and trying to plait an entire head of cornrows on your own head is just not good for your sanity.  Besides the actual cornrow plaiting, sectioning/parting the hair is by far one of the most important steps.  Crooked parts and your cornrows look like crap.  Taking...