Now that I have a head full of curls, I can't imagine life (again) with relaxed hair. Two years ago, my dermatologist suggested that I go natural due to the scalp issues I was having. My first thought was, I don't want an afro! There's no way that will look good on me! After going 12 weeks without relaxed hair, I decided to take the plunge and grow out my natural hair. I'll be honest, the transition was a struggle. Trying to style two different textures … [Read more...]
Everything You Need to Know About Biracial Curly Hair
*This is a sponsored post. All opinions are my own.* As a mom of 3 biracial children, it has been a challenge to find the right products to help me care for their curls. I have naturally curly hair myself, but it is a very different texture from my children. Finding the right products has been a costly, and at times, frustrating venture. Understand that Biracial actually means Multiracial Don't make assumptions about the hair. Just … [Read more...]
Mixed Chick Hair Dictionary: A Cheat Sheet of Terms for Curly Hair
Mixed Chick Hair Dictionary? What is this you ask? Well, having curly hair puts you in a category all by yourself. Since becoming natural, I've had to learn several new terms myself. If you are raising "mixed chicks" or children of other ethnicities with curly hair, there are a few terms you ought to become familiar with. Here's my cheat sheet for you: … [Read more...]
A Curly Girl’s Guide to Conditioners: My 5 Favorites
*This post contains affiliate links. I am only recommending products that I use and love!* If you're newly natural or have multiracial children with curly locks, you'll appreciate this post. I've come up with a list of my favorite conditioners and I tell you why they're so amazing. Why conditioners and not shampoos you ask? Well, my fellow curly girls know that conditioners run out before shampoos because they are a staple. The right conditioner gives your … [Read more...]
The Best Conditioners for Your Curls: Mixed Chick Hair Whisperer Part 2
Before you jump into Mixed Chick Hair Whisperer Part II, have you read Part I? If not, click here. The one thing I've learned about curly hair is that it needs moisture, moisture that comes from conditioning curls on a regular basis (weekly). If curly hair was a superhero, then conditioner would be the sidekick. Finding conditioners that work for your curls sometimes feels like finding a needle in a haystack. (For you non-southerners, southerners use lots … [Read more...]
Are Those Your Kids: Introduction
Welcome to my blog! My name is Diedre. My name is pronounced Day-dra. I'm often told that my name is spelled wrong. Then I give the history lesson on my name. Diedre, Deidre and all other forms are derived from Deirdre. I know my name isn't spelled phonetically, but neither are several other words in the English language. I decided to write this blog because surprisingly, there aren't many like it. I've had to do my research when it comes to hair … [Read more...]