If your scalp gets super dry and itchy like mine, I have a DIY for you! It’s an Aloe & Salicylic Acid Scalp Treatment that helps ditch the itch. Luckily for us, this DIY is super simple thanks to salicylic acid being in aspirin! Aloe & Salicylic Acid Scalp Treatment Recipe The base recipe is […]
DIYs
Beer Rinse (Protein Treatment)
“Your shower beer is getting warm.” “I know. I want it to get flat and warm to use it tomorrow.” “Umm…then good job, you’re doing great.” Since my hair rarely craves protein, a beer in the bathroom was an unusual sight for my husband to see. I give him credit for just trying to roll […]
Easy Mousse Refresh Spray
If you need a more intense refresh, check out my How I Refresh post. But if you’re just looking for something quick and easy to tame some light frizz and to revive curls that are falling flat, this one is for you! All you need is a spray bottle (I prefer a flairosol bottle), some […]
Lavender Water
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt1VKxLlKVQ/?utm_source=ig_web_options_share_sheet Before I jump too far into this post, I just want to be clear that I DIY this stuff for fun. I do not have a degree in any sort of scientific field. Whether what I make is a hydrosol, hydrolat, aromatic water, distillate, tincture, etc. I’m not really sure, so I’m just sticking […]
What to do with conditioners that aren’t working for you
Do you have a conditioner sitting around that you’re not using, but can’t be returned for one reason or another? Maybe you got it too long ago, maybe the return policy at the store isn’t great. Here are some ideas to help you use them up! Curly Girl Friendly Conditioners These are conditioners that are […]
Hair Dryer Hack
If you follow me on instagram, you know that majority of my posts are hash tagged with #airdried. With how long my hair takes to dry, I’d been eyeing up the Devacurl Diffuser thinking that if I could just dry my roots that it might speed up the overall drying process. I asked my sister […]
Okra Gel Recipe
https://www.instagram.com/p/Bs4SFGZFhf_/?utm_source=ig_web_options_share_sheet My two favorite gels homemade gel are my DIY Flaxseed Gel and DIY Okra Gel! The okra gel is highly moisturizing and nourishing. The okra gel doesn’t have quite as much hold as the flaxseed gel, so I love to combine the two for the best of both worlds! Okra Gel Recipe The base […]
Flaxseed Gel Recipe
https://www.instagram.com/p/BqvjoLxFS4H/ Looking to enhance your curl on a budget? DIY Flaxseed Gel is a great, easy way to do just that. Flaxseeds are full of health benefits that will not only great for styling, but will continue to improve your overall hair health with continued use. Flaxseed Gel Recipe The base recipe is just two […]
