Are Hair Growth Products, Stimulants, and Serums Worth It?

I've included a two-part series of my hair regimen and skepticism towards the flood of hair growth products and practices in the natural hair market. I believe in simplicity and "knowing thyself" in relation to growing healthy hair.

My Hair Regimen

Eden BodyWorks : My Transition to Big Chop Story

Transition to Big Chop

I'm proud to discover that my hair story was featured by EDEN BodyWorks!  In January, I rummaged through Walmart's natural cosmetics section in search of EDEN Bodyworks Peppermint Tea Tree Hair Milk.   I left empty-handed, but later found a contest on their website.  This summer, I won a bottle of their Peppermint Tea Tree Shampoo, which gently cleansed my scalp, and provided a minty stimulation.  I am thoroughly pleased with the results!

SHAMPOO REVIEW

Best Use:  

Gentle cleansing.  It's also great for build up from oils and light butters! It doesn't strip your hair, but it's best for your scalp.

Fragrance: 

Very minty! But, pleasant. 

Heavy-Duty Cleansing: 

The amount of mint and tea tree can be stimulating, and drying if used in excess, but "transitioning and naturals" wouldn't overuse a shampoo.

EDEN BodyWorks Facebook

EDEN BodyWorks Website

Natural Hair Companies: Are There Too Many?

Companies with a natural hair following

Natural Hair Care Companies

Everyone and their mother is starting a natural hair company.  This is a sign of an emerging market that expands beyond oils and butters.

Products ranging from sulfate-free cleansers to growth aids to locking utensils are sold online and in local supply shops with afro-textured hair women (and men) as their targets.   Unlike other emerging markets, the natural hair movement is one that requires engagement, whether online or at local meetups. 


There is strength in numbers with natural hair consumers. But, will it be the same for natural hair companies?

• Do you believe the influx of companies is positive for natural consumers?
• Will there be predatory large companies and unscrupulous small companies taking advantage of this growth? 

 What are you thoughts?

Here are my thoughts below:

Type F Videos and The Natural Hair Community

Curly Hair, Bad Advice?

Last week, the natural hair community gave a strident call for Tyra Bank's site, Type F, to remove videos by stylist/makeup artist, Joann Robertson, who wasn't too astute about the care of naturally curly hair.  

This is the perfect case of why companies should engage with communities and its influencers before launching products or videos.

I gave my own opinion on lessons we should learn from this.

Natural Hair Positive Affirmations - Thick Hair

Good Hair, Thick Hair

I believe in positive affirmations and that doesn't exclude my hair. I lived most of my life unfamiliar with my tightly curly hair, which was foreign territory to me.  When I received compliments for having thick hair, I'd get modest and say, "..thank you, but it's a lot to work with!"  

I expressed my hair challenges instead of embracing the thickness of my hair.  I had this problem when I was relaxed,  but it crept over when I became natural. 


 But, no complaints this time!  I must accept my hair and master it.

I chose to speak and write affirmations for my thick hair.

• Your hair is full, healthy and beautiful with many strands.

• People pay for hair extensions to have the fullness and density of your hair.

• When someone compares your hair to a wig, it's a compliment! Be happy! 

Here's a video of my affirmations.