Embracing Natural Hair In Puerto Rico!

 

YAASSS Puerto Rico!

While I hate that it took a tragedy like Hurricane Maria for the women in Puerto Rico to embrace their natural hair, I’m glad that it’s happening, and I hope it continues. To me, it shows the resilience of the women there, and the ability to make the most out of any situation. The majority of the island is still without power, which does not allow for many salons to keep their doors open, let alone perform blow outs or give chemical relaxers.

Just like African American women, Puerto Rican women have been taught that their natural hair is unkempt, unprofessional and ugly. NOT TRUE. This article is very inspiring. Let’s hope it becomes the norm.

https://www.npr.org/2018/06/03/616565034/after-hurricane-maria-puerto-rican-women-embrace-their-natural-curly-hair

xoxo

FINALLY! A Hair Moisturizer That Works!

I’ve struggled with finding a good hair moisturizer… until now. TGIN’s Butter Cream Daily Moisturizer with Shea Butter and Vitamin E is the bomb dot com. Here’s why.

• It’s thick and creamy. Something my thick 4c hair needs.
• It’s not greasy.
• A little goes a long way.

I bought the above 12 oz jar in January of this year and with three heads of natural hair using it, I still have plenty left. Now that we’re in full blown summer with 90+ degree temps and extremely high humidity, my hair is still soft and retaining it’s moisture. It’s not often I can say that my coarse, 4c hair is soft! But this cream right here is doing the dag gone thang!

There are those who complain that this cream flakes. Well that will happen if you’re using it with too many other products like gel, curling cremes (that have gel in them), or leave in conditioners. For the best results, I would not recommend using this cream with gel or curling cremes. If you do you will get flaking. Also, even though it says it can be used daily, I encourage you to use at your discretion and remember that a little truly does go a long way. I would say use as needed. If your tresses start to look or feel thirsty (dry), then yes apply more.

As far as price goes, this was $14.98 on Amazon. For me the price is worth it because it works and it goes a long way. Of course if it didn’t work I’d be quite pissed about the price! But, I’ve always been one who is willing to pay for quality, and to me this moisturizer is quality. I give this product two thumbs up! Have you tried this moisturizer? What are your thoughts? Chime in!