It isn’t a shock that most teenage girls when contemplating wearing their hair in a “protective hairstyle” such as Crochet Braids, think solely of the result which is having a cute hairstyle. Many teens are unaware of the importance of scalp/hair maintenance when wearing protective hairstyles.
I have an eight year old son that struggles with behavioral issues and focusing. We began to see the signs at the tender age of four. The teacher began to complain about him “raging” after he lost focus and was told to stop whatever he was doing.
Have you been in your home for a few years now and are beginning to notice the wear and tear of everyday life on your furniture? This was the plight I found myself in when I attempted to dash to the door to welcome guests for one of our impromptu game nights. As I rose from my seat, I found myself stuck to my leather sofa.
You can’t go anywhere without seeing teenage girls wearing their hair styled in crochet braids. Crochet braiding is not a new technique, but it is one that is regaining popularity.
It is with great pleasure that I share this news about The Sistah Cafe’s longtime contributor Keianna Johnson. She was honored as a trailblazer in the Natural Hair Care Industry with a Master Pioneer Award!! We are so happy for Keianna! and want to make sure that we congratulate her and let her know that her contributions to this site are VALUED. You can check out her informative natural hair advice regarding children here.
When it comes to natural hair we often leave the fellas out of it. But we all know that chemically enhanced curls and texture changing chemicals is a thing for boys and men just as it is for women. So when when we share our messages about natural hair we really need to include our … Read more
Visiting the barbershop can be an intimidating experience for a child. It can be especially challenging for a child diagnosed with a disability. My son AJ was diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder when he was 2-years-old. AJ struggles with sensory sensitivity which can be triggered by loud, repetitive noises, bold colors and patterns. The buzzing … Read more
Its important that our children are reminded of their beauty and intelligence every day. Beautiful by Keianna Johnson Beautiful I am. I am beautiful. No matter where I go, I know I am beautiful. Made by the hands of God. God don’t make mistakes. I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Intelligent I am. I am … Read more
Depending on who you are talking to, the meaning “natural hair care” varies from person to person. For example: Many natural hair wearers are anti-chemical, while others choose to color their natural hair with commercial hair coloring. Some naturals enjoy wearing their hair protected in braid extensions or under wigs, while others prefer hair to … Read more
