A Black Woman's Hair

By: Jay Dee, MPH

Summer Summer Summer Timmmeee!!!

Summer time is special. The weather is hot, I can be a hoochie mama, and it is nostalgic of grade school; summer break!

Summer represents relaxation, no hard work, vacation, and fun times!

But what are you girlies doing with your hair?

Usually I wear braids for 2-3 months, but I am trying to keep my hair as healthy as possible and retain length.

To achieve this goal, hair stylists recommend:

• Weekly shampoos

• Keeping hair moisturized

• Routine trims

• Styles free of tension

• Low manipulation.....WTH does this mean?!

• Braids should not be in longer than a month.

Girl....I'm going to try my best. Hair stylists frown upon ponytails (all the time) but I'm loving my bun and bang right now. However, I do use a satin hair tie and wear a loose pony for my bun. I hope that helps!

I'll probably stick to quick weaves! I keep those in for 3 weeks and they are exercise friendly. S/O to my girl Jessica "J Rabbit"! What will be your go to style if you have the same hair goals as me?

Until Next Time,

The Vagina Liberator