Design Essentials

So lets talk about this hair. I don't know where to begin. I have been in search of products for my hair that will make my daily life easier.  I know being natural is not easy but I knew there had to be a better way. You must understand that I wake up at 3:45 am for work and if I must do my hair that means I wake up at 3:30am. What do I mean by "DO" my hair??? I mean taking down perm rods on twisted hair, untwisting and fixing my fro.

In the beginning I would do my hair every night. I didn't like the constant manipulation. I had to find products that will work for my hair. This product search resulted in my subscriptions to Curlbox and Curl Collection. However, my hair was not impressed by the products. 

I went to a Natural Hair and Health Expo here in Los Angeles this month. I was honestly about to leave because it was so unbelievably crowded. While my friend was fighting her way to the front of the Design Essential booth,  I was off gasping for air.

Braid Spray

So as you all know I am rocking braids right now. I am no stranger to the braids and growth. Please understand I am an 80's teen. I have had my hair in all types of styles in braids. Some excellent and some that ripped my edges out.

Over the years I have come to understand my hairs grows excellent in braids. In the past what I did was simple.... Install the braids and don't worry about them for 2... Maybe 3 months. Recently.... Well the last 6 years I realized my scalp health and cleanliness effects my face. Yes.... When my hair/scalp is dirty or greasy.... My face break out like a teenager eating a grip of chocolate. My scalp must be clean and free of grease buildup in order to keep my face clear. Right..... The struggle.

This complication is what lead me on my natural hair journey. I needed to be able to wash my hair more frequently and doing so with a press was breaking my hair off. So when I decided to wear braids again.... My scalp was my main concern. How would I be able to keep my scalp happy without washing my braids?