Just in Time for the Holidays! - Gift Certificates Now Available!

Now available at Taji's Natural Hairstyling:  Gift certificates for the Natural Haired Diva or Gentleman in your life.  If you are looking for a perfect gift for someone hard to buy for on your holiday list, gift them a pampering experience with one of our talented stylists at Taji's Natural Hair Styling.  Just click on the "Appointments" tab on our website and purchase there!

Winter Hair Tips - Keeping Your Natural Hair Moisturized

Winter time is upon us!  The temperature is dropping...the winds are blowing....there is frost on the ground when we go outside in the morning....our skin is dry....and guess what else is?  Our hair!

So what is one to do?  I'm so glad you asked!   Here are a few tips for keeping your hair soft and moisturized during the frosty winter months.

1.  Condition your hair!  Conditioners are your hair's friend.  A Conditioner's main purpose is to smooth and soften the hair cuticle.  If your hair is prone to dryness, then you will want to deep condition you hair weekly to bi-weekly during the winter months.

Things to look for in your conditioners:  Humectants such as glycerin, panthenol (vitamin B5), or honey.  Humectants draw moisture from the environment to your hair.  The use of these should be minimized in extremely dry areas as they may draw moisture from your hair if they can't find any in the air.  In NC, this shouldn't be an issue as we maintain some measure of humidity in the air all year.  You can always check the measure of humidity in the air on your local weather station or on www.naturallycurly.com on their frizz tool by typing in your hair type and zip code.


2. Use a leave- in conditioner.  Adding a leave-in conditioner to your hair will help retain moisture after your cleansing process.  A creamy leave-in will work best for individuals with thick hair whereas those with fine hair might prefer a liquid leave in that won't weigh down their curls.

3.  Add water to your hair.  Moisture is only created by adding water to the hair.  There are two ways to water to your hair.  One way is to add plain water to your hair with a spray bottle, another way is to add a water based moisturizer.  A water based moisturizer will always have water as the first ingredient in the product listing.  You should moisturize your hair a couple of times a week or whenever your hair feels dry.

4.  Seal your moisturizer in with an oil.  Contrary to popular belief, oil is not a moisturizer.  Oils & water do not mix, which is why it assists in creating a temporary barrier to water escaping the hair shaft.  If you have persistent dry hair a butter, such as shea, mango, or cocoa, may be more effective in sealing moisture in your hair.  For individuals who have occasional dryness or fine hair a carrier oils such as olive or coconut (the best for textured hair) will be great for sealing in moisture.

5.  Use a humidifier at home.  The electric, gas, and oil heat that we use to warm our home also strips moisture out of the air.  It dries your skin and hair.  A great way to add moisture back into the air in your home environment is through the use of a humidifier.

Natural Hair News: MTV Casting Call For Woman Who Wants to Do Big Chop

MTV Casting Call:  Are You Ready For the Big Chop?   

Is your hair your obsession? Are are you struggling with your hair? Do you feel natural hair would let you embrace your true self, and you want to go for the “big chop?” Why now? What has held you back up to this moment? We would like to follow someone who is ready to do the “big chop” and follow them on their journey as they transition into their natural hair.

If you appear to be between the ages of 15 -28 and would like us to document your transition to natural hair, email us at casting@lintonmedia.com and tell us about your story. Please include your name, location, phone number and recent photos of yourself.

Note:  Don't forget that we at Taji's Natural Salon are also looking for women (no age limit) who are ready to transition to natural for us to feature on our blog as well as on Facebook.   We'll follow your journey and will culminate with a video shoot of your "big chop" to be featured on Youtube.  Leave a comment below to be included in our local casting call!