Comments on: Ask Afrobella – Fro Advice For Trini Bellas

By: By the case

By the case — Fri, 25 Mar 2011 19:33:29 +0000

That’s always the problem, the products aren’t within reach in one’s locale. My sister in law has natural curls (but it isnt really a fro, it’s the little orphan annie type of curls) just natural curls and she’s also wondering how to make it look shiny and bouncy. Can you help me out? Or will the same products apply to her?

By: Bianca Gascoigne

Bianca Gascoigne — Fri, 19 Nov 2010 10:46:42 +0000

Dope vid!

By: Aztechdesigner

Aztechdesigner — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 08:38:07 +0000

Hey was just wondering if someone could help me out…I think i have the most crazy hair ever!!!!
Not sure if im a 4b or whatever, but I know it’s has a crazy growth pattern I’m light skin half white/black male, with very thick 7 inches or more of natural loose curl afro, which took me about a year to grow (I was very impressed that I didn’t chop it!!) As a teen I always kept my hair short since I couldnt get a fully round fro cuz my curls in the top middle to front are straighter and less define. Now being 31 and a designer I have to keep up professional image and the “HipHop” cuts now aren’t of age. To manage it, I just put a hairband on to push it back semi-halfway and that seemed to do the trick for a while… I only use conditioner and finger combing when washing and the only thing that seems to work is waterbase gel when trying to keep my curls managable. I was getting fustrated with not being able to “style” it as a braid, twisted, or lock style (too costly). So today I decided to buy a S-curl kit to loosin the curl up alittle to let the hair fall more in its natural state it, as I always keep it back. I THINK I MADE A MISTAKE!!! My hair lost all its volume and is now way to flat! No afro at all just long curls that lay to the flat like a old school pimp do!! I’m so discouraged…after growing my hair for that long, I don’t want to cut it of and start over and the only style I have is too pull it back! Not to mention, the hairbands dont stay on right 0_0 My afro curls use to hold the band in place so the shorter front hair could stay back….

My Questions are:
1) Can I let it grow out and will it regain it’s volume?
2) If I get braids will it damage my hair since it’s already chemically “programmed”?
3)How do I make my hair healthier without the high cost products? (I’ve already learned some great tips from this site!!

And ANY SUGGESTIONS WELCOME……HELLlllleeeeppppp!

Great site need any graphic work or other Holllaaa!

Thanks,
Brutha in Need

By: Star

Star — Wed, 13 Aug 2008 00:11:13 +0000

Hello Afrobella Ladies,

I have some serious issues with my hair. My hair type is a 4B.
1) My hair is breaking at the ends I cannot give my hair enuff moisture. There are little knots on the ends.
2) The middle of my head/crown the hair there is 1.5 shorter than the front and back of my head…Am I balding???
3) Does trimming your ends actually promote hair growth? My hair isn’t growing…
What products can I use to bring out my natural curl with less shrinkage??
What products would give me the moisture my hair requires in a shampoo, condition, leave-in-conditioner, styling product.
Please help I’m in dire straits
Thanks

By: Ashley J.

Ashley J. — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:08:12 +0000

Oh…and I have a mixture of friends from different countries, a number from Trini and Tobago and I have caught myself completely WOWed by the accent and beauty of you country. I can understand being offended by people asking you to speak with your accent for fun, but I personally appreciate it because being a African American, many of us have no true traditions or dialects other than soul food and slang.
There is a difference between appreciation and just plain rudeness, but don’t be so offensive….some of us envy your history.

Thanks!

By: Ashley J.

Ashley J. — Sat, 12 Jul 2008 00:03:58 +0000

So I am completely thrilled to have found your blog site! I went natural back on Thanksgiving 07 and haven’t looked back since.
I’m 21 and find my peers extremely interested in my transformation. Thanks for supporting and shining light on the beauty of our women.

By: Sylvia Biu

Sylvia Biu — Sun, 06 Jul 2008 21:57:06 +0000

Am I crazy, or are soft locks unheard of? I hate it that my locks are so hard. I have yet to find a product that actually softens them and leaves a nice sheen. Any suggestions?

By: TriniNikki

TriniNikki — Tue, 24 Jun 2008 17:05:52 +0000

Thank you so much for this. It truly helps.

P.S -I too absolutely hate it when people ask me to â€œtalk in your accentâ€ for their amusement. Its so annoying …:)

By: Mimi

Mimi — Sun, 22 Jun 2008 09:11:21 +0000

I live in the Caribbean and I’ve found the think the works best for moisture is a mixture of things. I have a spray bottle with 8 oz of glycerin, 8 oz of bottled/spring water and few drops of coconut oil, tea tree oil and Vo5 conditioner. Shake it up and spritz it on daily. Not only does it define my curls but leaves my hair feeling smooth and moisturised. Hope this helps…

By: Nae

Nae — Tue, 17 Jun 2008 04:54:33 +0000

Roz I agree. When I returned to Trinidad the whole texture of my hair changed.Became very brittle. I fed it olive oil from a spray bottle mixed with a little rosemary. It is moisturized and some weak areas are thickening.