Creamy Crack vs. Wack

Synopsis of "Good Hair"

As you may or may not have seen Chris Rock produced a documentary called "Good Hair". He traveled all over the country and even the world to find as much information he could about hair. Boy do I have a lot to tell you. I recommend everyone watch it and please tell me how you feel about it.

Chris Rock interviewed several celebrities throughout the documentary such as Ice-T, Nia Long, Raven Simone, Paul Mooney and many others. They told their hair stories and were asked a series of questions. What is good hair? Do you have a weave and where is the hair from? and so on. It was nice to see and hear the celebrities so open about their hair; even Ice-T (who was famous for rocking the Shirley Temple curls with no shame).

Paul Mooney says in the film "When your hair is relaxed, everyone is relaxed. When your hair is nappy, everyone ain't happy". This was sad to hear. Chris Rock interviewed a group of young ladies who said it would be easier to get a job because your hair is straightened rather than wear it in its natural nappy state. To one young lady nappy hair symbolizes the person is "unkept" and she would not be taken seriously for the position. We have been conditioned to believe that "creamy crack" also known as a relaxer is the better way to go.

I now say "HECK NO!!!!" He interviewed a scientist who showed us the harsh affects of lye. Lye is made out of sodium hydroxide which is a very corrosive substance. The scientist applied lye to a chicken breast with the skin still attached and this corrosive substance eat right down to the meat. Is this something you want to have on your head??? Imagine what this chemical is doing to your hair follicle. Every time it is applied it is stripping your hair of it's natural curl, texture, and character. Most common side affects are burns on the scalp (which may be severe), hair loss, hair thinning, and breakage. I have had burns on my scalp and breakage and I am so I know all about it.

Some women who were interviewed said they could never get off the "creamy crack" because they don't feel they could ever go back. Some think they can not deal with their hair in its natural state. They may believe it is more beautiful, or may have been brought up that way. There were little girls getting relaxers at the age of 3 and 4!!! I could not believe that. What do you tell your baby girl??? Oh I can't deal with your hair so we are going to put a corrosive substance in your hair to keep it straight. Of course she may not be able to understand but that is pretty much the reason.

Weaves, wigs and pieces were talked about as well. Chris Rock flew to India, which is the biggest hair market. When I say hair market, I mean where the hair is exported from to make the human hair weaves, wigs and pieces. Hair is worth more than gold in India. There is a religious ceremony called "tonsure". While women are sleep their hair is shaved off and given as a sacrifice. The hair is then taken, washed, thoroughly combed through and packaged properly to be shipped and sold in America.

Chris Rock traveled to several different hair salons to ask African American women about their weaves and I was blown away. Some weaves can cost from $1,000 to $3,500 or more. Some stylists offer payment plans. You can start paying on a weave in small increments and once it is completely paid for, then you may have one put in. This is ridiculous. Some women use their money for hair before paying bills.

Chris Rock also traveled to some of the leading African American hair companies such as Dudley Beauty Corp, LLC. Greensboro, Carolina is where this company has its headquarters. Dudley not only makes all its products and sells them but they also have a beauty school. They take much pride in having everything African American owned and sold.

The Bronner Brothers Convention is a huge hair show in Atlanta, Georgia and Chris Rock interviewed the leading contestants and took us along their journey of preparation for the competition. There is so much that goes on there. The competition is one of the biggest part of the show but there were also hundreds of companies their to sell products. Asian companies were the majority of all companies represented.

After watching this film, I have confirmed my decision to stay natural. It is healthier, more financially appropriate for myself and also allows me to appreciate my culture and ethnicity more. My final note to you is to be confident no matter what. Don't let your hair define who you are a person and individual. Please do not let it get in the way of your bills and responsibilities. Learn about your hair and what is best for it and watch this film!!!!

Hair Stories/Journeys

We all have a story to tell. We have had trials and tribulations with our hair. I can remember being scared of the old-fashioned hot combs my mom used to use to straighten my hair. Or my first time at the beauty salon. I sat for 9 hours!!! just to get African braids. I would love to hear all of your hair stories and journeys to how you used to wear your hair up til now. Do you plan on drastically changing your hair in the future? Write on my sistas!

Curl Definition

"Gurl how did you get your hurrr to curl like that??????"


It is simple, I use a spray bottle filled with water and let the water bring out my natural curl. I have enjoyed seeing my hair from loose curls to tight curls. It all depends on how much I play around with it. When I shampoo and condition my hair, it tends to have a looser curl. I use Fantasia Frizz Buster Serum to eliminate the frizzies or fly aways I may have. This serum also conditions it and gives it a nice shine. After about a day or so and sleeping in my bonnet the curls don't look as nice. I then use grease and make sure I put it on my scalp and hair and use my spray bottle to revive the curls. By this time my curls are tighter and have a different texture.


Another product I use for curl definition is Miss Jessie's Curly Meringue. This product is known to be "the best darn curl cremes period." And ladies let me tell you it works!!! It is also helps that this creme smells fantastic and will have the fellas wanting to put their hands all  in your hair! This creme can be used on natural curls, twists, and so many other hair styles. I recommend this product but don't use it too often. If I use it more than once a week my hair tends to feel a little too heavy with a lot of different products in it.


While I was in transition to having natural hair I used rubber curling rods. Every hair store sells them in many different diameters. The smaller they are in diameter, the tighter the curls will be. I used a wrapping mousse to give myself a wet set. All you need to do is separate your hair in sections and use the mousse to wrap your hair. Let your hair air dry over night. In the morning take all the rods out and spray an oil sheen for a nice shine. Use a comb with a pick on the end or a comb used for volume to pick the curls out. You may also just use your fingers to achieve they style you would like. What do you use to define your curls???

These are how the curling rods are used. You may part your hair as desired.