Caring for my black children's hair in the winter varies greatly from how I care for it in the summer. Some of that is because of where we live. We have very moist, humid summers with a decent amount of heat. And in the winter, it is super dry and cold and usually very windy. So, as the weather starts to get colder, some things in my hair routine do change for my children. 1) Protect. First and foremost, we are always very careful to protect our curls and styles...
My first trip to Morocco was when I was barely 20 years old, writing travel articles. On a budget of $10 a day (including the $3 hotel room) I fell in love with the beauty of the mountains and desert - the gorgeous architecture, the friendly people, and the enthralling spice markets. There was nothing like the layered seasoning of the street food, full of olives, citrus, turmeric and mint. Fifteen years later, I returned. This last time, I was speaking at an international conference about environmental education and green...
I have twin eight year old girls. To the majority of our friends, and even most of the children on the school playground, they are identical. Since they came to us three years of age, we have rarely dressed them the same. Instead, we have helped and nurtured them develop their own sense of style. Both my girls wear their hair fabulously naturally, but they have their own distinct hair style preferences. My daughters are Ethiopian, and culturally, cornrows are a preferred protective hairstyle. Living in Canada, we have access...
Does your child's African hair need some nourishing TLC? Here are some tips from Arnica Rowan of Africa Sleeps, on how to nourish and protect your child's hair with two simple tools: a sleep cap and hair oil. Pretty simple, right? Get some organic hair oil and a sleep cap!
Taking out children's hair extensions be challenging, for them and for you. Check out these tips from Arnica Rowan of Africa Sleeps. She shows you how to gently untangle braids, while keeping your child comfortable and nourishing hair. You can get your own detangler here...
After a four-month teacher strike, our two girls went back to public school for the first time last week. As per our usual autumn routine, we took their hair out of extensions and styled it into some cute hairstyles. I have been working extra hours lately, as we just opened a new business, so I opted for hairstyles that could be done in 30 to 40 minutes. One daughter got wide, flat twists, while the other looked up from her movie to see that I had done Bantu knots in...
WebMD, the top healthy foods for a healthy scalp and hair are those loaded with healthy oils, such as salmon, walnuts and oysters, and vitamins/minerals, such as spinach and sweet potatoes. It just goes to show that a bla aced healthy diet in general does nothing but good for your crown of joy. Check out Krieger’s top ten picks! Salmon Walnuts Oysters Sweet potatoes Eggs Spinach Lentils Greek yogurt Blueberries Poultry Of course, I have no medical background, and you shouldn’t listen to me on anything to do with health....
Africa Sleeps: Natural hair and organic bodycare for children of African heritage.I got this email today, and since I’ve had so many questions about boys’ hair, I thought it might be helpful for me to share my answer. Hi Arnica- wondering if you can help me out? I have been looking at your new hair products and am interested but am not sure what to buy. My son has the tightest curls I have ever seen! His head was shaved when we came home and it is now about 2...
As mom who runs her own business(es,) I was looking forward to a segment on Mompreneurs on the local CBC radio station yesterday. Unfortunately, they just showcased one lady’s business and missed the bigger picture. (I know the producer reads my blog occasionally, so yes! I think you should do a follow up.)Mompreneurs, or moms starting their own businesses so they can work from home is more than one or two cases of ladies selling jewelry or clothes on Etsy. It’s a social movement, with big economic and demographic drivers...
