We all remember when musician Solange Knowles big chopped, right? She even wore a textured wig to get a taste of big afro life! And now, It looks like she’s decided to grow one out for herself!
Some ladies decide to rock the big chop look as a style and continue to cut it to achieve a short, cropped look, but if you decide to see how far your fro can go, here are some tips to help you reach your goals.
Cut down on washing
Our scalps make a natural oil called sebum, but the bigger your fro, the harder it is for sebum to travel around and around your tight coils to naturally moisturize the hair. That’s why highly textured hair always feels dry.
Overwashing your hair can actually dry it out. Play around with washing schedules and see how long you feel comfortable without washing. Focus on your scalp when you wash since the oil and dirt is rarely able to travel to your actual strands.
You can also experiment with conditioner or co-washing. Conditioners have slight cleansing properties, but won’t strip your hair of the little oil it does get, unlike most shampoos.
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Pump up the moisture
More hair means more potential for dryness. Make your own spritz by mixing water, aloe vera gel/juice, and jojoba oil. The water and aloe vera add moisture, and the jojoba oil seals it into your hair!
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Experiment with styles
Now you can play with twist, braid and knot styles. When you grow out your hair, you will also start to notice your natural texture and curl pattern. Embrace it!
October 30th, 2010 at 12:31 pm
oh wow!! she looks like any other celebrity with the relaxed hair, but with the big chop, she looks stunning… like a model.
October 31st, 2010 at 2:42 pm
I always thought she was plain looking compared to her sister but now, she is BEAUTIFUL. So much more attractive with the natural hair vs. those crazy wigs.
November 4th, 2010 at 12:25 am
WOW!! She looks Gorgeous in her BC. It really brings out her facial features.
December 1st, 2010 at 12:29 pm
WOw, she looks worlds prettier natural. I always thought of her as beyonce not as pretty sister… but she looks stunning now!
January 18th, 2011 at 2:24 pm
beautiful
April 20th, 2011 at 5:10 am
The natural look fits her b/c she is naturally pretty. On the other hand, I doubt Beyonce would dare go natural much less BC.
November 3rd, 2011 at 6:15 pm
I don’t really find Solange all that attractive but I have to say the natural look does suit her free spirit personality. It looks really good on her.
August 28th, 2012 at 8:20 am
black women get a grip, beauty has nothing to do with hair it’s all about(YOU) she is BEAUTIFUL, and HER name is Solange.