*Prepared for BGLH by Meosha Tall of 1MeNaturally
Introduce yourself!
T: My name is Tamika Fletcher, I am the co-owner of Natural Resources Salon in Houston, TX. Iโve been natural since 1997 and for the last 15 years Iโve had an intimate affair with my hair. Like most good relationships Iโve tried to be tender, kind, patient and understanding about exactly what it is without trying to change its true identity.
Why did you make the decision to go natural?
T: I started this affair because the relationship I had with it before was damaging its core, so I decided to change. I kept going back until finally I felt like some of the damage was possibly irreversible mentally and physically. I was losing more hair than I was growing. So the answer at that time was to stop everything and research better possibilities.
How would you describe your texture?
T: My hair type is a very curly 3C.
Describe your styling regimen over the course of the month.
T: I shampoo and condition my hair once a week. I detangle first with Nourish โ Earthโs Nectar Leave in Conditioner. I twist my hair into large twists prior to shampooing. I shampoo while in chunky twists to prevent tangles. I remove the twists during the conditioning, rinse out step. I then use a blow dryer and Earthโs Nectar Hair Conditioning Cream to stretch the curls.
Stretching out curls with a light blow dry makes natural pin ups easier, which is my favorite natural look when Iโm on the go. Iโve never lost curl definition using a blow dryer. However, so far in 15 years Iโve been too afraid to flat iron my hair straight or offer the service at the salon because so many of my friends and customers suffer heat damage after flat ironing their hair at the 450 degrees it would take to straighten my hair. So, the most Iโll do is a blow dry. It helps to add volume and length when twisting, curling, or pinning up hair.
I love micro twist outs on my wet hair for hot summer months, or natural two strand pin up buns on hot days when I need to pin it all up and away. My fav go to accessory is the Upzing by Conair. It holds my thick curly hair together giving me the modern version of my favorite old school banana clip that my hair has physically outgrown.
Tell us about your hair color?
T: My hair color can be achieved with Dark and Lovely Honey Blonde. I definitely have to condition more often now to make sure Iโm balancing the effects of the color on my hair.
What are some natural hair care doโs and donโts you would recommend?
T: One of my favorite tips is never shampoo tangled hair thinking โthe conditioner will detangle it.โ you will actually have more tangles that are easier to break wet. Take the time to gently detangle with leave in conditioner or a small amount of conditioner mixed with water in a spray bottle.
Donโt put tension on your hairline with hair bands or by pulling it back with hair ties too often. It will weaken your hairline over time. Try a two strand flat twist or braid from ear to ear (without tension) to frame the face and jazz up a simple Afro style.
Donโt flat iron with high heat. You could possibly lose a significant amount of curl.
Donโt be afraid to experiment. The first style I recommend to naturals is to try every version of a twist out possible (wet hair, dry hair, damp hair, with gel, with oil, blown dry, small twists, large twists!) This is great practice for the basic skills you will need the rest of your โnaturalโ life.
Is there a blog/webpage where we can find you?
T: Please look for us on Facebook as Natural Resources Salon โ we post something new and interesting everyday!
YouTube: NaturalResources TV โ lots of informative natural hair videos and DIY beauty product videos
Pinterest: natural resources salon
Instagram: naturalrsalon
The twisted styles are divine. The hair color divine. Your hair is gorgeous. You in your hair are gorgeous.
Repeats to self *must not dare, ever attempt that magnificent color, must notโฆ*
What a face! And really liked your story. โI kept going back until finally I felt like some of the damage was possibly irreversible mentally and physicallyโ โ Wow!
Loved the pompadour roll in the last pic and great tips, youโre fantastic on camera!
love the hair color. glad to know you donโt have to lose your hair if you add color.
Beautiful hair and great color.
I looked under the 3C naturals and was suprised to see different textures claming 3C and was a little confused as i didnโt realise it looked so different from each other.
1- http://bglh-marketplace.com/2012/06/lexi-multi-texture-style-icon/
2- http://bglh-marketplace.com/2012/05/frans-3b3c-cleansing-regimen/
3- http://bglh-marketplace.com/2012/05/jennifer-3c-style-icon/
No malice is intend before i get pelted with virtual tomatoes LOL.I just want to understand this a bit better since Hair Typing ainโt going nowhere we might as well discuss it.
I agree, so many folks say 3c and it looks like 4a. I love her hair and think its beautiful regardless of the hair type. But, when you try to get a regimen together you compare types to see what may best fit your hair. I know there isnโt a one size fits all regimen out there but the system at least gives you an idea of what is best for your hair.
Thanks for understaing my point,it is helpful knowing what works for others as you can always learn something new. ๐
honest question: is hair typing really necessary since you have to find out what works for you regardless of what works for others in the same hair category? example: almost EVERY 4 type iโve read up on loves Coconut oil.โฆ my hair, type 4, doesnโt like it at all!! iโm not sure that every 4abcde hair reggie will work for all 4abcdeโs, same with every other type. i ask because i think across the board we know some things are โno goesโ (especially w/ consistent use); such as petroleums, sulfates , some silicones, no matter what hair type. just saying. but again, iโm… Read more »
Well, Kimmaytube describer her hair as type 4 (I think), but I definitely remember her saying her hair does not like coconut oil. She mainly uses olive oil.
I used to make the mistake of only viewing reggies that were for what I believe to be my hair type (4abcdeโฆwhatevs) but I see now that the typing system is flawed and good info is just good info. I think itโs too confusing.
i understand what u meanโฆher hair does not appear 3C to me at allโฆbut then i guess this hair typing thing is subjective. Her texture blowdried reminds me a lot of mine, and i wud consider myself a type 4 natural
Nonethelessโฆher hair is FABULOUS!! i ADORE her updos! they are creative and chic! n the colour is fantastic as wellโฆenjoyed reading and clicking thru her photos ๐
*intended
Fabulously elegant hairstyles in the bottom pictures of the post, Iโd love to see some of tutorials for your styles!
I second that!!!
Please ask Tamika to do some tutorials if she has the time! Her updos are simply fab!
I want to go to TX just so you can bless my hair! Simply gorgeous, keep up the phenomenal work lady! **Off to visit your YT channel**
Beautiful hair indeed and great styles!
But I must concur with โJโ and this is why I HATE hair typing! I dont mean to bash anyone but this girl is NOT a 3C, 4A/C at most. Why canโt we just embrace what we have instead of trying to make it more than it is? And so many claim to be 3C cus itโs still looked at as โgood hairโ and I for one thought going natural was helping US to accept who we truly are, beautiful, in all our โtypesโ.
i know.
i donโt usually care how people classify their hair and donโt think itโs worth disagreeing with them, but imo, this is obviously not 3c hair.
i donโt mean to โinsultโ her, but that hair is almost 4c looking to me.
lol.
Is her hair type so obvious? I canโt see her natural curl pattern in any of the photos, so I couldnโt say with confidence what her hair type was, regardless of the confusion already surrounding the typing system. Moreover, I am insulted by your suggestion that is should be an insult to imply that she has 4c hair.
โAnd so many claim to be 3C cus itโs still looked at as โgood hairโ โฆyes, yes, yes.
OMGGGGGGGGGGGGGGGG! SMH LOL, I was waiting for someone to re-type her hairโฆ โbut this girl is NOT a 3C, 4A/C at mostโ. How in the world are you going to tell this woman what her hair IS or IS NOT?! Until you see her hair or anyone elseโs hair in its natural state just washed you cant say sh*t. Depending on how someone styles their hair you might never know, what their real texture is. My hair is extremely curly, but if I donโt put anything in my hair it will dry up or if I comb out my hair it will… Read more »
your hair is beautiful either way
Wow,you have beautiful hair! ๐ My point was, just to say that hair typing is subjective.It is hard to pin point which is which if everyone is claiming a texture and it ALL looks completely different. I understand no head of hair is the same but there should be a common denominator. Seeing your picture makes me think even more and shows that we really donโt know much about natural textures. I think itโs important to discuss things as that is how we grow. It isnโt our job to say โthis person isnโt this hair typeโ but what we CAN… Read more »
I totally agree Gigi, I have ramen noodle type curls on wet and products on my hair but on dry comb out hair there is no curls in sightโฆthanks 4 sharing your pics!
You are so right! It kills me how people just think they are the expert on someoneโs hair/type. All of that stuff is relative until you see hair in its natural state. When my hair is wet, I have Oโshaped and Sโshaped curls. I have extra curly hair. You and I can be hair twins, actually. Almost similar to yours. When mine dries or if I blow it out, it looks similar to Tamikaโs texture and my fro is similar to yours. Typing is subjective yet, but pictures donโt tell the whole story. Sheโs been natural for 15 years and… Read more »
Hi everyone..can someone please tell me the difference between 4a and 3c. Is it the same?? Am so confused..
donโt worry, she isnโt even 4a.
a 3c/4a might be naptural85. see her youtube channel.
a 3c might also look like denimpixie. see her youtube channel.
search โ3c hairโ on youtube.
Whitney wears a lot of twist/braid outs and Elle wears a lot of wโn-gs so itโs not really the same comparision as when the hair stretched, as Tamika is wearing. Hair typing is best done on wet hair so you can see the curl pattern before manipulation. Itโs not a perfect way to identify curl pattern, but we should keep that in mind. Hope this helps!
all you have to do is look at her twist outs vs whitneyโsโฆ
tameka has videos on youtube.
and elle/denimpixie is not always in wigs. thatโs nuts.
i would also add mahogony curls to the 3c/4a. haircrush is probably 4a/4b.
pretty amazing that you can look at this womanโs hair and act like itโs actually 3c. i donโt usually like to get into discussions of this nature (because they can be petty) but by no measure is this womanโs hair 3c, wet or dry. she got nappy-arse hair. lol.
sorry.
@ merry, she actually said wโn-gs, (wash n goโs). but in general (not directed towards merry). the reason hair typing can be divisive instead just helpful is because people put labels on others, if 3c is not โgood/betterโ in our own minds than 4a/b/c then it wouldnโt ?!โ (if indeed those bringing it up are 4a/b/c [like myself])? but because we donโt think her hair looks like Tia & Tamera Mowrys then sheโs not 3c, it isnโt an exact science, every 3c isnโt going to look exactly the same. weโve not been on the intimate journey sheโs been on withher hair &… Read more »
** if 3c is not โgood/betterโ in our own minds than 4a/b/c then it wouldnโt MATTER RIGHT?!โ
lol typo
Merry
Why is this bothering you so much? Hair is hair, child.
canโt say iโm bothered, just mildly amused. i looked at the hair and iโm thinking, no way thatโs 3c.
so, i just wrote it.
+1
Maghony Curls is defiantly in the 3 family of hair tyes.โฆnothing about her hair says 4abcdefghijklmmop
Oh cool thanks :-D:-D:-D
SO IN LOVE WITH THE COLOR!!!!! I may have to start back coloring my hair
I LOVE LOVE LOVE her up dos! I definitely want to learn how to do them on my self.
Okay, Iโve just adopted you as my best friend Tamika. You just look like someone whoโd Iโd want to listen to. Quick question: I just watched one of your vids and you said that you use your Denman brush on you dry hair onlyโthe vid where you showed how to do a quick twisted bun. Which Denman are you talking about AND isnโt brushing dry hair supposed to be the debil? A real no-no? Help me out hereโฆThanks so much
Aside from the relevant debate on whether this sis has type 4 hair versus type 3, itโs good to see that the news affiliate in her hometown has taken to having her and her salon be featured on several topics for women and our hair.
Iโm surprised at the debate about whether or not sheโs 3C. I could be wrong, but I have long been of the assumption that hair type is best discerned when the hair is wet. In all of the pictures featured here, her hair is clearly in some sort of stretched style, which makes it difficult to tell what type she actually is. I actually donโt care about what her hair type is. I canโt get over how beautiful and simple the styles are, and I love the fact that sheโs been natural for longer than itโs been popular. I loved… Read more »
Itโs bothersome to me to see people make these comments about hair type when youโve hit the nail on the headโฆโher hair is clearly in some sort of stretched style, which makes it difficult to tell what type she actually isโ We have to remember that the hair typing system is not perfect. And keep in mind that she is a stylist, and Iโm sure she knows what kind of hair she has. Iโve met Tamika on several occasions (thatโs actually me in the green cardigan getting a quick style) and sheโs a beautiful person who knows a lot about… Read more »
Even though her pictures have her hair in stretched styles her hair has the appearance of type 4 hair in stretched styles. 3c hair tends to look smoother when stretched because the cuticles of the hair are smoother. If her hair was pressed in every picture I would agree that we couldnt discern the hair type but it looks clear to me that thatโs type 4 hair.
I am mostly 3c/4a and the back of my hair is looser (3bish). I would have to disagree with your assumptions that hair that falls into the 3 category always looks silky smooth when stretched. That is flat out wrong! Perhaps, it can look that way when it is freshly down, but after a day or two, it begins looking like a Type 4. The drier the hair becomes, the less silky it looks. Also, you have to factor in hair porosity. Someone with really porous hair (anyone can have this type of hair), will not have silky looking hair.… Read more »
I was wondering about the 3c bit, cause her hair texture is alot like mine. Love the hairstyles though
YOUR HAIR IS GORGEOUS!!!!!
GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Her hair is beautiful and so it the color! How do you even โtypeโ hair? Should it be while the hair is wet or once it dry? I really donโt get or even care for the hair typing thing I just like to see all beautiful hair regardless of texture.
Your hair is beautiful! I have often seen images of your hair(you) online and it was nice to read how you care for your hair. I too use the blow-dryer to stretch my hair as I get a lot of shrinkage. I will be elated when my hair is long enough to achieve some of your looks! Thanks for sharing!
Lovely hair! I wish I could color my hair but my fine strands canโt take it, I know from years of doing it. I will definitely be trying some of these pin up styles! I am not a fan of hair typing at all because it always seems unclear. Is typing done when hair is wet or dry? With product or naked? I think if she says she is 3c why not believe herโฆwhat would she gain from saying she is a 3c if she is a 4 something?
Itโs not about believing her some people just donโt correctly know their hair type. By looking at her hair she looks like a standard 4a/4b. I just think hair typing shouldnโt be the only way to describe your hair. She should have went into more detail about her hair(density, thickness, etc.).
Love those hairstyles!
Thatโs type gorgeous hair!
ditto and thatโs all that matters.
Amen! This entire hair typing thing always seems frivolous to me.
Tamika!
I was so excited when i read your post, it was really inspiring. i canโt wait til my hair is that length!
Question: I live in AZ, so HIIIIIGH temps during the summer months, do you switch up deep conditioners or condition more often during the summer time?
also what conditioners have you found to work best for restoring moisture & protien?
Sheโs beautiful and so is her hair! not to mention iโm loooovinggg the color, rock on girl! ๐
Tamikaโs hair is GORGEOUS, no doubt about that, but I always thought of 3 type hair as โshinyโ with loose curls. Hair for example like Tia & Tameraโs natural hair texture. Of course we donโt know if she has loose curls because her hair is not in its wet state, but from looking at it dry and stretched, she looks like a 4 type.
I COULD BE WRONG, but Iโve seen other naturals on BGLH with hair stated as type 4 that looks just like hers.
There are a lot of type 3โs that can look like type 4โs when stretched โ maybe you should look at them before you go breathing down her neck. Natural chica looks like a 4b when her hair shrinks but she is obviously a 4a because it defines when wet. She may well be a 3c and she shouldnโt have to prove anything, its her hair โ sheโs knows it better than all of you. I REPEAT A LOT OF TYPE 3โS CAN LOOK LIKE 4โS! DONโT ANY OF YOU KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT HAIR! You are not her, so if she… Read more »
Umโฆit ainโt that serious to be writing in all caps and insulting people. Relaxโyou make a good point but look insane snapping like that. Elevate the discussion, donโt come on here trying to insult people. For realโฆat the end of the day itโs just hair. Learn some anger management skills.
But Lela7 is expressing her OPINION (I used caps!!! so I guess Iโm shouting too) I thought that the point of the site is express different views.โฆ If she wants to rant about it, leave her alone. I see nothing wrong with hair typing cause no matter what every one will still find a way to say either โve or +ve things about natural hair. To you it might be just hair but to someone else it isnโt so donโt judge!!
I stand by my statement. If a person is getting all upset and yelling (and yes all caps usually means one is yellingโlook it up if you donโt believe me) and not elevating the conversation then it becomes disrespectful and stunts conversation about a topic that needs to be discussed delicately. We should be searching ourselves for the answer to why we get all riled up, instead of going on forums and venting frustrations in a way that puts a focus on the anger (and the presentation of the information) and not the topic. Iโm tired of people doing inappropriate… Read more »
People 3c hair is curly and kinky! The curls are tight and well-defined, but not loose by any stretch of the imagination. It shrinks a ton, too! It can get frizzy, too!
[img]https://bglh-marketplace.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/317232200.jpg[/img]
This is what I think about when it comes to 3 type hair and maybe 3c is a bit kinker but still the same texture.
You remind me of Tamera Mowry .
That is not 3c hair!
Tamika is my absolute favorite. Sheโs great with your hair and her heart is as beautiful as her mane. Iโm so proud to see her success.
Her hair might be a 3C. The typing system is all about the size of the curl, not the texture. All 3Cs arenโt silky, Maybe when her hair is wet, the curls are 3C size. But whatever her type, the hair and color are gawgeous!!!!!
Absolutely beautiful! Love the feature and the things she and the salon are doing. Way to go!
Thanks So much for your kind words ladies, I loved sharing with you guys. Iโve always defined type 3 hair as hair that has a defined curl. Type c hair is defined as thick curly hair. If Iโve insulted any 3C naturals I apologize. I teach my clients to love every turn of every curl in their hair so I certainly donโt feel insulted nor do I mind being reclassified by any definition of curl. My first thought was not to answer the question because Iโve always felt we are creating a hierarchy of curl that is continuing to segregate… Read more »
That was a very gracious reply. Your hair is truly beautiful. Iโm glad that you were featured!
Very tasteful response, because it was getting ugly out here. I used to not mind the hair typing system, but when I saw how seriously others took it, I just said, forget about it. As one commenter said, you have type gorgeous hair.
What a nice response.Itโs good to know you are teaching your clients to love their hair,we need more stylist like that. I was just confused thatโs all, no matter what tetxture your hair is itโs beautiful and looks like it is well loved. ๐
Love your hair! I feel bad you even felt the need to further elaborate on your texture.
Thanks for the classy response, but Iโm still eager to know if you really use a Denman to brush your dry hair b/c I thought that was a no-no. And which Denman do you use? I posted earlierโฆ
There is no need to apologize. The whole arguing over the hair typing is just a bunch of hot mess. Your hair is beautiful so you are deservedly a natural hair icon.
Thanks for sharing your story!!
Great hair styles!!! Love them!
Wow, sheโs really pretty, and I LOVE her sense of style! I think I may have found a hair twin too. I canโt wait to try some of these up doโsโso elegant and classy! GO girl!
Ok call me a copycate but Iโm about to bite some of these styles!
THANK YOU FOR PUTTING A NAME TO HER FACE!!!
I have seen her pictures on various tumblrs and have always admired her hair. GORGEOUS!!!
this is one natural hairstylist that I would actually trust with my hair!!! LOVE IT!
lmao how in the hayell are yโall attempting to argue about her hair texture when it clearly says she blowdries after ever wash and didnโt provide any pictures of her hair wet??
beautiful hair, Tamika!
Iโm not clear as to what type someone believes her hair to be is so important.
Thatโs why when anyone asks, I call myself a 1โ4Z. That way all basis are covered.
Meant to say 1โ4AโZ
โI call myself a 1โ4Z.โโ I LOVE this! I donโt believe that hair typing is important either because everyoneโs hair is different, and what works for one may not work for another.
hair typing is bullshit in general. Whether you say youโre a 39z or a 3t, it wonโt change the hair on your head, so it doesnโt matter. Also, the system is damn confusing, and everyone seems to think different things = different numbers. I donโt think it helps as far as product recommendations either. I donโt use the things other folks with similar curl patterns use. Most people whoโs hair looks similar to mine seem to have issues with moisture, but my issue is too much moisture. So, I donโt believe the shape/size of curls/coils matters when it comes to… Read more »
looks about right
How exciting to see a post featuring Tamika! I have been planning to go to this salon ever since I started my transition almost a year and a half ago. My co-worker Esquire went there before he moved and many of my clients go to your salon as well. I live about 10 minutes away. Once I complete my transition I will definitely be paying you a visit! Reading your story makes me even more excited! I have heard nothing but great things about your salon from my clients. Beautiful woman and beautiful hair! ๐
Gorgeous hair and color but itโs not 3c, perhaps 4c. Thereโs NOTHING wrong w/ classifying/identifying differences!
On one hand you guys say hair typing is rubbish then come down on the lady for typing her hair โincorrectlyโ. Give it a rest already
Re-read sweetie, โThereโs NOTHING wrong w/ classifying/identifying differences!โ in other words, WTF is the big deal in labeling hair types. The boo-hooing over a simple observation does need to be given it a rest. Some act as if calling 4a-bโc hair 4a-bโc is a curse word. =/
Who cares about her hair typeโฆHair typing will never be relevant for me
I am in LOVE with her hair color and hair styles!
As a โnew naturalโ (under a year), I found the hair typing system to help me as to find out what styles, strategies and possibly products would work on my hair. I know some of you say that is not necessary, but as someone who has not been natural since my early teens and is now approaching 30, it helped me charter the former unknown that is my hair. I noticed a lot of features on the site say that the typing system is divisive, while others straight up refuse to offer a โtypeโ to their hair. Until reading the debacle… Read more »
These twist styles are unbelievably beautiful. Iโm inspired.
Absolutely stunning hair โ gives me something to look forward to as it continues to grow. But, as many of you said, she does not appear to be a Type-3-anything. She resembles a Type 4 AโB, even if blown dry. Because there appears to be much consensus on this point, it shows the hair typing system and how we internalize it might not be as subjective as some like to think.
Why does her type even matter?!!!! People are obsessed with something as inane as a curl pattern. Bottom line, her hair is gorgeous, her face is angelic and people missed the whole damn point of the feature. Starting to think that our race will always be divided. She is beautiful and Iโd let her do my unruly transitioning hair in a second if I lived anywhere near her salon. Grow up people.
i dont care what her hair type is..she is gorge and so is her hair <3
Wonderful hairstyles!โฆ I have been natural for one year and 6 months and basically style my hair in a puff or other โheadband hairdoโ. Iโve been searching for alternative hairstyles for my length since as the hair grows the puff is now really high!..I think you and natural chica are as close to โhair twinsโ as Ive seenโฆI am officially inspired to grow try something new since I was like okโฆwhat do I do nowโฆon another note,clearly this hair typing thing makes no sense cuz here I was all the time trying to explain to people that no i didnt… Read more »
Tamika! Youโve got the best hairstyles Iโve ever seen on an icon article!!! And the reason why theyโre the best? Because theyโre so varied- some are kinky, some are curly, some are just simply textured, some elegant and some funky and wild. And I love that you donโt use massive heat. VERY encouraging. You are simply adorable!
Ugh. This is why I hate that Andre even started this mess.
Anyway, beautiful hair and spirit, Tameka. You do gorgeous styles and I enjoyed watching the segments that were featured on Fox 26 News. If I lived in Houston, Iโd definitely go to your salon:)
amenโฆonce i saw 80-something comments, I knew it was because people were arguing over hair type confusion.โฆwhatโs new?
Fox 26 is actually doing a story on the business of Natural Hair tonight at 5pm cenral! You guys should watch if youโre in Houston.
Oops! Apologies on spelling your name incorrectly in my initial comment, Tamika!
Wow! I see the conversation is still going strong!
Tamika,
You are a very classy lady and I love your hair. I am transitioning and look forward to visiting your salon when I am completely natural. BTW, I enjoy watching your segment on fox news. ๐
Whoever composes the style icon posts, I beg of you PLEASE stop labeling style icons supposed hair typesโฆsince it has been started itโs caused nothing but drama, confusion and takes SO much focus of the actual interview itself. Iโve seen some mean and unnecessary comments just based on hair typing alone. Itโs ridiculous. Itโs literally the same conversations/arguments every freaking time, they are just adjusted for the hair type being disputed. Jeezโฆ
I totally agree.
Dear BGLH,Please stop LABELING your title post with the hair types as it causes a stir all the time.I
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figure it gets a lot of readers which is a probably the aim but you can still get readers another way.I understand you didnโt create the Hair Type but it is a divisive subject so we kindly ask that you remove it form the title post.This is about us uniting with our journey and not nit picking what our hair is or loolks like.
Kindest Regards
J
I thought that the point of the site is express different views.โฆ If readers want to rant about the different types, leave them alone. Just donโt read their posts!! They are expressing their OPINIONS. I see nothing wrong with hair typing/labeling cause no matter what every one will still find a way to say either โve or +ve things about natural hair. To you it might be just hair but to someone else it is more important to them, so donโt judge!!
I am not judging i understand it helps certain ladies,what i am saying is that it does cause division whichever way you look at it.I dodnโt even know my own texture because accordingto this site it changes all the time. I know it ainโt going anywhere but there is no harm in asking. ๐
It does not cause division, the good/bad hair debate was created long before hair typing. She could have labeled her hair curly and someone would have said it looks coily, not curly. You run the risk of offending someone no matter which way you go.
@EG โ I totally agree with you. A person just canโt win on this one.
I found this interview to be a very informative one.
I would suggest that folks focus on her hair regimin and types instead of focusing on the description โhair typeโ of the person.
3a,b,c, 4a,b,c โ Itโs all about curl size. What is there to be so offended about!
I agree, if a label is needed why not just use โlow porosity natural hair iconโ or โcoarse natural hair iconโ, those would be 100xs more beneficial. Iโd love to hear more about regimens pertaining to hair attributes rather than size of curl.
I didnโt even realize this was going onโฆ and must admit I hadnโt thought about this, but as a sista who is well aware of many of the divisive tactics created for Afrikas destruction, I totally get your point. Another thing that I dislike is this obsession with having blonde or any other non natural hair coloring. If we are so proud of our Natural God given Ebony crowns, why would we dye it. Well aware that we have always colored our hair, as there are tribes in Afrika who still practice the head to toe covering using that red rock/stone, that… Read more »
Look ladies, I like that the hair types are advertised. Why? Because I have TIGHTLY coiled African Hair beyond 4C and I cannot stand looking at styles that I cannot replicate and things that just donโt work because I am getting advice from someone who has a curl pattern I do not have. Please keep labeling the hair type. Those who donโt like it donโt really have to look but some of us would like to see it.
Some act as if calling 4a-bโc hair 4a-bโc is a curse word. =/
right? lol
I went to this salon once. It was an amazing experience I felt a little awkward at first as it was my first trip to a salon for about a year and I didnโt know what to expect but the people were amazing and very helpful and after a mixup with my appointment did extra even though they didnโt have to. All the while Iโm pretty sure Tamika was working next to me (I remember seeing the hair it looked so cool and pretty I could help but stare at it). If youโre ever in Houston this salon is def… Read more »
Oh my goodness. This women is a natural hair style icon because of her diverse range of beautiful hairstyles. I havenโt seen such creativity and diverse hairstyles in awhile so Iโm definitely saving this for inspiration.
Who cares about the whole 3c thing? Not me. Thank you BGLH for sharing Tamikaโs information with us.
Congratulations on 100 comments Tamika! You must feel like a celebrity, Lol, you definitely look like one! Leila closes the comments section and people complain, hair typing isnโt listed and people complain, hair typing is listed and people complain. She shouldnโt have to be tasked with policing the content of adults, risk having natural celebrities and natural submissions be skewered by a few mean-spirited and deliberately cruel comments, nor be blamed when the comments section turns into YouTube. She has expressed that she created and maintains the site with the best intentions in mind, so how some use it reflects their… Read more »
Discussion is a good thing,as everyone will have something to add and that is the best part.Muscles donโt grow without having resistance applied so without challengin ecah others opinions we will not grow. T
The Natural Movement is picking up now even though i acknowledge many naturals were around before then so itโs important to talk about.
Maybe in 5โ10y ears we will not even care about it so much.
Lol, this is crazy, like some said itโs not even THAT serious. Whether hair typing exists or not you have to be blind not to be able to tell the variants in hair textures thus the hierarchy would exist with or without the system point, blank, period. The whole getting mad because someone retypes someoneโs hair is also ridiculous, people make mistakes all the time with the hair typing system no matter who they are. The labeling of the article as 3C makes no difference, you have to be hair type obsessed because I for one did not even look… Read more »
Hi Tamika,
I just had to stop in and let you know that your hairstyles are brilliant! Youโre styling skills are incredible. I definitely want to try some of these out when I get the chance.
As soon as I saw this woman describe her hair as 3c, I went straight to the comments! LOL. I donโt care about hair typing, I actually like it because it gives me and idea or point of reference of what would work on my hair when I see someone with the same hair type. But this woman is clearly NOT 3c. She either meant to say 4c or is lying to herself because she doesnโt want to accept that fact that her hair is in the 4 category. That is her problem, not mine by simply correcting her based… Read more »
Lol Same thing I did. If your going to hair type be honest her hair is not 3c.
Yep.โฆ She has a very tight curl pattern.โฆ that is not 3c hair.
I did the same thingโI went straight to the comments because I was thinking the same thing. Itโs distracting because itโs so obvious. However, her hair is beautiful and she has done a great job of switching up her styles, something I have an issue with actually having 3c hair. I actually believe 4โb-c hair might be easier to style than mine. Some of my friends who have 4โb-c hair seem to have an easier time of combing through their hair than I do :-/. Anyhow keep up the great styling ideas ladies!
ROFLMAO !! here I am doing the same thing ! She is NOT what you usually see when describing 3c hair.Her hair looks a lot like mine which is mostly 4a plus some kinkier b on the sides that still forms little curls with KinkyCurly & when itโs washed & properly moisturized.I call โ4 MINEโ because it can look like any type 4 depending on what I put in it & its condition.I think thatโs true of a lot of type4s,plus everyoneโs hair is different. Thereโs a girl at my gym whoโs got what I usually see labeled 3c: super… Read more »
I am in so love with your hair (size and style). I wish you were on here a year ago. I have a cousin that lived in Houston and she was forced into going natural for medical reasons. Sheโs back home in Atlanta now but I bet she would have had a much better start if she came to you. Thanks for the inspiration!! I watched your 4 styles in 5 vid and Iโm buying that stretchy comb tomorrow!
Iโm glad persons said something because i got confused.. her hair looks exactly like mine (my hair color is close to hers rite now as well) and i am type 4 as far as i knew.โฆbut then she was like 3cโฆ lol
So thanks to all of you who corrected it!
Iโd like to see some tutorials for Tamikaโs styles, for those of us nowhere near the Houston area.
Also, I cannot tell you how many times I have said, โI wish i could pay a stylist to teach me how to do a few nice styles on my own hair.โ Not so that I never need a stylist, but so that I am not so hair challenged on an everyday basis. The hair bootcamp idea is revolutionary, and I wish it were a nationwide movement!
What I want to know is how does she avoid any heat damage if she is blow drying once a week???? Wish my hair could withstand the heat!!!!
yโall need to learn the difference b/w texture and hair type before you get you panties all wadded up about folksโ hair.
coarse hair will look that way regardless of curl pattern. take a look at a few asian womenโs hair up close and person sometime. their hair is naturally straight, but VERY coarse. conversely, super kinky hair can look super silky when straightened.
itโs mind blowing how ignorant folks can be despite spending so much time on a site devoted to info about hair.
Thanks so much for sharing this interview and pictures! I loved the creative styles she did and I look forward to trying it on my hair.
Thanks again!
Beautiful hair.โฆ.gorgeous styles!
I love her hair โ so thick, vibrant and bouncy! The fact that her hair is so healthy-looking even with the use of color is pretty cool. And the versatility of her styles is beautiful โ I need to get myself some styling skills! Iโve been to her salon before โ it was a great experience, Iโd definitely recommend it to anyone in the Houston area. The stylist Shamika gave me the best set of twists my head of hair has ever seen, and they only got prettier with time!
Tamika is an asset to the natural hair community. She is very informative and she is definitely a natural style icon! If ever I visit Houston, the Natural Resources Salon will be one of my stops!
Can someone tell me how she is able to blow dry her hair every week without damage? I would like to be able to do thisโฆbut have experienced heat damage in the past from blow drying too frequently.
Well I actually want to thank you for labeling, not sure what the issue is, because I only found this particilar article by googling 4c natural hair styles, much easier then when i searched natural hair styles. But Iโm not in this, I have no idea the drama that is fueled behind the labeling.
sorry i mean 3c.
Is there a natural way to color your hair?
Yes, Gigi. You may use Henna to naturally color your hair. I also color my hair with boxed color as Tamika does. However, I use Revlon products every few months. I have not had any issues with my har health. I wash it 1โ2 times a week. Sometimes 3 times. And I condition it each time I wash it. I moisturize with coconut oil every other day because it not only coats my hair shaft but also penetrates teh hair shaft.
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doesnt look 3c looks like a twist out 4a/4b or somethingโฆ who cares
I love Tamikaโs hair styles. From other pictures Iโve seen of her hair, her hair texture looks more like itโs in the type 4 category.
The pictures of the women in this article are stunningly beautiful. I think it is high time that women of African descent embrace their own natural beauty instead of trying to conform to Northern European standards of beauty. I think the men who love them would also agree, as a common complaint of men who date women of color is that they are โnot allowed to touch the hairโ which has been so overly processed and artificially and expensively constructed that it is off-limits to anyone but their hairdresser.
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Iโve been natural for about 16yrs, My hair is about 3in long now since Iโve stopped cutting it. My hair is thinner now that Iโm older and is curly. What can I use to make my curls bouncy and what is a good moisturizer? Everything Iโve used freezes my soft curls making them feel hard. Pls help!
So, I have been natural my ENTIRE life and yes, it has not been easy. Iโm naturally a 4a/3c curl type but itโs not mixed in. I literally have 2โ2.5 textures in different places in my head. This makes products KEY to achieving any style. Iโm so grateful for the new infusion of natural hair/curly hair product lines, websites and youtube divas dedicated to sharing their hair prowess! This is a totally new time then the mid-90s when I was rocking wash n go ponytails and twists (a la da Brat)! That said, Tamika is NOT 3c. Not aโtall. Maybe she… Read more »
I tend to agree with everything you said. pretty hair and color
You r so rite!!!! tamika hair is definitely NOT 3C!!!!! N yes! Itโs all about finding out whatโs rite for you. Itโs ur hair, play with it, experiment. 3c hair needs lots of moisture n NO heat! Het thins out our hair! Stick to natural oils n sulfate free chemicals. another little bit of advice is drink lots of water! It really help hair growth! Thatโs a fact!
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Oops, I meant my hair got coarser, finer and more prone to breakage (just frizzy/fuzzy feeling) after a few months of having it bleached. I found that filling it in with a protein treatment helped, but didnโt solve the breakage problem completely.
Also, I can spell ๐ My screen name should be โlifetime naturalโ lol ๐
Unquestionably imagine that which you said. Your favorite reason seemed to be on the web the easiest thing to take into account of. I say to you, I definitely get irked at the same time as other folks consider issues that they plainly do not recognize about. You controlled to hit the nail upon the highest as neatly as defined out the entire thing with no need side-effects , other folks could take a signal. Will probably be again to get more. Thanks|
I recently discovered Apple Cider vinegar sprayed on my hair makes it soft and makes my natural curl more defined. I donโ even need conditioner. Check it out.
Tamika, I enjoy reading about you and your hair. Your hair color is nice. I am fan of twisted out and Bantu Knots.http://www.outerbeautysupply.com/twists-curly-locks-natural/
Iโve seen her before. I love every single one of these styles. I just subscribed to every single thing: FB, IG, YT, lol. I am going to try the light blow drying to get some of these looks.
Some of these styles are so fabโฆI wish I could do them too
Hey Tamika, i struggle trying to get my hair soft and straight without heat..can you help.