Lisa Price talks Carol's Daughter sale to L'Oreal

By Tenisha Mercer
www.HairNista.Blogspot.com

Lisa Price talks to Madame Noire about what led Carol's Daughter to file bankruptcy and the sale to L'Oreal USA ... in her own words.

View video here

Carols Daughter Introduces Product For Transitioning Hair

Carol's Daughter Transitioning 1-2-3

Carol's Daughter has unveiled a new product line -- Transitioning 1-2-3 -- that's designed specifically for transitioners, as well as an online forum who want to transition to natural hair. The product bills itself as the "first and only relaxed-to-natural" kit.


This is one of the few products that most hair bloggers, except for those who are transitioning, can't really test or review. However, I think it's a good thing that a major Black hair company is paying attention to this critical market.

Natural hair isn't a blip on the radar screen; it's a major shift in black hair. The sales of relaxers have decreased double digits since 2007. Transitioning isn't rocket science per se, but it is a process that can come with challenges, especially among those who don't want to big chop.

Transitioning is a science in itself -- which products to use, as well as which methods to manage hair. What works on relaxed hair doesn't necessarily work on natural hair. And most transitioners have unique experiences; what's easy for one person may be more challenging for someone else.

And that's where Carol's Daughter comes in.

With the success of sites like CurlyNikki.com, online forums and blogs are a primary way that naturals communicate, share tips and information. Carol's Daughter online forum promises to provide tips for those making the transition from relaxed to natural hair, with videos, first-person stories and blogs from Carol's Daughter founder Lisa Price. 

What do you think of products made specifically for transitioners?

New Hair Products

My regimen is usually that simple is better.

But I've been fighting the urge to try several "new" natural hair products.

I tried Kinky Curly in 2008, but I'm itching to try Knot Today (perhaps a modified Kimmay Tube recipe with some aloe gel) and the custard again. I also want to try Carol's Daughter Healthy Hair Butter after watching this video from African Exports. Crazy definition on her twist outs. So much definition -- and lasting a week -- that I might go to Sephora tonight to pick up a free sample to test it out.

I tried Carol's Daughter Hair Milk back in 2008. Might be time to revisit some products.

I'll let you know the results!

What hair products do you want to try or revisit?