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Fashion model and African Pride hair model Lellies Santiago is known for her fire content on Instagram. Like many of us, she loves a sexy braid up and her stylist Xia Charles (@braided__) knows how to bring the looks. Take a look at this tribal vacation look Xia created on Lellies...

Every now and again we like to do a post with pure inspiration. A collection of hair pics that you can look through and pick a style that you think would look good on you.  We were on Instagram looking at bobs' because "bob fever" is a real thing and...

According to a study conducted over a period of 25 years, frequent and long-term use of lye-based hair straightening products, or relaxers, may increase the risk of breast cancer among Black women. Boston University’s Black Women’s Health Study followed 59,000 self-identified African American women for over 25 years, sending questionnaires every two...

Picture this! You head to the salon with a picture of a bomb finger wave style and you give it to the stylist for her to recreate it on you. The stylist tells you she can do it and charges $50 to get your hair done. This is the picture...

Socialite and entrepreneur Keyshia Ka'oir Davis looked amazing when she attended the NBA Finals but it's not her outfit that's trending, it's her baby hair!  For game night Keyshia opted for a slick ponytail look and she added what we think is tattoo baby hairs to finish the style, but...

We have seen video after video of women losing their wigs on amusement park rides and every time it's hilarious and every time we wonder why she didnt secure the wig. The video currently making its rounds on social media sent us, sis lost everything, watch:             View this post on Instagram                         A...

Next to going natural or going blonde for the first time, starting locs is one of the biggest commitments you can make when it comes to styling and caring for your hair. Truthfully, a lot of people begin their journey under a whole heap of assumptions that aren't necessarily...

We thought Naomi Osaka's Epsy Awards Hair was so cute and probably something many of us can recreate at home for a glam summer night. If you are looking for something a little different Essence got the deets on how to recreate Naomi's look from her hairstylist Marty Harper. According to...

Faux edges and baby hair are actually something we see all the time. We craft them around the hairline of our wigs; we make them with leftover crochet hair; and now, folks are even wearing temporary tattoo versions of baby hair! Where there's a will there's a way, and YouTuber...

Thinning edges is one of the biggest concerns when it comes to maintaining all textures of hair, but what about the other fragile area that also experiences a whole bunch of breakage and thinning? Yup, I'm talking about the nape of your neck.   Just like edges, the nape area is...

Coi Leray braids are simply jumbo knotless braids with curly ends. The style has a signature middle part and can have anywhere between 6-16 braids with a few tendrils here and there for a little razzle-dazzle. They are inspired by Coi Leray herself an American rapper, singer, and songwriter who...

Tea tree oil has been used to soothe skin inflammation and treat blemishes for centuries. But in a universe where technologically advanced ingredients and next-gen products steal the spotlight, does the essential oil still stand a chance as a favorable option for tackling skin-related issues? Well, according to a slew of...

Being able to securely wear a wig without it shifting or completely falling off is one thing, But being able to wear a wig without it shifting or falling off at the beach? Girl—that's a whole different story!  Wigs and beach vacations are risky business. Remember this? Press play!             View this post...

For many naturalistas, rocking a wash and go doesn’t mean running water through your hair and proudly wearing freshly-washed waves as they are. It’s more about rummaging through a bunch of products that’ll help keep your hair moisturized, nourished, and defined by the end of the day. It doesn’t matter if...

Wigs are good for a number of things. They're stylish, versatile, convenient, and most importantly, they encourage hair growth. This is because when worn safely and correctly, they're one of the best protective styles we have. Like braids and twists, wigs are something that never truly go out of style. But if...