Tag: natural hair
Back in January 2021, we shared that Ari Lennox started the year off with a Big Chop. see that post here.
She did not give any particular reason for the chop, but we took it to mean the typical "new year new me" type of thing. Either way, her hair...
If the natural hair community doesn't do anything else, they're going to hype a new product or trend so much that you have no option but to try it. I can't begin to tell you how much money and time I've spent trying new things out on my hair.
From way back...
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...
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...
There's nothing better than finding a solution to damaged hair that doesn't involve you chopping it all off. We have protein treatments, deep conditioners, and an underrated great for both natural and relaxed hair alike—the cholesterol treatment.
What is a cholesterol treatment?
A cholesterol treatment is exactly what it sounds like:...
Whether you're relaxed or natural, dry hair seems to be one of the most common (and most frustrating) problems we all run into at some point. On the less severe end, it may cause some roughness, a little frizz here and there, and a few split ends.
But when things...
For those of you looking to drastically change your look, blonde is always a great go-to. It complements your skin tone, brings out your best features, and works well with pretty much every style.
Still, there's a little bit of thought that needs to be put into the process...
For most of us with natural hair, transitioning from relaxed to natural was a tough journey.
Between trying to figure out how to work with two different textures at once and going through trial and error with a million different products, there was a lot of work involved.
Even if you were...
POV. - It's early, you have errands to run and you didn't twist your hair the night before, what's a girl to do?
Naturally, this would mean some sort of manipulation the next morning in order to at least appear somewhat decent. Spray, hair bands, product 1, product 2, edge...
Losing the fight against shrinkage? Here's a great go-to anti-shrinkage night time hair routine that will give you healthy, soft, and lustrous stretched hair all day long!
Moisturize and Seal As Usual
No matter what your long-term or immediate hair goals are, they all start with moisturizing and sealing.
When you're working...
This morning I came across a post from Somara Theodore a meteorologist with StormTeam 4/ NBC 4 Washington, of a direct message she received about her hair. The message said: "I wanted to be honest and tell you that you are a terrific meteorologist and your on-air presence is...
Most women with natural hair are pretty much used to running through tons of products that don't work and trying what seems like a million tips and tricks before we finally settle on a routine and regimen that works for us. Whether you've been natural your entire life, a...
If you are protective styling with wigs and or weaves you might find yourself taking a few shortcuts here and there with regards to your natural hair. Taking care of your natural hair is a major key so we want to help you avoid a few mistakes.
Here are four...
I have found that during my entire stint of having natural hair especially in the early years I would swing from either embracing my shrinkage wholeheartedly with no attempts at stretching to literally wearing my hair stretched completely, not a kink in sight!
The reason for each phase varied and...
Protective and low manipulation styling is one of the major keys for healthy natural hair. We have all types of styles and methods we utilize daily that work wonders, but sometimes they fall short. Why? Our way of going about it isn't quite right.
Here are 4 common protective styles...
