You have probably heard the term “co-washing,” especially if you have curly natural hair. There have been many speculations on the subject of co-washing. Some feel that it is the holy grail of caring for curls, while others feel that they are better off without it. It can honestly be frustrating and confusing to figure …
In recent years, women of African descent have been ditching relaxers in order to embrace their natural hair texture, honor their heritage, or simply improve the health of their hair and scalp. If you are transitioning from relaxed to natural hair, or thinking about it, you are probably a bit worried about what to expect …
Do you struggle with keeping your curls soft, bouncy, and frizz-free? As a fellow curly girl, I know the struggle. Keeping curls hydrated can be especially difficult if you live in a dryer climate, or if you just naturally have dryer skin and hair. Fortunately, there are solutions. Of course, it’s not a one-solution-fits-all type …
Afro-textured hair can take a long time to grow, so many Black women and young girls choose to have a weave fitted. However, there are plenty of amazing short natural haircuts and hairstyles for Black women. Rather than damaging your hair and your scalp with harsh chemicals or tight weaves, learn to love your natural …
Edges refer to the baby hair around your forehead and hairline. Getting those edges on fleek can elevate your natural hair game to a whole new level. These hairs look adorable but they’re too short and fine to integrate into most hairstyles, so they stand out unless you learn how to lay your edges. You …
Have you recently gotten your curly, kinky, or wavy hair relaxed? Then you might now be worried about how to moisturize relaxed hair without weighing it down. While relaxers have a lotion consistency, the hair doesn’t maintain it for long after. It can be difficult to moisturize without sacrificing the light texture of your hair. …
If you have decided to grow your relaxed hair but still struggling, don’t let that frustration stop you from reaching your hair goals. Maintain your relaxed hair the right way and see it grow longer and healthier. Relaxed hair is not easier or harder to take care of than natural hair. You can learn how …
The great debate of protective hairstyles: do they shield our tresses or just make us look fab? Hair gurus are divided. Some swear by braids, claiming they’re the knights in shining armor against split ends and breakage. Others, well, they see them as mere eye candy. If you’ve ever dabbled in the realm of protective …
Healthy, defined curls all start with the proper routine. However, it’s also important to understand your curl type to decide how to bring out natural curls. Different types of curls need different care. So, it can be easy to miss the mark on which products actually help your curls versus those that provide lackluster results. …
The difference between relaxed and natural hair is more than just the use of chemicals. When Covid-19 pandemic started, the salon closures forced women to find DIY hair management methods. Some used this opportunity to try new styles, such as transitioning from relaxed to natural hair or embracing gray hair. Unfortunately, competitiveness and judgment are …
Embrace your gorgeous natural hair and opt for a hairstyle that adds value to your coils using a hair sponge. Forget about straightening irons, braids, or chemical relaxers, and start investing your money in products that make your curls shine, look healthier, and with more bounce. There are all sorts of sponges available on the …
If you’ve been rocking relaxed hair for some time and have decided to embrace your natural texture, you’re in the right place. Transitioning from relaxed to natural hair can feel like a daunting task, but with patience and the guidance, it’s not that tough. In this article, we’ll discuss if you can transform relaxed hair …
Do you want to learn how to moisturize your hair using the LCO method? It is a simple technique that requires no finesse. You don’t need expensive products or a cosmetology degree. Here is all you need to know about the LCO method, how it differs from the LOC method, and how to do it …
If you have curly hair, you know that it can be a bit of a challenge to care for. Curly hair is more prone to drying out and becoming frizzy, and it can be difficult to find products that work well. There are several ways to care for curly hair. What works best may vary …
Soft locs are becoming increasingly popular today, and for a good reason. Besides being gentle and attractive, these locs are less damaging to your hair due to less strain. This hairstyle offers various material alternatives, installation techniques, and design modifications. If you want to commit to soft locs hairstyle, check out this post to learn …
African-American ladies often have a wide forehead that is either the outcome of their genetics or hair loss due to regular hair styling involving excessive straightening and pulling back the mane tightly. Whatever the cause, embracing a high hairline and that kinky fluff on your head called natural hair requires confidence and a lot of …
The teenage years are the craziest days in life no one ever forgets and just like every girl, young black girls are as worried about their natural hair as about other changes occurring in their life. It can be quite a hassle to choose the right hairdo, but the first thing you need to do …
No matter how long you’ve been wearing your afro hair naturally, whether you’ve newly transitioned or been rocking afro forever, everyone makes natural hair mistakes. Often, they are hard to spot when you’re used to the same routine. But, if you’re experiencing a hair funk, switching things up and listening to your hair will help …
Short natural hairstyles look great on older Black women. Beauty grows with age and acceptance, but the secret lies in styling and choosing the right haircut. Take a look at these trendy short natural hairdo ideas for older Black women that you can easily pull off. Best Short Natural Hairdos for Older Black Women These …
As protective styles dominate the natural hair trends, new versions seem to sprout daily. Lately, babes can’t seem to get enough of passion twists. This bohemian style was born at the cross between Senegalese twists and goddess locs. Locs are what inspired Miami-based hairstylist Kailyn Rogers to create the twisted, curly look. What is a …
Have you ever walked down the street and seen a woman with glorious, bouncy, healthy curls and wondered, “Is that a perm, or is that natural? If it’s a perm, can my hair get that too?” Perms nowadays have become so sophisticated that, when they’re done right, it can be hard to tell if it’s …
Women can sometimes have a lot of problems when it comes to their natural hair. And same goes for short hair as well. They get dry, frizzy, and sometimes difficult to style. Knowing some protective hairstyles for short natural hair can be super beneficial for you! Easy Protective Styles for Short Natural Hair Whether …
Faux locs are great saviors for women who like volume but whose hair is not strong and thick enough to create impressive hairstyles. While they might take a long time to weave in, the result is truly stunning. There are several interesting and more or less easy ways to style the faux locs hairstyles. Most …
Natural hair updos are taking control of 2023 hair trends in natural hair style choices. That’s because natural hair divas are embracing the versatility and ready to show off their glorious textures. If you are among those looking for a good, natural hair updo, we have a few picks just for you. Best Natural …
You’ve always known you had finer hair on some parts of your head and thicker, coarser curls in other areas. But maybe you didn’t realize you actually have multi-textured curly hair until you looked closer and actually tried to discover your curl type. Well, welcome to the club! Almost all people with curly hair have …
Curly hair is definitely on the rise again, steadily gaining popularity within the past decade. The internet has allowed other women with curly hair to share the methods and regimens that they use when wearing their hair in its natural state. This surge of information has driven a host of women from all backgrounds to …
Think of it as “stretch,” not straighten. Because without heat, honestly, you’ll have stretched your hair, and that’s good for other purposes besides swinging it in the wind. You can have a banging ‘fro, an effortless bun and your detangling process can be forever smooth. Those are the benefits of stretched hair, and below are …
The 5A, 5B, and 5C hair types aren’t anything new. They’re just less talked about—so much so that it’s challenging to define them or find more information on them. There’s also a lot of debate on whether they should be included in the hair type chart as well as how to define them properly. Many …
Whether you have loose ringlets or tight coils, when it comes to styling your natural hair achieving good curl definition is usually a top priority. Showing off your natural curl pattern by defining your curls will not only make your washdays last longer, but you can also eliminate frizz and create better results when experimenting …
As more and more people are deciding to enter the world of chemical-free hair, they are quickly learning that choosing not to put chemicals in your hair is only half the battle. You now have to learn how to care for your natural tresses and one of the popular methods is the LOC method. Caring …
Imagine hair that looks like it’s five inches can actually be an entire foot long, or more, depending on the quality of your blowout. Shrinkage is real. If you’ve ever been amazed at the photos of a natural hair blowout before and after, know that the same amazing feat can probably happen to you. It’s …
Is a deep conditioner or hair mask really necessary if you’ve already bought the regular hair conditioner in the same product line? I mean, for real? These things cost! It might seem like all conditioners are about the same. But come take a closer look. We’ll show you how deep conditioners and regular conditioners do …
Most curly hair has been through it all, from chemical damage thanks to straighteners and relaxers to everyday wear and tear like sun damage and tight up-dos. To return essential strength and shine where breakage occurs, protein treatment should become a part of your curly hair routine. The protein treatment deep conditions your natural hair …
Many curly-haired women go on a similar journey in their lifetime: When I was a child, I had wildly thick and curly hair. It was so hard to tame! As I reached adolescence, I began straightening my hair to fit in. Eventually, my hair began to lose its curl shape, it became lifeless and thinned …
Keratin is a popular hair treatment to make your hair smooth and shiny. When you apply it to curly hair, it’ll either relax or completely straighten the curls, depending on what kind of treatment you got, how long you left the keratin in, and how tight your curls were. While it’s usually used as a …
Women with curly hair dream about straight locks while girls with straight tresses want to get the most desired curls and waves. Frequent straightening and curling usually take a toll on your locks and you end up with damaged hair. Spending a long time in front of the mirror in the morning to get beautiful …
In order to connect you with a fine natural hair salon in Boston, we looked at well over 10 dozen organizations. We analyzed carefully selected criteria that set the standard for quality customer service. This included availability, reputation, experience, and professionalism. Top Natural Hair Salons In Boston We looked at where our selections were …
One of the biggest advantages of living in New York is that you can access tons of hidden gems for natural hair. You can find a stylist who specializes in anything from natural hair coloring to fros. Below, we gathered some of the best natural hair salons in New York for every need. Top …
If you are a resident of the Windy City who is en-route to transforming your hair care to a natural one, or if you already style your hair as such, it’s essential to find the right natural hair salon in Chicago. Natural hair salons are for people who want to embrace the textured and often …
If you peruse the Internet for ways to style your naturally curly, coiled hair, you’ve probably run across the term “Type 4 hair”. You may have also heard phrases like 4A hair, 4B hair, and 4C hair. Are you wondering what those terms mean and how they came about in the first place? More importantly, …
If you’re confused about how often you should wash your natural 4c hair, you’ve come to the right place! There are several types of natural hair ranging from 1A to 4c, and the hair care routine for each may differ slightly. Now how often to wash your hair depends on your hair type. 4c hair …
If you have naturally curly or kinky hair, you probably understand the importance of effective hair hydration treatment better than anyone. After all, dry curly hair is usually challenging to manage; even when using a wide-toothed comb, the ringlets often separate into frizzy, undefined puffs. If you adhere to a natural hair hydration routine, your …
As back to school season is approaching, you need to know what natural hairstyles are suitable and trending for your little girl. Every little girl likes when their hair is combed in a cute hairstyle especially for their first day of school. If you need new inspiration to style your child’s hair natural hair or …
The hair sponge, also known as the curl sponge, is a device that defines curls and makes getting your natural hair ready each day a breeze. We’ve taken an in-depth look into what a hair sponge actually is and how it works for your hair. What Is A Hair Sponge? Manually twisting your natural …
Passion twists are the latest protective style to burst onto the natural hair scene, and everyone seems pleased. These natural-looking twists are a cross between Senegalese twists and goddess locs. While they recently originated as a bohemian hairstyle, the two-strand twists look just as stunning on short cuts. Below are 8 short passion twist hairstyles …
Many black women like using hair extensions to manage their hair. However, there is always time for a TWA hairstyle. These haircuts are exactly what you need when you are tired of sporting a long mane and want something neat and easy to maintain. Short haircuts have plenty of benefits. They open up your face …
The craze for pin curls on natural hair is now surging amongst the latest trends in hairstyle. These pin curls hit the peak in the 1930s and somewhere down the lane, had lost its charm. In recent years, they have once again found their place in the most trending and fashionable hairstyles. There are two …