With Health Comes Length
Change is good, or so goes the saying. Change is also scary. When it comes to those areas in our lives that don’t require mandatory change, we can find that we are really stuck in a rut. It’s not as if we have a buzzer that goes off telling us that it’s time to switch […]
Accessorizing hair is like adding peanut butter to a jelly sandwich. It’s mindless, but it works so effortlessly. Hair accessories are different than other accessories we wear. Watches, rings, necklaces and bracelets all add an extra dimension of flavor and style to outfits. Without them the outfits may pass as ok or average, but the […]
If centuries from now, those who come after us were to research our culture, they might think laid edges was something that came to be in the mid-2000’s. But, they would be wrong. Edges are not new. Laying edges isn’t even new. Little girls have been getting their edges slicked down for many generations. The […]
If you wear a pixie cut or any other super short style, then you know the perils of spending too much time away from your stylist’s chair. Short hair is all good and everybody loves it. You get compliments left and right when your hair is fresh and laid just so. But, when things get […]
Heat styling tools have come a long way. It used to be that sitting in the kitchen waiting for the inevitable burned ear was all we had. Nowadays we have the luxury of walking into a store and picking up a plug in heat styling tool and being done. The accessibility is a glorious thing, […]
Short hair has been assigned its place in the black hair beauty community. Pixies and edgy cuts are reserved for women who are ‘feeling themselves’ or who are ‘about to change their lives.’ Truth is, not everybody can confidently pull off short hair. It takes a bit of sass and a certain level of self-assuredness […]
Signature hairstyles are hard to come by and even people who always sport one particular style may not have found in it a style that suits them or a style that makes their personality come to life. In one of my articles I covered Huey, a notable character from the adult swim show Boondocks and […]
During the Summer, gels are typically in heavy rotation and if you are working on a tight budget and want some healthy gel choices here are some all-natural gels to consider for your hair. Through my own personal research and speaking with other curlistas/naturalistas, I discovered that the aloe vera plant and flax seeds have […]
Today is one of those drink hot cocoa and sit with a blanket days for me and on cold days like this doing a new hairstyle is out of the question. I remember back in the day when I would take out my laptop and google hair styles for medium length hair, just so I […]
From box braids to TWAs, no matter what hairstyle we pick, we all pay attention to one thing: our edges. The way our edges are brushed and styled can really make or break a hairstyle. Personally, I think there are very few things more frustrating than spending a large portion of my morning blowing out […]
After I big chopped I was desperate to find a protective style that I could wear, and keep in for at least 6 weeks, so after doing a bit of research and asking around I decided that I would try box braids for the first time. After fiercely stalking google image searches of box braids […]
If you are familiar with the curling wand devices out there, you’ll know they range anywhere from $19.99 to $199. It all depends on the quality of the curling wand. If you do not have a curling wand and you do not want to buy one it is still get wand styles without even wetting […]
Crochet braids have been in style for a while now, but after watching my friends struggle for hours and sometimes days installing them, I just wasn’t with it. Don’t get me wrong, I absolutely love the look and style. I mean, some people have the technique so down pact that the hair looks like their […]
When choosing the right flat iron for you and your hair, it is very important that you consider your hair type. We often aim to to buy “professional” flat irons with the most sophisticated and up to date technology to provide the best styling. A professional flat iron usually offers temperature control and more consistent […]
Crochet braids are the thing these days. If you have no qualms about getting extensions or wearing hair other than that which grows from your own scalp, you might be interested in getting your crochet on. If you are on the fence about it, here are five reasons to get crochet braids. Crochet braids are versatile: Really […]
Have you seen this new product around social media lately? I recently got wind of it and while I do not wear weaves now, you never know I might get inspired one day so I was curious. I thought this was kind of interesting, put simply the company has made it possible for you to […]
Fall is officially here! And what does that mean for your hair? Hair regimens, products, and hair styles change. We put up the honey and vegetable glycerin for heavier oils and butters. Our hair regimens and routines change to fit our hair needs for the cooler months. We even put the wash and gos […]
Some of us have decided that braids are the way to go this holiday season, but styling them might still be a problem. Because braids are considered a style themselves, and they are literally individual pieces of hair, you might find it hard to get creative with them. The truth is, inspiration is all around […]