STYLING
Soften, Straighten and Trim 4c Natural Hair – How Often Do You Trim?
“Oh Arlene, your hair is laid girl!” The video I am about to show you is done by one of ...
Alicia James does Cocoon Curls – Holiday Hair
It’s that time of year again when we are picking out those deep dark lip colors including a classic ...
Sporting A Twa? Here Are Ways To Jazz Up Your Look This Season
The holidays have galloped on rather quickly but with New Year’s Eve around the corner, the festivities still linger in ...
3 Survival Tips For Bleached Or Color Treated Hair
So you wanna bleach your hair huh? My personal experience with bleaching is nonexistent, honestly I absolutely love the look ...
Four Simple Steps to Getting Your Best Flat Iron for Natural Hair
I must admit I have been loving the semi straight hair look that I have been rocking since the beginning ...
How To Save Matted Slept On Curls
At least twice a week I wake up on the wrong side of the bed. Well, either I wake up ...
Natural Hair Nighttime Routine – No Pineappling Necessary
It’s no secret that I CANNOT pineapple my hair at night to save my life. I endure tons of shrinkage ...
Finger Coils, An Easy Styling Options For Super Coily Hair
Oh how I envied her curls as I sat there eyes glued to my laptop screen while watching ladykpnyc on ...
10 Tips For Those Getting Braids For The First Time
Before my healthy hair days, the days when I didn’t know that deep conditioning existed, I decided to get braid ...
The Comb Chase Method For Flat Ironing Your Hair
For years, black women have sought out ways to alter the natural curl pattern of our hair. Be it by ...
How To Care For Flat Ironed Hair While You Work Out
I know, I know, for most of us seeing the words “flat ironed hair” and “work out” in the same ...
5 Benefits Of Roller Setting Instead Of Flat Ironing Your Hair
One of the hardest parts of a hair journey is length retention. You spend so much time moisturizing, sealing, deep ...
Just Because You Can Pull Off A Wash And Go Doesn’t Mean You Should
Hair envy, hair crushes; we’ve all had these at some point on our hair journey. The way we react to ...
3 Styles To Blend Your Hair Textures While Transitioning
A couple of months ago, we had head shots scheduled for work. I haven’t taken any professional photos since my ...
Protective Styling: Mini Twists And Mini Braids Tutorial And Care
Mini Twist Care Mini twists are a particular favorite with natural ladies not least because they are beautiful and can ...
Two Surprisingly Easy But Effective Homemade Braid Sprays
In the run up to our protective styling challenge which I hope that you will be joining us in, you ...
Protective Styling: How To Take Care Of Your Hair Underneath A Weave
It’s no secret that weaves are very popular among black women. It’s also no secret that majority of weave wearers ...
Top 5 Protective Styles For Maximum Length Retention
*Raises hand* *Clears throat* and stands shyly; Hi My name is Emily and I hate do not enjoy protective styles ...
Fashion Forward Hairstyles for Black Women
@torisipes_ A Natural Trend Big and beautiful, bold natural hair is a great way for women to express themselves. The ...
Havana Twists Tutorial And How To Maintain Them
If you are a fan of those wonderful thick and lush looking havana twists we have seen flying around the ...
Twist Out Tutorial From A 3 Year Old!
Teaching our kids to love their natural hair as it grows is one of the most important life lessons that ...
A Critical Look At Weaves – Maybe Not So Protective After All
I know what you are thinking, another post about how weaves pull on the edges of your hair, causing receding ...
7 Ways To Rock A TWA
You may not think so immediately following your Big Chop but hands down the TWA is one of the sexiest ...
Protective Styling: How To Style Box Braids
Today the ever popular box braids are worn by naturals and relaxed ladies the world over. In the right hands ...
7 Tips For Styling Your Toddlers Hair Without Tantrums
Like me, you’re the mom of an active (and of course stunningly gorgeous) toddler. She’s energetic, she’s eager to explore ...
How To Band Your Natural Hair For A Heat Free Blowout
One of the most common complaints comments that I get from people who are newly natural is that their hair ...
But My Stylist Said . . . ?
But my stylist said . . . co-washing is absolutely ridiculous there is no way you can ‘wash’ your hair ...
Could Low Heat Styling Be The Next Big Thing In Black Hair Care?
Last week I had one of those, ‘man you look like crap moments’ and even though that might sound a ...
30 Updo Hairstyles For Your Natural Hair
A couple of days ago I went to watch Star Trek Into Darkness and while I’m in no danger of ...
Tips For Maintaining Straightened Natural Hair Longer Than A Week
Taking a straight break, shouldn’t be stressful by any means but should be literally a time to enjoy your hair while limiting ...
Prevent Heat Damage By Knowing What Really Works As A Heat Protectant
Whether you are relaxed or natural, the use of direct heat is a point of contention with most hair gurus ...
7 Brilliant Natural Hair Styling Products Under $25
I went to the mall the other day and to my surprise they had opened a new beauty supply store ...
7 Questions You Must Ask Your Stylist
Not all stylists are created equal. Most of us know this and tend to search around until we find someone ...
7 Things You Should Consider Before Flat Ironing Your Hair
Heat styling might just be the thing to do this winter for many different reasons, the top few being it ...
4 Reasons It’s Time To Ditch Your Stylist
I am totally inept when it comes to styling my hair. If it’s not in a ponytail or hanging down, ...
6 Totally Overrated Styling Tools & Products
I find it amusing that I haven’t yet met a real life person who’s admitted to reading the 50 Shades Of ...
Can Straight Hair Be Considered A Protective Style?
Rocking your hair straight in the winter is for some a no brainer, often you will hear naturals say things ...
Fall Hats And The Hair Styles That Compliment Them
If you walk around the mall these days you will notice a couple of things, less kids running around and ...
How To Wear A Short Wig Or Weave When You Have Long Hair
Long hair is overrated. It’s nice to have it but it’s also a great deal of work to maintain, particularly ...
How To Achieve The Best Braid Out Ever
Sometimes perfecting a braid out can be very difficult without practice or a great technique. Here are nine steps that ...