Natural, curly afro hair without conditioner? Now that’s a disaster waiting to happen, right? That’s exactly the reason why we think that finding the right leave-in conditioner for your hair type is absolutely imperative for your hair care.

How on earth are you supposed to begin searching for a leave-in conditioner when you’ve only just figured out what shampoo you’re supposed to be using? Or what if you don’t even know your curl pattern yet? It can all get pretty complicated pretty fast.

That’s why we’re here to shed some light on things. After all, what are friends for? For girls with a loose curl, we suggest:

What do you think of when you think about “daddy issues”? Most people think of strippers and sex workers. They think that daddy issues are something that only women on poles have.

But that’s not true, and daddy issues are much more common than people want to admit. In fact, you might have them, and they might be ruining your relationships.

There’s nothing like a big helping of ackee and saltfish, dripping with spices, still steaming on the plate. This is one of Jamaica’s most popular foods, but you don’t have to go to Kingston to find it. Treat yourself tonight.

And if you don’t think you can cook, these simple recipes are the best way to start!

It’s not uncommon to have some family members who are the absolute worst. They can abuse you, use you, or discourage you from having personal prospects. Their actions can take a serious toll on your emotions and mental health.

So how do we keep ourselves from succumbing to their bad influences? We look at that below.

Thanks to social media and how easy it is to search, discover and communicate with people across the globe, we are now becoming more aware and accepting of a wide range of different skin types.

You may be familiar with the success of model and activist Winnie Harlow. After appearing on America’s Next Top Model, Winnie rose to fame for embracing, owning and using her rare skin condition vitiligo to empower her, as opposed to seeing it as a burden. That is but just one example of how skin conditions can be seen in a new light.

Our aim is to shed a positive light on albinism, and learn a whole bunch in the process.

Note: Title image from Love Mirian.

Yoga relaxes the mind, body and spirit. With all of its twisting poses and splits, it might look difficult – but it’s much easier than you think!

Even better, yoga isn’t just fun, it’s also great for your health. Once you start doing yoga, you’ll find yourself leading a more stress-free, healthy lifestyle.

First, let’s look at its benefits.

Did you know that not all Afro hair is the same? Depending on the look, feel and texture, their are various groups your hair type can fall into.

We as black women generally have what is called type 4 hair. This is kinky hair, rather than it being straight or with light curls.

In this article we’ll further explore the different kinds of type 4 hair. With this knowledge you’ll be able to make better product choices and better manage your hair.

Please share if useful. 🙂

If you’re looking for ideas on some of the best protective hairstyles for black women, you’re in the right place. Whether your hair is long or short. Whether you’ve natural hair or relaxed hair 4a, 4b or 4c hair, we’re a protective style that’ll inspire and suit your needs. 🙂

Before we dive in and check out these awesome styles, let’s just do a quick definition check.

Whether your hair is naturally short or you want to try something different and have a lower hairstyle, there’s one thing for sure: It’s not always easy to decide how to style short hair as a black woman. Chances are you have a few styles you regularly use, but what about when you want to try something different?

This is exactly what we’re going to help you with today! Below you will find a number of short hairstyles for black women, many with pictures and some with instructions on how to do them. Some you’ll be able to do with your natural hair, while others you will need wigs. You’ll also find a mix of celebrity hairstyles, as well as some from non celebrity types. Yes, we like to keep it real girl!

Even the organic natural hair products at your favorite beauty supply store are often full of harmful chemicals such as sulfates and parabens that will damage your hair. Plus, they’re way too expensive! If you want to save money and improve the health of your hair, consider making your own natural hair care products yourself.