As people become more and more aware of the toxins and chemicals in traditional skincare, there has been a movement to green products and ingredients. People monitor the creation of their product as well as its contents to ensure it only holds the least damaging, and most wholesome parts. While this has proved to be helpful and much better than traditional methods, there are still some enthusiasts who seek total control over their products through the use of natural remedies.

For those of us who suffer from sensitive skin and systems, natural skincare creation is a way we can protect our bodies and customize our experience with skincare. Below are a couple of our favorite natural skin recipes from beloved bloggers!

Want sleek red curls on Monday? A long blonde sweep of hair on Tuesday? Short dark curls on Wednesday? And to keep switching it up whenever you feel like? Then lace wigs might just be the thing for you.

Lace wigs are high-quality wigs that are a huge upgrade from regular wigs. They look more natural and are less likely to fall off, too. Why’s that? Because of the lace! The lace also allows you to have a part, and in some wigs the ability to part wherever you want. You can blend them into your natural hairline so they look truly natural, and with some wigs you can style them however you wish – ponytails, braids, even cornrows can be possible with some lace wigs. In this way, they’re much more versatile than weaves.

What’s a soft bonnet hair dryer, you ask?

Well, you must have used a hard bonnet hair dryer in a salon before. You get your hair all wrapped up and you head under that, flicking through a magazine. If not, you’ve seen them do it in the movies, right?

Either way, you should know that bonnet hairdryers offer some unique benefits compared to other styling tools such as hairdryers and curlers.

We all want to look our best, don’t we? And some days, makeup might be part of that package that helps us feel confident and stylish.

Makeup shopping is supposed to be fun. But as a black woman, it can be difficult to know which brands are going to cater to you. Walking in store after store, not finding anything that matches your skin tone, can be demoralizing.

But don’t worry. We’ve got your back.

We’ve looked around so you don’t have to, and now we can present you with our top 6 makeup brands for black skin.

Do you sometimes want to turn your gorgeous curls into a sleek dark curtain? It’s fun to switch up styles sometimes, right? Well, you might have been struggling with flat irons for a while. No fear. Let us introduce you to the straightening brushes for sleek, soft, straight hair.

Note: this is not a permanent straightening solution. It’s for women who love their natural hair, but just want something different once in a while.

Oh, heat damage. The bane of our existence. But, sadly, every sister in their lives is sure to go through it. Whether it’s because of chemical relaxers, poor blow-drying or just sizzling away on the flat irons, this is definitely the lowest of the low. Broken edges, split ends and brittle textures are not what we want to be remembered for, oh no.

When you find yourself faced with a problem the first thing you must ask yourself is, ‘Can I overcome this?’ Luckily, in this case, the answer is yes. Similarly, when you’ve broken something you must also ask, ‘Is it repairable?’. The good news? It is.

The one thing that can make or break any look is accessories. Bad accessories can ruin a whole outfit, regardless of those Louboutins, honey. It’s exactly the same for your hair. So, if you want to know the 8 most trending accessories this season, look no further. We’ve got you covered.

So you’ve been on this natural hair journey for a while and have tried everything under the sun that you can think of to get that soft manageable mane, those bouncing curls, that frizz free hair.

Nothing seems to work on that type 4 hair…. sigh. Fear no more because we have the perfect solution to your hair problems. Introducing… the Max Hydration Method!

Finding sun protection that will not leave our deep skin looking ashy and dry has always been a challenge. Zinc Oxide is one of the main ingredients in the strongest sun creams. While it is excellent for protecting the skin from harmful rays, it can cause a bright blueish white cast on the face of even the lightest of brown hues. This unfortunate side effect leaves your skin looking dull, dry, and chalky. In my journey to find the perfect sunscreen for my variety of skin needs, I tested a myriad of different brands and types to suit all occasions and levels of protection. Being dark-skinned made my challenges unique. Some products coated my skin like a bad foundation, while others were gems that changed my perspective of sunscreen forever! Here, I list my favorite finds that worked flawlessly with my brown skin tone.

You love your natural hair, but you’re thinking about straightening it for a little while. There’s nothing wrong with that – as long as you do it safely! Without proper technique and heat protection, you could damage your hair beyond repair.

Where do you begin?

First, you’re going to need the perfect flat iron.

Now, what are the best flat irons for natural hair? We’ve sorted through hundreds to bring you the top 5.