Dreads, dreadlocks, or locs – whatever you want to call them, they’re essentially all the same thing.

They’re a hairstyle that has been associated with black culture for decades.

While they were originally seen as a Jamaican or island “thing,” more and more black people are embracing the hairstyle into their way of life.

If you’re interested in trying the hairstyle out for yourself or are looking to learn more about it, here’s everything you need to know about the five stages of dreads.

When you decide to detangle your hair, it often seems like you’re signing up for an entire day of working on your locks.

Does it have to be that way?

While the process is extremely important, it really starts with the brush you decide to use.

If you’re trying to detangle your hair without sacrificing your scalp or your hair, check out these amazing detangling brushes for natural hair you should give a try.

If you’re born with natural curly or coily hair, you probably get the urge to straighten it every once in a while.

The search for the perfect flat iron begins.

From size to price to durability, here are 11 flat irons ideal for curly hair.

Today we’re going to look at how to use a hair sponge to get the perfect curl!

There are tons of hair tools that we use as women.

There are tools we use to temporarily straighten our hair.

We have options if we want to permanently straighten them.

What about tools for curling?

Of course, there are things such as curling irons, but what is your hair is short and natural?

Curling irons would be too big and they would also change the texture of your hair.

There are still options for you!

Hair sponges were created in the early 2010s and now they’re everywhere.

If you’re wondering how you might be able to curl, twist or coiled your hair with a hair sponge, these tips are for you.

Nails are a very important part of a woman’s self-care routine.

Just like hair, it’s very important that you find someone who can do your nails well.

While many people seem to think that all nail salons in the United States are owned and operated by Asian women, that’s simply not true.

There are tons of black-owned nail salons in America, and here are 19 of them.

When it comes to most hair products that are popular today, chances are some people have been using them for decades and the mainstream has just clued in.

That’s not the case with curl sponges.

Curl sponges were created in the 2010s, and they are this novel tool that allow women and men with short, natural hair to curl, coil, or twist their hair.

If you’re looking for great curl sponges to help you achieve the look you’re going for, check out the options on this list.

When dealing with natural hair, one of our biggest nightmares is detangling.

Not only can it take a long time, but we also want to make sure that we’re not ripping our hair out.

The process of detangling can be tedious, but there are ways to make it smoother.

Before you get annoyed with your hair and tempted to do something drastic, here are the 12 best detanglers for natural hair.

If you think your hair is unmanageable, a keratin treatment might be a solution for you.

While you might love your thick, coarse hair, there are a number of reasons you might be tired of it.

You might be tender-headed and hate the pain that comes with styling your hair.

Maybe you’re hoping for a different look.

If you have natural black hair and are looking for a keratin treatment to smooth out those locks, here are a few to give a try.

Mind your black-owned businesses, today we’re going to look at some of the best black owned clothing brands!

When you ask black people why they don’t support more black brands, they often say it’s because they don’t know of any.

Now, we’re making it easier for you.

We’re bringing you 27 black-owned brands you can shop from.

From casual, everyday fashion to high-end luxury brands, check these brands out.

Do you feel like you have enough hair growth products in your home to open up your own business?

You might!

When it comes to hair products, it always seems like we’re on a test trial.

Will it clean it well? Will it add moisture? Will it help our hair grow?

We can only hope!

Instead of leaving you to your own devices, we’ve decided to jump in and help!

There are tons of different hair products that can help your hair grow; from shampoos and conditioners to gels and heat protectants.

If you need a few new products to check out, look no further! Here are 23 products and tools that might help you.

Disclaimer: While we’ve made every effort to ensure this resource is accurate, please check each suggested product page and see if it’s right for you.