When people talk about hair, the conversation centers around a few things.

They might compare inches.

They might compare colors.

You might hear women go back and forth about whether their hair is relaxed or natural.

For women who are natural, they probably discuss their hair types and compare whether they are 4A, 4B, or 4C.

Have you ever talked to someone else about how much moisture your hair can hold?

Grab your brushes and your comb, because we’re about to shed some light on high porosity hair.

Your skin is beautiful and healthy; you want it to remain that way.

Using the right moisturizer is a part of the presentation because it keeps your skin hydrated and reduce those unattractive fine lines you dread so much.

And, let’s not forget, when your skin is properly moisturized, it lifts your self-esteem and boost your social life.

But, finding the right moisturizer is like searching for a needle in a haystack; there are so many moisturizers out there, and so many brands to choose from.

That’s where we jump in.

We’ve brought things a little closer to home, by providing a list of face and body moisturizers you can choose from and brands that work well for your melanin skin.

Looking to remove hair dye from your skin?

If you’ve got a bit messy while dyeing your hair, your second thought after how good your hair looks may be “how do I get this dye off my skin”.

There are a few ways to do this, all of which we’ll look at in this article. 🙂

If your skin is currently stained with dye, go right ahead and jump to the removal suggestions.

But, if you’re thinking about dyeing your hair for the first time – or reapplying – let’s talk a bit about hair dyes and how they affect the removal process.

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. 🙂

As a black person, finding sun protection that doesn’t leave my 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 black people.

This unfortunate side effect leaves brown and black 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 and compare my best finds that worked flawlessly with my brown skin tone.

Showing off your curvy rump and tempting legs in your new jean is everything. But, you can’t seem to shrug off the restriction and discomfort. You need options, and throwing out your beautiful pair of jeans isn’t one of them. Stretching your jean, however, might just be your only one. Our aim is to show you how to get it done.

But, before getting into the “stretching aspect” of things, let’s talk a bit about why you might need to widen, or lengthen, your jeans.

It’s normal to lose hair every day – between 50 and 100 strands fall out every 24 hours. As for when you wash? Expect to lose up to 250 strands. (Although don’t stop washing to prevent hair loss – the hair will fall out anyway!)

Its likely you’ll know when your hair loss is abnormal. Maybe you’re finding a lot of strands left on your pillow or in your sleep cap. Maybe more than usual is coming out when you comb. Or maybe you can see your hair loss when you look in the mirror.

Whatever the case is, thinning hair can be very alarming, for a number of reasons. You might worry if you have an underlying illness. Will you become completely bald? Don’t worry. Read through this article, and we’ll guide you through what you need to do next.

While your own locks are perfect as they are, sometimes it can be fun – not to mention easier – to change things up with a wig. This is especially true if your natural hair needs a rest from straightening or braiding, or you’re bored of short hair.

If you’re new to wigging, or just want a quick way to find a selection of wigs for black women you hadn’t considered trying before, look no further than this handy list we’ve compiled! From pixie cuts to long curls, we’ve put together a bunch of different styles for you to check out below.

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.