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.

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.

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.

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.

Want to know how to relieve pain from tight braids? Well you’ve come to the right place, as I’ll be showing you how to soothe that sore scalp. 🙂

Braids are awesome! Once you get plaited and take a look in the mirror, you’re likely pleased with the new look…

That is until the immense pain strikes in! Whether the pain starts immediately after being plaited, after some time or when you go to sleep, bottom line is you can’t bear the pain.

This pain is caused by tight braids. But how to relieve it, you ask?

Simple, loosen the braids by using some or all of the 7 easy steps listed below. Share these steps with your friends if you find them useful. 🙂

Stylish, empowering, motivational!

But enough about you, ok. 🙂

Today I want to introduce you to our ‘Natural Hair’ t shirts; a must have for women of color looking to show they’re proud of their hair in it’s most natural form.

Have you got dreadlocks, long braids, an afro or super long hair? Then you’ll know how easy it is to despair when it comes to finding swim caps that actually fit.

Most swim caps are so tight fitting that people with long hair have no chance of getting it all in.

That means you either resort to swimming without a cap, which can damage your hair, or not going swimming at all. We don’t think it’s fair that anyone should have to miss out on their exercise or having fun in the pool, no matter what hairstyle they have.

That’s why we’ve picked out six of the best extra large swimming caps out there. Whether you have an afro, braids, dreadlocks or just super long hair, you’ll find something that suits you here.

If you’re a woman with dark or light brown skin complexion, you may find it hard to get a lipstick that’s right for your skin tone. However, you don’t have to worry anymore.

There are many colors to choose from, some of the best we’ve listed before, but from there it often comes down to what color you personally like.

Today we’ll show you some of our favorite colors and brands, so you can get a better idea of the right lipstick for you! We’ve also thrown in a few lip balms and lip shimmers for good measure. 😉