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.

Hey girl, today we’re going to compare the best blow dryers for natural afro hair. 🙂

Heat damage is a real issue, and using the wrong kind of blow dryer can damage your hair beyond repair. This is why you need a good hair dryer that’s compatible specifically with black hair.

With that in mind, below are some of the best blow dryers for black hair on the market. Any of these should do you well. 🙂

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:

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!