When you have curly or coily hair as a black women, there are a few things we’re constantly trying to do. One is to protect our hair and keep it healthy. Another is keeping our texture as defined as possible. While some might think you can accomplish this with most products, that’s not true. Finding…
When it comes to styling hair, most people aren’t choosing one style that they plan to keep for one day. Usually, we’re styling our hair for a few days to a week. If you have young black daughters, that’s probably your plan too. Sit them down for a styling over the weekend and hope it…
Whether you are trying to keep waves or styling your hair into a high top fade, one of the most important things to keeping your hair tight is moisturizer. Think about your skin. You would never leave your house looking ashy, right? You shouldn’t walk around with your hair looking dry either. Now, most men…
So you’ve heard there are vitamins that can help you grow your hair. But as a Black woman, the vitamins which may work for other races may not necessarily work for you. Which is why we’ve compared some of the best hair growth vitamins for Black hair specifically. Whether you’ve natural afro hair, relaxed or…
A lot has changed over the last few decades. People like to talk about hair trends like they don’t apply to men, but let me be the one to tell you – we care too. In the 90s, men were rocking high top fades. In the 2000s, I joined the thousands of men who were…
Nothing is worse than having some dry looking waves. After going through the effort of brushing your hair into submission, it’s important that you take care of it. While a wave brush is something that you’ll definitely need to create your waves, you’ll need some type of wave grease or pomade to keep them looking…
I know you’re trying to get those waves spinning. You’ve got to have the technique as well as the tools. We’ve covered how to get waves and what wave grease is best to used, but how else do you expect to get waves without the brush to put them in place? A wave brush might…
Are you dealing with heat damage? You’re not the only one. While many of us love our hair, whether it’s relaxed or natural, that doesn’t stop us from wanting to change our look blow dryer, straightener, or curling iron. This is okay, but you also have to remember that heat can be very damaging to…
Whether you’re a beauty enthusiast or not, you probably know what foundation is. A popular product that fewer people know are BB creams. People hear the name and normally don’t even think of it as a beauty product, but it definitely is. BB creams have come a long way since the late 1960s, and now…
Ever wondered what your hair type is? The two quick quizzes below will show you exactly that. Fill in the first to discover your curl pattern, then the two other quizzes below for additional incites.
Dreads are a hairstyle that are definitely growing in popularity among women; they’re even moving to the forefront of pop culture. From celebrities like Lisa Bonet to Rihanna, we’ve seen dreadlocks featured with looks of high fashion. And while many stick to one style, there are many different options. From waves and curls to bright…
There’s a lot of pressure on Black moms. The world always tries to paint them as one thing. They paint Black moms as strong, angry, strict, and more. One thing that I want to paint Black moms as is deserving. They are selfless, caring, and more, and they deserve an abundance of joy… and gifts….
If you have the need to straighten your hair, chances are that your hair isn’t straight to begin with. While we were all into burning and damaging our hair in the early 2000s, we’re all looking to protect our hair now. There’s nothing more annoying than straightening your hair and then having to retouch it…
Have your edges been snatched? More and more people are talking about edges than ever before. With many more women choosing to wear their natural hair out, some are beginning to take notice of their thinning edges. That’s not a good look. Some women feel self-conscious about their edges, and they really shouldn’t! Slicking your…
Nothing ruins a hairstyle more than dandruff. As perfectly straight or beautifully curled your hair is, it can easily be overshadowed if you have white flakes resting along your roots. Dandruff is a common problem, but luckily enough, there are ways to combat it. Most of the time, all you’ll need is shampoo. If you’re…