Styling foam mousse has grown in popularity over the years in the natural hair community. Nowadays, you will see many hair braiders apply foaming mousse on their client’s hair after braiding to provide a smooth finish. Rather than using hair gels while braiding which can leave flakes and build-up on the hair, many hairstylists are …

If you’re reading this, it means you’ve finally decided to give up chemical hair treatments. Congratulations! It’s a big decision for a lot of us. Whether you decide to start with a big chop or not, transitioning your hair is an important step in your natural hair journey. No, it’s not easy, and there is …

Going natural is a big step for a lot of black women. Many of us had that same experience of getting relaxers put in our hair at a young age and not getting to know our natural texture or how to work with it. As a result, the experience of having short hair or “hair …

One of the main concerns that women with natural hair have is often about their wash day routine. How long should it take? What products should I use? Do I need this or that? It’s not just people who are new to the community, either. Some people have been natural for years and have a …

Gone are the days of traditional cornrows where everyone’s hairstyle looked similar. Now, thanks to the creativity of Black hairstylists across the globe, Black women can now proudly wear a new cornrow style called “Stitch Braids”. This hairstyle is more intricate and takes an elevated braiding skill to achieve. You may need to work with …

No matter what we do, it seems that some of us just can’t get our skin to behave, especially after having to wear a mask for a year! Is it just me, or is wearing a mask making everyone break out more? My chin has never looked worse! It seems that our skin issues never …

One of the greatest things about braids and protective styles in the black community is that they are always evolving with new variants and fun styles popping up all the time. And butterfly or passion braids are a new style having a major moment these days. These fluffy butterfly-shaped braids are like the fun and …

Braids are the most versatile yet straightforward hairstyle that a natural will ever have. Our favorite styles, such as box braids, Fulani Braids, even cornrows, can become something more exciting and out of the norm than we’re used to. Criss-cross braids are intricate designs that require attention and precision, but some styles are easy for …

For years, we’ve been told as naturals that we shouldn’t dye our hair because it will cause so much damage that we’ll have to cut it off and start over. While sometimes this can be the case if we don’t take care of it, we can still dye our hair and have a curl pattern. …

A sleek ponytail is one of the best styles when looking for something different but still simple. There’s something about it that’s classy and sexy, and there are so many styles that you can do. No, you don’t always have to do a low ponytail or a side ponytail; not that there’s anything wrong with …