Great Tea Rinses for Natural Hair

I know ACV (apple cider vinegar) rinses are popular in the natural hair movement. Other well-known rinses include baking soda rinses and rinses using witch...

Why The Negativity With Protective Styling?

I was in a natural hair Facebook page reading some comments about women wearing weaves and braids for protective styling.   Some of the comments...

How To Get Beautiful Ethiopian Braids

I cannot help but to idolize natural hair braiding that’s straight from the mother land. There is just something very appealing to it. Have you...

Renae’s Journey: Almost Done With My Loc Comb Out!

DIY Organic Hair Gel in Less Than 10 Minutes!

Making hair gel from scratch is so easy to do! Thanks to flaxseeds and xanthan gum powder, you can make your own hair gel in...

Be A Natural Hair Entrepreneur

With more and more naturals realizing that they can make their own products at home, it is no wonder that there are so many natural...

How To Make Your Hair Oil Feel Less Greasy

There is nothing you can do about the greasy feeling that comes from doing your hot oil treatments or from some oil-based hair products for...

Teacher Cuts Child’s Natural Braid, Keeps Her Job

Am I the only one who feels like these unfortunate encounters with natural hair from people who don’t have natural disturbing? This Milwuakee Congress Elementary...

What Is Marula Oil?

I know it seems like every month there’s a new record-breaking skin and hair oil hitting the shelves. That is not a bad think though....

Hair Pulling For Growth?!

I know that sounds pretty backwards, but hear me out! Hair pulling, when done GENTLY, is actually a form of scalp massage that has been...

Too Little Hair Where You Want It and Too Much Where You Don’t!

Hair loss is common amongst all women, not just naturals. It can be caused by genetics, bad hair styling, poor dieting or hormones. However, excess...

Traction Alopecia (Hair Loss) and How To Avoid It

I know most of us have seen the horribly pics of Naomi Campbell’s crying edges. They are nearly non-existing, looking like someone actually ripped them...

$75,000 For Woman Who Got Hair Chopped Off By Cop

“No! You can’t touch my hair!” We’ve all seen the hilarious memes showing people getting slapped, kicked and punched for inviting themselves to touch natural...

Quick Protective Styles Using Marley Hair

Marley braiding hair is a synthetic type of braiding hair almost any protective style. You can use marley hair for Senegalese Twists, Kinky Twists, goddess...

Renae’s Journey: Taking Down My Dreadlocks

I was natural for several years before making the decision to loc my hair. Even in its natural state, my hair was still breaking off...

Losing Confidence With Your Natural Hair?

Many naturals love embracing their true textures. Going back to relaxers is almost immediately out of the question for many naturals. But some have yet...

What Is Oil Washing and How To Do It

Shampooing natural hair (or any hair) is a must to keep it healthy. Dirty hair not only smells but built up dirt could clog your...

Fixing Split Ends Without Cutting

A big pet peeve many naturals have about their hair is split ends. In fact, it’s a nuisance of most women trying to repair their...

How To Make DIY Curl Pudding

The more and more braid out and twists become popular, the more naturals want to rock the style. The best way to rock a curly...

Simple DIY Styles for Military Naturals

Though I have never been in the military, I have worked with the military for the past several years as a federal contractor. In this...

3 Great Natural Hair Care Books!

Reading is fundamental! Some naturals enjoy to read and when they can pick up good books about grooming their hair, it’s a win win! I...

How To Trim Your Own Natural Hair

Many women, natural or not, can save a lot of money from going to a salon to get a simple trim done. In fact, it...

Curling Natural Hair Without Heat

One thing that makes some naturals nervous is getting luscious curls from curling that require entirely too much heat. While it is important to have...

How To Deal With Shrinkage!

One of the most fascinating things about being natural is watching your hair grow beautifully, without the need of harsh chemicals. Another wonderful thing about...

Steps To Use A Hot Comb On Natural Hair

Yes, the hot comb is still used on natural hair to this day! Many natural cringe at the thought of the evil hot comb gliding...

How To Properly Detangle Natural Hair

One of the main things naturals do everyday, combing to detandata:text/mce-internal,gle their hair, could make a huge  difference with their hair maintenance routine. The way...

Protective Style: Tree Braids For Natural Hair

Tree braids are a beautiful style for natural hair. And it is very simple! Tree braids (sometimes called invisible braids) are nothing more than hair...

DIY Crochet Braids That You’ll Love

Explore Crochet Braids With Straight or Curly Hair I think the idea of crochet braids is great. You can accomplish many styles using this unique...

How To Make DIY Herbal Shampoo

Making your own DIY products for your natural hair is very easy. It’s all about having the right the products together. One of the easiest...

African Banding: Straighten Your Curls Without Heat

Most naturals know the best way to allow hair to dry is through air drying. The fear of putting too much heat on hair would...

PCOS And Your Hair Growth

Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) is a complex condition that nearly 1 in 10 women deal with in the U.S.   It gets its name from...

Hair Oils To The Stars

It seems like every time you turn around, there is a new miracle hair oil on the market! First, there was an argan oil craze…then...

Tutorials: Protective Styles For Your Locs

Yes, it is possible to rock a protective style for your locs too! Locs are a commitment, just like anything else, to your hair. It...

Why Women With TWA Styles Make Great Girlfriends

One of the biggest complaints women have about doing the BC (big chop) and rocking a TWA is if they will look appealing. In the...

How To Make Your Short Hair Fierce and Fab!

One of the biggest hurdles with our natural hair journey is the “funky” stages of shorter hair. Many naturals start their journey from scratch, doing...

Breast Health: Non-Cancerous Breast Lumps

With the Centers for Disease and Control Prevention estimating that nearly 8 million people die yearly from cancer, the need for cancer cures and treatments...

Top Natural Heat Protectants

It is very important to have heat protection on your hair during extreme heat. This can be from curling and flat irons or even when...

Best Tips For Using Heat Without Damaging Your Hair

Most naturals know that utilizing too much heat on natural hair at once is not good for the tresses. It dries the hair out faster...

How To Do An Oil Rinsing

A new trend has been taking the natural haircare community by storm and it is called oil rinsing. Oil rinsing is exactly what is sounds...

The Perfect DIY Hair Conditioner

You can create a simple rinse from baking soda or apple cider vinegar. You can quickly moisturize your hair and scalp with almost near cooking...

When Thinning Edges Attack! Top Ways To Save Your Edges

One of the biggest complaints for many women, natural or not, is the vicious attack of the notorious thinning edges! Even women with the most...

Hair Rinses From Home

With kinky and curly hair types, dryness and lack of moisture is a constantly complaint. For this main reason, it is recommended to not wash...

Top Hair Supplement Vitamins For Hair Growth

We have all seen the supplement vitamins in the health section of the grocery store. One popular item you’ll see in that aisle are supplements...

What Exactly Is Dry Shampoo?

Now I never tested this product and frankly, I’m still trying to wrap my head around the concept of dry shampoo, but it’s actually a...

U.S. Military Kicks Out Jessica Sims For Locs

It was not that long ago the U.S. military, especially the Army, Air Force and Navy, relaxed their controversial restrictions over natural hair. These restrictions...

Creamy Crack: Tips To Avoid Relapsing

  As naturals, I know you’ve experienced those days when your hair was simply not being your friend. She was either acting stank, anti-social or...

How To Remove Locs Without Cutting Them Off!

Dreadlocks are actually one of the healthiest styles someone can wear for their natural hair. Think about it. Natural hair is at its best when...

Avocados: A Super Food For Your Body and Hair

Avocados are very bland-tasting fruit found mainly in Mexico, Central and South America. They are mostly found in Spanish dishes, like guacamole and dips for...