The Natural Hair Dilemma

Not too long ago I was going to a formal affair. A couple of days before the event I was asked to straighten my hair...

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...

Deep Conditioning Your Hair

Deep conditioning is such an essential component of your hair regimen. Unfortunately, it is usually the most disregarded step of nurturing one’s hair! With our...

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...

Hair Affairs: Attending A Natural Hair Meet-up

 Have you ever attended a natural hair meet-up or natural hair event? When was the last time you did? If you haven’t yet then it...

Fabulous Fluffy Fro

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...

Fighting Hair Loss With Foods

A patch here. A patch there. The moment you think the hair is growing back, you discover yet another unwelcomed patch of baldness! Unfortunately, hair...

Hydrosols For Natural Hair

The more women are restoring the natural state of their hair, the more cautious they are about using heavy chemicals in their hair care routine....

Flexi Rod Set Hairstyle Using Diva By Cindy Products

You Can Purchase the Diva By Cindy Products Used In this Video By Clicking HERE Receive $5 OFF with DISCOUNT CODE: Natural  

U.S. Military Relaxes Ban on Natural Hair

Earlier this year, some of the U.S. military branches shocked the natural hair community with their bans on certain hairstyles frequently worn by black female...

House of Safi Hadi: Classy, Quirky, African

  House of Safi Hadi is a classy, quirky, African online shop that features unique clothing and accessories. The fabrics are upcycled, meaning that they’re vintage...

Top 5 Questions to Ask A Natural Hairstylist

This is basically a piggyback off the last article I wrote. I hope you all got a chance to read the top 5 must haves...

Hey Curlfriend: Complimenting Natural Hair

In the past year, I’ve had the opportunity to attend several hair shows and meet-ups.  Through attending these events, I have connected with so many...

How To Keep Your Natural Hair Healthy

Your natural hair does not require a lot of maintenance to keep it healthy. In fact, in its natural state, the best thing to do...

Photos of My Locs: A Journey

I have always had a love hate relationship with my hair in its natural state. One minute, I loved my ultra-thick curly kinks. The next...

Where To Get Affordable Natural Hair Products

I was strolling through a busy shopping center in my area last week. I happened to find myself in Macy’s...

Ayurveda For Hair Care

I have always been fascinated by Ayurveda, the ancient Indian holistic health care practice. Ayurvedic medicine is based on using...

FoxyMango: Fresh, Body-Happy Goods

FoxyMango is an affordable online shop that provides natural hair and skincare products. The shop started after the owner, Cheryl Rose, started to search for...

Senegalese Twists 101

Senegalese twists are one of the many, gorgeous protective styles for natural hair that are simple to install and last for at least 2-4 months....

The Pros and Cons of the “Big Chop” versus Transitioning

If you are natural or are thinking of going natural, you’ve probably heard of the phrase “Big Chop.” The meaning to this is just as...

Truly Free Creations: Handcrafted Jewelry and Design By Kendra Jones

Kendra Jones is a brilliant artist, spoken word performer, painter, photographer, and is also the creator of Truly Free Creations, a brand of handcrafted jewelry...

Snip Tips: Trimming Your Hair

Written by Geraldine Ferrer Hair Trimming.  For some us, it’s not our most favorite thing to do as we love to hold onto every ounce...

5 Must Haves When Choosing A Hair Stylist

While I do believe it is important to have knowledge of your hair and be able to style it in ways that allow you to...

Natural Hair Styles: Simple and Easy to Complex and Difficult

Women with very tightly coiled and curly hair usually feel like they have a chore to contend with when trying out different styles on natural...

Top 3 Things To Know Before You Start Your Natural Hair Journey

1.Your Texture is exactly that…YOUR TEXTURE! Comparing your texture to someone else’s texture can be discouraging and put a damper on your natural journey. I...

Natural and Proud: Young Women Tell Why They are Naturalistas

Some preferred curly hair; others preferred it straightened. Some never changed from their natural roots, while others have previously tried chemically treated hair. Regardless, the...

Why Is My Hair Falling Out?

Waking up with no hair on my head (not by choice) is one of my biggest fears and I am sure I am not alone....

Our Interview With Nicole Ari Parker: The Politics of Being Natural In Hollywood

Nicole Ari Parker is an accomplished actress who has appeared in media productions like Soul Food, Boogie Nights, and Remember the Titans. Parker has always...

Defined Tapered Twist Out Tutorial

Diva by Cindy: The Secret to Longer, Healthier Hair

If you’ve been searching for a natural-based product for your hair texture, then you need to check out Diva by Cindy Hair Products. With award...

Are You Really Free and Independent with Your Natural Hair?

So you finally embraced your natural hair and have said goodbye to the perms, wigs and weaves. You knew very well the feeling of being...

The Evolution of LOCS!

I remember when I first desired to have locs; it was the summer of 1999(I am telling my age). I always had an underlying desire...

The Politics of Hair: What is “Good Hair”?

There has been much hoopla and attention being paid to Jay Z and Beyonce’s toddler daughter Blue Ivy regarding the state of her hair. Many...

Shingling On Dry Stretched Hair

Regal Fro does It Again With Her Technique of Shingling on Dry Stretched Hair.

Rehab For Product Junkies!

For a lot of newly naturals, once you’ve done the Big Chop your being introduced to new texture for the very first time. The first...

6 Ways To Wear A Wash and Go

Natural Remedies For A Dry, Flaky, and Itchy Scalp!

There’s nothing more irritating then a dry, flaky, itchy scalp!! With all the wonderful product lines out there it’s easy to be bombarded with information....

What Does “Going Natural” Really Mean?

  We often hear people talk about  going natural  when referring to their hair, but what does this really mean? Is “going natural” limited to...

Want To Grow Your Hair? Learn To Feed Your Follicles

  My clients often ask me “What products they can use to promote hair growth, prevent dry and brittle hair and what helps hair loss?”...

How To Interview Your Future Hair Stylist

Women are becoming natural at high rates. We hear about new products, view new natural hair styles, and videos of natural hair gurus/bloggers. Natural hair...

Your Mate Has A Problem With Your Hair, Why?

So you’ve been involved with someone for a while and you decide that you want to wear your hair in it’s beautiful natural state. You...

Color Crash Course

When a new season arrives, for women it feels like a new look is over due. Color is a wonderful way to feel brand new. ...

Short Tapered Coil Out

Watch this Coil Out Tutorial and Let Us know what you Think.

To Press Or Not To Press..

I have read natural hair blogs where women describe their horrible experiences of their hair being straightened and it not returning back to the original...

The Natural Hair Bride Guide

  So your big day is drawing closer (yikes), and when you walk down the aisle it’s imperative to feel sexy, gorgeous and of course...

5 Styles To Survive An Intense Workout

Too often I have clients ask me how can they maintain their beautiful tresses and still get a great workout. They always feel like they...