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...

Biological Benefits to Curly and Coily Hair

In the past few decades, we have seen those with naturally curly and coily hair alter the look of their natural tresses for a straighter,...

Who’s Touching Your Hair?

Ever had hair that seemed to fall apart or get worse after being handled by someone?  Or did you have hair that thrived and excelled...

Why is My Hair Dry?

My oh my oh my…Naturalistas tend have quite a time with moisture. The numerous people asking the same question that flood my inbox and new...

Steam Therapy, So Amazing For Your Hair

Steam Therapy What a wonderful way to pamper your tresses! I mean really ladies, steam therapy is like getting your hair shampooed and scalp massaged...

Natural Chica Goes Straight Again, No Lye!

Our Good Friend Robin D. Groover is a Master at what she does. The last time Natural Chica had her hair straightened was December 2011....

Large Puff On Short Natural Hair

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The Spiritual Significance of Hair Across Cultures

There are some people today that say that hair is “just hair” and that too much emphasis is placed upon it. There are others that...

Facing the Reality of Your Curls

  I spent my Sunday morning cutting off the limp previously relaxed ends of a good friend. I watched as her excitement slowly evaporated into...

5 Tips To Maintaining Healthy Hair While Exploring Different Styles

  5 Tips to maintaining healthy hair while wearing extensions Ladies I know many of you love yourselves some weaves/extensions. They allow you to switch...

Men: Part of the Problem or Part of the Solution?

  As I have become a part of the natural hair movement, I have realized that men are either a part of the problem or...

How to Raise Children That Love Their Natural Hair and Beauty

  Loving and appreciating ourselves should begin as early as possible. When a person feels great about who they are and how they look, it...

What’s Protective Styling?

  In the world of natural hair, locs, dreads, dreadlocks and length checks protective styling is quintessential to keeping your crown healthy. How so you...

Take A Swim, Naturally!

Swimming Lessons… Well Not really, but its hot out somewhere in the world and many of you will be taking that dive in your nearest...

Maintaining Healthy Hair From the Inside:

One of the most asked questions I get is: “How do I maintain healthy hair?” or “What is healthy hair?” Healthy hair is hair that...

OMG I’m A Product Junkie

So you have decided to make that transition and wear your hair natural. Now the daunting task of finding products that works well on your...

Is Co-washing Good for the Hair?

First of all you wash clothes, cars, dishes and your body; you shampoo your hair. (Hence shampoo for hair and soap for all else. LOL) ...