I’ve broken away from that mindset that my hair must be straightened for events like weddings. That being said, I’m not going to pretend that curly hair is always simple to style — especially in very hot, humid weather. For…
How to prep your hair for braids
Summer is here which means it’s braid season. I love having knotless braids in the summer; being able to jump in the pool or ocean without worrying about my natural hair is undefeated. Read more: How to keep your boho…
How to use a derma roller to regrow your hairline
Regrowing your hairline is a marathon, not a sprint. I did my first PRP session in October 2022 and have been working consistently since then to get my edges back to their former, full glory. In addition to PRP, one…
PRP update: How I un-snatched my edges with platelet-rich plasma
In October 2022, I started my platelet-rich plasma, or PRP, journey to help regrow my edges that were thinned out badly due to stress, covid, and a tight weave. After three sessions, spaced a month apart, I experienced significant hair…
No BS Beauty:Is the Dyson Airstrait worth it for natural hair?
When Dyson released the Airstrait in 2023, I was immediately intrigued. The Dyson Airstrait straightener takes hair from wet to dry without the use of hot plates, but with air and unheated tension bars. The tool combines “two steps in…
Summer makeup tips for glowy, dewy skin
The weather is New York City has been bleak. The rain and gray skies have got me feeling down, so to brighten my spirits, I’ve started doing my summer makeup routine early. For the summer, it’s all about glowy, dewy…