Buying natural hair products can a be a hit or miss. When I first went natural, I would be so excited to try a new gel only to find that it did not work at all on my hair and…
You don’t have to go back to relaxer — here are some alternatives
Despite a recent study linking the use of relaxers to uterine cancer and dozens of lawsuits pending against relaxer brands like L’Oreal, relaxers are trying to make a comeback. Though relaxer sales in the United States have been declining significantly…
Here’s how to do a silk press on natural hair
When I was growing up, a silk press on natural hair was simply called getting your hair pressed. I remember getting my hair pressed for special occasions. This involved getting a wash and set, and then having my hair straightened…
Think twice before going back to relaxer
The natural hair movement has fundamentally shifted the entire hair care industry. Black women embracing our natural hair has led to the complete decline of the chemical hair relaxer market. U.S. relaxer sales plummeted from $71 million in 2011 to…
It’s time to let the hair type chart go
“What’s my hair type?” When I started my natural hair journey, figuring out my “hair type” is the first thing I did. Created by Andre Walker, Oprah’s long time hairstylist, the hair typing chart goes from 1A — straight hair…
Have fine type 4 hair? Try a custard over a gel.
Ever since I started my natural hair journey, I haven’t been able to find a gel that my hair likes. Most of the gels I’ve tried have left my hair dry and crispy, and my curls stiff. My hair is…