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….
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,…
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…
How to stop hating your natural hair
“I hate my natural hair.” This is a phrase I read more often than I’d like to on natural hair forums and subreddits. The comments often come from teenage girls…
Before & After: How platelet-rich plasma saved my edges
I’ve always had a difficult relationship with my hairline. My edges are naturally on the thinner side but between stress, a too tight hairstyle, and a bout of covid, they…
This $5 product will make wash day so much easier
When I first started my natural hair journey, I would dread wash day. I knew I would be spending at least an hour in the shower de-tangling my hair, losing…