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…
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How much should you tip your braider? A guide
Getting your hair braided is an investment – you’re paying for time, expertise, and a gorgeous, long lasting outcome. It’s no secret that knotless braids and more intricate styles like boho or goddess braids can be expensive. The recent debate…
How to get past a hair growth plateau
I’m in a bit of a hair rut. Between moving, settling into my new apartment, and changing teams at work, I’ve definitely been stressed and not on top of my haircare. This has led me to hit a hair growth…
How to take care of your natural hair when you’re depressed
Winter is always a tough time for me. As soon as the clocks roll back, the days get shorter, and it starts to get dark at 4 PM in New York City, I have to fight the urge to stay…
Gabrielle Union’s natural hair & the impossible standards for Black women
Actress Gabrielle Union recently posted a video on Instagram promoting the new additions to her haircare line, Flawless by Gabrielle Union. In the video, Union says she recently took out her braids and is proudly showing off her gray hair…
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 were on life support. After a lot of research, supplements,…