I’m extremely skeptical of celebrity beauty brands. Most seem like cash grabs at best and scams at worst. But, Rihanna is different for me. I own many Fenty Beauty makeup products and they live up to the hype. So, when…
I got a keratin treatment for my Type 4 hair. Here’s what happened.
I’ve hit a rough patch with my hair. While I am starting to see some length retention, it’s taking longer than I would like. I have fine hair, which means the strands are extremely delicate and prone to breakage from…
How to care for fine natural hair
There are a lot of misconceptions out there about fine natural hair. As someone who has fine strands, I’ve learned the dos and don’ts of caring for feathery hair. Fine hair refers to hair strands that are small in diameter,…
Let’s talk about wig blindness
I’m going to be vulnerable and open up about a condition I once suffered from in the hopes I can help others out there. That condition was wig blindness. My case was severe; lifting lace that didn’t match, a nonexistent…
How I wear my natural hair on the plane when traveling
I just got back from a two week road trip in California. I usually wear knotless braids when I’m going on vacation, but this time, I decided to just wear my natural hair freely. Surprisingly, it was actually easy managing…
The best braiding hair that won’t break the bank
I love getting my hair braided. From knotless braids, to goddess braids, to boho braids — I love it all. But inflation is real and getting box braids is more expensive than ever. The quality of the braiding hair you…
Trying out a flexi rod set for the first time
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…
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…
How to wash box braids and make them last without damaging your hair
Knotless box braids can be expensive. I live in New York City, so I treat getting my hair done as an investment. If I can make a silk press last a month, I’m definitely going to stretch the life of…
The best clarifying shampoo for natural hair is less than $15
I have to wash my hair at least once a week. Between hot yoga, gel, refreshing and re-moisturizing my curls, and being on the New York City subway, by Day 5, my hair and scalp are begging to be washed….