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…
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…
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…
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…
Why I’m excited for Beyoncé’s haircare line
Beyoncé finally has a haircare line and as someone who is always extremely skeptical when a celebrity forays into hair or skincare, I have to admit I’m very excited to try Queen Bey’s products. The line, Cécred, is launching with…
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…
You can bring your natural hair to my event
“Don’t bring your natural hair to my event!” Those sentiments, expressed by Nigerian entrepreneur and content creator Oluwabusayo Victoria Abiri on the Bhad and Boujee podcast, echoed a “rule” that is known in the Black community the world over. “If…
Let’s talk about the price of box braids
It was 2020, the depths of the pandemic, when I decided to try doing box braids on myself. New York City was under lock down, salons were closed, and all the braiders I knew weren’t doing home appointments. After watching…
All my favorite gels have this ingredient in common
I’ve tried a lot of gels. A LOT. When I first went natural, I followed what all the popular YouTubers were using, which was EcoStyler and Wet Line. My hair never agreed with either — they always left my hair…
Dos and Don’ts of boho braids
Boho braids are one of the most beautiful braided hairstyles. If you want to switch it up from your usual knotless braids, the effortlessly messy yet glamorous look of bohemian braids may be what you’re looking for. However, these braids…