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…
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…
Why you should try knotless braids with human hair
Knotless braids and vacation just go together. I’ve gone on vacation with my natural hair several times, and while there are ways make traveling with natural hair easy, I prefer the wake-up-and-go convenience of knotless braids. But instead of my…
My favorite natural hair extensions
I knew I wanted to wear my natural hair for both my weddings last summer. But considering one wedding was in June in the Caribbean and the other was in the dead of August, I knew achieving a style that…
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…
The natural hair texture chart is out. Here’s what to care about instead.
The natural hair texture chart has the community in a chokehold. The chart, which goes from 1A — straight hair — to 4C — the most coily hair — has been around since the 90s and is unfortunately one of…