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…
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….
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…
Too many products? Join our natural hair product swap group.
Buying natural hair products can a be a hit or miss. When I first went natural, I would be so excited to try a new gel only to find that it did not work at all on my hair and…
Here’s how to do a silk press on natural hair
When I was growing up, a silk press on natural hair was simply called getting your hair pressed. I remember getting my hair pressed for special occasions. This involved getting a wash and set, and then having my hair straightened…
Black-owned hair brands I swear by
To me, there’s never been a better time to have natural hair. When I first started my natural hair journey, I remember being surprised at the options actually available to me at the drug store. To be clear, I think…
How to do a hot oil treatment on natural hair
A hot oil treatment was one of the first things I did when I started my natural hair journey. My hair and scalp were extremely dry after years of neglect. Hot oil treatments are extremely easy to do and you…
How to make a silk press last a month
A silk press has become my go to natural hair style. Winters in New York are silk press season for me because the weather is so cold and dry. When I first went natural, I was scared to put any…