When I first started wearing my hair natural, I was a product junkie. On my journey to figure out what worked for my dense, fine strands, I would buy almost every product an influencer recommended or that I got a…
You don’t have to go back to relaxer — here are some alternatives
Despite a recent study linking the use of relaxers to uterine cancer and dozens of lawsuits pending against relaxer brands like L’Oreal, relaxers are trying to make a comeback. Though relaxer sales in the United States have been declining significantly…
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…
Best silk press products for shiny, healthy natural hair
A silk press has been my go-to style this winter. I love the ease of getting ready for work in the morning and the versatility. I’ve managed to avoid heat damage, and I credit that to going to a salon…
Heat damage and how to avoid it, according to natural hair experts
Heat damage. Nothing scared me more than those two words when I first started my natural hair journey. I spent years growing out my heat damaged hair and I was terrified of having to start all over. I didn’t use…
Best heat protectants for natural hair
I’ve been wearing my hair in silk presses and blow outs more often, which means I’ve become well versed in heat protectants. Heat protectant is essential if you’re doing any sort of heat styling on your hair, especially using direct…