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…
What is going on with Mielle hair products right now?
Mielle (formerly Mielle Organics), the popular natural hair care brand, is under scrutiny after many people have taken to social media to claim the products have caused scalp irritation and hair loss. Mielle was founded in 2014 by Monique Rodriguez…
The weird ingredient I use when my hair needs a boost
This summer was a lot on my hair. Between the beach, pools, rivers, the desert and trying out different styles, my strands have been begging me for a break and some TLC. When I’m washing my hair and my ends…
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 to deal with your natural hair during a heat wave
The humidity in New York in the summer is no joke. We’re going through a heat wave right now, so the city — especially the subway platforms — feels like a swamp. If you have natural or curly hair, you…
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…