As a woman who started a blog dedicated to hair, I was more than a little worried about postpartum hair loss. Hair fall and thinning after pregnancy is totally normal and caused by your estrogen levels dropping. I got knotless…
Why I chose boho knotless braids for my labor & postpartum protective style
I’ve been busy getting everything ready for when my baby arrives; washing clothes, manically cleaning, preparing freezer meals. I know once he’s here, things are going to dramatically change (which is a good thing!) and I won’t have the same…
Hating your natural hair online is getting old
One of the first posts I wrote when I started this blog was about how to stop hating your natural hair. It’s actually one of my most read posts! When I started my natural hair journey, I struggled with liking…
Toxic chemicals have been found in popular synthetic braiding hair brands — Here are some human hair options to use instead
Box braids are one of my favorite protective styles to do. I’ve written a lot about braids, how to care for them, and recommendations for the best hair to use for long-lasting braids. However, a recent study by Consumer Reports…
Pregnancy safe natural hair products
I’ve been admittedly MIA for the past few months. I have a good excuse, I promise: My husband and I are expecting a baby this summer! I’ve been in hibernation mode and focused on nurturing my mind, body, spirit —…
No BS Beauty:Rihanna snapped with the Fenty Hair Homecurl Curl-Defining Cream
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…