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…
Megan Thee Stallion’s natural hair era
Everyone’s favorite hot girl Megan Thee Stallion was noticeably absent from social media (good for her!) at the start of the year. But in March, she came back, hot as ever, only this time she was rocking her natural hair….
The number one thing to know before getting boho braids
Box braids and tropical vacations just go together. Traveling with natural hair can be a hassle, especially in humid climates, so knotless braids are my go-to vacation style. But my next trip is actually my honeymoon, so I wanted something…
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…
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…
Think twice before going back to relaxer
The natural hair movement has fundamentally shifted the entire hair care industry. Black women embracing our natural hair has led to the complete decline of the chemical hair relaxer market. U.S. relaxer sales plummeted from $71 million in 2011 to…
It’s time to let the hair type chart go
“What’s my hair type?” When I started my natural hair journey, figuring out my “hair type” is the first thing I did. Created by Andre Walker, Oprah’s long time hairstylist, the hair typing chart goes from 1A — straight hair…
Have fine type 4 hair? Try a custard over a gel.
Ever since I started my natural hair journey, I haven’t been able to find a gel that my hair likes. Most of the gels I’ve tried have left my hair dry and crispy, and my curls stiff. My hair is…
How to stop hating your natural hair
“I hate my natural hair.” This is a phrase I read more often than I’d like to on natural hair forums and subreddits. The comments often come from teenage girls whose families aren’t accepting of them wearing their hair natural….
Before & After: How platelet-rich plasma saved my edges
I’ve always had a difficult relationship with my hairline. My edges are naturally on the thinner side but between stress, a too tight hairstyle, and a bout of covid, they were on life support. After a lot of research, supplements,…
SheaMoisture may have snapped with their new scalp care collection
SheaMoisture recently launched a new line of products, all dedicated to scalp health. The Shea Moisture Scalp Care Collection is actually two ranges of products: one dedicated to scalp moisture and the other to combatting dandruff. The line is infused…