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…
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…
No BS Beauty:Is the Dyson Airstrait worth it for natural hair?
When Dyson released the Airstrait in 2023, I was immediately intrigued. The Dyson Airstrait straightener takes hair from wet to dry without the use of hot plates, but with air and unheated tension bars. The tool combines “two steps in…
How to wash box braids and make them last without damaging your hair
Knotless box braids can be expensive. I live in New York City, so I treat getting my hair done as an investment. If I can make a silk press last a month, I’m definitely going to stretch the life of…
How to get past a hair growth plateau
I’m in a bit of a hair rut. Between moving, settling into my new apartment, and changing teams at work, I’ve definitely been stressed and not on top of my haircare. This has led me to hit a hair growth…
You can bring your natural hair to my event
“Don’t bring your natural hair to my event!” Those sentiments, expressed by Nigerian entrepreneur and content creator Oluwabusayo Victoria Abiri on the Bhad and Boujee podcast, echoed a “rule” that is known in the Black community the world over. “If…
I’ve been wearing knotless braids since the early 2000s — Here’s why they’re better than regular box braids
I love box braids. I’ve been wearing them for as long as I can remember. I have very fond memories of sitting between my aunt Jacqueline’s legs as she braided my hair in the summer, which allowed me to have…
Dos and Don’ts of boho braids
Boho braids are one of the most beautiful braided hairstyles. If you want to switch it up from your usual knotless braids, the effortlessly messy yet glamorous look of bohemian braids may be what you’re looking for. However, these braids…
Why you should try knotless braids with human hair
Knotless braids and vacation just go together. I’ve gone on vacation with my natural hair several times, and while there are ways make traveling with natural hair easy, I prefer the wake-up-and-go convenience of knotless braids. But instead of my…
My favorite natural hair extensions
I knew I wanted to wear my natural hair for both my weddings last summer. But considering one wedding was in June in the Caribbean and the other was in the dead of August, I knew achieving a style that…
How to keep your boho braids looking fresh
The moment I walked out the salon with my fresh boho braids, I knew I had found my style for the summer. Boho braids give the convenience of regular knotless braids but with an added touch of glamour. But while…