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 ā 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…
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…
Tips to make traveling with natural hair a breeze
I was so ready for my bachelorette party in Palm Springs. Before traveling, I got a fresh silk press (dry weather=silk press weather) and I packed all the products Iād need to keep my hair looking good for a weekend…