Ever brushed your hair and felt like the comb took out half of it? It’s such a disappointing experience, more so after months of hair growth and health. Once you learn how to detangle your curls, you’ll have control over breakage and damage, whether you do it after shampooing or when your hair is dry.…
It’s interesting because, when it comes to getting some medium-sized box braids, I’m much more of a summer than winter type of gal. I think it’s because colder weather means less shrinkage (at least it does for me) which makes styling a lot easier and enjoyable in my world. There are some people I know,…
While the history of locs definitely deserve an article of its own, probably the best way to describe this particular look that originated in African and Rastafarian culture (and religion) is it’s when our hair is styled in such a way that it creates a “rope-like” effect. While there are all kinds of reasons and…
Instead of using all manner of hairstyles to hide your receding hairline, grow your edges. It’s possible, and it’s not a secret. It’ll take a good hair care routine, excellent edge-growing products, and patience. That’s three simple ingredients. As you work on patience, allow us to furnish you with the first two requirements. Let’s start…
How’s your locs journey so far? Starter, baby, or mature locs? The first two stages can be expensive when you don’t know what your hair needs, while mature locs have you fighting hair thinning and buildup. But, whichever stage you’re in, you need a good shampoo. It’ll keep your hair clean so that the nourishing…
For the longest time, I wore my hair uber short (either in a natural or texturised style). Because I didn’t have but a couple of inches on my head, I honestly never gave my scalp much thought because I was constantly moisturising it (by wetting it almost every day) with water. Because of that, it…
As the weather gets progressively cooler, humidity levels drop and your kinks and curls might begin behaving differently; more breakage? Hair feeling dryer? We got you.. Temperate changes often has naturalistas scrambling to find the perfect remedy to curb the side effects that come with the winter air. How do you take care of your…
If you’re someone who decided that this is gonna be the year when you go all natural, first let me give you a huge round of applause. Aside from the fact that I personally believe that embracing the hair we were born with is all kinds of liberating and can do wonders for a sistah’s…
No matter where you are in your natural hair care journey, finding the right method and combination of products to help keep your hair moisturized, healthy, and happy is a process! As we’re working on practicing more self care and self love going into the hibernation season otherwise known as winter…there is a tried and…
Got locs and thinking of cutting them off? Don’t! Before you consider the ‘big chop’ check out our guide to save your precious length and comb out your tresses instead.