Protective styles are great to help maintain natural hair’s health and length. Using weaves may be ideal for some women, but it is important to know how to install and maintain the weave to ensure the best outcome. These tips will help!
Archives for March 2015
Weave 101: Before You Protective Style with Weave
8 Black Owned Brands Available at Major Retailers
Black-owned natural hair brands are now easier to purchase! With many popping in stores, you are now able to buy them straight from your neighborhood stores as well as online. Featured in this post are 8 most popular brands.
10 Spring Hair Color Inspirations
Springtime often brings the itch to try something new and a brand new hair color is often on the list. Thinking about changing your look? To give you some ideas, here are ten spring hair color inspirations.
Why Castor Oil Makes Your Scalp Itch & What You Can Do About It
In the search for natural products to maximize hair health, many of us have turned to castor oil… specifically Jamaican Black Castor Oil or JBCO. Have you ever wondered why castor oil makes your scalp itch? Here’s the lowdown.
4 Fabulous Jumbo Bun Tutorials
One of the greatest benefits of natural hair is that all of that “bulk” creates fabulous updos. Before going natural, I wasn’t fond of buns because, they were not very full or fabulous. But now, I can create fabulous — jumbo — buns for various occasions. They are chic enough to wear to a wedding […]
4 Foolproof Steps to Healthy Hair Growth
Hair growth, or more accurately, the lack thereof, seems to be the top concern of naturals, especially those who are newer to the journey. All over social media, women are inquiring about the regimens and product stashes of those with longer lengths. I’ve learned, however, that the key is not achieving length, but health first. […]
3 Differences Between Castor Oil and Jamaican Black Castor Oil
Do you know they difference between the two common types of Castor Oil, Yellow (White) Castor Oil and Jamaican Black Castor Oil? Here’s everything you need to know.
5 Summer Hair Care Tips that Work in the Winter
Natural hair care can often seem confusing and overwhelming. Natural hair behaves differently in varying temperatures and dew points. But you’d be surprised to know that many hair care tips are appropriate for any season. Wear A Hat In the summer, it is important to wear a hat to protect your hair from the sun’s UV […]
12 Natural Hair Books Every Natural Should Own
Here is our list of the best of the best, books that every woman with natural hair should own: *Prices may vary The Science of Black Hair: A Comprehensive Guide to Textured Hair -$22.46 Paperback/ $31.72 Hardcover This book is one of the first take a deep hard look of structure of black hair. While there […]
6 Tips for Softer Natural Hair
A big concern among naturals, especially those with tighter textures, is brittle or hard hair. How does one attain softer hair? Here are six things that may help! Hydration One primary way to achieve softer hair is to make sure that you stay properly hydrated. This is where it all begins. Our hair follicles/scalp feed off […]