When I first started my natural hair journey, I was focused on hair products. I was excited to unlock a whole list of natural hair products that I’d get to use, but I definitely thought I was leaving the tools behind. Ya know, the pressing combs,...

2020 was an eventful year, to say the least! I know we’re all going into 2021 hoping to get back to at least a version of what normal was. What better way to do that, than to give some new products a try, and get those kinks and curls ready to...

Having afro-textured hair, full of unique kinks and coils is nothing but a blessing. Our hair is so versatile and we can rock it in so many different ways-- the possibilities are endless. We can also add accessories to our hair and take our natural...

Learning how to wear our natural hair confidently is a major part of our natural hair journey. After transitioning for a year, I finally did the “big chop.” I was left with a "teeny weeny afro," also known as a TWA. One thing for sure, I was not...

Take a few minutes to look at your hair. Is it dull? Is it frizzy? Is it dry or is it rough to the touch? If you answered yes to more than one of these questions, chances are you are experiencing damaged hair. Hair damage usually refers to damage...

When I decided to transition my hair from being pressed to being natural, I had no idea what the year would have in store for me. There was a serious learning curve, I hadn’t even washed my own hair in years, because I went to a shop to get my hair...

It’s the most wonderful (and stressful) time of the year! It’s officially Holiday Season.  2020 has been crazy enough, don’t add to the stress by doing last minute gift shopping. If you’re looking for gifts for the natural girl in your life, I...

In the natural hair community, there are many words and phrases that may be new to many people, especially new naturals. Sealing in the moisture is one that you’ve probably heard quite a bit, but what exactly does it mean? To understand the meaning...

Ok picture this, sis! It’s the beginning of Winter. Your wash and go is not air drying fast enough with the cold weather, and your patience is non-existent. LOL! You’re looking at your hair like: via GIPHY So you know what you have to do? A...

Did you know that your hair type isn’t the only factor you should consider when trying to find the right products for your hair? Your hair’s porosity is actually a better indicator to help you determine how a product will perform. So, what is hair...

Embracing your natural hair is a beautiful thing, but caring for it can become frustrating, especially if you are dealing with dryness. Moisturizing natural hair has always been a hot topic in the natural hair community. The LOC method has been...

I feel like my wash day routine has changed throughout my natural hair journey. It’s OK if your routine changes as your hair needs change. Some people change their routines based on seasons, but because I live in Los Angeles, and the weather is...

Detangling for us naturals can be a tedious and painful process. When I first became natural, this was the one part of wash-day I would absolutely dread. Learning how to detangle my tightly coiled natural hair has been a task, but I have learned...

Determining your hair type can be a bit confusing. The hair type system, created by André Walker and expanded upon by others in the natural hair community, is a way to determine what your curl pattern is. It, along with other factors such as hair...

At the beginning of my natural hair journey, I was not conscious of certain ingredients that were in natural hair products. I assumed that because it was marketed for natural hair, then it must have the best ingredients. It wasn't until this year...

I’m sure you’ve been told at least once in your life that keeping your hair trimmed makes your hair grow. Sorry to tell you, but that isn’t exactly true. Don’t worry though, because while trimming may not make your hair grow, getting regular trims...

In light of Juneteenth coming up, we would like to celebrate it by sharing with you 20 black owned natural hair product brands. If you're not familiar with Juneteeth or this is your first time celebrating it, Juneteeth is the oldest nationally...

Most of us know that our relationship with a hairstylist is important: it has to be cultivated over a period of time. Many with natural hair trust their hair stylist because they’ve been together for years. If you’ve recently gone natural, moved to...

When I watched this video I was so impressed by the information Fret shares on her tips on growing long natural hair. Check out the video or read a transcribed version of her tips below. https://youtu.be/cnQS5ecGghk Transcription of 10 Tips to long...