Beauty (and Convenience) in a Box: curlBOX
Friday June 29, 2012
What if you could try some of the best and most popular hair care products around and have them delivered to your front door for a small monthly fee? Not ... Read More
Best Tools for Black Hair
Thursday June 28, 2012
With all of the tools, gadgets and accessories out there for your hair, it can get pretty confusing about what to use. On the one hand, you have experts saying ... Read More
Want "Nothing But" Good Things for Your Natural Hair?
Monday June 25, 2012
Knowing what's in your hair care products is a great first step toward choosing the best products for your tresses. Maybe you already know which ingredients to look for and ... Read More
Summer Style to the Rescue
Friday June 22, 2012
It's that (hot) time of year again! With temperatures on the rise, you're probably looking for hairstyles that will keep you cool. The sun can be brutal on black hair, ... Read More
Co-Washing: How to Do It
Tuesday June 19, 2012
Heard of conditioner washing? If not, it's simple: it's just a way to cleanse your hair without shampoo. You use conditioner instead.
Some people do it exclusively, but you don't have ... Read More
Low-Maintenance Styles
Thursday June 14, 2012
With the temperatures only getting hotter, it's time to rethink hairstyles!
I can't bear to have hair in my face or clinging to the back of my neck when it's sweltering ... Read More
Styling Single Braids: The Video
Wednesday June 13, 2012
I love braids any time of year, but especially during the summer. Extension braids allow for a great deal of versatility, are a good protective style option and are a ... Read More
Natural Hair: In the News
Monday June 11, 2012
There have been a few high-profile stories/videos circulating recently with natural hair at the forefront. Probably the one that's generated the most buzz is Solange Knowles' tweets about not being ... Read More
Save Time on Morning Styling
Friday June 8, 2012
While I'd love it if I had plenty of time to style my hair in the morning, like a lot of busy women, I just don't. Whether you have work ... Read More
Curls, Curls, Curls
Thursday June 7, 2012
Even some women who are diehard flat iron addicts take a break from heat-styling this season. Who can blame them?
In many climates, the humidity makes it all but impossible for ... Read More
What if Your Partner Hates Your Natural Hair?
Thursday June 7, 2012
Update: This blog post originally appeared here almost two years ago, but I'm re-posting and leaving original comments intact, to invite more comments/conversation about this issue.
I see this question pop ... Read More
Learn How to Massage Your Scalp
Wednesday June 6, 2012
There are many ways you can pamper your hair, and all of them don't need to put a crimp in your wallet. Here's one pampering habit you should definitely try ... Read More
Good Hair Days for Thick Hair
Tuesday June 5, 2012
Whenever I hear someone describe her hair as "thick," I wonder:
Have you ever broken a plastic headband in half?
Does your hair laugh at the idea of putting it in a ... Read More
Pressing Comb or Flat Iron?
Monday June 4, 2012
A reader recently asked which is best for straightening natural hair: a pressing (or hot) comb or flat iron?
My answer, knowing how far flat irons have come in recent years, ... Read More
Weekend Viewing: The Coiffure Project
Friday June 1, 2012
For women who are struggling with transitioning to natural hair or recently chopped off relaxed locks with no idea of what to do next, seeing beautiful images that celebrate the ... Read More