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The Best Haircuts and Hairstyles for Women with Curly Hair

posted on June 1, 2018

Best Hairstyles for Women

Imagine if you had a comprehensive directory of the best natural hairstyles for women. If that directory also included the best weave hairstyles, wedding hairstyles, and more, would that make … [Read more...]

The Best Hair Dryer and Top Hooded Dryer for Natural Hair

posted on May 20, 2018

Young black girl with straight natural hair

How to Choose the Best Hair Dryer for Your Hair Type Whenever we look to buy a new hair dryer, the price, unfortunately, dictates which unit we are more likely to buy. Why is this a … [Read more...]

How To Get Dreadlocks: Origin, History, Hairstyles and More

posted on May 8, 2018

Black man with mature dreadlocks

Dreadlocks are ropes of hair. This style is also known as Jata, Sanskrit, dreads, or locs, which all use different methods to encourage the formation of the locs such as rolling, braiding, and … [Read more...]

How to Create Cute Box Braids Hairstyles, Designs, and Ideas

posted on April 27, 2018

crochet box braids

Box braids are among the most popular hairstyles for black women, and it should come as no surprise! They are incredibly stylish and easy to maintain, and there are several different styling … [Read more...]

Can Black People Get Lice in Their Hair? Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

posted on April 17, 2018

If you think you have a head lice infestation, this article is perfect for you. We'll cover common questions about lice and nits, how to to get rid of head lice, and ongoing disease control and … [Read more...]

The Best Hair Brushes for Curly Hair (Plus Detangling Techniques)

posted on March 2, 2018

A young Latin female with thick hair used a boar bristle hair brush to style her type 3 curly hair strands.

Hairbrushes are essential tools for achieving healthy and beautiful hair, but choosing the right hair brush can be overwhelming with so many options available. If you have naturally curly hair, … [Read more...]

The Best Flat Irons & Top Straighteners for Natural Hair

posted on February 8, 2018

BaBylissPro Nano Titanium-Plated Straightening Iron

Our comprehensive buying guide covers the best flat irons on the market for different hair types, including a few surprises that you've likely never heard of before now. We still love curly hair, … [Read more...]

Big Chop Tutorial: DIY Step-by-Step Guide to Get Started Immediately

posted on February 3, 2018

process of big chopping

If you haven’t heard the term big chopping before, let me explain exactly what it is. The big chop is the act of taking your natural hair journey from transitioning to officially 100% natural in a … [Read more...]

How to Pre-Poo Curly Hair With Olive, Coconut Oil, and More

posted on December 26, 2017

Although the term pre-poo is simply an abbreviation of the phrase pre-shampoo, do you know what it means when ladies mention pre-pooing their hair? Should you also pre-poo your hair? In this … [Read more...]

Natural Hair T-shirts: Our Favorite Curly Girl Hair Shirts

posted on October 14, 2017

natural hair t-shirts

Many people and things continue to be inspired by the natural hair movement, including sororities, artwork, songs, hair groups, shows, and meet-ups. The natural hair community is definitely here to … [Read more...]

Natural Hair Products: DIY Guide to the Best Hair Care Products

posted on May 5, 2017

best natural hair products for black hair

Choosing natural hair products should be simple, right? Now it is. You can use our research to find the best natural hair products for your regimen. Whether you’re an experienced natural or a … [Read more...]

Hair Type Chart: How to Find Your Curl Pattern with Pictures

posted on March 9, 2017

Brownish type 3 curly hair

What’s your hair type? Are you a 3b or 4A hair type? Maybe – that is if you decide to use one well-known hair typing system. Your hair type could also be an “OS” or an “IS” according to a different … [Read more...]

MSM for Hair Growth: Does MSM Make Your Hair Grow Faster?

posted on February 25, 2017

Cute black girl with healthy hair that's considering taking MSM powder for natural hair growth

Are you planning to use MSM for hair growth? If so, this article will provide information that will help you determine if the supplement is right for your hair growth goals. MSM, which stands for … [Read more...]

Best Wigs: Where to Buy Good Human Hair and Synthetic Wigs

posted on January 14, 2017

A cute black woman wearing the softest wig with natural shades made from real hair.

Wigs are an easy and fun way to give yourself a quick, safe, no-commitment makeover! Although, with the vast selection of wigs available online, it can be hard to know which ones will be comfortable, … [Read more...]

What Are the Best Hair Shears for Trimming Your Hair?

posted on December 31, 2016

best hair shears reviewed

The best hair shears were created with the express purpose of cutting or trimming your hair. There are several synonyms associated with hair shears. They are also called hair-cutting shears, … [Read more...]

Trimming Natural Hair for Growth: DIY Step-by-Step Guide

posted on November 12, 2016

A cute black lady with healthy hair used a detangling brush to remove single-strand knots.

Have you ever wondered why your hair doesn't seem to grow any longer once it reaches a certain length? It's because the hair occasionally breaks. Breakage can prevent you from reaching your hair … [Read more...]

The Best Professional and Handheld Hair Steamers for Natural Hair

posted on October 22, 2016

The concept of steaming natural hair has been around for quite some time. The people who own hair steamers generally love them, while those that don't own a hair steamer wonder if they're worth the … [Read more...]

The Natural Hair Movement: What Is It? Historical Perspective

posted on October 1, 2016

A young black girl with round facial features is wearing her versatile black hair in a cute braided hairstyle.

The natural hair movement is focused on encouraging women with African ancestry to celebrate and enjoy the natural characteristics of their kinky, curly hair texture. The natural hair movement is … [Read more...]

Hair Relaxers: How to Relax Curly Hair without Significant Damage

posted on September 30, 2016

creamy crack hair relaxer

Please make no mistake about it; hair relaxers can be incredibly damaging to your natural hair. The purpose of this article is to teach you how to relax naturally curly hair without significant … [Read more...]

Stearamidopropyl Dimethylamine: Controversial Cationic Surfactant

posted on June 4, 2016

stearamidopropyl dimethylamine

Have you heard of stearamidopropyl dimethylamine? If not, it's probably only a matter of time. Your curl friends are likely to mention the controversial ingredient found in many hair products. What … [Read more...]

Best Hair Books: Books About Black Hair, Curly Hair, & More

posted on February 8, 2016

A cute African American female reading a picture book with popular hairstyles and stories from black culture.

Most people have a ton of questions when they first go natural. It's often very difficult to determine whether you're getting good information when you're newly natural. Plus, much of the free … [Read more...]

What's the Best Shampoo for Hair Loss? We Reveal Our Top Picks

posted on January 27, 2016

Best Shampoo for Hair Loss

One common misconception about hair loss is that it's strictly a male disease. The fact is in the United States women make up 40% of hair loss sufferers. Hair loss for a woman can be devastating … [Read more...]

The Best Heat Protectant for Natural Hair: Our Top Choice

posted on January 9, 2016

TRESemmé® Used By Professionals is a heat tamer (or heat protectant) that protects your hair up to 450°F.

Your hair is dead. Although your hair seems to be alive by the mere fact that it grows, hair is nothing more than dead fiber. Your hair doesn’t have any active cells once it emerges from the … [Read more...]

Going Natural Without the Big Chop: Transitioning to Curly Hair

posted on April 19, 2014

going natural without the big chop

The key to natural hair care, especially for those who have the most common hair types found in black hair, is to increase the number of good things that you do for your hair and reduce the number of … [Read more...]

The Science of Black Hair with Audrey Davis-Sivasothy

posted on September 26, 2011

Audrey Davis Sivasothy

Conversation with Author and Health Scientist Audrey Davis-Sivasothy The critics have spoken and many have labeled “The Science of Black Hair: A Comprehensive Guide to Textured Hair Care” as the best … [Read more...]

The Best Natural Hair Dictionary Online!

posted on April 17, 2011

natural hair dictionary

We thought it would be beneficial to create a list of commonly used hair terms (i.e., a natural hair dictionary). We recommend bookmarking this natural hair dictionary for future reference and … [Read more...]

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