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Aloe Vera for Hair: Uses & Benefits of Aloe Vera on Curly Hair

posted on May 20, 2023

A pretty black female with an itchy scalp and dry hair styled with fresh aloe vera gel and coconut oil on her type 4B hair strands.

There are tons of natural hair growth remedies out there, but one that stands out among the rest is aloe vera. If you've heard about the hair growth benefits of aloe vera and want to know more, this … [Read more...]

Cute Haircuts and Hairstyles for Women Over 70 Years Old

posted on May 20, 2023

A mature black female with salt and pepper hair wears a chin length bob as gray hair strands start to peek through her black natural hair color, complimenting her slender facial features.

If you're over the age of 70, you know how hard it can be to find a style that works. You need something that's flattering, easy to create, age-appropriate, and low maintenance. This seems like a … [Read more...]

Butterfly Locs: How to Do Butterfly Loc Hairstyles at Home

posted on May 20, 2023

A cute black girl with naturally curly, wavy hair stands wearing long butterfly locs in a protective style with her edges styled with edge control gel.

It’s official: butterfly locs have taken the world by storm! And it’s no wonder why. They’re a temporary and protective alternative to traditional dreadlocks that retain all of the style’s class and … [Read more...]

Do Cornrows Hurt? Why and How Long Do Cornrows Hurt?

posted on May 20, 2023

A cute black woman wearing her hair braided in a tight style with synthetic hair making her hair and scalp feel tender from the tight cornrows.

Cornrows have been around for so long, it's hard to believe that many have yet to try them. If you're someone who has been eyeing cornrows but hasn't given them a try, we'll bet one of your main … [Read more...]

How to Do Frosted Tips: DIY Frosting Hair Tips Step-by-Step

posted on May 20, 2023

A young black man with bleached hair tips on naturally dark brown hair strands with a type 4 hair texture.

For a long time, frosted tips were a long-gone fad. But recent trends have revealed that the frosty look is back in! If you want to know how to do frosted tips on your hair, you’re in luck. In this … [Read more...]

Do Knotless Braids Hurt? How to Make the Braids Hurt Less

posted on May 20, 2023

A beautiful black lady wearing traditional box braids using a knotless braid installation method and human extension hair creates a classic protective style.

Knotless box braids are one of the newer braid types. Yet countless women, men, and kids have taken them for a test drive. If you haven't, you probably have a lot of questions about them. One of … [Read more...]

How to Style Curls: Learn How to Style Curly Hair Step-by-Step

posted on May 14, 2023

A black businesswoman with naturally curly hair has a type 3 natural curl pattern cleaned with a curly hair shampoo and styled with curl cream.

Are you tired of struggling to style your curls, coils, or kinks? Does it sometimes feel like no matter what you try, you just can't pull off the styles you envision? From tried and true tips and … [Read more...]

How to Brush Curly Hair Without Losing Curls or Frizzy Hair

posted on May 14, 2023

A stunning black female with a type 3 curl pattern styled with natural oils has beautiful blonde and brown hair strands creating a cool balayage look on her natural curls.

Are you new to caring for your curly hair? If you are, you've got a lot to learn about brushing curls. Believe it or not, it's more of a process than anything, requiring several steps to get the … [Read more...]

How to Curl Your Hair with a Flat Iron or Hair Straightener

posted on May 14, 2023

An attractive young female with thick hair and bouncy curls created by using a traditional curling iron to curl hair without hair shaft damage.

Few hairstyles are more chic and trendy than curls. That's why so many people lean on curling irons, curling wands, rollers, or other curling tools to style their hair up just right. But what if you … [Read more...]

How to Bleach Hair: DIY Bleaching Hair at Home Safely

posted on May 14, 2023

A joyful young African American female with blonde hair and light brown undertones following a hair bleach treatment by a professional colorist without any yellow or brassy tones.

Bleaching is known to be one of the most dangerous chemical treatments you can put your hair through. Yet, millions of people a year use bleach to bring their hair transformations to fruition. In … [Read more...]

How to Curl Hair for Beginners: How to Put Curls in Your Hair

posted on May 14, 2023

A beautiful black lady with fine hair wearing beachy waves created with a curling wand and paddle brush on her naturally coarse hair strands.

Curls have never been as hot as they are now! And this is evidenced by the sheer volume of people rocking spirals, kinks, coils, and other curl types. If you're considering jumping on the … [Read more...]

How to Cut Curly Hair: Cutting Hair at Home for Curly Girls

posted on May 14, 2023

A cute dark skin lady with voluminous curly hair and a 4A natural curl pattern wearing a Deva cut on her natural curly hair.

Cutting curly hair can be tricky, especially if you've never cut your own hair before. But, with the right information and techniques, you can execute a proper curly cut that rivals salon cuts. In … [Read more...]

How to Diffuse Curly Hair: Diffusing Curly Hair for Beginners

posted on May 14, 2023

The pretty black woman showcases her dark brown wavy hair and voluminous curls, carefully styled with a low-heat hair dryer and a few drops of hair oil for minimal frizz and defined curls.

When diffuser attachments gained traction in the natural hair community several years ago, many curly girls realized they were a real game changer. Before long, everyone wanted to know how to diffuse … [Read more...]

How to Dry Curly Hair: Drying Curly Hair Without Damaging Curls

posted on May 14, 2023

A beautiful black female with wavy hair used a leave-in conditioner and natural oils to highlight her natural texture and bring out her curly, fine hair.

Many curly hair newbies don't know there are several ways to dry curly hair, but it's true! From plopping and air drying to towel drying and diffusing, curl drying options are plenty. If you want to … [Read more...]

How to Sleep with Curly Hair: Best Ways to Sleep with Curls

posted on May 14, 2023

In her night time routine, she gently pulls her hair into a loose ponytail or mini braids, securing them with a satin scrunchie, hair bonnet, or hair tie.

After defining and styling your curls, the last thing you want to do is ruin them as you catch your Zs. That’s where nighttime curl protection comes in. But what exactly does that entail? The … [Read more...]

Wella Color Charm Toners: Wella Toner Chart Before and After

posted on May 14, 2023

A beautiful young woman with bleached hair using a platinum blonde hair toner with dark brown, gold, and yellow tones combined with bleached orange hair extensions.

Are you going blonde? Do you want to create gorgeous styles with warm or cool tones? Then, you should know upfront that you’ll probably need to tone your hair to achieve your desired result. You … [Read more...]

How to Get Curly Hair: Make Curls More Defined and Last All Day

posted on May 14, 2023

A fashionable young black girl wearing her naturally straight hair curly after using sea salt spray and natural oils on her soaking wet hair strands to create defined curls.

Curly hair has never been more popular. There's something about its playful, carefree aesthetic that we just can't get enough of at Curl Centric. Whether you have straight, wavy, or curly strands, … [Read more...]

How to Comb Curly Hair Without Frizzy Hair or Losing Curls

posted on May 13, 2023

A beautiful black woman with natural curls after brushing curly hair with a Tangle Teezer to detangle her dry curly hair strands and highlight her loose curls.

After jumping into the world of natural hair care, one of the first things newbies learn is that you can't comb curls like you would wavy or straight hair. Curly hair is much more fragile than … [Read more...]

Dry Shampoo at Night: Should I Use Dry Shampoo Before Bed?

posted on May 13, 2023

A young African American female with greasy roots due to excess oil sitting on her fine hair strands used a foam dry shampoo to absorb oil and clean hair.

Should I use dry shampoo before bed? If you deal with oily hair, dry shampoo has the potential to transform your hair routine. But as with literally every hair product out there, dry shampoo should be … [Read more...]

7 Best Edgers for Black Hair: Top Hair Clippers & Hair Edgers

posted on May 12, 2023

With his thick, coarse hair strands, this handsome young black man expertly used a cordless trimmer with self-sharpening blades and an Andis T-outliner to achieve a precise and even trim, showcasing his attention to detail and skill with hair styling tools.

Shopping for edgers can be a daunting task, especially if you have curly hair. That’s because good edgers (AKA outliners) that are well-equipped to shape up black hair are hard to find. To help you … [Read more...]

How to Use Wella T50 Toner Before and After: Wella Pink Blossom

posted on May 12, 2023

A beautiful white girl that's naturally blonde is wearing cool-toned bleached hair that's been dyed with Wella toner creating a perfectly even tone.

Wella toners have been making waves in the hair color industry for decades, and their T50 toner is one of their most interesting products to date. If you're thinking about using this toner but aren't … [Read more...]

How to Dye Your Hair: Dye Hair at Home DIY Step-by-Step

posted on May 11, 2023

A young Brazilian girl with color-treated hair has a slightly darker hair color than most ladies with brown hair and curls styled with natural oils and a wide-tooth comb.

Dyeing your hair at home can seem like an impossible feat. There are numerous steps involved, and you've got to execute each one with precision to get good results. If you've been itching to try … [Read more...]

What Color Should I Dye My Hair? How to Choose a Hair Color

posted on May 11, 2023

A beautiful black female with dark brown hair mixed with rose gold dyed hair strands on her reddish-brown skin tone.

What color should I dye my hair? It's a common question that we receive from people that are thinking about switching up their hair color. Many people are updating their hair color to add some … [Read more...]

How to Take out Soft Locs: An Easy Way to Remove Soft Locs

posted on May 10, 2023

A fashionable black female with crochet faux locs and styled baby hairs made with Kanekalon hair that looks like natural locs.

With one look at your soft locs you're probably thinking, "These are going to be a nightmare to take down." But that doesn't have to be the case. If you know the proper steps, you can take them … [Read more...]

How to Part Your Hair: Part Down the Middle, to the Side & More

posted on May 10, 2023

A beautiful black girl with thick hair that's wearing her hair straight with a natural part that is slightly off center on the left side of her head naturally falls around her cut face.

How you part your hair has a significant impact on how your hairstyles come out. If you want to achieve looks that require clean parts and your parting skills are subpar, you’re at a real … [Read more...]

How to Style a Bob: Bob Hair Styles & Haircuts Step-by-Step

posted on May 9, 2023

A beautiful white girl with fine hair wearing a textured bob haircut on her type 2 natural hair texture, a low-maintenance, classic style that shows on her facial features.

One of the best things about bobs is that they’re incredibly versatile. But we’ll bet no one told you how difficult they can be to style. Whether you’ve just gotten your bob or have had it for a … [Read more...]

What Is a Silk Press? How Long Does a Silk Press Last?

posted on May 9, 2023

A beautiful young woman with straight hair after getting a silk press and heat styling her naturally curly hair leaving it with a smooth and silky finish.

The silk press has gotten a lot of traction on social media. Why? What is a silk press? The silk press has been credited with giving countless curly folk the straightest, silkiest hair they’ve … [Read more...]

What Causes Curly Hair? What Causes the Hair to Curl?

posted on May 9, 2023

A young female with light-brown skin and curly hair bends where her straight hair was curled with a curling iron.

Have you ever wondered why some people have curly hair, and others don't? What causes curly hair? The mystery of natural curls is fascinating, to say the least. It turns out that there are several … [Read more...]

9 Easy Curly Hair Updos: How to Create Curly Updo Hairstyles

posted on May 5, 2023

A beautiful black female with naturally curly hair wearing a cute curly hair updo on her unwashed hair with a few hair strands highlighting her beautiful face.

Looking for a formal or semi-formal hairdo for a touch of extra sophistication? You don’t have to go to the salon to get it. There are tons of curly hair updos that you can do at home that look just … [Read more...]

How Long Does It Take 4C Hair to Loc up With 4C Loc Phases

posted on May 4, 2023

A black woman with long hair wearing adult-stage instant locs with minimal-frizz on her 4C hair type.

Are you thinking about getting dreadlocks? Whether you plan on installing them yourself or are thinking of heading to a loctician, you might be wondering how long it’ll take to see results. So, … [Read more...]

Starter Locs on 4C Hair: Starting Locs at Home Step-by-Step

posted on May 3, 2023

A black female with 4B natural hair wearing her healthy hair in braid locs styled with a palm rolling technique.

Have you recently decided to take the plunge and start your loc journey? Congrats! Starting locs on 4C hair can be an exciting and rewarding journey, but it’s essential to know the basics. So in … [Read more...]

How to Seal Moisture in Hair: Moisturizing & Sealing Your Hair

posted on May 1, 2023

A stunning black girl with fine hair maintains moisture with natural oils, like coconut oil and shea butter, for healthy hair growth.

Are you having trouble keeping your hair moisturized? Perhaps it’s because the moisture you get from products isn’t sticking around long enough to make a difference. If you want to increase your … [Read more...]

Hair Facts: 14 Interesting Tips and Fun Facts About Hair

posted on May 1, 2023

A beautiful woman with hair shaft damage and temporary hair loss from using bleach.

Hair seems simple enough at first glance, but believe it or not, it’s much more than a mere accessory to keep your head warm. And there’s always some fascinating to learn about it. Without further … [Read more...]

What Is a Melted Hairline Wig? How Long Do Melted Hairline Wigs Last?

posted on April 30, 2023

A fashionable African woman with natural-looking baby hairs is wearing a lace front wig.

Wig installation methods are continually evolving with the purpose of making wigs look hyper-realistic. That's why more and more people are hearing about melted hairline wigs. And you'd do well to … [Read more...]

What Are Lace Wigs? How Long Do Lace Front Wigs Last on Head

posted on April 30, 2023

A black woman with a chocolate skin tone is wearing a synthetic hair wig covering her own hair texture.

Lace wigs can transform your natural locks while giving them a break from the strain and mechanical stress of daily styling. But what are lace wigs? To find out the answer to this question and more, … [Read more...]

How to Braid Hair for Beginners: Braiding Types Step-by-Step

posted on April 29, 2023

A black lady with freshly washed hair wearing left and right strands uses her right hand to gently pull a braid.

If you're like most people, you love the intricacy and versatility of braids. You might have even gotten your braids done professionally in the past. But what if you could do your own braids? … [Read more...]

Carrier Oils: What Is a Carrier Oil? Best Oils & How to Use Them

posted on April 29, 2023

A cute black girl wearing a wash-n-go styled with vegetable oils and essential oil blends.

What is a carrier oil? As you learn how to care for your hair, you'll come across new terms that make you do a double take. "Carrier oil" is one of those terms. If you want to learn what carrier … [Read more...]

How to Cut Your Own Hair: Hair Cutting Tutorial for Beginners

posted on April 21, 2023

A pretty black woman with dry hair wearing curly bangs created with kitchen scissors.

Getting a professional haircut can often be expensive, inconvenient, and frustrating. And even if you love going to the salon or barber shop for your haircuts, there'll be times when you can't get in … [Read more...]

What Density Wig Should I Get? Wig Density Chart Comparison

posted on April 16, 2023

A young African American female with naturally thin hair wearing a lower-density wig made from synthetic hair.

What density wig should I get? Before you take the plunge on a new purchase and risk being stuck with a wig that you hate, take a second to read this article! Today, we’re going to explain everything … [Read more...]

What Is a Synthetic Lace Front Wig and Styling Synthetic Wigs

posted on April 16, 2023

Three African American friends wearing human hair lace wigs with and without bangs covering their forehead.

Since you’ve stumbled across this page, it’s safe to say that synthetic lace front wigs have piqued your interest. Whether you want to know what they are or are trying to decide if they’re right for … [Read more...]

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