Juneteenth Natural Hairstyle Inspiration: 15 Beautiful IG Pics By Jacqueline Samaroo Juneteenth may only be a year old as a federal holiday, but many African Americans have been commemorating and celebrating it for decades. There is no doubt that 19 June 1865 is a significant date in the timeline of American history – it meant an end to institutional slavery in Texas,…
Photo by Josepha Mafubo on Unsplash Twist Out Natural Hair Styles: 21 Beautiful IG Twist Out Pics By Jacqueline Samaroo Rocking your natural hair can be a beautiful and empowering experience. Especially, that is, if you know how to do a range of natural hair styles – like twists and twist outs. We’ve put together 21 IG pics that are…
IG@milkayemima #naturalhairstyles Natural Hair Styles: 25 Badass Bantu Knots Inspiration Pics Here’s a shout-out to one of the most well-known but, perhaps, underestimated natural hairstyles – Bantu knots. Plus, they give you an added benefit – you can transform them into a flawless Bantu knot out! Find out how in: Perfecting and Maintaining the Bantu Knot Out – 14 Fantastic…
Photo by Stephanie (@beautybylee) Perfecting and Maintaining the Bantu Knot Out – 14 Fantastic Tips By Jacqueline Samaroo An abundance of springy, shiny curls that beautifully frame your face. That’s the picture-perfect ideal you’re after when you do a Bantu knot out. It doesn’t often come out that way, though. Instead, you get limp, frizzy half-curls with different sections of…
12 Tips to Keep Twist Outs Looking Awesome Overnight and Longer! By Jacqueline Samaroo The twist out is a favorite natural hair style among naturalistas. It helps to protect your textured hair and at the same time, it’s a way to show off and celebrate your curly hair. However, achieving an awesome twist out takes some effort, so getting the…
Bantu Knot Outs on My Fine, Blown-Out Natural Hair Hey hey! After nearly 2 weeks of rocking turbans (they’re my new thing), I had to actually do my hurr. I have a Dr. Oz appearance later this week, so I needed to henna my sparklahs away and practice my bantu knot-outs… I get rusty with the execution sometimes lol! I…
Hey hey! It’s 2009, again. One, because I’m excited to post on CurlyNikki.com (do you like the new lay out?!), and two, because I’m rocking a bantu knot out on stretched hair. It’s been a minute since I’ve revisited this style, and I fully remember why it had been a trusted go-to for years. Only on damp or dry hair,…
NapsAreTheNewBlack By Erickka Sy Savané Let’s face it, there’s nothing like a great protective style for the summer, especially if you’re active. When this video surfaced by NapsAreTheNewBlack we clapped our hands because it’s everything she said: “Super easy, super cheap, and super adorable!” Plus you don’t have to be an expert to install. So do yourself a favor and peep…
Naakie Nartey Hey Guys, Here’s a quick tutorial on how I protective style during the week that also helps me retain length. It’s a quick and easy protective style for short natural hair and all hair types. Hope this is helpful and be sure to like, comment and share this video! Continue Will you try this style? ***** Keep…
Kim Kardashian By Samantha Callender via Essence.com Braids have long been the de facto hairstyle of the African diaspora. Originally a tribal signifier amongst African tribes, the technique was brought across the Atlantic during slavery and is now a go-to protective style for Black women.There’s no arguing that braids have played a critical role in Black hair culture, which is…