By Mary Wolff Choosing your next hairstyle can be tricky. You obviously want something that is stylish and easy to care for, but you probably also want a look that will last a few weeks. When it comes to these 5 inexpensive ways to freshen your hairstyle, make your look go the extra mile without spending a lot of…
Issa Rae By Winnie Gaturu There are tons of amazing cornrow styles online, especially on Pinterest and YouTube. The problem is, the style might not turn out the way you pictured it once you get it done. The truth is, you might fall in love with a particular style and have it replicated by your hair stylist only to have…
CurlyGaisha Looking for a conditioner that will leave your natural hair soft, curls defined and scalp feeling fresh like a morning breeze? Here’s natural hair lover CurlyGaisha’s secret home remedy that will surely give you the results you want and then some! Check it out!
By Erickka Sy Savané Every time I see my beautiful black queens with long, straight hair weave I take a sigh. Their beauty is undeniable. Let’s get that out of the way, first. But it’s not the hair. It’s the skin tone. Dark skin is majestic, regal and refined. There’s a presence to it. But it gets covered up with…
Video tutorial by She’kia Renea Looking for a kid/teen friendly way to straighten natural hair using a silk wrap? Look no further than this video tutorial by beauty & lifestyle vlogger She’kia Renea! Here she breaks down everything you need to know for how to achieve a bone-straight look on natural hair! Continue
By Mary Wolff When it comes to hairstyles that make life easier, braids are a top choice. They look great, last for weeks, and protect strands from damage. When it comes to care, some curlies are confused about washing braided hair. Let’s break down the basic and put your mind at ease. Continue 1. Use the Right Shampoo The biggest…
Chad Milner with daughter Cydney By Chad Milner One Sunday afternoon, when I was 16 years old, I had a random-yet-intuitive premonition. I looked at my then-months old little cousin in her bassinet and thought to myself “My first child is going to be a little girl,” as my grandmother weaved cornrows into my teenage scalp. I didn’t give…
By Veronica Wells via On She Goes My friends and family asked if I was nervous about traveling to South Africa with my boyfriend to meet his family over Christmas. I wasn’t. What I was anxious about was getting there, which involved 28 hours of travel, including a nine-hour layover in Saudi Arabia before heading to Johannesburg. During the…
Photo: Gainsvillegrub.com By Mary Wolff The juice craze is at full-force with today’s health conscious crowd. With more and more people worried about getting the right nutrients into their busy day, juicing is a great way to guarantee a healthy intake of vitamins, fatty acids, and other essential elements. There are sure signs that juicing can be beneficial to your…
Beauty vlogger Jai Marii. By Samantha Callender for Essence.com While many Black women across the globe are embracing their natural kinky and coily texture, there is one thing that they still want to be sleek and straight: their edges. Of course there are no shortage of edge control options (this one by Creme of Nature is a favorite), but many are finding…
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