by Shelli of Hairscapades I was originally going to call this post, “Afro Puffy Twists or How My Dream Turned into a Nightmare.” However, time has allowed wounds to heal and a level-head to prevail. Now that I’ve sufficiently recovered from my PTSD (Post Twists Stress Disorder), I feel that I can give a breakdown of the Pros and Cons…
by Lisa Michelle via NaturallyCurly I always hear about people opting to wear protective styles during the harsh winter. But what about protecting your hair during the hot summer months? With summer just around the corner, it’s time to think about protective styles during the hot months ahead. I’ve worn micro braids and Senegalese twists, but never tried my hand…
Re-Post 5/2/2012 by Jamila of For The Fabulous and Frugal It’s that time again! Graduation is right around the corner, so I wanted to do a special post for you fabulous college curlies preparing to move on to the next phase of your life! My first tip is that you can wear your curly/kinky/coily underneath your cap. I thought it wasn’t…
IG @themindofmutiny By SoIntoCurls via BlackNaps.org So you’ve got split ends and they need to be removed, like yesterday! How can you go about doing this? There are three ways to accomplish this task that won’t require you to lose too much length: Continue!>>> Dusting Divide your hair up into 4 or more sections. Secure the sections with some butterfly clamps….
IG @thetalentedicia by Sabrina Perkins of SeriouslyNatural.org Many of us want those laid tresses. Yes, we may love our coils, curls and kinks, but a sexy, sleek straight look is still coveted and can look amazing! While, many steer clear due to fear of heat damage, others try and find newer ways to get that sexy look without damaging the…
by Jessica of heygorjess.com If you’ve been natural long enough—you know that shrinkage can be cray! It can rob of you hard earned inches! Personally, my hair shrinks up at least six inches (probably more… I don’t have a tape measurer otherwise I probably would check). Some people hate shrinkage, while others don’t mind it at all. When I first…
by Jascmeen Afro piks are a staple in the black hair community, and we’re not just talking about your dad’s legendary collection from his high school days. Long before popular piks had a black fist, they were used in ancient pre-dynastic Egypt over 6,000 years ago. Since then, piks have changed very little. There’s still no better tool for adding…
IG @naturallytemi by BEAUTIFULBEATHONEY A roller set on natural hair is a simple (but often times complicated) style. With a roller set, you can have sleek, stretched curls without direct heat. This is especially great for those that want to achieve a stretched curly style and without putting their hair at risk for heat damage. With these tips and tricks, I’m…
@jori.chioma by Sabrina Perkins of SeriouslyNatural.org Not everyone is style savvy. I know I’m not. It is no secret that I am the wash and go queen, but that is not just for convenience. I fail at so many styles that I just stay in my lane with the WnG. This does not need to be your fate as there…
The sponge method is the perfect refresher method that literally takes 5 minutes to do. It’s used for short hair and TWA’s, but can probably be used for any sized afro if you’re looking for some definition. It helps get rid of frizz and gives your TWA some defined coils. You can get these sponges at any auto store, Walmart,…
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