by Christian Byshe’ of www.chicandcoily.com So I was looking for a new simple yet fun hairstyle to wear for a couple days and after searching Instagram and Pinterest I ran across Goddess Braids. Now there are so many different ways to rock the style in general and it pretty much seems that everyone has placed …
Natural Updos
How I Install My Own Faux Locs for a Protective Style
Tina Munzu writes: “I LOVE the faux locs look and always wanted to get some for myself. However, I could not justify the money I would have to pay to get them installed. After watching several Youtube tutorials I felt encouraged to try it out myself. Traditionally, you would twist your natural hair with some …
Transitioning to Natural Hair: Styles That Blend Your New Growth
source by Jonna of BlackNaps.org While transitioning from relaxed hair to wearing your natural hair, it can be difficult finding styles that blend your straight hair with the newly growing textured hair. The tighter your curl pattern, the more obvious the point of demarcation (the point where your straight hair ends and your textured hair …
Recreate This Look: Big, Bold Natural Hair
Clarissa Todd writes: This picture went viral but little did everyone know, it was a WIG I created. Alot of naturals want to try color but their hair may or may not be in the best condition to handle color or they may not want the full commitment to a particular color. I would suggest …
Quick & Easy Crown Braid Tutorial for Natural Hair
NaturalMetra writes: With so many naturals looking for protective styles, I wanted to share a video tutorial of a quick and easy crown braid without adding any hair. Easy, chic and classy, this style is appropriate for any and every occasion! Continue!>>>
Pros and Cons of Afro Puffy Twists…Would I Do it Again?
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 …
#BlackGirlMagic: Celebs Rocking Braids for Perfect Summer Styles
photo courtesy: Tichina Arnold IG by Sabrina Perkins of SeriouslyNatural.org The beauty of black women is real, present and in full swing this spring and summer. As warmer weather engulfs us, many celebs are taking breaks from movie, music and the TV so they can soak up the sun and drown themselves in carefree vacations. …
How To Slay Your Frohawk
via Jensine of JungleNaps Jungle Naps is sharing her go to method for creating a frohawk. This edgy style is so cute for any event that requires “slayage.” The style is easy to recreate and will give you poppin’ results as long as you follow these steps. Continue!>>> Start off with a method that will …
The Best Natural Hair Tutorials Inspired by Teyonah Parris’ Red Carpet Looks
by Ariane of BlackNaps.org Every time I see Teyonah Parris’ hair she absolutely slays! Her stylist be having that hair laid. Teyonah’s glamorous updo styles are great inspiration for those who have an upcoming formal event (proms, weddings, showers). Here’s a round up of the best Teyonah Parris inspired tutorials that will give you options …
Natural Hair Styles- The Graduation Edition
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 …