IG @candicoatedcurls by Tiffani Greenaway of MyMommyVents.com Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve loved experimenting with different hairstyles. My mom would send me to school with two neat plaits, and I’d step off the bus with a Solange-esque ‘fro. In 8th grade, I’d rock my hair in a half up, half down style with the bang falling…
IG: __lipstickncurlss__ by Tiffani Greenaway of MyMommyVents.com Finding the right relationship is hard. It needs to be easygoing and convenient. There needs to be honesty and trust. And, good communication is an absolute must. Your relationship with your stylist is an important one. Entrusting your natural hair to someone else can be a tough task. Choosing the right salon and…
Photo Credit: Nathalie Dortonne Photography by Jascmeen of JascmeenBush.com Naturals are born DIYers. We take the time to learn our hair and give it the absolute best care possible. Whether it’s to get an annual trim or just a little pampering, sometimes a trip to the salon is warranted— just make sure that you’re trusting your hair to an expert….
L & Co Salon in Old Town Saginaw by Charlene Walton of TexturedTalk.com After talking about why natural hair salons should teach texture education, the first step for many women is actually finding a credible salon to attend. Finding the perfect natural hair salon or hair stylist can be a very daunting task. It can take months or even over…
by Charlene Walton of TexturedTalk.com As a person who prides myself on caring for my natural tresses at home, I also understand the importance of having a professional stylist. Some things just should not be done at home. For example, coloring your hair almost always requires a professional. Last year was sort of a whirlwind for me. Due to…
Taken by Beauty Blogger under the Creative Commons License by ChayNaturals.com Sometimes you grow tired of all the DIY associated with being natural. There’s no greater feeling in my opinion of having someone else really scratch your scalp. It is so amazing, I’m not even over exaggerating. Because I’m a complete and total penny pincher, I mean frugal shopper, I…
by Ariane of BlackNaps.org After reading Did Natural Hair Kill the Black Salon? on AlantaBlackStar.com and my own recent experience, I was inspired to share my thoughts. I can already see this being a wildly unpopular post, but oh well I am going to post it anyway! I have never been a huge salon person to begin with mostly because I…
by Janelle Sands There was a time when the American beauty shop/salon was a place for women to meet and socialize. It was a place to catch up on the gossip, but also a place to seek important information. The African-American beauty shop was sacred, the place where the magic happened. Community leaders and politicians often sought support from local…
by Camdiesel The big curly ‘do that works well for the office and the weekend suddenly needs to be transformed into a sleek up-do and the split ends need to be trimmed…just a bit. Like most curlies you’ve been doing it all yourself, but you just don’t have the time, know-how or energy required to execute a sexy up-do or…
by Bee of 83toinfinity.com via ThreeNaturals.com HomieLoverFriend made a comment the other day that made me look at this “natural hair movement” in a new light. As he watched me twist my hair one night, he said “It’s good that you can do your hair on your own for the most part, but your hairdresser must hate that.” A lightbulb…
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