Flat Twist Natural Hair Styles: 15 Beautiful IG Pics + How-to Videos! By Jacqueline Samaroo The beauty and elegance of the flat twist lie in its simplicity. Plus, it’s quite versatile! You can rock this natural hairstyle in an updo, low bun, with your twists loose and free, half-up half-down, and a myriad of other styles. You can also repurpose…
Heat DESTROYED My Type 4 Natural Hair!! | EfikZara Zara is back on CurlyNikki! She’s a fabulous naturalista who shares her natural hair journey with her followers. That includes more than 170K subscribers (aka ZeeStarz) on her EfikZara YouTube channel! A few years ago, our girl Zara suffered MAJOR heat damage to her type 4 natural hair – EEK!! No…
7 (Simple) Reasons Why Your Protective Styles Don’t Grow Long Hair | EfikZara Zara is back on CurlyNikki! She’s a fabulous naturalista who shares her natural hair journey with her followers. That includes more than 170K subscribers (aka ZeeStarz) on her EfikZara YouTube channel! Protective styling is a BIG part of length retention for natural, textured hair – when it’s…
Natural Hair Care: Protecting Natural Hair Under a Wig – 12 Fantastic Tips By Jacqueline Samaroo Wigs can be a wonderful way to experiment with different hairstyles or just to give yourself a break from styling your natural hair. However, wigs aren’t an excuse to neglect your real hair. As a matter of fact, there is actually plenty you can…
Protective Natural Hairstyles: 21 Exquisite IG Loc Hairstyle Pics By Jacqueline Samaroo We all know Black hair is totally awesome! From its range of textures to the myriad ways in which we style it, Black hair’s versatility can be truly mind-boggling at times. And, we’re here to prove it! In this post, we’ve curated 21 truly beautiful examples of loc…
Thinking of Using a Wig as A Protective Style? Here Are 7 Awesome Reasons to Go for It! By Jacqueline Samaroo There are some definite upsides to using a wig as a protective style. They are super cute, easy to use, and help to keep your natural hair safe from damage. If you’ve been considering using wigs to mix up…
IG Natural Hairstyles: 21 High Bun / Top Knot Styles to Rock on Any Occasion By Jacqueline Samaroo The high bun is one of those natural hairstyles that are so versatile they let you fit into any occasion. Yep, whether it’s a formal to-do (think fancy ball gowns and tuxedos) or a casual get-together in jeans and Ts, the high…
Photo by Yonas Bekele on Unsplash Protective Styles for Natural Hair Growth – 7 Great Points to Keep in Mind By Jacqueline Samaroo Using protective styles for natural hair care is really more than just tradition – it makes good haircare sense! Natural curly, coily, and kinky hair is prone to both dryness and breakage, making length retention difficult. It’s…
Photo by J. Balla Photography on Unsplash Transitioning Hair: 12 Must-Have Natural Hair Products By Jacqueline Samaroo When it comes to transitioning to your natural hair, there are usually two ways to go about it: big chop or grow it out. While there are definite big chop benefits, many “returning naturals” decide to take the grow-it-out route. It allows you…
by May Amoyaw During the winter, the harsh weather changes can be damaging to your hair. Think about it: you go from inside a warm house, usually circulating dry air, into a cold, windy, and frigid environment. Not only is the temperature change hard for you, but your follicles can pay a price too. If you’re struggling for simple remedies…