Discovering Natural Hi Naturals, With the weather being so hot and people taking vacations and needing their hair to not turn from a defined twistout to an Afro in the humid weather, doing styles like crochet twists and braids is an excellent alternative! However, many people feel like they cannot wash their hair while in these styles. I feel that…
Photos via Swimmie Caps IG By Winnie Gaturu Yolanda Flournah-Perkins is a mom on a mission. She is the brains behind the first swimming cap brand to feature images of black and brown kids in a bid to motivate them to take more interest in swimming. The thought initially came when her kids aged 4 and 6 wanted some swimming caps,…
by Jonna of BlackNaps.org We are deep into summer right now, and spending the days and nights at the pool or the beach are a must. Whether you’re headed to your community swimming pool, or hitting the sand for some beach fun, don’t let your hair keep you from enjoying yourself. If you’re looking for some hairstyle ideas that you…
by Ariane of BlackNaps.org Being that crochet braids have become a popular protective hairstyling option for many naturals, I am sure some of you are wondering “Can I wear this style for vacation?”. Well, it all depends on the type of hair that you use for your crochet braids. Read On!>>> If you went for the trendy twist out look using a…
by Tammy Goodson of CurlyChic You hear many women of color refusing to swim or even get in the water for fear of getting their hair wet. My family had a pool growing up and I can remember throwing out threats such as “You better not get my hair wet!”, while sitting on the edge of the pool with just my…
Nadine of GirlsLoveYourCurls writes: The question about what to do with children’s hair, when swimming in the pool, is a question I get asked A LOT. I get it most often around this time of year, when children go to pools more frequently for swimming lessons or just for fun. Chlorine can be extremely harsh on our little ones’ hair,…