Tutorial: Wash and Go on Type 3c/4a Natural Hair
I love my sister, I really do. She is and always has been my best friend. We talk every day, about everything and nothing. She has my back, and I have hers. She walks me through baking cheesecakes for...
View ArticleEdges on Fleek: My 6 Favorite Edge Tamers & Tricks for Best Use
No matter how I style my hair, I'm always looking to make sure that I finish off the style with slick edges -- you know, those edges that look tamed and restrained, but not so much so that they've been...
View Article7 Ways to Live a Cleaner Lifestyle, Starting with Your Hair
When we first go natural, we're all about finding the perfect products to moisturize and define our curls, kinks, and coils. Then, we get a little ingredient-conscious and learn to focus our attention...
View Article4 Major Mistakes I've Been Making with My Natural Hair (and How You Can Avoid...
I know a lot of you guys visit my blog (and I most humbly thank you....seriously) for tips, information, and product reviews. I put a lot of my time into making the information that I read, research,...
View ArticleNatural Hair + Beat Faces...Is It Really Necessary?
Note: I read some of the comments on NaturallyCurly.com. I knew this was going to be a controversial topic -- and ya'll know I'm always here for healthy debate. You guys know I'm not the shade-throwing...
View ArticleThe New Natural Aesthetic: Shifts and Trends in Natural Hair Styling
pRoy, www.steelfeatherlaceelephant.comAs seen on Black Girl with Long Hair!When I first began my transition to natural hair, I was concerned about two things: thickness and length. All of the articles...
View ArticleReview: ApHogee Keratin 2 Minute Reconstructor (Thanks for Saving My Hair)
Lately on social media and the blog I've been talking a lot about getting back to the basics of healthy hair care. It was driven in part by my laziness (when you're lazy about your hair it shows, and...
View ArticleThe ULTIMATE 2014 Black Friday + Small Business Saturday + Cyber Monday Sale...
It’s here! I've joined forces withIjeoma (@klassykinks) have joined forces to create the ULTIMATE Black Friday/Small Business Saturday/Cyber Monday shopping list! We scoured the internet and connected...
View ArticleHow to NOT Overspend on Black Friday/Cyber Monday Natural HairProductSales
Let's face it, the temptation is great. BOGO Free, free shipping, 50% off, free gifts, (web)busters, 40% off and more on some of the hottest brands is enough to push a PJ to check herself into...
View Article26+ Black Owned Beauty Supply Stores to Support
Photo Credit: www.tendrilsandcurls.comIn light of the Grand Jury decision to not indict former police officer Darren Wilson for the murder of unarmed teen Mike Brown, there have been calls across...
View ArticleChristina's Choice 2014: Best of the Best Shampoos and CoWashes for Natural Hair
I know I have a ever-changing list of "Must Haves for 2014", but I decided I want to do something a little different this year. Rather than keep updating a running list of products, I decided to do the...
View ArticleReview: Camille Rose Naturals Holiday Collection Nourishing Cream Leave-In &...
It's the most wonderful tiiiiiiime of the year!Well it was, for me. Although I kept it reasonable, I did go a little Black Friday//Small Biz Saturday//Cyber Monday nuts. I purchased products from Obia...
View Article4 Detangling Hacks for Tangles That Are Doing the Most
As seen on Black Girl with Long Hair!We've all been there.You put wash day off a few days or weeks, because your big hair was fly. Or a product you thought you'd love turned your tresses into a tangled...
View Article5 Lifestyle Changes for Healthier Hair in 2015
The new year is rapidly approaching, so you know what that means -- gym membership spikes, more crowded lots at Trader Joe's and Whole Foods, and an onslaught of resolutions to to live a healthier,...
View ArticleNew Series Alert! #AskAwayWednesdays: Your Questions, Answered Every Week! --...
Hey guys!I'm really excited about this new series I'm launching. I know my upload history on YouTube is kinda sketch -- I average like one video a month. BUTTTTTT I'm trying to get better! And one of...
View ArticleThe Secret Ingredient for More Good Hair Days
Hair ruts are absolutely no fun.In my own journey, I've discovered that I hit a wall with my hair around these three areas/times:1. The transition from summer to winter (fall in LA is virtually...
View ArticleMiss Jessie's Co-Founder and Curly Haircare Pioneer Titi Branch Passes Away...
As seen on Black Girl with Long Hair.While more details are still forthcoming, news broke late Sunday evening on social media that Titi Branch, co-founder of the famed curly haircare brand Miss...
View ArticleChristina's Choice 2014: Best of the Best Deep Conditioners for Natural Hair
Continuing my end of the year round up, we come to the deep conditioners that have held it DOWN for me in 2014. This is probably the hardest list of the lineup to compile -- because I've tried SO many...
View ArticleMy Bad, Yo: A Second Look at As I Am Coconut CoWash
Back in March 2013 (seriously, almost two years ago...wow time flies) I wrote a review of As I Am Coconut CoWash. I remember my eagerness to try the product, especially because I caught it on sale for...
View ArticleBefore You Transition to Natural Hair, Do These 4 Things
Are you tired of relaxing, chasing your kinks away with a flat iron, or just ready for a change?Congratulations, you're on your way to joining #TeamNatural! But before you take the plunge, you need to...
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