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A Complete Care Guide to Braid Accessories (w/Pictures)
Braid Accessories: How to Wear Hair Jewelry for Braids Without Damaging Your Hair Decorating braids, twists and locs is a trend that’s steadily on the uptick showing no signs of slowing. Creative cornrows in particular have completely captivated the natural hair community and we are witnessing a strong renaissance with these highly decorated styles. But…
The Best Subscription Boxes for Loose and Loc’d Naturals (*Updated Links*)
Best subscription boxes for loose and loc’d naturals Subscription boxes have been hot ever since 2010, when Birchbox launched the first. If you are wondering what subscription boxes are, essentially they’re goodies, sample items and products from a particular niche that are packaged and delivered monthly to your doorstep at an affordable price. It’s an…
What’s in my bag? Natural Hair Essentials to Keep Your Curls Poppin’ When Traveling Abroad
The Natural Girl’s Guide to International Travel When planning an international trip, there’s usually a long checklist to tick off when packing, and when you add natural hair to the mix, the list gets even longer… And yes I agree, rocking a protective style is more convenient and requires minimal maintenance, but sometimes you just…
Sound the Alarm: How the Latest Hair Color Trends May Be Causing Your Painful Periods
How Closely Related Are Your Hair Products To Your Lady Business? There are numerous chemicals in use today that negatively affect our health, hence the rise of “all natural” products that have flooded the market, from pet food to household cleaners. But have you ever wondered how they affect woman’s reproductive health? Physicians for Social…
Is An Afro Puff Professional Enough for the Office?
Since returning to being a loose Natural after 11 years of being loc’d, I am rediscovering different things to do with my hair and ways to wear it out and about, to work, and in various other daily activities. I think of myself as a simple loose Natural. Meaning, I don’t fuss with my hair…
A Natural Hair Journey of Trial and Triumph…Can You Relate?
“I love my hair…you, not so much.” — Natural Hair T-shirt Ok, the quote above is a bit tongue in cheek, but the struggle of having a hair complex is very real. Seriously though, when I was growing up, it was during time when being a dark skinned little girl with short hair was not…
Top 5 Gifts Naturals are Craving this Holiday
The holidays are upon us, and it’s hard to believe that the most festive season of the year is already here. There are always new trending products on the market that naturals are excited about. If you are looking for the perfect gift for a friend who happens to be a Naturalista or LocStar, look…
Lessons Willy Wonka Can Teach You About Natural Hair
Even though logically we know that no one lives forever. It still always take your breath away when someone who shaped the soundtrack of your life leaves our earthly plane. For me, Gene Wilder was one of those people. Actor and comedian, Gene Wilder, sadly has passed on. He will most notably be forever known…
The Curly Girl Commandments for Fabulous Natural Hair
Embracing your natural hair is all about loving those curls and waves you’ve got and taking the care necessary to keep them in the best possible health. Following these 10 Commandments for curly haired girls will help you to do just that… 1. Thou Shall Always Hydrate. Keeping hair moisturized has to be a top…