Protective hairstyles are a cornerstone of the natural hair community. They offer the flexibility to experiment with different looks while keeping your kinks, curls and coils intact. However, despite the popularity of styles like braids, twists, and cornrows, many women still experience breakage and hair loss when wearing these styles.
Are you dealing with breakage…
Split ends are those pesky little buggers that can seriously sabotage your length retention goals. Unfortunately, on afro hair, split ends are harder to spot due to the natural coiling of our hair strands. Unless you frequently blow out your hair, you might not even notice them and mistakenly think your hair is healthy. But…
Natural hair is most fragile when wet so you might be wondering - “what's the best way to dry my natural hair without causing damage?”. Blow drying and air drying are the most popular techniques but both have their pros and cons. Plus, what might work best for one naturalista might not be right for…
Struggling to find the best gel for your 4A, 4B, or 4C hair? Let's talk about the never-ending quest for the perfect gel, shall we? You know the struggle—wrestling with frizz, searching for that ideal hold, and praying for a product that won't betray you with an annoying white cast. We know it can be…
Get ready to jump on the bandwagon because sew-ins are staging a triumphant comeback in the natural hair community, offering not just style but also promoting hair growth! Whilst traditional sew ins have been a trusted protective style for decades, they've also faced their fair share of challenges. Blending your leave-out seamlessly with your weave?…
Getting the adequate amount of moisture into 4C hair can be challenging for many Naturals. Have you ever moisturized your hair and found it to still be dry and brittle? OR Do you struggle to find the right products to keep your hair hydrated? Well, you're not alone! This is a problem many naturals face.…
Texture releases are becoming increasingly popular and being marketed to 3A - 4C naturals. The product aims to straighten your hair without damaging your coils/curls using heat, amino acids and conditioning agents. It straightens your natural hair without damaging your curls and coils but instead elongating them. With more and more naturals considering this as…
Do you struggle to understand your hair type and texture? Sometimes it's hard to know if you’re a 4A, 4B or 4C natural. Especially if you don’t have an understanding of the different coil textures and patterns. Many Type 4 Naturalistas assume they have 4C hair but instead have 4A or 4B hair. Tbh -…
As much as we love silk presses! The hardest part of getting a silk press is the maintenance and getting it to last without reverting and heat damage. Most Naturalistas struggle with their curl pattern reverting once they get in contact with steam, heat or sweat. Especially Type 4 Naturalistas who have a coarser and…
