Protecting our natural hair is such a huge topic in the natural hair community. So huge that a whole category of styling, protective styling (braids, wigs, weaves and crotchets), has become the poster child for protection.

At the time that we are writing this blog we are approximately 6 weeks from a hot *insert whatever “girl” you want to be* summer. For many tight curly + naturals that means having braid appointments lined up so that you can cross your hair off your summer to do list.

Whether it’s for vacation, preference, boredom, creative expression, or a break from our maintenance routines, “protective” hair styling allows us avoid the work of caring for our hair. These are supposedly low maintenance styles that can keep us looking polished when all else fails.

The myth of 4C natural hair will not die no matter how many times we fight the air. SO many comments of “my 4c could never” and “that won’t work on 4c hair” but we have yet to get a straightforward explanation on what exactly 4C means.

The main struggles we see naturals experiencing with their hair all lead back to mindset. Mindset is defined as the established set of attitudes held by someone.

The #30DayHairDetox, also referred to in the Internet streets as the “No Oils, No Butters Challenge,” the “3 Step Challenge,” and the “30 Day Hair Challenge” is simply a mindset shift and lifestyle change .

The #30DayHairDetox, also referred to in the Internet streets as the “No Oils, No Butters Challenge,” the “3 Step Challenge,” and the “30 Day Hair Challenge” is simply a mindset shift and lifestyle change .

In 2015, I (Aishia) worked as a beauty blogger and would contribute articles to BlackDoctor.Org, as I had a friend who worked there at the time.